Thank you...

[aravoth]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/aravoth/2872684975_bbf63be4cf_o.jpg

[angelatc]

yep. I was thinking that earlier. this is the end of an era.

[driller80545]

yep

[aravoth]

Tipping back a bottle for the Paul family tonight, I wonder often if I'd still be that stupid Neo-Con lost in the political murmurings of the Federal Government, if I had never discovered Ron Paul back in 2007. What an awakening it was, just to hear him speak. Amazing the intellectual progress a person can make, when the mind has finally silenced all that horrifying flag waving bullshit. Ron Paul didn't just teach me about economics, or politics, he taught me how important self interest is, and in doing so, made my family stronger, financially, and emotionally. He did help me see so many things...... and I never even met him.

[Bastiat's The Law]

cool picture.

[Badger Paul]

He told the truth. That's what makes him important. Look at all the liars saying Romney was going to win. He knew and he stayed true.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Thank you, aravoth, for summarizing and packaging the message so that people like me could easily swallow it,...and then promptly get to work. In my mind, Ron Paul is one puzzle piece. And right next to him are people like Mises, Woods, Kokesh, Molyneux, Murphy, Manuel, Nystrom, Maresco, and all of those activists that have made this movement including you, aravoth.

I don't see heroes. I see humans.

Ron Paul got the spotlight for a while, but the awakening continues.


There is no awakening without people like you, aravoth. Thanks, again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFfdB5OzlyQ

http://www.youtube.com/user/aravoth

[Todd]

Great post. I sadly will probably never meet the man either.

[Edu]

I would also like to thank all of you out there that supported Ron Paul through thick and thin!

I hope everyone will use what they learned this time and use the knowledge to put Rand Paul into the presidents seat !

Things are going to be really messed up in 4 years and just watch how many people are going to wake up next time!

[purplechoe]

Thank you Ron Paul, you have opened my eyes like no one ever has.

http://www.calbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/ron-paul-time.jpg

[afwjam]

God bless Ron Paul.

[VegasPatriot]

Thank you aravoth! Your videos inspired me to make my own RP videos... which lead to me making videos for Oath Keepers.

[XTreat]

Thank you all and I love each and every one of you.

[Dick Chaney]

God Bless you Dr. Paul.

[BuddyRey]

Thank you to all of you for a philosophical revolution that has completely altered how I view human nature and moral interactions. I wouldn't trade a single day of the last 5 and 1/2 years for anything. And we will reach that mountaintop we're all struggling to ascend, step by uncertain step. To the past of our liberty movement and the people who laid its groundwork, we remain humbly indebted.

[A. Havnes]

I shed a few tears last night, and I'm not ashamed to say so. It was because it finally dawned on me that I would never see a Ron Paul presidency. Rand Paul is great, but he's no Ron Paul. He doesn't speak with the same passion and conviction that his father does, and while he'll make an amazing president, Ron Paul would have shown the world what true humility and friendship really is.

[Eagles' Wings]

I shed a few tears last night, and I'm not ashamed to say so. It was because it finally dawned on me that I would never see a Ron Paul presidency. Rand Paul is great, but he's no Ron Paul. He doesn't speak with the same passion and conviction that his father does, and while he'll make an amazing president, Ron Paul would have shown the world what true humility and friendship really is.Yes, shedding a few tears while reading this thread. Beautiful sentiments for a beautiful man. Still, Nobody Like Ron Paul.

[sailingaway]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/aravoth/2872684975_bbf63be4cf_o.jpg

I have STILL given out too much rep in the last 24 hours????

I just got here!

He's preparing a final speech to congress and Carol said he was hoping to present it to congress but otherwise will do it in writing.

I am not looking forward to him leaving the House, even if he is going to continue speaking out etc as he says. But I AM looking forward to that speech.

[presence]

Thanks Dr. Paul. You're still boss in my book.

[donnay]

This is a great time to be alive! We all supported a man with character, integrity and courage! He didn't pass the torch to Rand, he passed it to all of us!!!

Knowledge is powerful and the people have the power!! The Revolution is alive and well, and they know it!! Thank you Dr. Paul for setting brush fires in the minds of all of us! In the end, liberty will prevail.

"Let it not be said we did nothing" ~ Ron Paul

[Deborah K]

I'm looking forward to hearing the truths he will soon be unleashed to speak.

[jcarcinogen]

Thank you Ron Paul! You're my hero and I'm the type that doesn't have heros.

[sailingaway]

It would be really cool if someone did a video compilation to front page on Ron's last day, or the day of that last Congressional speech. If not an entire new one, one of the old ones with inappropriate stuff (money bomb language etc) trimmed off. My idea of the take away is the movement is growing, however, phasing, not ending, and neither is Ron's role as standard bearer, at least until the next one who can stand comparison stands up (not saying 'well there will never be another.' That is a cop out imho. Look at my avatar.) Whomever the 'candidates' might be, we have the standard, and Ron is to thank for that.

Otherwise, I'll just have to wade through what there is for the most appropriate. I have no skillz at that sort of thing.

[belian78]

Can't even begin to contribute here, the emotion is still too close. Thanks for summing up all my feelings/emotions Avaroth.

[sailingaway]

bump

[opal]

Please let him give that speach! (and don't let it break the internet with overload viewers)

If he does give that speach.. will it be televised? Cnet maybe?

[sailingaway]

Please let him give that speach! (and don't let it break the internet with overload viewers)

If he does give that speach.. will it be televised? Cnet maybe?

I don't know if they'll freeze it out.... I would think it could at minimum be a c4L video and we could send it viral. cspan should cover IF he is allowed to give it to congress, I would think, if we let them know we would watch. they've been good about that.

[sailingaway]

evening bump

[cajuncocoa]

God bless my President

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pe4TkgpoWO4/T6lHGvvplCI/AAAAAAAABnI/a-SGSTIVsjA/s640/ron-paul-2012.jpg

[sailingaway]

God bless my President

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pe4TkgpoWO4/T6lHGvvplCI/AAAAAAAABnI/a-SGSTIVsjA/s640/ron-paul-2012.jpg

Oh, yeah.

[NoOneButPaul]

I will thank him by fighting until the bitter end like he did...

The Revolution will ascend to the next level in 2016 and while Rand may not be perfect it will be an incredible stepping stone.

One day the Revolution will truly win and Ron will be remembered as one of the greatest politicians in history.

God Bless this man, and God Bless us all.

[Aeroneous]

I shed a few tears last night, and I'm not ashamed to say so. It was because it finally dawned on me that I would never see a Ron Paul presidency. Rand Paul is great, but he's no Ron Paul. He doesn't speak with the same passion and conviction that his father does, and while he'll make an amazing president, Ron Paul would have shown the world what true humility and friendship really is.

The "Tonight" video that was posted on the front page a couple days ago almost brought me to tears. I just can't believe that America missed out on what could have easily been the best president of all time. I had a sudden realization that we missed our only chance for the country's survival. Maybe I'll be proved wrong, but that's how I feel.


It would be really cool if someone did a video compilation to front page on Ron's last day, or the day of that last Congressional speech. If not an entire new one, one of the old ones with inappropriate stuff (money bomb language etc) trimmed off.

I'm no video editing master, but I'd gladly give it a shot.

[chudrockz]

[QUOTE=Aeroneous;4721504]The "Tonight" video that was posted on the front page a couple days ago almost brought me to tears. I just can't believe that America missed out on what could have easily been the best president of all time. I had a sudden realization that we missed our only chance for the country's survival. Maybe I'll be proved wrong, but that's how I feel.

Thanks, I saw that video on the front page the other day but did not watch it. Now I did.

Man, how many TIMES in the past five years plus now have I been moved to tears by this man? Ron Paul is truly my hero.

[sailingaway]

The "Tonight" video that was posted on the front page a couple days ago almost brought me to tears. I just can't believe that America missed out on what could have easily been the best president of all time. I had a sudden realization that we missed our only chance for the country's survival. Maybe I'll be proved wrong, but that's how I feel.



I'm no video editing master, but I'd gladly give it a shot.

thank you!

[Nate-ForLiberty]

The "Tonight" video that was posted on the front page a couple days ago almost brought me to tears. I just can't believe that America missed out on what could have easily been the best president of all time. I had a sudden realization that we missed our only chance for the country's survival. Maybe I'll be proved wrong, but that's how I feel.



I'm no video editing master, but I'd gladly give it a shot.

If you need epic score music, look up "Two Steps from Hell". That's all they do. Pretty good stuff, too.

[Aeroneous]

If you need epic score music, look up "Two Steps from Hell". That's all they do. Pretty good stuff, too.

Thanks! I'm checking them out now. I've been searching for the right music for the past hour or so. Halfway considered Ray Charles' rendition of America the Beautiful, but decided against it.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Thanks! I'm checking them out now. I've been searching for the right music for the past hour or so. Halfway considered Ray Charles' rendition of America the Beautiful, but decided against it.

couple of contrasting examples

hard 7 feel with angelic solo voice over ostenato strings

"United We Stand Divided We Fall"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbR-nsWwzk


slow warm strings creeping staccato baseline crescendo to massive full orch choir

"Heart of Courage"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiuHu-KqhH4&feature=related

This would might work better as there is room to put speech over the music and not lose the speech or the music.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

slow and serious

"Freedom Fighters"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJm6b-o2pTM



and more uplifting

"Undying Love"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14ZkxaV7fQQ&feature=related

[Aeroneous]

Heart of Courage is pretty awesome. I'd have to figure out what to do with the fortissimo portions, but it is a great song.

I came up with [what I think is] a cool ending to the video and put that together already. Guess I'm kinda working backwards?

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Heart of Courage is pretty awesome. I'd have to figure out what to do with the fortissimo portions, but it is a great song.

I came up with [what I think is] a cool ending to the video and put that together already. Guess I'm kinda working backwards?

The fortissimo portions can be like a black background with white text that is a pertinant quote, or shots of very large crowds chearing. You just can't have people trying to hear intricate music while also trying to hear what a guy is saying. Cutting quickly from one shot to the next keeps people watching.

Don't worry if you work backwards, forwards, or sideways. Just be sure to make something that kicks your own ass. :)

[Aeroneous]

The fortissimo portions can be like a black background with white text that is a pertinant quote, or shots of very large crowds chearing. You just can't have people trying to hear intricate music while also trying to hear what a guy is saying. Cutting quickly from one shot to the next keeps people watching.

Don't worry if you work backwards, forwards, or sideways. Just be sure to make something that kicks your own ass. :)

I know I should know this already, but I don't... when is Dr. Paul's last day? Also, someone mentioned a couple videos they wanted included... links to those would help. I can rip straight from YouTube.

[Pauls' Revere]

The standard by which, I will measure all future politicians against.

A honor to have shook his hand and an autographed book. Thanks Dr Paul, I am a wiser person for everything you have done.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

I know I should know this already, but I don't... when is Dr. Paul's last day? Also, someone mentioned a couple videos they wanted included... links to those would help. I can rip straight from YouTube.

looks like Dec 14th is the last day of the House session. I don't know what videos people wanted to include.

[J_White]

Man of the Century !

[tnvoter]

TYVM.

[jasonxe]

When will rp the movie start?

[sailingaway]

I know I should know this already, but I don't... when is Dr. Paul's last day? Also, someone mentioned a couple videos they wanted included... links to those would help. I can rip straight from YouTube.
One of my favorites is avaroth's 'stop dreaming' but if you go to Youtube for that now you get this:



This video contains content from Koch Entertainment and EMI, one or more of whom have blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.
Sorry about that.

I do think there are other mirrors of it there, if you search, but that was about 2 million views so it is unfortunate.

Here are some of people's favorite videos from THIS campaign for you to get footage: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?383808-What-have-been-your-favorite-videos-from-this-campaign&highlight=favorite+videos+campaign

Here are some of my favorites:


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

Here is a good one overall (which is why even this single version of it has over 2 million views):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG2PUZoukfA

Here is a good one done during the campaign but it is a little longer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohKz9OeiI0g

And here is a great one, one of many, along the lines of it's just fun to be on the right side, with a song that was written for him:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Xp-sYMbLE

or for the same song to the antiwar:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE30TH6Y7cI

And this one is a short teaser:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgsg7a-Ok8Q

[sailingaway]

The standard by which, I will measure all future politicians against.

A honor to have shook his hand and an autographed book. Thanks Dr Paul, I am a wiser person for everything you have done.

this^^

most definitely.

[Carehn]

RON PAUL!

[Carehn]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB5Pe62bI6g

[Aeroneous]

One of my favorites is avaroth's 'stop dreaming' but if you go to Youtube for that now you get this:

I do think there are other mirrors of it there, if you search, but that was about 2 million views so it is unfortunate.

Here are some of people's favorite videos from THIS campaign for you to get footage: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?383808-What-have-been-your-favorite-videos-from-this-campaign&highlight=favorite+videos+campaign

Here are some of my favorites:
And here is a great one, one of many, along the lines of it's just fun to be on the right side, with a song that was written for him:



Thank you! As I said, I'm not a video editing master. What I'm going to be able to do will just be tasteful and simplistic. I'm good with static graphic design, but not video graphics. If you are looking for something edgy with a lot of custom graphics you might want to seek out someone else.

That being said, I've put a couple hours into it so far and I think it's looking pretty good. When I have a rough draft created I'll PM you a link to see if you have any suggestions and make sure it's up to RPF standards before I go "public" with it.

[sailingaway]

Thank you! As I said, I'm not a video editing master. What I'm going to be able to do will just be tasteful and simplistic. I'm good with static graphic design, but not video graphics. If you are looking for something edgy with a lot of custom graphics you might want to seek out someone else.

That being said, I've put a couple hours into it so far and I think it's looking pretty good. When I have a rough draft created I'll PM you a link to see if you have any suggestions and make sure it's up to RPF standards before I go "public" with it.

I personally am willing to put up as more than one if people want to make them, and so far Josh has never taken down anything I put up, but you stepped up, and what you were discussing here about the theme was so far over my head, I am hopeful. and there is so much good stuff to work with to even splice together, I am already looking forward to it!

[sailingaway]

bump

[sailingaway]

Thank you! As I said, I'm not a video editing master. What I'm going to be able to do will just be tasteful and simplistic. I'm good with static graphic design, but not video graphics. If you are looking for something edgy with a lot of custom graphics you might want to seek out someone else.

That being said, I've put a couple hours into it so far and I think it's looking pretty good. When I have a rough draft created I'll PM you a link to see if you have any suggestions and make sure it's up to RPF standards before I go "public" with it.

I don't know if you are going to have scrolling text in any part of this, if you do, here is Ron's message to the GOP after the election http://www.facebook.com/ronpaul/posts/10152139410646686


America is over $16 trillion in debt. The "official" unemployment rate still hovers around 8%.

Our federal government claims the right to spy on American citizens, indefinitely detain them, and even assassinate them without trial.

Domestic drones fly over the country for civilian surveillance.

Twelve million fewer Americans voted in 2012 than in 2008, yet political pundits scratch their heads.

It's not hard to see why, though.

To go along with endorsing a never-ending policy of bailouts, "stimulus packages," and foreign military adventurism, the establishment of neither major party questions the assaults on Americans' liberties I’ve named above.

As my campaign showed, the American people are fed up. Many realized heading into Tuesday that regardless of who won the presidential election, the status quo would be the real victor.

GOP leadership is now questioning why they didn't perform better.

They're looking at demographic changes in the United States and implying minorities can only be brought into the party by loudly advocating for abandoning what little remains of their limited government platform and endorsing more statist policies.

My presidential campaign proved that standing for freedom brings people together.

Liberty is popular – regardless of race, religion, or creed.

As long as the GOP establishment continues to not only reject the liberty message, but actively drive away the young, diverse coalition that supports those principles, it will see results similar to Tuesday’s outcome.

A renewed respect for liberty is the only way forward for the Republican Party and for our country.

I urge all my Republican colleagues to join the liberty movement in fighting for a brighter future.

but I'm not pushing it, I just wanted to make sure you had it for the materials you are selecting between.

thank you again for doing this!!