Time to bring out the BIG GUNS: Make a TV ad with Carol Paul

[1836]

In the 14th district, Ron Paul has always done a great job of highlighting his family in his campaigns and is well known as a good family man. I am a bit surprised that, to date, the campaign has not brought out the family aspect more with him. Especially considering the improprieties on behalf of other candidates, and how jaded the electorate is with the "character" of politicians generally.

No, I'm not suggesting we go after other candidates' personal lives. I would be against it. However, there is nothing at all wrong with pointing out Ron's personal character via how he and Carol have raised a large family successfully. That they have been married for 54 years.

The campaign needs to make an ad with Carol Paul talking about their family and about how much Ron cares about his message, with her emphasizing it in her own way. More than anyone, she can deliver a single, necessary point that will matter hugely to Christian conservatives and people who care about families: that Ron Paul is a good man.

Campaign, I know you see these posts. I know you made the cookbook, thank you! Great idea.

But just do us a favor here: make a television ad with Carol.

Please, just do it.


http://2012patriot.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/great-grandchildren-with-ron-carol-paul-church.jpg?w=450&h=299

[robmpreston]

Agreed.

[robmpreston]

It would play well with women, older people, socons and those who think Paul is too negative. Big win.

[Elwar]

A Christmas Carol ad.

[Crotale]

Agreed.

[PaulStandsTall]

Has she ever been in any political ads of his?

[1836]

Has she ever been in any political ads of his?

Yes – she was in his 1996 return-to-Congress video mailed out to voters at the time. She is fantastic.

Here it is, go to about 3:20.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgF-s1voM_Y

I mean just imagine Carol Paul on television in Iowa!!!

[Arklatex]

I hope to high heaven they do this! It would be excellent marketing and really reach the women demo and elderly.

[Sola_Fide]

I am all for this. I think socons would just eat this up. Have Ron and Carol talk about the importance of marriage vows and family. I just see nothing but good coming from this.

The campaign needs to read this thread.

[V3n]

OH! That reminds me! I wanted to post this up, seems like a fitting place. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZPCWGtIupE

Still heart-warming! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[Unknown.User]

Midwestern Iowa voters are the perfect demographic for this type of ad. I hope we can get it done before January 3rd.

[Sola_Fide]

Maybe Carol could talk about the history of her cookbooks? Then end the spot with family and marriage talk. There are so many possibilities....

[IDefendThePlatform]

OH! That reminds me! I wanted to post this up, seems like a fitting place. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZPCWGtIupE

Still heart-warming! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!


That ad is awesome. I support this thread.

[squirekyle]

A Christmas Carol ad.

nice.

[seawolf]

Yes!!!! Yes!!! Please have Ron and Carol do a Holiday Greeting from all of us in Iowa and New Hampshire!!!

Perfect time to run Dec 19th thru the 25th......

[PatriotOne]

Absolutely. Please campaign...do this!!!!

[Bruno]

Yes please! Iowa needs Carol Paul!

[PursuePeace]

I am loving this idea!!


Yes!!!! Yes!!! Please have Ron and Carol do a Holiday Greeting from all of us in Iowa and New Hampshire!!!

Perfect time to run Dec 19th thru the 25th......

I agree. Can you imagine Carol as First Lady?
Best freaking First Lady EVER.
We need to get Carol in the spotlight.

[Shane Harris]

carol > michelle

[CaptUSA]

I've been pushing the "Christmas Carol" strategy for a while now. It will be huge.

[Shane Harris]

laura bush wasnt bad, but who wouldnt want a grandma as the first lady. its adorable!

[Sola_Fide]

carol > michelle

NOBC

:)

[JamesButabi]

starts the slow chat....

*Carol* *Carol* *Carol*

[Cinderella]

i copy and pasted the OPs message on Doug Weads facebook...yesterday he was doing a Q&A...he works for the campaign...hopefully we will see a Christmas Carol ad :)

[Canderson]

OH! That reminds me! I wanted to post this up, seems like a fitting place. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZPCWGtIupE

Still heart-warming! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

This ad from last campaign redone and spruced up with the current campaign's excellent production value. SLAM DUNK FEEL GOOD AD.

[Crotale]

Yes – she was in his 1996 return-to-Congress video mailed out to voters at the time. She is fantastic.

Here it is, go to about 3:20.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgF-s1voM_Y

I mean just imagine Carol Paul on television in Iowa!!!

That's good, I just tweeted that:

https://twitter.com/#!/Samuel_E_Amer/status/144438928513048577

[pauladin]

carol is so much more fitting of a first lady than the current shopaholic fashionista we currently have.

[Nirvikalpa]

I 100% support this idea. Behind every good man is a good woman... an ad with them together would be great! :)

[69360]

I have a feeling we will see this right before Christmas.

[vechorik]

I'm calling from home and people are REALLY upset with Congress.
That first video ad that said "his refusal to compromise is legendary" really grated my nerves a bit.

A "Christmas Carol" is an excellent idea!

Ron Paul's Christmas Carol -- yep, sounds great.

I can imagine Dr. and Carol Paul -- alone, maybe rocking around the Christmas tree, talking about America, his campaign or such!

[unknown]

Lotta great ideas. Wish we had the money for them all.

Most are aware that he's got no personal baggage.

I like the current ads, now we just need to get them on the air.

[1836]

Carol Paul is the very essence of humble sincerity, and that sort of thing is what sets she and Ron apart from everyone else.

[1836]

double post

[tool]

AGREED. Please share this video Ron Paul: The 45th President Of The United States (6 minute version)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMH3sD_IFIg

[icon124]

I agree we need to get direct access to the Campaign about this ASAP.

This type of AD and the spuerbrochure is exactly what we need to focus on right now.

[1836]

Hope the campaign sees this.

[Canderson]

Doesn't this Collins guy have access to the campaign?

[1836]

Doesn't this Collins guy have access to the campaign?

Yes, but he's only a toady if the thread is "official."

[Eric21ND]

http://2012patriot.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/great-grandchildren-with-ron-carol-paul-church.jpg?w=450&h=299
This picture on a Christmas card right now, go campaign go!

[gls]

Also somehow work in the fact that he's delivered thousands of babies...

[RonPaulFever]

Carol is a huge asset to the campaign that is not being fully utilized. She is extremely likeable and genuine and should make herself more available to the public, though I can fully understand why she might choose otherwise.

[Cinderella]

Christmas Carol BUMP

[Eric21ND]

Also mention they've been married for 50 years = major win in Iowa

[trey4sports]

I think the cookbook is supposed to achieve this.

[WD-NY]

Doesn't this Collins guy have access to the campaign?

Collins = worthless imo (and definitely doesn't pass along ideas from the grassroots to the campaign).

If you want to get a message or idea to the campaign, your best bet is to post it to Doug Wead's facebook wall (https://www.facebook.com/DougWeadOfficial?sk=wall). He responds to almost every comment and as a result has become the ad hoc representative of grassroots ideas.

Re: the video shared - whenever I see older footage I can't help but imagine how awesome his story would play at the Republican Convention (after winning the GOP race). Everyone who's been against Paul simply because of the MSM's propaganda/spin would finally get a chance to see the real Ron Paul... and I think their reaction would be incredible.

His back-story is really quite remarkable ... the footage, the soundbites, the photos of him when he was 'young'... there's so much humanity and substance to be inspired by... so many fundamental narratives that could be worked in to make the story even more powerful than it already is (e.g. Ron through the lens of the 'hero quest' archetype, his years in the 'desert' as a lone voice to his rise as leader = biblical, etc.). No doubt, American's - when given the opportunity to see Paul as he really is (or even better, because that's what good 'political propaganda' is all about) - would find Ron Paul a very serious and inspiring candidate.

p.s. baseball picture = badass :)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3277/timetobringoutthebiggun.jpg

[1836]

BIG GUNS
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4317663599_3f118e1e34.jpg

[ronpaultag]

+100

[rich34]

Maybe have Rand walk in at the end :P

[MelissaCato]

A Christmas Carol ad.

Ya Ya and a new Christmas Cookbook !!!

[CaptUSA]

I think the cookbook is supposed to achieve this.I'm hoping the cookbook is one arm in a many-tentacled approach. I'm sure I'm right. Just wait... It should begin later next week.

[nelsonwinters]

Here's a couple of links about Carol Paul worth checking out:

http://ronpaulflix.com/2011/11/amazingly-personal-interviews-with-carol-paul-ron-paul-grand-daughters-nov-22-2011/

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/paul-carol1.html

[Luieburger]

Ron Paul's family and family values are what really set him apart from Gingrich. More than foreign policy, and more than integrity.

[Sola_Fide]

Ron Paul's family and family values are what really set him apart from Gingrich. More than foreign policy, and more than integrity.

I agree. And unfortunately, many voters will vote on this basis rather than on the substance of the positions.

[1836]

bump

[seeknshare]

How about Dr Paul's FAMILY voicing their opinion, incidents showcasing character, integrity, humility, intelligence, generosity of Dr Paul?

How many daughter-in-laws, grandsons, granddaughters, great-great grandchildren of POLITICIANS would say good things about the said politician, except for Dr Paul?