Times Square Project - BUY AD TIME NOW!

[vadimg]

Be generous! We only have till tomorrow night

http://ronpaultime.com/

[tsetsefly]

bump

[KewlRonduderules]

Have you posted this on the dailypaul.com ?

[tsetsefly]

bump, come lets start donating!

[vadimg]

Have you posted this on the dailypaul.com ?

Yes

[KewlRonduderules]

I think people should really think about doing this.

Roughly 2 million people pass through Times Square each day and crowds are much larger on the weekends. And those video screens are huge and really stand out.

I strongly encourage people to endorse this project.

Of all the projects that we have created, I think this is one of the most brilliant. I wished I thought of it.

Kudos to vadimg

[vadimg]

about $450 already came in in the first 15 minutes

http://ronpaultime.com

[bobmurph]

Chipped in $100.

[vadimg]

Chipped in $100.

thanks!

[tsetsefly]

bump...

[Ronin]

Chipped 50. Good luck and great idea

[KewlRonduderules]

someone posted this on digg:

htt p://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Times_Square_Live_Money_Counter

[Lucid American]

I just have a couple questions . . .

First off, sounds like a phenomenal idea . . .

- Are we sure $50k is a good price? One drawback of Paul proclaiming they were having trouble finding ways to spend all the money they've got, along with the high visibility of the blimp project -- I just want to make sure they're not scamming the grassroots.

- This will be a Sunday. Presumably that doesn't matter in the big NYC? Is Times Square still hopping all day Sundays? I assume it is, given the shopping season & all, but can we get some testamony from New Yorkers?

Is there any sound from the screens or just vision? It would be cool if there was a "liberty bell" ring for every million raised, or something.

[OferNave]

Vadim - you never answered my question in the other thread. Do you have all the FEC crap figured out? Don't you need a PAC?

[KewlRonduderules]

I just have a couple questions . . .

First off, sounds like a phenomenal idea . . .

- Are we sure $50k is a good price? One drawback of Paul proclaiming they were having trouble finding ways to spend all the money they've got, along with the high visibility of the blimp project -- I just want to make sure they're not scamming the grassroots.

- This will be a Sunday. Presumably that doesn't matter in the big NYC? Is Times Square still hopping all day Sundays? I assume it is, given the shopping season & all, but can we get some testamony from New Yorkers?

Is there any sound from the screens or just vision? It would be cool if there was a "liberty bell" ring for every million raised, or something.

To answer your questions: for NyC that is a competitive price. Everything in NyC is expensive.

Sunday is very packed with regular New Yorkers and tons of American tourists as well as international tourists. Whether Saturday or Sunday- it's packed with people!

There is no sound on any of the video screens in Times Square. But I guarantee you will remember most of them when you visit because they all stand out.

[vadimg]

I just have a couple questions . . .

First off, sounds like a phenomenal idea . . .

- Are we sure $50k is a good price? One drawback of Paul proclaiming they were having trouble finding ways to spend all the money they've got, along with the high visibility of the blimp project -- I just want to make sure they're not scamming the grassroots.

- This will be a Sunday. Presumably that doesn't matter in the big NYC? Is Times Square still hopping all day Sundays? I assume it is, given the shopping season & all, but can we get some testamony from New Yorkers?

Is there any sound from the screens or just vision? It would be cool if there was a "liberty bell" ring for every million raised, or something.

No there are no sounds on any signs

here is what one yorker says

I'm all in... if you haven't been to Time Square on a sunday afternoon, then you really have no idea how packed that place is with tourists/people

The MSM should/will pick this up.. especially since it will show in real time just how serious we are about winning this thing



There are TONS of people there on the weekend!!! This will definitely get a lot of exposure. Place is like a zoo!!! And I am not kidding!

[Jwaksman]

The weekends are the biggest days in Times Square. Regular New Yorkers basically never go there - most things are tacky and way over priced. So it's people on their vacation, and people tend to vacation on weekends.

[Ronin]

You know, come to think of it. Why can't the campaign just pay for this? We come up with these great ideas, but it seems they are MIA when it comes time to pay up. What's up with that?

As for the PAC, maybe the IA PAC could be used? I forget the name of it.

[mstrmac1]

vadimg,

Couple of things:

1) have you talked to the campaign/Trevor yet?
2) Can you get the chip in to update or get it on the forums home page?
3) Can we have a little bio on you before we donate?

[ratsbew]

http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Times_Square_Live_Money_Counter
Be sure to digg this to the front page

[literatim]

The official campaign cannot be involved in any of this. It is against FEC regulations.

[vadimg]

vadimg,

Couple of things:

1) have you talked to the campaign/Trevor yet?
2) Can you get the chip in to update or get it on the forums home page?
3) Can we have a little bio on you before we donate?

I have emailed Trevor, he hasnt replied yet

I will see what i can do about the chip in i dont know why its not updating

lets see

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=hiroshima2007
http://donate2008.org
http://ronpaultime.com
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/search.php?searchid=736066

Hope this helps

[Tedhunter]

"How much? a poultry $50,000 - only $50 from 1,000 supporters."

Ahem, it's spelled "paltry." ^_^

[fuzzybekool]

bumped

[tonyTheBest]

bump

[brumans]

"How much? a poultry $50,000 - only $50 from 1,000 supporters."

Ahem, it's spelled "paltry." ^_^

lol

[vadimg]

almost $1,000 raised

[hawkeyenick]

I'm not donating anything unless it's for new years eve

[OferNave]

Vadim - you never answered my question in the other thread. Do you have all the FEC crap figured out? Don't you need a PAC?

Let's try this a third time.

You've answered questions posted after me several times now. Are you deliberately ignoring me?

[mstrmac1]

Not trying to be picky, but we need some type of donation updater. People will be more likley to donate when they see progress. We need to see progress.

[gerryb]

The official campaign cannot be involved in any of this. It is against FEC regulations.

Campaigning is against FEC regulations?? Why can't the official campaign pick up the tab for things like this?

Maybe it's better for them to spend money elsewhere, but they should be allowed to do something like this, right?

[JordanL]

I noticed that you're using PayPal... are you sure PayPal will let you withdraw $50,000 in time?

[cien750hp]

bump

[tsetsefly]

bump

[vadimg]

I noticed that you're using PayPal... are you sure PayPal will let you withdraw $50,000 in time?

yes

[brumans]

PayPal fees would take out an extra $1,450.

[OferNave]

Let's try this a third time.

You've answered questions posted after me several times now. Are you deliberately ignoring me?

Wow. This started as a casual question, just to make sure you've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, but I've asked it three times now, with no answer, and every time you have answered questions that were posted *after* mine.

This is attempt four - and I will not donate until this is answered. In fact, if it is not answered by Tuesday afternoon, I'm going to make a fuss, because based on my (admittedly very limited) understanding of FEC law, this is not legit without a PAC, and I don't want anyone getting suckered or the campaign hurt.

I was supporting this idea in the beginning, and now I'm just furious. Answer the god damn question.

[tsetsefly]

Wow. This started as a casual question, just to make sure you've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, but I've asked it three times now, with no answer, and every time you have answered questions that were posted *after* mine.

This is attempt four - and I will not donate until this is answered. In fact, if it is not answered by Tuesday afternoon, I'm going to make a fuss, because based on my (admittedly very limited) understanding of FEC law, this is not legit without a PAC, and I don't want anyone getting suckered or the campaign hurt.

I was supporting this idea in the beginning, and now I'm just furious. Answer the god damn question.

he will set up a PAC, he already said it...

[krott5333]

I'm not donating anything unless it's for new years eve

ok

[krott5333]

PayPal fees would take out an extra $1,450.

most companies are going to charge between 2% and 3%, and usually a per transaction fee of 15 cents or so, so either way a big chunk of change goes to credit processing

[austin356]

under any other circumstance I would say stupid idea and waste of resources. BUT NOT on Dec 16th!!!!!!!!!

[Jaykzo]

Wow.

I was supporting this idea in the beginning, and now I'm just furious. Answer the god damn question.

:eek::eek::eek:

Don't donate if it's such a big deal to you.

[Ozwest]

Donate if you want to.

If not, donate to a project that appeals to YOU.

How many times does this have to happen?

Get a life!

[mport1]

This is a really great idea. Would be incredible if we can pull it off.

[Matthew Zak]

1,000 donating $50 in one day with very little notice may be tough if it doesn't go viral. We need to post this message on all the you tubes. I mean -- all the you tubes.

[cujothekitten]

Bump! Times square is flooded with people

[gpickett00]

This is awesome! $50,000 is pretty ambitious, I really hope it happens!

[RonPaulCult]

any update on the total raised?

[jordie]

RonPaulCult: http://ronpaultime.com/ has the chip in for it. At the moment, $315... Gonna need way more!

[OferNave]

he will set up a PAC, he already said it...

In my defense, I thought I had carefully read every post in all of the Times Square threads.

[BeFranklin]

Reposted to main thread: Think it looks a little like boasting and at simple monetary amounts if we put the total up there. Realistically, candidates have had more personal wealth then what we've raised.

If we had ads that celebrate the actual Boston tea party historical event, that would be good. This however could backfire from its intended effect unless that part of it is modified.

[rdenner]

Bump for GREAT IDEA!!

[KewlRonduderules]

Reposted to main thread: Think it looks a little like boasting and at simple monetary amounts if we put the total up there. Realistically, candidates have had more personal wealth then what we've raised.

If we had ads that celebrate the actual Boston tea party historical event, that would be good. This however could backfire from its intended effect unless that part of it is modified.


:confused:

Zoom!!! Way over my head!

I cannot see how this can be negative in anyway. This is probably the best idea that has come up in a while. Too bad it was thought of a little late. But hey, it is still early, hopefully we can raise enough by tonight.

[nbruno322]

This is a fantastic idea, but why does the running total on the chip in on the website seem so low?

[KewlRonduderules]

I think it is broken or he has not updated it. I've seen written posts where people have donated. it is more than that amount on the chip-in.

[OferNave]

Reposted to main thread: Think it looks a little like boasting and at simple monetary amounts if we put the total up there. Realistically, candidates have had more personal wealth then what we've raised.

If we had ads that celebrate the actual Boston tea party historical event, that would be good. This however could backfire from its intended effect unless that part of it is modified.

The live donation counter is the only reason I consider the $50k worth it. Otherwise it's just another ad, and a very expensive one for only a few thousand people wandering around.

[vadimg]

hey Guys thanks for all the donations, so far about 1,200 raised, 48,000 to go! let;s do it ha? :)

[vadimg]

bump

[vadimg]

almost $1,500 now