Ron Paul Private Jet

[No Free Beer]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-26/ron-paul-rides-in-private-jet-in-iowa-as-money-flows-into-his-12-campaign.html

It looks as though Ron is a baller now a days. And for anyone who is not familiar with the word "baller", it basically means someone who is big time. This shows the power of his supporter, in terms of raising money. Now that Ron has a "PAC", things could get even more interesting. For all those who think we should stop moneybombs, here is your answer, NO! Although the money bombs haven't hit 6 million in one day, we (the supporters) have consistently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. We crush every time, so now is NOT the time to stop. Pass this on...

[sailingaway]

I understand it is a little jet, no bathroom or anything, but I'm really glad he has it, so he can make more trips.

Per Lew Rockwell Ron is an experienced pilot, too.

[brushfire]

I understand it is a little jet, no bathroom or anything, but I'm really glad he has it, so he can make more trips.

No grope and scan either, right?

[ItsTime]

Well we did hold a money bomb for the plane. Im glad to see he is getting to use it!

[sailingaway]

No grope and scan either, right?

Big part of the incentive, yeah.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Per Lew Rockwell Ron is an experienced pilot, too.Really?!?! I had no idea Ron could fly?! :confused: :eek: :cool:

[JamesButabi]

Really?!?! I had no idea Ron could fly?! :confused: :eek: :cool:

Now THAT would be an awesome photo op :)

[Bruno]

Now THAT would be an awesome photo op :)

Indeed it would!

[StilesBC]

Really?!?! I had no idea Ron could fly?! :confused: :eek: :cool:

He was in the air force.

[Tarzan]

The Westwind Jet is an Aero Commander they slapped a couple of jet engines on. It is old, rather small and gobbles fuel like a pig.

But... I'd rather have Ron doing this than getting worn out with too much driving. Hopefully, someone has read Tangent's thread and will consider leasing something for RP to travel in.

http://www.amsair.biz/assets/img/new_fleet_img/westwind_1.jpg

and... there IS a potty... but you don't want to know what you have to do to use it

[sailingaway]

The Westwind Jet is an Aero Commander they slapped a couple of jet engines on. It is old, rather small and gobbles fuel like a pig.

But... I'd rather have Ron doing this than getting worn out with too much driving. Hopefully, someone has read Tangent's thread and will consider leasing something for RP to travel in.

http://www.amsair.biz/assets/img/new_fleet_img/westwind_1.jpg

and... there IS a potty... but you don't want to know what you have to do to use it

'potty' does not translate to 'bathroom' :p

However, we're talking 1-3 hour hops here. The point is, he isn't splurging on excess luxury, as Bloomberg tries to make it sound.

[JackieDan]

Ron Paul needs a private jet. It's about time.

[Anarchist]

Dr. Ron Paul's Grassroots Birthday Present.

Happy Birthday Dr. Paul

Obama has Air Force 1, Dr. Ron Paul has NO FORCE 1. "The only legitimate use of FORCE is for the protection of life and property". RP

Gulfstream III $1.5 mil Just fuel up and go. 14 pass business jet. Just talked to the seller and he said he would work with us anyway he could. Richard @ 469-348-8870
I'm sure we could find a couple of retired US Airforce jet jockeys to fly it. Probably need about $2 mil to cover purchase and related expenses.

Last time we had a blimp, This time lets make it a jet. I trust we can do it if we want to. We have the people with the talent to put this together. Who can take this and run with it? Lets GO FOR IT!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GULFSTREAM-III-PRIVATE-JET-Airplane-Owned-Jim-Carrey-/270783490390?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item3f0bf42956#v4-40

[KEEF]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-26/ron-paul-rides-in-private-jet-in-iowa-as-money-flows-into-his-12-campaign.html

It looks as though Ron is a baller now a days. And for anyone who is not familiar with the word "baller", it basically means someone who is big time. This shows the power of his supporter, in terms of raising money. Now that Ron has a "PAC", things could get even more interesting. For all those who think we should stop moneybombs, here is your answer, NO! Although the money bombs haven't hit 6 million in one day, we (the supporters) have consistently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. We crush every time, so now is NOT the time to stop. Pass this on...

I just don't like how the author focused on "Private Jet" in his title. Private jets already get a bad wrap from Obama when he knocks on the rich and talk radio heads when they try to point out contradictions with green leaning democrats flying in "private jets" to fund raising events...blah, blah, blah.

[TruckinMike]

He needs a King AIr (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_King_Air) or similar aircraft --- Better fuel economy, but with propellers. Thus no bad "jet" stigma. Technically they are turbine engines, but use propellers for thrust instead of an exhaust gas "jet".

TMike

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/C-GSYN_Adlair_Aviation_Ltd_Beechcraft_King_Air_100_% 28BE10%29_03.JPG/300px-C-GSYN_Adlair_Aviation_Ltd_Beechcraft_King_Air_100_% 28BE10%29_03.JPG

[brushfire]

I just don't like how the author focused on "Private Jet" in his title. Private jets already get a bad wrap from Obama when he knocks on the rich and talk radio heads when they try to point out contradictions with green leaning democrats flying in "private jets" to fund raising events...blah, blah, blah.

Obama was just talking about how he had invited Willie Mays onto AF1 - big pimp'n...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pbOtfa7_ok

Truth is, the private jet offers a lot of efficiencies - even Obama cannot deny this. What candidate disagrees and what is their stance on other issues?

[johndeal]

Obama was just talking about how he had invited Willie Mays onto AF1 - big pimp'n...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pbOtfa7_ok

Truth is, the private jet offers a lot of efficiencies - even Obama cannot deny this. What candidate disagrees and what is their stance on other issues?


Awesome that Ron is flying a jet. Maybe when he has Willie aboard his plane he can spring for a pair of longer socks for the say hey kid.

[anaconda]

Israeli made:


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/VHAJV.JPG/800px-VHAJV.JPG

[eduardo89]

Well we did hold a money bomb for the plane. Im glad to see he is getting to use it!

I wouldn't use bomb and plane in the same sentence. The TSA might be reading.

[Razmear]

Really?!?! I had no idea Ron could fly?! :confused: :eek: :cool:

Ron can fly, and walk on water! :D

[Karsten]

It sucks that he rides around in a private jet. Rather, he should ride around in a private blimp! From city to city. C'mon, lets all pinch in!!

[BUSHLIED]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-26/ron-paul-rides-in-private-jet-in-iowa-as-money-flows-into-his-12-campaign.html

It looks as though Ron is a baller now a days. And for anyone who is not familiar with the word "baller", it basically means someone who is big time. This shows the power of his supporter, in terms of raising money. Now that Ron has a "PAC", things could get even more interesting. For all those who think we should stop moneybombs, here is your answer, NO! Although the money bombs haven't hit 6 million in one day, we (the supporters) have consistently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. We crush every time, so now is NOT the time to stop. Pass this on...

Things would be more interesting if Ron was campaigning hard in Iowa, but it doesn't appear that he is...Tpaw, Santorum, Bachmann, Cain, and Gingrich are out campaigning much more than Paul is...Ron needs to spend more time in Iowa to even have a prayer to win 1st. What is it called? "Retail politics?"...that's the game you want to play in Iowa if you are serious about winning! SO Ron, fire up that jet and get back to Iowa tomorrow!

[V4Vendetta]

I wouldn't use bomb and plane in the same sentence. The TSA might be reading.

yup - no doubt

[Suzu]

Things would be more interesting if Ron was campaigning hard in Iowa, but it doesn't appear that he is...Tpaw, Santorum, Bachmann, Cain, and Gingrich are out campaigning much more than Paul is...Ron needs to spend more time in Iowa to even have a prayer to win 1st.

Well that's the dumbest thing I've read on this forum in weeks.

PLONK! Into my Ignore List you go!

[Ben Richards]

Things would be more interesting if Ron was campaigning hard in Iowa, but it doesn't appear that he is...Tpaw, Santorum, Bachmann, Cain, and Gingrich are out campaigning much more than Paul is...Ron needs to spend more time in Iowa to even have a prayer to win 1st. What is it called? "Retail politics?"...that's the game you want to play in Iowa if you are serious about winning! SO Ron, fire up that jet and get back to Iowa tomorrow!

Except he is touring Iowa, he is in the state at least once a week and while the media can attack Bachmann for never voting, Ron is always representing his district with votes. Also he easily has the best ground game in Iowa right now, you don't see anybody else going out of their way to win Iowa.

[2young2vote]

What did Ron spend the money on in the last election? Private bus or what?

[steph3n]

What did Ron spend the money on in the last election? Private bus or what?

Maybe the campaign staff all went by the greyhound schedule :D

[Revolution9]

I want a Ron Paul action figure with private jet and Constitution.

Rev9

[BUSHLIED]

Except he is touring Iowa, he is in the state at least once a week and while the media can attack Bachmann for never voting, Ron is always representing his district with votes. Also he easily has the best ground game in Iowa right now, you don't see anybody else going out of their way to win Iowa.

Campaigning hard means a lot more than being in Iowa once a week. Sorry if you all disagree. Sure he is doing a much better job than 08. But with Paul hovering around 9%, he has got to do more events across the 99 counties in Iowa. Sure he has a great ground game for turning out the entire 9% BUT if Bachmann turns out half of her 20% or so, she wins...Ron needs to WIN over more supporters.

[V4Vendetta]

What did Ron spend the money on in the last election? Private bus or what?

4 years ago - him and 3 staffers traveled in a rent 4 door car from city to city in Iowa
This was badly needed - and I am very happy to see that he has it now.
God works wonders

[V4Vendetta]

I want a Ron Paul action figure with private jet and Constitution.

Rev9
lolz
Me too

[Revolution9]

lolz
Me too

With one of those pull strings like the old GI Joe dolls so he can deliver lines made famous in debates and interviews.

Rev9

[HOLLYWOOD]

'potty' does not translate to 'bathroom' :p

However, we're talking 1-3 hour hops here. The point is, he isn't splurging on excess luxury, as Bloomberg tries to make it sound.Or this marginalization BS wording here, it's definitely a hit piece to shape readers opinions:
...a Westwind (http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=247) jet is symbolic of the heightened resources and support he enjoys, compared with his quixotic bid four years ago. Now in his third White House try, Paul is given little chance by political analysts of emerging as President Barack Obama’s 2012 challenger. A well advertised Tour Bus traveling across the state would add better visibility. Just stopping in every town with a quick coordinated speech/meet and greet.

Looking at POLITICO's daily calendar on candidates campaigning, not much listed over the next few weeks for Ron Paul. Who's fault is this... RP? Campaign? POLITICO? or is this Strategy?

POLITICO Day Book: http://www.politico.com/2012-election/iowa/

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/IOWA_Campaign_Cdalendar.png

[HOLLYWOOD]

No RON PAUL on any type of event, whether campaigning or special engagements... So, is POLITICO censuring Ron Paul or is this a RP stealth schedule?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/July28_pt1.png
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/July28_pt2.png

[Tarzan]

This probably belongs elsewhere... but, regarding Hollywood's post:

With all the Internet geniuses we have around here (that's what I keep hearing :)) Why not have a Virtual Ron Paul meeting. These would probably need to be smaller venues... home meetings, etc... but have RP in DC with an internet link to a virtual meeting. That way, if schedules get changed for whatever reason, he could still interact with potential supporters.

Have technicians make sure everything is working well before the scheduled time. Supporters wishing to host such an event could make arrangements and get the technical issues settled several days in advance. Then, have RP go live at the appointed hour.

Some sort of live bi-directional live feed. He could talk with supporters... take questions... but do it remotely to eliminate travel but still be there in real time... just electronically. Like a live satellite feed.

[tangent4ronpaul]

The Westwind Jet is an Aero Commander they slapped a couple of jet engines on. It is old, rather small and gobbles fuel like a pig.

But... I'd rather have Ron doing this than getting worn out with too much driving. Hopefully, someone has read Tangent's thread and will consider leasing something for RP to travel in.

http://www.amsair.biz/assets/img/new_fleet_img/westwind_1.jpg

and... there IS a potty... but you don't want to know what you have to do to use it

AWESOME POST! - Thanks!

+rep

[Napoleon's Shadow]

No RON PAUL on any type of event, whether campaigning or special engagements... So, is POLITICO censuring Ron Paul or is this a RP stealth schedule?
Very few people in Iowa read Politico. The people in Iowa know when and where Ron will be because the campaign contacts them. Ron regularly has hundreds of people showing up at his events locally.

[tangent4ronpaul]

I want a Ron Paul action figure with private jet and Constitution.

Rev9


I'd buy one! LOL!


+rep

[jct74]

I didn't see this picture posted anywhere so I'll drop it off in this thread.

http://a.yfrog.com/img620/7234/1jwbr.jpg
http://yfrog.com/h81jwbrj

[sailingaway]

I didn't see this picture posted anywhere so I'll drop it off in this thread.

http://a.yfrog.com/img620/7234/1jwbr.jpg
http://yfrog.com/h81jwbrj

Great, but I'm stealing it for the 'telling secrets photo thread, too.

[jct74]

Great, but I'm stealing it for the 'telling secrets photo thread, too.

OK. I was thinking of posting it there anyways. Great father-son pic. It's from Rand Paul's press secretary. She tweets a lot of stuff about Rand if you want to follow her on twitter.
http://twitter.com/#!/moirabagley

[MJU1983]

Dr. Ron Paul's Grassroots Birthday Present.

Happy Birthday Dr. Paul

Obama has Air Force 1, Dr. Ron Paul has NO FORCE 1. "The only legitimate use of FORCE is for the protection of life and property". RP

Gulfstream III $1.5 mil Just fuel up and go. 14 pass business jet. Just talked to the seller and he said he would work with us anyway he could. Richard @ 469-348-8870
I'm sure we could find a couple of retired US Airforce jet jockeys to fly it. Probably need about $2 mil to cover purchase and related expenses.

Last time we had a blimp, This time lets make it a jet. I trust we can do it if we want to. We have the people with the talent to put this together. Who can take this and run with it? Lets GO FOR IT!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GULFSTREAM-III-PRIVATE-JET-Airplane-Owned-Jim-Carrey-/270783490390?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item3f0bf42956#v4-40

That seems really cheap! If my powerball #'s hit tonight I'll buy that for Dr. Paul. :)

edit: a buddy of mine that designs interiors for private jets said that thing is worth ~$20M. Who knows what the deal with it is. Almost worth a call.