FreeTraveler
11-18-2007, 05:25 PM
I set up several threads under the "Project Coordination and Resource Exchange" area, but realized that most people only read Grassroots Central, so I'm making one post here to bring up the issue. I've listed the "working threads" at the bottom of this post, as well listing a couple where they are appropriate in this discussion.
Viral Endorsement Project - Overview
Thread: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37856
Dr.Paul's number one issue is name recognition. We know that while not everyone agrees with Dr. Paul on every issue, his principled stand and support of the rule of law will bring those impassioned citizens who understand his views to the voting booth in swarms. He doesn't need every vote, just enough.
We also know that the conversion rate of those who hear his message, undiluted and untwisted, is extremely high.
To attract those impassioned citizens, he must do two things:
1) Make his name a household word, so that every American who believes this country is worth saving will know there is finally someone worth supporting and that now is the time to step forward and do their part.
2) Convince those same Americans that there is a huge groundswell of support out there, and that their vote will not be wasted if they vote for their principles, rather than the lesser of two evils.
In this age of media, there's really only one way to get these messages out in the time we have, and that's with MAJOR endorsements. I don't speak just of entertainment celebrities, but of leaders in every field of endeavor, including entertainers, business leaders, political commentators, writers, scientists, doctors, and economists.
The list at http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities.html is a good place to start.
In several related threads, I am initiating a co-operative project to design and produce videos, from 30 seconds to several minutes, that call on leaders from all walks of life to step up, be counted, and lead us away from the abyss before us. These videos will be our "John Galt", taking the message of Liberty to those men of the mind who can shape the future through their will. Others may wish to start threads for other outreach projects to these same leaders; letter-writing, personal contacts, or whatever their expertise may be.
I am not "In Charge" of this project. I am an instigator, and nothing more. If enough people believe this is important, and the concept is a valid one, it will quickly take off on its own. Leaders may emerge, or it may just become a resource for those who think this an important message to get out. My main focus initially will be in the Starting Script thread, where we'll try to hash out a short but sweet appeal to these leaders.
I hope that I won't be the only person to produce videos based on the information gathered in these threads. In fact, if someone were to take this idea and produce the perfect video for the campaign's YouTube ad, I would be proud to have been inspirational in their planning.
What's needed: There will be threads for known endorsements,semi-endorsements, potential endorsements, video clips, sound clips, addresses where we can send the videos, and others as we find a need for them. After the project is underway, I'm sure there will be poll threads where consensus is sought to resolve particular issues.
What's not needed: Divisiveness. If you think this is a wonderful idea in concept, please join in the effort. If you think this is a crappy idea, or have other ideas more deserving of your time, please discuss those issues on other threads that are not devoted to this concept. We've all seen what llepard went through, and we don't want that in this project. If you start it, you will be ignored, and won't have a chance to contribute later, when you decide it's not such a bad idea after all. I'll even start a "Viral Endorsement Project Sucks" thread; please take your negativity there.
Viral Endorsement Project - Starting Script
Thread: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37858
This thread is intended to build a 60-second script that can convince those with a high public profile to step forward and be counted for Dr. Paul.
Two hundred thirty-one years ago, fifty-six patriots stepped forward, pledged to each other their Lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, and changed the world.
In 1776, those men faced death for stepping forward and leading this country to a brighter future. Today, we face no less a crisis than those men of honor faced in their day. Those to whom we appeal understand this, and know why Dr. Ron Paul is the only candidate for President who can bring us back from the abyss. Although the penalties for stepping forward today may be severe, from ridicule to loss of job, this may be the last time to stand up for Liberty without risking the penalties those men faced.
We call on all leaders of their field, and public celebrities; reporters, commentators, entertainers, businessmen, scientists. Step forward, as those fifty-six patriots did Two hundred thirty-one years ago, and change the world once again. You needn't agree with everything Dr. Ron Paul says; simply agree that in a field of politicians on both sides of the aisle, he stands out as the lone statesman and defender of the Constitution.
Here are all the defined threads; any interest, anyone?
Viral Endorsement Project - Overview (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37856)
Viral Endorsement Project - Starting Script (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37858)
Viral Endorsement Project - Alternate Script #1 (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37859)
Viral Endorsement Project - Sucks! (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37857)
Viral Endorsement Project - Known Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37860)
Viral Endorsement Project - Semi-Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37862)
Viral Endorsement Project - Potential Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37864)
Viral Endorsement Project - Video Clips and Links to Videos (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37865)
Viral Endorsement Project - Audio Clips and Links to Audio (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37866)
Viral Endorsement Project - Overview
Thread: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37856
Dr.Paul's number one issue is name recognition. We know that while not everyone agrees with Dr. Paul on every issue, his principled stand and support of the rule of law will bring those impassioned citizens who understand his views to the voting booth in swarms. He doesn't need every vote, just enough.
We also know that the conversion rate of those who hear his message, undiluted and untwisted, is extremely high.
To attract those impassioned citizens, he must do two things:
1) Make his name a household word, so that every American who believes this country is worth saving will know there is finally someone worth supporting and that now is the time to step forward and do their part.
2) Convince those same Americans that there is a huge groundswell of support out there, and that their vote will not be wasted if they vote for their principles, rather than the lesser of two evils.
In this age of media, there's really only one way to get these messages out in the time we have, and that's with MAJOR endorsements. I don't speak just of entertainment celebrities, but of leaders in every field of endeavor, including entertainers, business leaders, political commentators, writers, scientists, doctors, and economists.
The list at http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities.html is a good place to start.
In several related threads, I am initiating a co-operative project to design and produce videos, from 30 seconds to several minutes, that call on leaders from all walks of life to step up, be counted, and lead us away from the abyss before us. These videos will be our "John Galt", taking the message of Liberty to those men of the mind who can shape the future through their will. Others may wish to start threads for other outreach projects to these same leaders; letter-writing, personal contacts, or whatever their expertise may be.
I am not "In Charge" of this project. I am an instigator, and nothing more. If enough people believe this is important, and the concept is a valid one, it will quickly take off on its own. Leaders may emerge, or it may just become a resource for those who think this an important message to get out. My main focus initially will be in the Starting Script thread, where we'll try to hash out a short but sweet appeal to these leaders.
I hope that I won't be the only person to produce videos based on the information gathered in these threads. In fact, if someone were to take this idea and produce the perfect video for the campaign's YouTube ad, I would be proud to have been inspirational in their planning.
What's needed: There will be threads for known endorsements,semi-endorsements, potential endorsements, video clips, sound clips, addresses where we can send the videos, and others as we find a need for them. After the project is underway, I'm sure there will be poll threads where consensus is sought to resolve particular issues.
What's not needed: Divisiveness. If you think this is a wonderful idea in concept, please join in the effort. If you think this is a crappy idea, or have other ideas more deserving of your time, please discuss those issues on other threads that are not devoted to this concept. We've all seen what llepard went through, and we don't want that in this project. If you start it, you will be ignored, and won't have a chance to contribute later, when you decide it's not such a bad idea after all. I'll even start a "Viral Endorsement Project Sucks" thread; please take your negativity there.
Viral Endorsement Project - Starting Script
Thread: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37858
This thread is intended to build a 60-second script that can convince those with a high public profile to step forward and be counted for Dr. Paul.
Two hundred thirty-one years ago, fifty-six patriots stepped forward, pledged to each other their Lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, and changed the world.
In 1776, those men faced death for stepping forward and leading this country to a brighter future. Today, we face no less a crisis than those men of honor faced in their day. Those to whom we appeal understand this, and know why Dr. Ron Paul is the only candidate for President who can bring us back from the abyss. Although the penalties for stepping forward today may be severe, from ridicule to loss of job, this may be the last time to stand up for Liberty without risking the penalties those men faced.
We call on all leaders of their field, and public celebrities; reporters, commentators, entertainers, businessmen, scientists. Step forward, as those fifty-six patriots did Two hundred thirty-one years ago, and change the world once again. You needn't agree with everything Dr. Ron Paul says; simply agree that in a field of politicians on both sides of the aisle, he stands out as the lone statesman and defender of the Constitution.
Here are all the defined threads; any interest, anyone?
Viral Endorsement Project - Overview (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37856)
Viral Endorsement Project - Starting Script (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37858)
Viral Endorsement Project - Alternate Script #1 (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37859)
Viral Endorsement Project - Sucks! (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37857)
Viral Endorsement Project - Known Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37860)
Viral Endorsement Project - Semi-Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37862)
Viral Endorsement Project - Potential Endorsements (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37864)
Viral Endorsement Project - Video Clips and Links to Videos (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37865)
Viral Endorsement Project - Audio Clips and Links to Audio (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=37866)