Poll: What is your age?

[PatriotOne]

This is a voluntary and private poll. Individual responses will not be visible.

I will be forwarding the results of this poll to Campaign Management after I gather the same info from various other places. I was not asked to poll this forum, but am doing this on my own. This type of information may be useful to them in the future.

Thanks for participating.

[BLS]

Bls - 36

[PatriotOne]

Bls - 36

Thanks BLS. Can you please use the check boxes now that they are up? Posting polls are a bit odd because you have to submit the thread first and then put in the options afterwards.

[Patriot]

I glad you posted this. I'm tired of the media saying that all Ron Paul supporteds are 20 somethings.

[DjLoTi]

Woot woot! 21!

[akalucas]

28

[PatriotOne]

I glad you posted this. I'm tired of the media saying that all Ron Paul supporteds are 20 somethings.


That's one of the reasons I am gathering the info....so they have something solid to cite and can respond to those accusations (assuming we aren't all 20-something :p ).

No offense 20-somethings! Wish I were 20-something :D

[goldenequity]

Maybe not as simple as age grouping,

but another poll defining

location by State would be very helpful to Campaign analytics also.

[John of Des Moines]

Old enough to know better, still young enough to try.:rolleyes:

[torchbearer]

28

[PatriotOne]

Maybe not as simple as age grouping,

but another poll defining

location by State would be very helpful to Campaign analytics also.

I was considering that one also. Problem here is the polls are limited to 10 responses. I suppose I could do one by region but not sure how helpful that would be. If I wanted to do it by state, I would have to make 6 different polls. Any better ideas for that?

I don't want to just have a running thread with people posting where they are from as some may feel reluctant (understandably) to divulge where they are from.

[mdh]

20-somethings are the ones who'll have to live longest with a post-Orwellian shithole if we don't win, though... We have the most motivation.

[beermotor]

bump

[PatriotOne]

Thanks for the bump beermotor.

Bumping again.

[PennCustom4RP]

Maybe not as simple as age grouping,

but another poll defining

location by State would be very helpful to Campaign analytics also.

Yes, our inclusion of location (state) would be helpful, as some topics and issues may carry greater personal weight to some of us, depending on where we geographically are, and thus would possibly help others responding to these topics understand our specific geographic point of view.
I will amend my profile to show my state and age.
42yo m, SWLA

[goldenequity]

I was considering that one also. Problem here is the polls are limited to 10 responses. I suppose I could do one by region but not sure how helpful that would be. If I wanted to do it by state, I would have to make 6 different polls. Any better ideas for that?

I don't want to just have a running thread with people posting where they are from as some may feel reluctant (understandably) to divulge where they are from.

Actually, it's probably already constantly studied by the various Ron Paul Sites including this one (the forum).

Most web sites, have some sort of analytics in place. Usually Google analytics or Sitemeter. It can group your page visitors by location:
Continent, Country, State, City etc.

So the information is already in place and available. I know I posted my State rankings here at the forum a couple days ago concerning www.ronpaulaudio.com.

Maybe other RP sites could post theirs from time to time as it's of interest to all of us supporters and generates some enthusiasm as well?

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for input. Thanks.

[cujothekitten]

31

[joshuastjohn]

I'm 30.

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for more input.


Hey all. I need to go mow my lawn :(. Can someone bump this ocassionally for me till I get back :)

Thanks.

[PatriotOne]

One more bump before I head out to do yard work.

[RP08]

34/m

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for the afternoon surfers. Poll input is appreciated (See original post on this thread.

[LibertyBelle]

20-somethings are the ones who'll have to live longest with a post-Orwellian shithole if we don't win, though... We have the most motivation.

Don't you mean continous-Orwellian shithole? :(

Anyone who has or knows kids they love also just as motivated. :)

[thuja]

we have no age. we are one young group fighting for a very old principle
(if reporting an age helps, ok.)

[Tin_Foil_Hat]

I'm 52. It's good to see so many "youngsters" here.

[drinkbleach]

24.

I think it's really cool that so many young Americans are active.

[PatriotOne]

I'm real encouraged by the spread on this. Show's a very diverse age group here.

I'm off for a bit again. If someone thinks about it, please bump occasionally for me.

Thanks.

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for input.

[empirenine]

I'm 25.

[Revolution9]

50 gnarly years this time on the merry go round

Randy

[PatriotOne]

Bumpity, bump, bumping for input.

[angrydragon]

How old is PatriotOne?

[CJLauderdale4]

31 with 5 children - we homeschool the two oldest (8 and 6). I love teaching them the truth about liberty and freedom. Sorry establishment education camps of Broward County, no propaganda teaching for you!!

[LibertyCzar]

I glad you posted this. I'm tired of the media saying that all Ron Paul supporteds are 20 somethings.

So far, approximately 45% are at least 33 years old. Not many seniors reflected on this poll, but I bet they don't use the internet so much. The following might be a little top-heavy on the young side, but it is far from a mere union of college fraternities and sororities. :D

[Bouhk]

36

I think in today's world, people under 30 should not have the right to vote. People today are just not mature enough anymore.

[mdh]

36

I think in today's world, people under 30 should not have the right to vote. People today are just not mature enough anymore.

Looking at the AARP's political agenda, I'd say people over 50 probably shouldn't. Given the number of supporters under 30 on this poll, is your intention to kill Dr. Paul's campaign? ;)

[PatriotOne]

So far, approximately 45% are at least 33 years old. Not many seniors reflected on this poll, but I bet they don't use the internet so much. The following might be a little top-heavy on the young side, but it is far from a mere union of college fraternities and sororities. :D


I'm encouraged by the results so far. It's an even better spread than I expected :)

[Noodles]

bump

[PatriotOne]

How old is PatriotOne?

Too old to care about Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan and too young to ever see a Social Security check when I come of age. :D

[PatriotOne]

Bump.

[torchbearer]

i need a bump. this campaign rolelrcoaster is driving me crazy. 3 interviews in one day? i can't keep up.

[BillyBeer]

24

[pcosmar]

I like to think I'm 16, with 34 years of experience.

[oriolesfan]

17, but 18 in 3 months. Too bad I'm still considered the "____ and under" crowd :( . Oh well, in time, in time...

[Terribliz]

18

[Texan4Life]

19...



i need a bump. this campaign rolelrcoaster is driving me crazy. 3 interviews in one day? i can't keep up.

LOL

[BuddyRey]

location by State would be very helpful to Campaign analytics also.


This is a great idea! How many possible options do they allow with the polls here?

Oh, and I'm 23, FYI!

[peruvianRP]

I'm 32...wait! i'll be 33 in July 1st...dont forget my birthday! I want a cake with Ron Paul name on it. sweet!

[singapore_sling]

I'm 17 and I am eligible to vote in '08 , but unfortunately I don't think i'll be old enough by the primaries.

[angrydragon]

I'm 17 and I am eligible to vote in '08 , but unfortunately I don't think i'll be old enough by the primaries.

You can still donate. =)

[singapore_sling]

You can still donate. =)
Yeah i got my first paycheck from my first job last week. I need to setup a new bank account to cash it and then i will start donating.

[DjLoTi]

Yeah i got my first paycheck from my first job last week. I need to setup a new bank account to cash it and then i will start donating.

Biggups to you m8 :)

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for some nightime action.

[Texan4Life]

Yeah i got my first paycheck from my first job last week. I need to setup a new bank account to cash it and then i will start donating.
Reply With Quote

way to go! When I start working in mid july and when the first check comes in about aug. I will be sending some money RP's way. And more every time a new check comes in.

[oriolesfan]

I'm 17 and I am eligible to vote in '08 , but unfortunately I don't think i'll be old enough by the primaries.

If I'm not mistaken, then you can vote in the primaries under the age of 18 as long as you'll be 18 by the real election. At least that's the way it works here in Virginia. For example, I'm also still 17 but I am already registered to vote because the age requirement is just that you're 18 by the next real election. I hope its the same case wherever you're from!

EDIT: Yes, I just checked and I was right. From the Virginia State Board of Elections website:
"Be 18 years old (Any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election)"

I encourage you to check your own state's equivalent website and see if they have the same rules before you give up on the primary.

[Razmear]

Dear Sir:
I would like to strongly protest the exclusion of Ron Paul in this internet poll.
By doing to you are continuing to ignore the greatest hope for America in the 21st century.

Um, wait a minute.....

39

;)

eb

[PatriotOne]

Dear Sir:
I would like to strongly protest the exclusion of Ron Paul in this internet poll.
By doing to you are continuing to ignore the greatest hope for America in the 21st century.

Um, wait a minute.....

39

;)

eb


Hahahaha...that was the best laugh I've had all day!

[PatriotOne]

One more bump for the night owls. Good night all :)

[specsaregood]

If I'm not mistaken, then you can vote in the primaries under the age of 18 as long as you'll be 18 by the real election. At least that's the way it works here in Virginia. For example, I'm also still 17 but I am already registered to vote because the age requirement is just that you're 18 by the next real election. I hope its the same case wherever you're from!

EDIT: Yes, I just checked and I was right. From the Virginia State Board of Elections website:
"Be 18 years old (Any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election)"

I encourage you to check your own state's equivalent website and see if they have the same rules before you give up on the primary.

Bump the QUOTE above this.

Getting the 17 going on 18 year old high school crowd would be a boon, I think many of them could get excited (are getting excited) about Ron Paul. I think the quote above deserves some more research and education. Just have to get them to the polls.

[Man from La Mancha]

I wish I had someone like Dr. No to vote for when I was 21. Kick ass young people, take this country back!!!

[MsDoodahs]

bump

[Bob Cochran]

48, don't feel a day over 47-1/2

Everything still works. :D

[garywatson]

I'm 44 years old, with a margin of error of plus or minus 5%.

467 individuals were polled, and asked about my age. Their responses were tabulated, and then adjusted using our proprietary DemoGraphiCon (TM) software which adjusts results based on what we think the respondants really meant, and what they should have reported based on their socioeconomic segment, race, religion, geographic location, and hat size.

If it's close enough for Harris and Rasumssen, it's close enough for me.

Gary
:)

[PatriotOne]

LOL Gary. Amazing how I didn't even have to know how to phrase my poll to manipulate the responses to get great results. I'm please so far with just the plain old truth. Nice age spread of RP supporter's.

[mconder]

What does this say about people over 32?

[PatriotOne]

What does this say about people over 32?

I'm not displease with the over the 32 years of age numbers on the poll, but I could make some guesses as to why the numbers might be lower:

Over 32 years of age:

Busy with jobs and 2 or more children and do not have the luxury of time on their hands for more than soundbites on MSM. Hopefully, they will make time for more research as the elections get closer.

Over 32 years of age individuals have been brainwashed longer than under 32 years of age :) .

[Retrolives]

22 years of age. Getting rid of digital TV soon, then I will be free of its lies and distractions... :-)

[LibertyCzar]

Well, at 213 votes, it's still approximately 42% that are at least 33 years old. But wow, we have 9 here that are 17 and under, and that's more than those that are 58 and over. We've got some future voters.

[JaylieWoW]

I'm 37 but more correctly I would say I'm in the 16th year of my 21st birthday!

I'm a "gamer" which is where my alias "JaylieWoW" comes from. The WoW stands for World of Warcraft (the most awesomest game ever, that is until the next most awesomest game comes out).

My mom is still waiting for me to outgrow my penchant for video games. :p

[ThePieSwindler]

I'm 37 but more correctly I would say I'm in the 16th year of my 21st birthday!

I'm a "gamer" which is where my alias "JaylieWoW" comes from. The WoW stands for World of Warcraft (the most awesomest game ever, that is until the next most awesomest game comes out).

My mom is still waiting for me to outgrow my penchant for video games. :p

Chatting is not a skill :p

[Erazmus]

29

*edit* Voted, and posted my age.

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for the afternoon delighter's (you have to be over 40 to understand that).

[herepamwas]

Actually that is one of my mother's favorite songs:rolleyes: .......I am 31.

[PatriotOne]

Actually that is one of my mother's favorite songs:rolleyes: .......I am 31.


Ah yes....I guess there is still a generation to go before it's meaning is lost for good. My mother's legacy to me was Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdink :eek: .

[angrydragon]

I don't think many of the old folks know of this forum, but know ronpaul2008.com.

[PennCustom4RP]

Actually that is one of my mother's favorite songs:rolleyes: .......I am 31.

You may be the result of one of those 'afternoon delights':D

[PatriotOne]

Members,

Have you participated in the poll yet? If not, please go to first page and checkmark the box (voluntary of course).

Thanks

[Jettie]

I'm the grand age of 17.

[llamabread]

I'm 15, so I get the prize. But in 6 days I'm turning 16. I can't donate, but I got each of my parents to donate $25.

[PatriotOne]

I'm the grand age of 17.


But obviously very wise for your age since you can see the wisdom of Ron Paul :) .

[PatriotOne]

I'm 15, so I get the prize. But in 6 days I'm turning 16. I can't donate, but I got each of my parents to donate $25.

I can't tell you guys enough how proud I am to see your generation getting involved in politics and your future. It's going to take all of us to take back this country and make it what it was suppose to be. A country everyone wants to emulate, not a country everyone hates.

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for the cocktail hour crowd.





Members,

Have you participated in the poll yet? If not, please go to first page and checkmark the box (voluntary of course).

Thanks

[torchbearer]

got my cape cod.

[LibertyCzar]

It looks like the younger half is getting bigger. This poll needs votes from the Grannies for Ron Paul.

[singapore_sling]

Bump the QUOTE above this.

Getting the 17 going on 18 year old high school crowd would be a boon, I think many of them could get excited (are getting excited) about Ron Paul. I think the quote above deserves some more research and education. Just have to get them to the polls.

Sadly, most people I know my age aren't politically active enough to understand or appreciate Paul's message, and many are on the Obama bandwagon when they don't know anything about him. They don't have an intricate enough understanding of how our economy works/ how our government is supposed to function. I was in a non honors history class(lazy there :P) and it shocked me how little people in there knew about anything related to history or politics. I actually heard things like "is Russia still communist?" and other questions on that level of cluelessness. The politically active people i know(im in Model UN and there are a lot of smart and politically knowledgable people in there) are voting Obama because they think he will do more to fight poverty and all that garb.

[PatriotOne]

Input please

[LibertyCzar]

Input please

From the looks of it, our overall young age means that we're going to be voting for Ron Paul and his successor for many elections to come. :D

[Roxi]

im 27....28 in a few months....but i only remember 19 of those years so im actually only 19:D

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for the morning crew.

BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks.

[Henry]

61 and can figure it on my own witout the MSM!

[PatriotOne]

61 and can figure it on my own witout the MSM!

Right on Henry! If we could just mobilize the people to send a message to MSM by turning off our cable, canceling subscriptions to newspapers, etc., then we could change the world!

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for the afternoon crew.

BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks

[Erazmus]

BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks

Edited my post. Sorry about that.

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for some poll action.


BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks

[SlapItHigh]

I am 28 and voted as such but I just want to point out that this although this is a good gauge of how old internet Ron Paul suppoters are, it won't help with the average age of Ron Paul supporters. For example, my dad supports Ron Paul and will be voting for him. He is 50 years old. He does not participate in online forums and doesn't use the internet in the way that I do. I think that is pretty typical of people in his age range.

[Henry]

Bumping for the afternoon crew.

BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks

Yes I did check the box!!!!!

[PatriotOne]

I am 28 and voted as such but I just want to point out that this although this is a good gauge of how old internet Ron Paul suppoters are, it won't help with the average age of Ron Paul supporters. For example, my dad supports Ron Paul and will be voting for him. He is 50 years old. He does not participate in online forums and doesn't use the internet in the way that I do. I think that is pretty typical of people in his age range.

I agree with what you are saying SlapiTHigh. What it is showing though is that the assertations that keep being lobbed that "Ron Paul internet supporters are just a bunch of highschool kids on the internet" is false. It still doesn't show the big picture, but it certainly dispels that myth and at least they can have something to point to when answering that accusation.

[DAZ]

36

I think in today's world, people under 30 should not have the right to vote. People today are just not mature enough anymore.

Thanks for lumping me in with the idiots. Really. I'm 22.

And yes I took the poll.

[angrydragon]

I don't think age is the problem. Lack of understanding what freedom is, the media not showing equal amounts of time or news for all candidates, and too much of the "follow the leader" mentality. They should understand the true principles of liberty, and follow those principles.

[PatriotOne]

Thanks for lumping me in with the idiots. Really. I'm 22.

And yes I took the poll.

Ignore him Daz...he's just here to cause trouble (troll).

[PatriotOne]

Bumping for some poll action.


BTW.................for those of you who are noting their age in a post, it makes me question whether you have seen the first post and are also clicking on the appropriate box or are just noting your age in the post.

From this point on, if you want to share your age in the post, if you could note that you also checkmarked the box in the poll, it would be helpful. It will save me the trouble of sending you a private message to clarify if you did or not.

Thanks

[Man from La Mancha]

Please answer me this, why is it so hard for 9/10 of the people not to check? They must be interested or they would not have looked. If you say you don't like polls, why did you look here?

[PatriotOne]

Please answer me this, why is it so hard for 9/10 of the people not to check? They must be interested or they would not have looked. If you say you don't like polls, why did you look here?

Maybe alot of the views are people who already voted and are just interested to see how the numbers are stacking up periodically. I know, I must have logged in at least 100 of the views myself ;)

[joenaab]

Damn, I'm feeling old. I didn't know how young this crowd was. It explains a few things, though.

[mdh]

There're only 1525 total members here. Of those, 291 have voted in this poll. That's a higher percentage than voters for national elected officials and stuff.

[Man from La Mancha]

How are views counted?

[PatriotOne]

Last day for providing input for this poll. Please make sure you go to the first post on this thread to check the appropriate box (voluntary of course).

I will be forwarding this info to Campaign Management tomorrow so if you haven't participated and would like to do so, now is the time.

Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. The age spread here is very encouraging.

[largo]

I'm 56 years young...:D :D

and.. I'm from Sweden...

:cool: :) Largo:) :cool:

[PatriotOne]

Last day for providing input for this poll. Please make sure you go to the first post on this thread to check the appropriate box (voluntary of course).

I will be forwarding this info to Campaign Management tomorrow so if you haven't participated and would like to do so, now is the time.

Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. The age spread here is very encouraging.

[Man from La Mancha]

Here's a poll of people that use the net. A little reference to this poll. The shaded bars are for years 2000-2005

http://www.img9.org/uploads/6908236860764514b2e72b493cced6b5.jpg

[mconder]

58+ thoroughly brainwashed by the MSN or dead?

[LibertyCzar]

Last day for providing input for this poll. Please make sure you go to the first post on this thread to check the appropriate box (voluntary of course).

I will be forwarding this info to Campaign Management tomorrow so if you haven't participated and would like to do so, now is the time.

Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. The age spread here is very encouraging.

Did you set an expiration time for this poll?

[ChrisM]

I could possibly be the youngest voter here. :)

16

I'll be 18 by November 2008, which means (under Ohio law) I'll be able to vote on a candidates-only ballot for our primary in March.

[fluoridatedbrainsoup]

21 years old

[LibertyCzar]

I'm 15, so I get the prize. But in 6 days I'm turning 16. I can't donate, but I got each of my parents to donate $25.

This looks to be the youngest here.

[ChrisM]

This looks to be the youngest here.
Yet a non-voter unfortunately. He can donate in six days, though!

[PatriotOne]

Did you set an expiration time for this poll?

Today is the last day I am bumping it. I'll wait to submit the info until your sex poll :p (LOL) and race poll is completed. We can combine the info eh?

[PatriotOne]

Here's a poll of people that use the net. A little reference to this poll. The shaded bars are for years 2000-2005

http://www.img9.org/uploads/6908236860764514b2e72b493cced6b5.jpg

Is there a link to that poll? I would like to see where it came from and who did it. I may want to use it in the future for citations.

[PatriotOne]

bump

[LibertyCzar]

At 322 votes so far, many more votes could be cast in this poll. :D

[LibertyCzar]

We're getting more and more new members, so I'll bump this. :D

[Man from La Mancha]

bump