Blimp Name Poll 12-7-07

[mkrfctr]

Seen more discussion now of the blimp name so here's a poll.

It is multiple choice - pick the ones that are acceptable to you or that you like.

If you care especially that the word be either Liberty or Freedom also check one of those boxes to show your preference - if you don't care especially if it's for example either "Liberty One" or "Freedom One" then either check both, or leave both blank.

[random]

Voted for "Freedom One", but also like "Liberty Belle".

[troyd1]

This poll is screwed. The percentages add up to way over 100.

[random]

This poll is screwed. The percentages add up to way over 100.You can select multiple answers, remember.

[tonyr1988]

This poll is screwed. The percentages add up to way over 100.

They're supposed to. You can pick more than one - the choices aren't mutually exclusive.

[troyd1]

Why make it so convoluted. Just do Freedom One or other. If other does not get 50%, we are done.

[FreeTraveler]

How about waiting for Liberty Political Advertising to ask us to name it?

[troyd1]

They're supposed to. You can pick more than one - the choices aren't mutually exclusive.

What another Romney straw poll?
Just kidding.....

[mkrfctr]

troyd1: it's multiple choice, meaning you can select as many as you like.

This way if you like "Air Force Ron" and "Spirit of Freedom" but none of the others you can check
X "Air Force Ron"
X Use the word: "Freedom"
X "Spirit of Liberty/Freedom"

It's a built in way to select the most popular concept, not just the most popular individual name. As the majority of people may be fine with anything that uses "Freedom" and HATE "Air Force Ron" but if all those people have a slight preference and they split their vote amongst say "Freedom", "Freedom One", and "Freedom Rising", it would appear as if "Air Force Ron" is the most popular when in actuality it may be the most popular individual selection, but only the second most popular concept behind anything that has the word "Freedom"

[Exponent]

I'd just say "Ron Paul Blimp". It's already in use, both by us and by the media. It's straight to the point and describes (in an admittedly mundane way) just what it's about. And trying to change it now might simply be too much work to be worth it.

[Smiley Gladhands]

I'd just say "Ron Paul Blimp". It's already in use, both by us and by the media. It's straight to the point and describes (in an admittedly mundane way) just what it's about. And trying to change it now might simply be too much work to be worth it.

Nah, identifying the real name gives the media another story to run. Just like Mitt's announcing that he's Mormon and that it doesn't matter led to a 24-hour Mitt news orgy. The naming of Freedom One will add some more news coverage. Some MSMers may even write stories about how the naming process transpired, if it's a particularly slow news day.

Liberty Political Adversiting just needs to make sure they send out a press release when the blimp is named....but I'm sure they're already planning that.

[Matt]

LIBERTY ONE FTW!!

I think it sounds better than freedom.

[Man from La Mancha]

USS RON PAUL or Ron Paul Liberty One , I thought all this was about name reconition.

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[Smiley Gladhands]

USS RON PAUL or Ron Paul Liberty One , I thought all this was about name reconition.

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You don't think a big blimp with his name on both sides helps name recognition enough? ;)

We've gotta sneak some more hidden messages in there than just filling people's heads with Ron Paul's name. Might as well associate his name with freedom, since that's at the core of his message and people respond to 'freedom' more than 'liberty'. I'm not sure the general public knows what liberty means. :eek:

[drfarrington]

Liberty One or Freedom One is absolutely bad-ass and a double entendre.... if and when we win.

[Kacela]

Freedom One, FTW

[EvilNight]

Freedom One has more memes going for it. It's a positive subliminal message.

[Pauliana]

Air Force Ron!

I get to be Ensign Pauliana!

[robert4rp08]

Freedom One all the way.

[Scaryclouds]

If RP gets the GOP nod, rename the airship to "Liberty/Freedom Won" ;)

[Kacela]

If RP gets the GOP nod, rename the airship to "Liberty/Freedom Won" ;)

Great idea :p

[francisco]

This poll is screwed. The percentages add up to way over 100.

It's what is known as "Approval Voting". You can vote for all the alternatives that are acceptable to you.

[Man from La Mancha]

You don't think a big blimp with his name on both sides helps name recognition enough? ;)

We've gotta sneak some more hidden messages in there than just filling people's heads with Ron Paul's name. Might as well associate his name with freedom, since that's at the core of his message and people respond to 'freedom' more than 'liberty'. I'm not sure the general public knows what liberty means. :eek:
I talking about when they talk on radio or TV or write it up. The more times his name is mentioned the more it sinks in.

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[Ronin]

"In today's news Ron Paul's blimp 'Freedom One' protested excessive taxation by dumping tea into the harbor..."

"In todays news Ron Paul's blimp 'Liberty One' protested excessive taxation by dumping tea into the harbor..."


"In todays news Ron Paul's blimp 'Ron Paul One' protested excessive taxation by dumping tea into the harbor..."

For the Ron Paul One phrase they would probably completely leave out the name. It just doesn't roll of the tongue. It also sounds kinda cheesy IMHO.

The idea of the tea party is freedom from taxation. Not liberty from taxation. Tea party aside, Liberty or Freedom is ok with me. It was suggested on another thread that Liberty may associate with Libertarian, which may be a turnoff to some. Freedom, however, is universal. Plus we may get a few votes of people in the clink :)

[wecandoit]

Freedom One

[slantedview]

Freedom One

[BeFranklin]

Freedom Won :D Freedom One :)

[Truth Warrior]

According to Ron, "it's the message, not the messenger". I agree.

[BeFranklin]

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[wfd40]

just read the other thread.. go ahead and change my vote from airforce ron to freedom one.. :)

[freedom-maniac]

Wait, just one question? Does this poll have any effect on what the blimp will actually be named? I guess if the blimp organizers don't name, that's what we can still call it on the internet, and at blimp rallies.

[Corydoras]

The ones with "Liberty" or "Freedom" in them sound too much like brand names for ladies' sanitary products.

[Hancock1776]

"Liberty Belle" is genius. Use it.

[Corydoras]

The ones with "Liberty" or "Freedom" in them sound too much like brand names for ladies' sanitary products.

You know, the kind with wings.

[forsmant]

I'd just say "Ron Paul Blimp". It's already in use, both by us and by the media. It's straight to the point and describes (in an admittedly mundane way) just what it's about. And trying to change it now might simply be too much work to be worth it.

The Ron Paul Blimp is what it is being called. It gets his name out there better than any name on the list of choices. Ron Paul Blimp is the best name.

[Ball]

You should have added the option to use Ron's name.

Air Force Ron!

[BeFranklin]

Top name has been around 60% for awhile

[Perry]

Liberty Force One

[Charles Wilson]

That is a MOAB (mother of all blimps).

[wisconsinite]

Team America Spirit of Liberty Rising Freedom Flying Megaforce Jumbo-tronic Superblimp

[SocraticAce]

I voted for freedom/liberty rising, but having read through the whole thread I now support Freedom/Liberty One for the double meaning. FTW!

[xexkxex]

Again....??

It will be called "The Ron Paul Blimp"

That is what it has been called, what the website is, and what it actually is.

A poll on this website will not change what people already call it and will continue to call it.

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[Man from La Mancha]

Again....??

It will be called "The Ron Paul Blimp"

That is what it has been called, what the website is, and what it actually is.

A poll on this website will not change what people already call it and will continue to call it.

0.02If you have been following these forums for 6 months you will learn that often this is how things get decided.

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[CrazyRonPaulSupporter]

I think Air Force Ron is great, and it's my favorite choice for a name.
But I also think Freedom One (more than Liberty One) would resonate, not only with us here in America, but also the rest of the world. Everybody knows what freedom is! So Freedom One is a very positive name.....:)

[ignoranceisntbliss]

Freedom Force One

[BeFranklin]

Freedom and force are kindof are opposites.

[wisconsinite]

"The Ron Paul Blimp"