Liberty Forest

[JoshLowry]

Bryan and I have discussed the continuation of this community after the election regardless of outcome.

It is named Liberty Forest, (LibertyForest.com). Named after the Liberty Tree, a famous elm tree that stood near the commons of Boston, Massachusetts Colony, in the days before the American Revolution. The tree was a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of England over the American colonies. In the years that followed, almost every American town had its own Liberty Tree—a living symbol of popular support for individual liberty and resistance to tyranny. We are the Liberty Forest so to speak, as the internet is one large meeting place.

We have started adding forums at the bottom of the main page. (Link) (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=189) We plan on making it a portal for liberty and a continuation of this freedom loving community. RedState, Politico, Little Green Footballs, Michelle Malkin, Real Clear Politics, etc.. are going to be dieing slow deaths with this internet movement and we plan on providing a place for their visitors to go.

Let us know if you have anything in mind.

[Meatwasp]

Sounds really great Josh Keep the stew cooking

[GreenApples]

I'll be there for sure.

[Pete]

Sounds great, Josh. I suggest adding blogs and featured media, sort of like TownHall.

And I hope you rake in some serious shekels with it. :)

[JoshLowry]

It will have blogs and news stories. Just a great grassroot portal. ;)

One of the guys from google talked about turning a grass fire into a grass inferno. Hopefully we can figure that out, we're not doing too bad here.

[hard@work]

You guys are just jealous of my cool avatar. Also, I would recommend building into the site structure here so that you get a large influx of initial traffic and registrations.

[Natalie]

Sounds great! The name Liberty Forest is good idea.

[freelance]

Josh, without you guys and the Daily Paul folks, none of this would have been possible. You, sir, are a "great American!":D:eek::D

[misconstrued]

Good idea

[derdy]

Sounds great! Look forward to the continuation of this great movement!

[pinkmandy]

Love the idea!!!! And THANK YOU. :)

[vanadium]

Make it so!

[RedLightning]

I think its a great idea.

[VoteForRonPaul]

I do not want to sound silly but I really miss the word "revolution". The word "revolution" has been like the fuel for which many people use to keep going, and it connected very well because it explains the degree of change that this movement can bring. Freedom/liberty is part of the revolution but it is not everything. The name "liberty forest" (with all respect to the meaning and the historical event) does/cannot reach the level of heat which "the revolution" brings. It maybe sounds too romantic to me. That is just an opinion and I hope you will take it into consideration. Goodluck!

[RonPaulFTW08]

Excellent.

[Drknows]

cant wait to see the final product

[newmedia4ron]

We must stay connected. Please bookmark some of these links:
http://www.libertyforest.com
http://www.paulcongress.com/
http://www.rlc.org/
http://www.freeople.com/
http://www.ronpaulambassadors.com/
http://www.congressionalcoasttocoast.com/
http://libertyia.ning.com/
http://www.libertywarchest.com/
http://terbocongress.org/
http://lindagoldthorpe.com/Home.html
http://www.tedbrown.org/
http://www.lawsonforcongress.com/
http://www.mcduffieforcongress.com/
http://santoroforcongress.org/
http://www.votejasonthompson.us/
http://www.conscienceofaconservative.com/
http://www.schansbergforcongress.com/index.html
http://www.joinsanders.com/
http://www.joearminioforcongress.org/home.html
http://www.richardmatthews.org/
http://www.panasuk08.com/
http://localpolitics.meetup.com/142/
http://peterjames08.com/
http://www.starkmanforcongress.com/
http://www.baileyforuscongress.com/
http://hargadonforuscongress.com/htdocs/modules/articles/article.php?id=1
http://jayroberts2008.com/
http://www.bryangreene08.com/index.html
http://www.peterbearseforcongress.com/
http://www.murraysabrin.com/default.asp
http://www.senatorcarraro.com/index.php
http://www.davidrgrate2008.us/
http://www.johnwallaceforcongress.com/
http://www.gobrinkman.com/
http://www.mikesmitley.net/
http://www.reformcongress.com/
http://www.daveryon.com/
http://www.diamondforcongress.com/Home.htm
http://www.tomlingenfelter.com/
http://kevingeorgeforcongress.org/home.htm
http://www.jostforcongress.com/
http://www.mckinleyforcongress.com/
http://www.forward-usa.org/
http://www.jimforsythe.com/
http://mercedforfreedom.com/index.html
Real ID links (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=93827)
http://www.theadvocates.org/links.html
http://www.constitution.org/cs_organ.htm
http://www.geocities.com/fountoftruth/links.html
http://freedomkeys.com/morelinx.htm
http://www.ronpaullibrary.org/links.php
http://www.libertarianism.com/links.htm
http://www.conservativeusa.org/ritelink.htm
http://www.freedom21.com/freedomlinks.asp
http://www.newswithviews.com/links/links.htm
http://www.l4l.org/links/index.html
http://www.ronpaul.net/html/links.html
http://www.privacyrights.org/links.htm
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=230
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=82081
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?p=911065#post911065
http://ronpaulsacrossamerica.com/
http://libertycongress.org/
http://www.declarefreedom08.com/
http://www.libertysurge.org/
http://legislatorsagainstrealid.com/
http://runwithron.us/
http://www.bringthemhome08.com/
http://www.fightfirewithsnow.com/

[asgardshill]

Bravo for a site that has at times angered me, educated me, annoyed me, and opened my eyes. May Liberty Forest continue to grow and thrive.

[moostraks]

Onward then...thank you for taking this to the next level....

[Pauliana]

I like it.

Words to the title song of the 1957 Disney movie - Johnny Tremain and the Sons of Liberty:

Plant the seed in our homeland, boys. Let it grow where all can see.
Feed it with our devotion, boys. Call it the Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

Save it from the storm, boys. Water down its roots with tea.
And the sun will always shine on the ole’ Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

March along with the piper, boys. We were born forever free.
Let’s go pay the piper, boys, beneath the Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

Pay the price they’re asking, boys. Always pay the tyrant’s fee.
Never give up the struggle, boys. Fight for the Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

Stand for the rights of man, boys. Stand against all tyranny.
Hang the lamps of freedom, boys, high on the Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

N’ it will grow as we grow, boys. It will be as strong as we.
We must cling to our faith, boys- faith in the Liberty Tree.

It’s a tall old Tree
And a strong old Tree
And we are the Sons
Yes, we are the Sons
The Sons of Liberty.

[spacehabitats]

WE need need to preserve this priceless coalition.
WE cannot be dependent on a corrupt and/or inept central campaign organization.
WE must find and solidify the core values that make us Ron Paul supporters.

We must be able to recognize each other.
The greatest gift Ron Paul gave us was himself; as a symbol/icon/seed crystal around which our movement could grow. For now I am content with his name and his endorsement as a guide. But to keep him safe we need to evolve beyond our dependence on Ron Paul as the only cohesive force or symbol for our movement.
We do not need to eliminate him (I personally hope that 50 years from now people will be able to recognize his name and know what he stood for) but we do need to diversify.
Doing that without fragmenting will be the key.

[New Governor Of Alaska]

It is named Liberty Forest, (LibertyForest.com).

Does it mean that ronpaulforums.com domain will be cancelled?

[XNavyNuke]

WE need need to preserve this priceless coalition.
WE cannot be dependent on a corrupt and/or inept central campaign organization.
WE must find and solidify the core values that make us Ron Paul supporters.

We must be able to recognize each other.
The greatest gift Ron Paul gave us was himself; as a symbol/icon/seed crystal around which our movement could grow. For now I am content with his name and his endorsement as a guide. But to keep him safe we need to evolve beyond our dependence on Ron Paul as the only cohesive force or symbol for our movement.
We do not need to eliminate him (I personally hope that 50 years from now people will be able to recognize his name and know what he stood for) but we do need to diversify.
Doing that without fragmenting will be the key.

+1 :)

The only other thing I can think to add is that we must continue to ACT LOCALLY.

XNN

[asgardshill]

Does it mean that ronpaulforums.com domain will be cancelled?

I hope not. Domain names aren't that expensive, and letting it lapse would just open the door for spoofing and other asshattery by other campaigns at Ron Paul's expense.

[mavtek]

My only question is have you incorporated? I'd love to see this become the next "townhall" or "DailyKos". We have a lot of talent here, and some money. We can get the website on the radio or buy radio stations or newspapers ourselves. If you think I'm out there, or if you think I'm thinking too big you're wrong. If you incorporate we can go public, if you don't go public we can go with private investments, we can get big.

That's what needs to be done.

[JoshLowry]

Does it mean that ronpaulforums.com domain will be cancelled?

Of course not. :)

We will retain the forums and continue supporting Dr. Paul with his campaigns.

[thekeeper]

I'm headed there now. Things are falling apart here now. I joined the Revolution to bring change to our country by working within the system. I am a libertarian at heart. I strongly believe in the cause of Liberty.

thekeeper - Member - Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Texas

[joelfarm]

Onward and UPWARD!!!!

[joelfarm]

Of course not. :)

We will retain the forums and continue supporting Dr. Paul with his campaigns.

That irregardless the outcome of the 2008 elections, that this be officially known as the RON PAUL MOVEMENT!!!!

[maeqFREEDOMfree]

this is great.... any idea on when it'll be live?

[JoshLowry]

this is great.... any idea on when it'll be live?

We will slowly be evolving into a full fledged liberty portal. :)

[Hes]

This is a great idea, our local Ron Paul meet-up has been discussing our future growth, and reorganization as well. Hopefully this is going on all over the country as well.

[Roxi]

thanks josh, not just for the forums but for traveling all over the country for this movement, and all the love, sweat, and effort you have put in as well, this revolution will continue, there are enough of us to become our own community and i know most of us will never give up

[raiha]

I love Liberty Forest as a name. What would a Liberty Tree look like? We can make a banner of Liberty trees.
I am a visual person and the notion has sent me into a kind of archetypal forest filled with all sorts of wierd and wonderful critters...usually benevolent.

[0zzy]

I kinda wanna steal your idea. :)

[Truth Warrior]

I like it. Kudos!

[Truth Warrior]

Isn't "forest" just a bit ...... uh ........ er ......... ahem ......... "collectivist"? :)

Just a thought!

[10thAmendmentMan]

Isn't "forest" just a bit ...... uh ........ er ......... ahem ......... "collectivist"? :)

Just a thought!

It appears that you can't see the forest for the trees.

[Jaykzo]

I don't think theres any doubt that we will become a formidable force, and I think very quickly we will achieve a status on par with that of MoveOn.org and MediaMatters (although I hate to use them as an example).

Give it a few more years, and I have no doubt
that we'll all be seeing real changes in Washington.

[Truth Warrior]

It appears that you can't see the forest for the trees.
:D Quite true! Just like I can't see society for the individuals. But, then again I never was any good at group-think and herd-mentality. :)

Thanks!

[RonPaulwillWin]

I'm in.

[newmedia4ron]

We must stay connected. Please bookmark some of these links:
http://www.libertyforest.com
http://www.paulcongress.com/
http://www.rlc.org/
http://www.freeople.com/
http://www.ronpaulambassadors.com/
http://www.congressionalcoasttocoast.com/
http://libertyia.ning.com/
http://www.libertywarchest.com/
http://www.bringthemhome08.com/
Real ID links (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=93827)
http://www.theadvocates.org/links.html
http://www.constitution.org/cs_organ.htm
http://www.geocities.com/fountoftruth/links.html
http://freedomkeys.com/morelinx.htm
http://www.ronpaullibrary.org/links.php
http://www.libertarianism.com/links.htm
http://www.conservativeusa.org/ritelink.htm
http://www.freedom21.com/freedomlinks.asp
http://www.newswithviews.com/links/links.htm
http://www.l4l.org/links/index.html
http://www.ronpaul.net/html/links.html
http://www.privacyrights.org/links.htm

[Kludge]

We must stay connected. Please bookmark some of these links:
http://www.libertyforest.com
http://www.paulcongress.com/
http://www.rlc.org/
http://www.freeople.com/
http://www.ronpaulambassadors.com/
http://www.congressionalcoasttocoast.com/
http://libertyia.ning.com/
http://www.libertywarchest.com/
http://www.bringthemhome08.com/
Real ID links (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=93827)
http://www.theadvocates.org/links.html
http://www.constitution.org/cs_organ.htm
http://www.geocities.com/fountoftruth/links.html
http://freedomkeys.com/morelinx.htm
http://www.ronpaullibrary.org/links.php
http://www.libertarianism.com/links.htm
http://www.conservativeusa.org/ritelink.htm
http://www.freedom21.com/freedomlinks.asp
http://www.newswithviews.com/links/links.htm
http://www.l4l.org/links/index.html
http://www.ronpaul.net/html/links.html
http://www.privacyrights.org/links.htm

o.0 I have trouble keeping up with topics here. Definitely intend to stay here for years. Admin and members are great to bounce ideas off of, deflate, inflate or otherwise. Lots of honesty ;)

[intelliot]

What does this site do with its advertising revenue? Hope it's more than lining the admin's pocket ;)

[dustup]

I agree...fight on!

[mavtek]

What does this site do with its advertising revenue? Hope it's more than lining the admin's pocket ;)

They'll have to quit advertising if they go the route of a PAC.

[firebirdnation]

I was hoping you guys would do this, excellent idea and thanks!!

[axiomata]

A 25% cut seems fair. (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showpost.php?p=191441&postcount=29) ;)

[brooklyn]

Liberty forest- sounds great! count me in! Great way to keep the movement alive and intact.
Whatever becomes of RPs run, the members of the revolution have made their voice heard.
We are a force to be reckoned with, a growing segment of the population who will not be denied our say. Look at the noise we made in such a short time together and imagine our strength and influence if we continue to grow and spread the RP platform for the next four years. Imagine.....

[dvictr]

It will have blogs and news stories. Just a great grassroot portal. ;)

One of the guys from google talked about turning a grass fire into a grass inferno. Hopefully we can figure that out, we're not doing too bad here.

with the right technology and interface...

[Derek Johnson]

Thanks Josh and Bryan, I'll keep doing what I do. Talking on talk radio...sooner or later. Sooner or later.

[Fields]

yay!

[spacehabitats]

I have been trying to come up with the best way of extending the Ron Paul movement beyond this election and Ron Paul himself without losing the precious momentum and unity that he has created.
Thank goodness we do not have to reinvent the wheel!

We have all become painfully aware of the powers that oppose freedom in this country and throughout the world.
Now we need to talk about the long term solutions.

The combination of Freedom Force International and the newly awakened patriots of America are a synergistic match made in heaven:

http://www.silverbearcafe.com/private/1.08/idea.html

or on YouTube:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6015291679758430958&q=freedom+force&total=1982&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2

Then go to:

http://www.freedomforceinternational.org/freedom.cfm?fuseaction=home

[mediahasyou]

Here's some ideas:
Keep the site clean and simple
-like facebook, politico

Enable users to upload their own liberty videos, articles, images
-like digg, youtube

Enable users to rate posted items
-like digg, reddit

Best rated items are put on front page

*I would really hope that the site is launched before the 2008 republican caucus. Otherwise I fear the site might not get enough notice. And people will move on with their lives. And the revolution would die.

I will definately be a member and supporter if the site is well put together like Ronpaulforums.com. Us liberty members need a way too communicate to keep Mr.freedom alive in this world.

[nullvalu]

Just some random ideas for the future of the site.


Offer methods to contact elected officials (like Downsize DC)
Offer grassroots organizational tools (like meetup)
Offer nationwide canvassing tools (like voters.ronpaul2008.com: walking lists, phone scripts, etc)


I think it would be great if it could be a sort of "open source" development so us programmers in the audience could pitch in to make the site great.

[Geronimo]

http://i30.tinypic.com/2zsskup.gif

The logo is too triangular for my liking.

Why only three trees?

[raiha]

Why only three trees?
The loggers got the others.:)

Well i like them being Elm trees. Do you know how to do the Elm Dance???They never arrest you when you are dancing.

[Geronimo]

Do you know how to do the Elm Dance???They never arrest you when you are dancing.

What are you talking about?