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tbone717
07-08-2012, 07:02 AM
There has been an ongoing discussion of the pros and cons of the Liberty Movement working within the GOP here (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?381759-Discussion-of-Working-inside-the-GOP). Within that thread some have been able to share their experiences, and some tips on how to go about this work. I thought it would be valuable to create a thread to assist those that are new to all of this as a discussion of the practical actions each one of us can take as we work withing our local GOP. Sort of a "how to" guide, for those that may have questions.

So here are some things to get this started:

First, you need to find your local GOP and when they meet. It is fairly easy to do this, just Google your county name and GOP to find them, and then look through their site to see when and where they meet. Many of them have websites, some of them (I imagine the smaller areas) have FB pages. Either way, you should be able to find out who to contact and when they meet.

Then of course, the next step is to go to a meeting. Check things out, mingle a little bit and get a feel for what is taking place there. Many people here will tell you that you will likely have a positive experience. These organizations are volunteer based, so like any volunteer group they are usually welcoming of new people, since new people means new volunteers.

From that point, you may also want to start checking our your local govt meetings (township meetings, town councils, county meetings, etc). This is a good way to stay informed on the local issues, have some input and network with other people who are also concerned about local politics.

It is also very beneficial to be involved in a civic organization in your area. Whether it is the VFW, Lion's Club, Little League sports, or whatever - being out an about in your community gives you the opportunity to meet your neighbors and interact with them in a non-political setting. Having a certain degree of standing in the community can be very helpful down the road if you are campaigning for a Liberty candidate or even running yourself.

As you are attending these various groups and organizations, it is very helpful to the cause if you are willing to work. Volunteers are always needed for events, particularly with the local GOP. The more opportunities you have to be out there, and involved with others the more influence you can have with those people regarding issues and candidates.

So that is some activism 101 stuff for you to start. Hopefully, some others can share their thoughts and experiences from their own work and lives.

ronpaulhawaii
07-08-2012, 07:55 AM
When first attending GOP meetings as an open Ron Paul supporter people will invariably want to talk about what they don't like about RP. Tell them something along the lines of, "Ya know, we hardly know each other. How about we talk about what we agree on first, and then tackle the more difficult things later..."