Should the blimp be cancelled

[patrick123]

I'm doing this for Menthol so he can see if his idea is out of place or if it is well supported.

ETA: I do support the blimp. Just trying to see if Menthol is gaining one bit of traction in his many, many calls for a cancellation.

[torchbearer]

Yeh, let's just cancel this who election bid thing because it isn't going the way we want it to...:rolleyes:

[patrick123]

Yeh, let's just cancel this who election bid thing because it isn't going the way we want it to...:rolleyes:

I'm not sure what this post even means... but I'm all for the blimp no matter where it flies.

[mmink15]

Of course not, The blimp has gotten as much press as nov. 5th and it hasn't even taken off yet.

[amistybleu]

This Blimp is a leg up on corrupt MSM and has ramifications that reach farther that of the 16th and Boston.

[Menthol Patch]

The blimp project should be canceled if it cannot make it to Boston. If it does not arrive in Boston the Tea Party and the blimp project will become less significant. The best thing to do is spend the MILLION dollars this blimp project will cost on chip ins and other projects.

I fully support the blimp project and think it is a great idea. However, unless it can SYNERGIZE with an event the size of the Tea Party of 2007 it's not going to get enough publicity to become much more than a novelty.

[patrick123]

The blimp project should be canceled if it cannot make it to Boston. If it does not arrive in Boston the Tea Party and the blimp project will become less significant. The best thing to do is spend the MILLION dollars this blimp project will cost on chip ins and other projects.

I fully support the blimp project and think it is a great idea. However, unless it can SYNERGIZE with an event the size of the Tea Party of 2007 it's not going to get enough publicity to become much more than a novelty.

We know. Your vote in the poll was sufficient.

[xexkxex]

The blimp project should be canceled .....

An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who intentionally posts controversial or contrary messages in an on-line community such as an on-line discussion forum or group with the singular intention of baiting users into an argumentative response.[1] It often has a broader meaning referring to any shady trouble making Internet activity.

Calling for the cancellation of a full blown multi-thousand dollar project over and over among those who funded it just to annoy them, fully knowing that it can not be canceled. would qualify for this title.

PLEASE...just stop.

What are the new users suppose to think when they read your posts after I ask them to come here while I go Door to Door.?????

PLEASE...just stop.


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[Lacrosseus]

I'm doing this for Menthol so he can see if his idea is out of place or if it is well supported.

Do you wipe his butt for him too?

[noiseordinance]

Personally, I didn't even know the blimp's original intent was to fly FOR the TeaParty. I thought someone just came up with a wonderful idea about using a blimp, and then said "Hey, let's try to launch this thing on the 16th!" I may be wrong, but wasn't the blimp launching on the 16th an afterthought?

[patrick123]

[QUOTE=patrick123;595289]I'm doing this for Menthol so he can see if his idea is out of place or if it is well supported.[QUOTE]

Do you wipe his butt for him too?

No, I posted the poll because he would never do it himself because he's deluded himself into believing he has some sort of a following here. Just a wake up call.

[noiseordinance]

Do you wipe his butt for him too?

GAH!!!! Hahahaha

[Lacrosseus]

[QUOTE=Lacrosseus;595373][QUOTE=patrick123;595289]I'm doing this for Menthol so he can see if his idea is out of place or if it is well supported.

No, I posted the poll because he would never do it himself because he's deluded himself into believing he has some sort of a following here. Just a wake up call.

My apologies....

[DaronWestbrooke]

I think you all are missing his point. Over two hundred thousand dollars has been dumped into this already, and they are asking for another four hundred thousand dollars just to get it through New Hampshire. It will take millions of dollars to keep it aloft through the first few primaries.

If we see that this third party isn't living up to expectations, shouldn't we look at moving that money or pledges to something official from the campaign. This is the time the campaigns need to step up with official commercials. This isn't the time to trust third parties.

[newbitech]

it would be ludicrous to cancel the blimp now! Its already in the media. didn't you see the CNN report comparing Alan Keyes's (F-U) Frank Luntz graph with the blimp riding the line down?

Right lets cancel it so that media prediction comes true and gives them fodder.

Menthol Patch its ok to disagree, but your obsession with the blimp being in Boston is both unrealistic AND has clouded your better judgment as to what is best for America, Ron Paul, and the campaign.

Please stop harping on this and redirect your energies to any one of the other successful or close to being successful grassroots projects. Your enthusiasm is infectious, but your ideas about what should happen with the blimp is not only out of your control, but also outrageously stupid. The blimp will fly and will not be in Boston on the 16th. Now that I know it is going to be airborne and have a chance to be in FL during the bowl games and the NFL playoff game that I will be at, I will probably donate and convince others to donate as well.

The blimp has already been a huge selling point way down here in FL. There was a blimp flying around the Tampa area today (blimps are extremely popular down here) and two people have already asked me when they should expect the Ron Paul Blimp to be here with one saying that when they saw the Blimp, the first thing they thought of was Ron Paul.

This thing is huge and is way past the point of no return. Please Menthol Patch, just let it go.

[crasch]

I think you all are missing his point. Over two hundred thousand dollars has been dumped into this already, and they are asking for another four hundred thousand dollars just to get it through New Hampshire. It will take millions of dollars to keep it aloft through the first few primaries.

If we see that this third party isn't living up to expectations, shouldn't we look at moving that money or pledges to something official from the campaign. This is the time the campaigns need to step up with official commercials. This isn't the time to trust third parties.

The official campaign has almost $12 million dollars, and is likely to get another $5 - $6 million on the 16th. The campaign is spending the money in a traditional fashion--radio and TV ads, direct mail, etc. To date, I haven't been impressed with the results. Have you seen the TV ads? Are you inspired by them? They remind me of early 80's late night car commercials.

The blimp and other grass roots efforts, seem to be more effective at garnering attention for Paul. If you don't support the blimp, I recommend supporting one of the many other grass roots projects, not the official campaign.

[Mandrik]

Whether it flies during the Tea Party or not is irrelevant. Heck, I think it'll get even more attention from the media after the 16th. If the people choose to fund it through the primaries, great. If not, no biggie. The fact that it's been making news justifies using the money that's already been raised to put this sucker up in the air.

[kylejack]

I like the blimp, but I don't think we should keep it for too long. We can't afford to keep it in the air the whole election cycle. On top of that, the blimp team is going to have to pay for-profit corporation taxes of 35%.

[Tarzan]

I'm doing this for Menthol so he can see if his idea is out of place or if it is well supported.


Mathematical calculation:
MH starts getting ignored on Dec 11
+ PatriK joins forum on Dec 11
+ PatriK is asking "for" MH
________________________
= PatriK is MH

ergo PatriK gets ignored as well
you are correct sir :p

[Menthol Patch]

I like the blimp, but I don't think we should keep it for too long. We can't afford to keep it in the air the whole election cycle. On top of that, the blimp team is going to have to pay for-profit corporation taxes of 35%.

What the heck? I did not even think of that! 35%!!!!! AARRRGGG!!!!!!

[Menthol Patch]

Mathematical calculation:
MH starts getting ignored on Dec 11
+ PatriK joins forum on Dec 11
+ PatriK is asking "for" MH
________________________
= PatriK is MH

ergo PatriK gets ignored as well
you are correct sir :p

I am NOT Patrick.

[FreeTraveler]

What the heck? I did not even think of that! 35%!!!!! AARRRGGG!!!!!!

Umm.. that's on profits, and it's not very likely there will be any.

[Lacrosseus]

What the heck? I did not even think of that! 35%!!!!! AARRRGGG!!!!!!

That is not on gross income -- that is net after they deduct expenses. Expenses could easily account for 95%+ of the money they collect.

What little will go to salaries will be taxed, with most of that being paid by those that receive the income.

So no worries about paying a 35% tax which you would not be on the hook for anyway.

My goodness... you are nuttier than squirrel poop.

[Cleaner44]

The blimp is great for PR no matter what.

[terryp]

The blimp project should be canceled if it cannot make it to Boston. If it does not arrive in Boston the Tea Party and the blimp project will become less significant. The best thing to do is spend the MILLION dollars this blimp project will cost on chip ins and other projects.

I fully support the blimp project and think it is a great idea. However, unless it can SYNERGIZE with an event the size of the Tea Party of 2007 it's not going to get enough publicity to become much more than a novelty.

I think some of the Boston people need to realize that yes, it was a good idea but there are tea parties in Europe and all over the US. It sucks that the weather is bad but don't crash and burn a good idea.

I think their may be one or two places in Florida that may be able to draw a crowd.
Bowl games, Disney & the theme parks, NFL among others.

[1913_to_2008]

I like the blimp, but I don't think we should keep it for too long. We can't afford to keep it in the air the whole election cycle. On top of that, the blimp team is going to have to pay for-profit corporation taxes of 35%.

If done properly the corporation will only have to pay approximately 15%. You can get around fica.

[1000-points-of-fright]

Everyone who thinks that the blimp is not important without Dec 16th and should be scrapped is forgetting the real story that the media will cover. Besides the fact that it was completely supporter driven, it will be all about the creative way it was done to get around FEC rules and stupid McCain/Feingold. The FEC angle of the story is the one that has legs.

[Menthol Patch]

I don't remember the thread but someone accused me of lying about Brandon Yates posting gay porno on this website.

Here is the link that PROVES I am not lying.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showpost.php?p=526726&postcount=178

[kylejack]

Learn about the internet. Lemon Party is common knowledge on the internet.

[mtmedlin]

Lemon party.... lol

the internet, what an amazing waste of Al Gores intellect.

[Bradley in DC]

This is our giving the middle finger to McCain-Feingold!

[Menthol Patch]

This is our giving the middle finger to McCain-Feingold!

I just keep thinking about how many chip ins and other projects one million dollars could fund.

If the blimp does not make it to Boston I don't think one blimp is worth a million dollars for just a few months.

[patrick123]

I just keep thinking about how many chip ins and other projects one million dollars could fund.

If the blimp does not make it to Boston I don't think one blimp is worth a million dollars for just a few months.

Then don't donate! This is really really simple. If you don't like, you don't pay. If other people like it, it stays up. Obviously, you are in a very small minority of people that want the project cancelled.

Why don't you try to get the email addresses of the 5 other people that voted to have the project cancelled, and spam them 50 times a day instead of spamming this message board? Your message is falling on deaf ears here. I think my poll has proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt.