Another Term for "Money bomb"?

[DeadheadForPaul]

I was re-watching the Frank Luntz on Bullsh*t clip and it got me thinking...

Luntz revealed the importance of HOW you phrase things and your choice of words. Is there an alternative term for money "bomb"? I ask because we subconsciously associate terrorism and war with the word "bomb".

Think about the context that you hear the word 'bomb' in and what your emotional mindset is in response. I'd been interested to hear if anyone on the forums is a psychology major and can weigh in on such things.

Also, the news title "Ron Paul supporters drop bomb" or whatever it was also made me wonder what idiots who did not actually read the story would think about the headline

[MikeStanart]

Donation Surge (lol "The Surge is Working")


or


Money Drop?

[foofighter20x]

We could call it...

Helicopter BEN-ing! :D

Hey, everyone, let's go Helicopter Ben Dr Paul's campaign coffers. ;)

[Richandler]

I've been saying the Tea Party is a Money Brew.

[foofighter20x]

Money Drop?

Money Pump?

Supporters to Paul: We're going to PUMP *flex* YOU UP!!

[literatim]

Money surge. LOL

[Tsoman]

Weapon of Mass Donations

I'm a clever one ;)

[risiusj]

Cash improvised-explosive-device.

[jake]

Constitutional Aid :)

[lawdida]

Cash Infusion (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hiXLE-Y6aUN-KwO5CHD_J5iOs5SAD8SL43EO0)

[jdmac44]

Money Megaphone

[Austin]

I've been saying the Tea Party is a Money Brew.

I really like this. :)

[werdd]

what about money explosion?

[iladelphxx]

Freedom Pledge

[iladelphxx]

Trust the Marketing guy..... ;)

[honkywill]

fiscalogical warfare?

[MikeStanart]

Gold Rush?

[brumans]

Money Ejaculation?

[Danny Molina]

Weapon of Mass Donations

I'm a clever one ;)

I love this one.

[SeanEdwards]

Cashplosion

[Dustancostine]

I like money bomb and no matter what we do it is here to stay. I think we have helped cement it in history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_bomb

[Nefertiti]

I like money bomb. Americans are too paranoid about bombs and terrorism. By associating bombs with money, which everyone loves, it takes the edge off the word.

[IowaSupport]

It was said in an earlier thread, I can't take credit, but I'd love to call it a "freegasm"

[iladelphxx]

I'm not sure people are understanding the intent of the original post...

"bomb," "explosion," or any other negative(especially war related) references should be frowned upon... They can conjure an unintended "pro-war" image.

We have seen how the anti-Paul people have been spinning this, so you need to take away the ammo (no pun intended)

Stuff like "Freedom Pledge" "Liberty Dollars" and similar terms create a positive image...

[ronpaulyourmom]

I'm a pacifist and I think moneybomb is a great word... give the American people a little more credit imo.

[Kandilynn]

fundraising drive?

[ashlux]

Well, we got Freedom Fries... So Freedom Bomb. Freedom Money.

Okay, maybe not so great suggestion :p

[max]

enough of this wussy ass fear of the media....IT'S A MONEY BOMB!!!!!!

[iladelphxx]

It is not a fear of the media... It is a tactic to increase it's attractiveness to mainstream America

[Seanmc30]

Good one for the event - "Top Tier Tea Party"

[Seanmc30]

Good one for the event - "Top Tier Tea Party"

'Ron Paul and the Freedom Fans"

[ScotTX]

Like it or not, we OWN the term "money-bomb". We made history here and it's too late to change it now. I believe it will become common fundraising terminology as others try to replicate it.

[speciallyblend]

MONEY BOMB ,sounds fine to me,plus it just means people are jealous they dont get money bombs;)

[ronpaul4pres]

Everyone here believes money should be backed by ____.
You celebrate Thanks______ with family/friends.
______ is better than receiving.
When you donate, you are _____.


Great Gold Give


This phrase works for all ages/sexes. The campaign could even talk about equivalent ounces of gold in their press releases. This leads directly into Ron Paul's monetary message, too.

[Seanmc30]

Everyone here believes money should be backed by ____.
You celebrate Thanks______ with family/friends.
______ is better than receiving.
When you donate, you are _____.


Great Gold Give


This phrase works for all ages/sexes. The campaign could even talk about equivalent ounces of gold in their press releases. This leads directly into Ron Paul's monetary message, too.

Gold Drive?

[richard1984]

The big media folks (especially FOX News) talk about and even encourage dropping real bombs (like the kind that blow up and go " boom!"and kill things) on innocent people in countries that are no real threat to us (like Iraq and Iran) all of the time!!!

I think they'd have to address that issue first.

Can't you see them going from "Ron Paul Supporters Dropping Money Bombs" to "Why We Should Bomb Iran"?

It's ironic (and incredibly sad and scary) that people hear the word "bomb" all of the time without really thinking about it, but when it's used out of context (such as in the phrase "Ron Paul money bomb") they suddenly perk up, cringe, and become infected with vague negative associations. Maybe the out-of-context mention would make people more sensitive to the "war propaganda bombs" being constantly dropped on them by the media.

[ronpaulfan]

"Money Bomb" motivates people to donate. The media is already using it so no point fighting it now, instead, run with it! Also, the average news-watcher will remember the phrase better and will make an association to Ron Paul everytime they hear it. This is not necessarily a bad thing!

LETS DROP A MONEY BOMB!!! :D

[MO4RonPaul]

Money bomb is fine with me!

[Pete Kay]

Money bomb has just been added to the political lexicon. There's no going back now. You'd better believe that many more politicians are going to try to create "money bombs" for their campaigns too. If people want to get upset and cry because they heard the word, "bomb", then I feel sorry for their mental state.

[ronpaul4pres]

"Money Bomb" motivates people to donate.

Question for all: Besides bombs, what else would motivate you to donate? Could something else motivate you more?

[ronpaulitician]

Freedom aid

Freedomade

[Mandrik]

Question for all: Besides bombs, what else would motivate you to donate? Could something else motivate you more?

Strippers?

[ronpaulfan]

"Money Bomb" motivates people to donate. The media is already using it so no point fighting it now, instead, run with it! Also, the average news-watcher will remember the phrase better and will make an association to Ron Paul everytime they hear it. This is not necessarily a bad thing!

LETS DROP A MONEY BOMB!!! :D

The people who say there will be a [bad response to "Money Bomb"] are the ones who said [the V-Connection] would be [associated with terrorism], [bad for Ron Paul], and it would be paid for by [nobody]. Why believe them? They've been wrong on everything they've said. Why not ask the people who advised [to support Nov 5th]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av1DjGkORvU

:D

[1000-points-of-fright]

IED - Independent Electorate Donation

However, I always thought we should have called it a surge.

[Cindy]

I'm a pacifist and I think moneybomb is a great word... give the American people a little more credit imo.

I agree. The war conotation of the rEVOlution bothers me much more then money "bomb".

Money Drop can work though too. That brings about visions of dropping in financial relief aide from a helicopter or something like that.

[Mckarnin]

I was re-watching the Frank Luntz on Bullsh*t clip and it got me thinking...

Luntz revealed the importance of HOW you phrase things and your choice of words. Is there an alternative term for money "bomb"? I ask because we subconsciously associate terrorism and war with the word "bomb".

Think about the context that you hear the word 'bomb' in and what your emotional mindset is in response. I'd been interested to hear if anyone on the forums is a psychology major and can weigh in on such things.

Also, the news title "Ron Paul supporters drop bomb" or whatever it was also made me wonder what idiots who did not actually read the story would think about the headline


I think "money bomb" is catchy and the picture of the shockwaves that a bomb causes is a good image. The only effective way I can think to soften it is:
"money bomb for peace"...that is, if used in a Ron Paul fundraising context.

[Mandrik]

Financial spam via interwebs series of tubes

[Natalie]

I also like "money bomb."

[Larofeticus]

A play on terms to the phrase flashmob, make it cashmob.

[Paul.Bearer.of.Injustice]

Sums of Liberty
:-)
Perfect for the Tea Party drive

[richard1984]

Question for all: Besides bombs, what else would motivate you to donate? Could something else motivate you more?

The prospect of a Ron Paul presidency is motivation enough for me (and I dare say the same goes for most everyone else, too)!

It's just a phrase, and it's stuck now. There wouldn't be all of this controversy and debate over it if it weren't too late to stop it.

Just as with the "Remember the 5th of November" idea, I'm not the biggest fan, but you know what? I sure as hell learned to love it! :D
In spite of my skepticism and doubt (as well as the negativity associated with the word 'bomb' and the fact that I was a bit disappointed with V for Vendetta as a film and slightly uncomfortable with the fact that V is certifiably insane and very easily associated with a terrorist these days (the film is like a bad guy (V) against a bad guy (the government))...needless to say, the character is controversial and the film/script lacked the depth to really bring out the more important aspects of the story (e.g., the evils of a totalitarian government, etc.)), things seemed to work out anyway. ;)
(sorry about the verbosity :rolleyes:)

[IKaNeI]

IED - Independent Electorate Donation

That would be in bad taste.

[ronpaul4pres]

The prospect of a Ron Paul presidency is motivation enough for me (and I dare say the same goes for most everyone else, too)!

It's just a phrase, and it's stuck now. There wouldn't be all of this controversy and debate over it if it weren't too late to stop it.

Just as with the "Remember the 5th of November" idea, I'm not the biggest fan, but you know what? I sure as hell learned to love it! :D
In spite of my skepticism and doubt (as well as the negativity associated with the word 'bomb' and the fact that I was a bit disappointed with V for Vendetta as a film and slightly uncomfortable with the fact that V is certifiably insane and very easily associated with a terrorist these days (the film is like a bad guy (V) against a bad guy (the government))...needless to say, the character is controversial and the film/script lacked the depth to really bring out the more important aspects of the story (e.g., the evils of a totalitarian government, etc.)), things seemed to work out anyway. ;)
(sorry about the verbosity :rolleyes:)

I hear ya'! I feel and felt the same way.

But, I am still curious if anyone else could think of something besides a "bomb" that would be even more motivational (besides the one vote I got for "strippers" - lol).

[tmg19103]

Money bomb works and is just fine. When I first heard the term, it did not seem negative to me. Besides, the press has already picked up on it. We coined a new term.

Also, our upcoming money bombs are pretty patriotic - Veterans Day, Constitution Day, Boston Tea Party. Can't knock those money bombs - and the term works. Don't mess with success.

[ValidusCustodiae]

I like money bomb. Americans are too paranoid about bombs and terrorism. By associating bombs with money, which everyone loves, it takes the edge off the word.

Took the words right out of my mouth, thank you Nefertiti.

It's about time people stopped being afraid of "terrorism" and paid more attention to the expansion in government.

[Mckarnin]

I hear ya'! I feel and felt the same way.

But, I am still curious if anyone else could think of something besides a "bomb" that would be even more motivational (besides the one vote I got for "strippers" - lol).

How about chocolate $ bon-bon? Chocolate motivates me...I'm a girl so strippers, not so much.

Seriously now....hmmm.

"Benjamins to get Ron in" :-P

[Edward]

Money bomb works and is just fine. When I first heard the term, it did not seem negative to me. Besides, the press has already picked up on it. We coined a new term.I agree. CNN used the term much to our favor... http://youtube.com/watch?v=u_ZL9u1eCaU, so I would say let "money bomb" become synonymous with RP grassroots fundraising.

[framecut]

Money Jihad?

[pcosmar]

I like the Money Bomb
Money Club maybe, Money clue-bat.

[Kregener]

Whammy Ka-blammy?

:rolleyes:

[framecut]

I GOT IT!

"F*** YOU MONEY!" as in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ydqjqZ_3oc

[Original_Intent]

enough of this wussy ass fear of the media....IT'S A MONEY BOMB!!!!!!

QFT.

We need to be smart, but the paranoid hand-wringing is really getting tiresome.

[LinuxUser269]

well they call it a war chest of money so the bomb thing fits right in

[Corydoras]

There is something merry, even affectionate about the term "money bomb."
It's FESTIVE, like a Mexican pinata or an English Christmas cracker.

A nice treat inside... let's have a party... find out what's inside... hip hip hooray... etc.

[Severius]

I've been saying the Tea Party is a Money Brew.

Awesome, I love it!

[RedRider]

Okay, I didn't read the whole thread cause it's late, but are you seriously asking for another term than "money bomb". F-that. It is what it is. What, you want to be politically correct? REVOLUTIONS ARE ANYTHING BUT POLITICALLY CORRECT. I don't know about you, but I'm pissed. I'm pissed enough that I'm contributing to these "money bombs" in the hope that they work, so real violence doesn't eventually have to take place to stop this uncontrollable gov't.

Quit worrying about what people think. Other politicians play that game. Ron Paul isn't about catering to what everyone wants.

Thats all I have to say.

[Paul4Prez]

Looking at the bar charts on RonPaulGraphs.com a few days after the money bomb, I like to think of it as giving a big middle finger salute to the mainstream media, for relying on random telephone surveys to decide which candidates are viable, instead of doing actual investigative reporting, or perhaps noticing that Ron Paul had the most volunteers, the most Web traffic, the most buzz, the most signs, the biggest crowds, the best straw poll record, etc.

[Duckman]

I'm pretty sure the term "Money Bomb" is totally harmless.

[American]

Lets call it a "new money printing" or "IOU's for freedom"

or how about a FUND RAISER!!!!

[wfd40]

well they call it a war chest of money so the bomb thing fits right in

He shoots, he scores!

Seriously though, everyone needs to chill out about major media backlash...

Its going to happen - regardless.

And ya know what, I'm looking forward to it.

When some random person sees a hitpiece of Dr. Paul, 9 times out of 10, they're going to google him. When they do that, they're going to be flooded with over 7 months of highly supportive "pro-paul-ganda" that the grassroots has painstakingly laid out (re: YouTube vibs with 100k+ views, blogposts with 100s of comments etc. etc.) that is so F'in awesome (not to mention disarming to pretty much any and all msm spin) they'll most likely take to the streets in support of the cause.

Long story short, the MSM can attempt to descredit the grassroots all they want - but when push comes to shove, WE'VE GOT the TUBES.

;)

[Syren123]

Money Bomb.

[Ninja Homer]

Looking at the bar charts on RonPaulGraphs.com a few days after the money bomb, I like to think of it as giving a big middle finger salute to the mainstream media, for relying on random telephone surveys to decide which candidates are viable, instead of doing actual investigative reporting, or perhaps noticing that Ron Paul had the most volunteers, the most Web traffic, the most buzz, the most signs, the biggest crowds, the best straw poll record, etc.

HAHA!! I love it!

http://ronpaulgraphs.com/last_days_total.png

[Tidewise]

The moneybomb meme is wild. Plus, as others have said, it helps takes the negative connotation off the word "bomb" by tying it with something everyone loves: money!

[klamath]

Well unless we make a make a stink the Ron Paul money bomb may become our worse night mare. I didn't get involved in the whole "V" fight because I didn't think it was that big of deal but I have to bring this up.

If you type in Ron Paul Money bomb into Google the second website to come up is ronpaulmoney bomb.com There is a Nazi anti American poster with preemptive terror Ronpaulmoneybomb photo shopped into the poster.

Below is a wiki explanation of this wartime poster.




"A 1944 Nazi propaganda poster titled "LIBERATORS", which perfectly epitomizes many perennially-recurring themes of anti-Americanism. Published in 1944 by the Dutch SS-Storm magazine that then belonged to a radical SS wing of the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands.

Text contained in image: "Miss America", "Miss Victory", "Ku Klux Klan", "JITTERBUG - Triumph of Civilization", "World's Most Beautiful Leg". Symbols contained in image: reverse side of 48-star United States flag, WW2-era Army Air Corps roundel, dollar sign, Star of David. Dutch caption at bottom (proferred by European gullible "all-ears" dupe) reads: "De USA zullen de Europeesche Kultuur van den ondergang redden", meaning something like "The USA will save European culture from decline". The poster was made by the Norwegian Harald Damsleth [1].

Some motifs contained in this poster:

The immorality of beauty pageants (unclad "Miss America", scantily-clad "Miss Victory", "The World's Most Beautiful Leg") -- or more generally, the putative sexual laxness of American women, a theme which strongly resonates with extremists today.
Gangsterism and gun violence (the arm of an escaped convict holding a submachine gun).
Anti-black violence (a lynching noose, a Ku Klux Klan hood).
General violence of American society, in addition to the above (boxing-glove which grasps the money-bag).
Mistreatement of Native Americans ("Miss America" wears plains-Indian head-dress).
The pure materialism or commercialism of America, to the detriment of any spirit or soul (moneybag with "$" symbol).
The presence of blacks in U.S. population, contributing to its "mongrelization", adding undesirably "primitive" elements to American popular culture, and constituting a potential danger to the white race (strongly muscular arms of a black male, a stereotypically-caricatured black couple dancing the "JITTERBUG - Triumph of Civilization" in birdcage, which is portrayed as a degraded animalistic ritual).
Decadence of American popular culture, and its pernicious influence on the rest of the world (dancing of jitterbug, hand holds phonograph record, figure of a European gullible "all-ears" dupe in lower foreground).
Indiscriminate U.S. military violence (bloodied bomb for foot, metal legs, military aircraft wings), threatening the European cultural landmarks at lower right.
Hence the falsity of American claims to be "Liberators". (The word "Liberators" was also the name of a U.S. bomber plane.)
American jingoism and war fervor (a business-suited arm literally "beating the drum" of militarism, "Miss Victory" and her drum-majorette cap and boots).
Malevolent influence of Jews and Freemasons (Star of David on Masonic apron descending from drum, caricatured Jewish figure holding on to money-bag).
Demonization of national symbols of the United States ("Miss Victory" waves the reverse side of 48-star U.S. flag, and the WW2-era Army Air Corps roundel -- of small red disk within white star on large blue disk -- is shown on one of the wings).
This poster was also printed in a full-color version with the title "KULTUR-TERROR" in large blue letters at the top (instead of "LIBERATORS" in red)[2]."

[Grandson of Liberty]

Sums of Liberty
:-)
Perfect for the Tea Party drive

That is pure gold right there my friend. I love it.

[blamx8]

Money-bomb doesn't make you think of terrorism any more than someone dropping the F-bomb makes you think of terrorism. The bomb part of both words simply imply that it was forceful and unexpected.

By delivering the first one to Dr. Paul we deliver the second to the MSM. :D

(And Frank of course)

[LFOD]

That "pre-emptive terror" image REALLY NEEDS TO REMOVED.

It's cool "money bomb" is in Wikipedia already, along with the link at the bottom to ronpaulmoneybomb.com, which displays that horrendous image.

Let's not make someone have to explain away that image, ok? Pretty basic. I really am having a hard time fathoming what they were thinking with that one.

Otherwise, it looks like "money bomb" is a new term in political fundraising, and I think it's pretty cool it originated with the Ron Paul grassroots.

[LFOD]

Oh and can you hear it on the Dec. 16th news already?

"Ron Paul supporters dropped the mother of all money bombs today...."

:-D

[texasbelle]

I like money bomb. It makes me think of the late 90s when it was cool to refer to things as "thats da bomb" ;)

[expatriot]

I'm not sure people are understanding the intent of the original post...

"bomb," "explosion," or any other negative(especially war related) references should be frowned upon... They can conjure an unintended "pro-war" image.

We have seen how the anti-Paul people have been spinning this, so you need to take away the ammo (no pun intended)

Stuff like "Freedom Pledge" "Liberty Dollars" and similar terms create a positive image...

And while we are at it maybe we should stop referring to it as a campaign,
which is originally a term exclusively devoted to marching armies
in conflict with all that bloody gore, death and destruction involved.

Better we refer to Money Bombs as cash augmentation pulses
organized for the benefit of the
. Ron Paul ideological rainbow coalition political assertiveness attempt

sorry. it's just a bit too much for my sensitive inner being...:D

Besides all that, my not-so-favorite anti-libertarians are all too fond of
wandering around telling other people what to think and how to speak.
Some sort of fixation on being politically correct, I suppose.

Or NOT! -- have fun with all this, it takes the stress out of the situation

My perspective:

These are Cash Bombs detonating in the slur-scarred battlefields
of the raped and shackled minds.
We labor to enlighten those poor souls who lay trapped
under the withering crossfire between the guerrilla campaign rangers
of the Ron Paul rEVOLution
against the Axis of Tyranny and their Legions of Corruption.

.
The Battle of Evermore has got nothing on this moment.

Cheers

[Grandson of Liberty]

how about: Constitutional Conflagration! :D

too many syllables? :)

[James R]

When they read "Ron Paul supporters dropped the bomb" they will all click on the link and find out what its about. Thats why the word "money bomb" is a great word to use. After they click the link they find it its only an "explosion of money" directed at Ron Paul himself.

[curtisag]

Someone once said that politics is an extension of war by other means. The logic goes like this, rather than we all fight each other over who should be President, we have politics to prevent bloodshed and allow for the peaceful transition of power. Therefore, a money bomb is very aligned with this idea that politics is a form of peaceful warfare. Plus, money bomb just sounds awesome :).

[wildflower]

I didn't think it was bad when I heard it.

Btw, who came up with that? :D

[misconstrued]

Like it or not, we OWN the term "money-bomb". We made history here and it's too late to change it now. I believe it will become common fundraising terminology as others try to replicate it.

Yeah, it's too late to change it now...

[wisconsinite]

Money Bomb

[LibertyEagle]

We could call it...

Helicopter BEN-ing! :D

Hey, everyone, let's go Helicopter Ben Dr Paul's campaign coffers. ;)

:D

[LibertyEagle]

Yeah, it's too late to change it now...

+1. It's fine the way it is.

[RonFan1776]

Money Bombs Rock!

[jrich4rpaul]

Money Surge!

so when they ask John McCain how he feels about it, he can say "the surge is working"

[LBT]

Whatever the negative connotation of Money Bomb may be, I believe it is far outweighed by the fact that it is media gold for headlines. It indicates the power of the Ron Paul movement.

And it is already a recognized Ron Paul supporter term.

[NinjaPirate]

Since we're promoting the 16th over the weekend:

WMD = Weekend of Mass Donation

[SWATH]

Improvised monetary device
Improvised inflation device

I like "money bomb", it grabs the attention.

[NinjaPirate]

Money bomb doesn't bother me either, I'm just trying to come up with different terminology. :D

[deborak]

I have no problem with "money bomb." Further, I bet it will be one of those phrases that sticks in the public consciousness and is included in those yearly lists that come out covering newly defined concepts. :-)

[ladyliberty]

I do believe that Nov 5th was a day of Shock and Awe for the MSM, and if we continue to drop more of these money bombs they will soon be welcoming us with open arms! :D

[dsentell]

I must admit when I first heard the term money bomb, I was a bit shocked that it was being used. It had to grow on me.

Now I love it! It is unique and expresses our strength.

Some of these other ideas are cute, but face it, this term is ours and nothing is going to top it!

MONEY BOMB! MONEY BOMB!! MONEY BOMB!!!

[peruvianRP]

Money Nuke

[pcosmar]

I like MONEY BOMB.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/1920294160_6ef74a8892_o.jpg

It works for me.

[DeadheadForPaul]

My main point was that PHRASING and WORD ASSOCIATION are key

Example: If you poll average Americans about whether they support Affirmative Action, a majority support it. If you ask the EXACT same group of people whether the support "racial preference in admissions", 90% are against it. It's the same policy but different wording!

We should take charge and make sure that we are seen as a positive campaign rather than the negative campaign which the media and our opponents want to cast us as. If we ever want to get rid of the image of us as kooks and a fringe movement, we need to make Joe and Jane America feel like they have a place in our campaign because ultimately, we need them to get a majority. Our goal is to bring new people in and that means people who know very little about politics. You'd be surprised how many people vote for "that guy with all the signs" or against "that guy with insane supporters". image is everything. Associating "bomb" with us make us look fringe despite the large amount of money. The media are trying to turn us into Ross Perot 2.0 - dont let that happen!

Frank Luntz was the one that changed "global warming" to "climate change". Let's use his own tactics against him and give our donation drives a positive spin

[Pete]

There is something merry, even affectionate about the term "money bomb."
It's FESTIVE, like a Mexican pinata or an English Christmas cracker.

A nice treat inside... let's have a party... find out what's inside... hip hip hooray... etc.

Exactly! In fact, the term "affectionate" is how I would characterize it.

MONEY BOMB is completely non-threatening, like LOVE EXPLOSION.

rEVOLution is perfect, too. Drastic times call for drastic measures!

[DrNoZone]

I like money bomb myself; no need to change a good thing.

[Meatwasp]

Just bomb away on Money bomb

[honkywill]

how about money shot?