Jan17th Mega-Money Bomb (Poll)

[quantized]

A money bomb day on Benjamin Franklin Birthday was proposed by some forumers here; see http://www.BenjaminsForPaul.com/
This is probably going to be the last mega money bomb and the latest possible date for the full 23million to bank into Ron Paul campaign.

The big question is how many of us are ready to rally behind this idea? Donate, post youtube viral videos, be supportive, spread the message etc.

Pls vote.

[quantized]

bump

[Oliver]

*bump for Benjamin Franklin's Birthday*

[jake]

I think it needs to be heavily promoted as the FINAL MONEY BOMB to be successful

[literatim]

Seriously, where is Trevor? He at least can get people to voluntarily support his ventures.

[Oliver]

I think it needs to be heavily promoted as the FINAL MONEY BOMB to be successful

Yep.

A convincing concept
A sound slogan
An attractive Logo
An own Website
Promotion via Ads
An inspiring YouT Video

...for a start...

[Oliver]

Seriously, where is Trevor?

Blimping?

[hatefalseweight]

Again , the slogan is great, the date may be too late .... we should almost have one a day after Iowa so it's news for the New Hampshire debate .... 16th may be too late , ask the campaign.

[european]

http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/nowisthetime.png

http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/rediscoveredhope.png

http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/jan17thbigone.png

http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/jan17thfranklin.png

anyone out here who can beat those?

and then ofcourse there is also this one thanks to stormcommander:
http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/ronpaulbenfranklin1kw4.jpg

:)

[Craig_R]

I didnt realize I share a birthday with ben :)

[Menthol Patch]

I will support it.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I'm all on board :D Let's make this the biggest one yet!

[LibertyEagle]

Great idea.

[european]

made a new one:
http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/banners/125x125.png
If you are a photoshop specialist, please show off your skills and make some nice banners!

[european]

Great idea.

good to see that so many people will support it, also the request is for all those who support this fundraising idea to actively spread the news! use one of the banners or make your own, or give the link www.benjaminsforpaul.com to the people you know. send an email to your fellow meetuppeople, friend, family etc. and ask them to make that pledge!

[OKRonPaul]

I'm not sure we're going to be able to top 12-16 on a single day. The main website was struggling much of the day at that rate. I think we need to look at spreading the money bomb out over a long weekend or week.

[niall]

I think it needs to be heavily promoted as the FINAL MONEY BOMB to be successful

Agree.

[sillvergirl]

YES!!!

Let's focus THOUSANDS ,i f not MILLIONS of eyes on this one!!!!

Post it on the message boards and blogosphere everywhere!!!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I'm not sure we're going to be able to top 12-16 on a single day. The main website was struggling much of the day at that rate. I think we need to look at spreading the money bomb out over a long weekend or week.

Then someone tell them to get better hardware before the 17th. :D

[european]

I think it needs to be heavily promoted as the FINAL MONEY BOMB to be successful

We are working on the promotion behind the screens. We need direct IN YOUR FACE promotion aswell ofcourse. Now it is time to ask yourself what you can do for this movement! You can spread the word by urging your friends to sign up, you can make posts about this on other forums or blogs. If you don't know what to write, then just copy/paste the content of the website. It is free to use.
Or grab a banner from http://www.benjaminsforpaul.com/files/
Spread the word people!!! January 17th will be the day that we will get Ron Paul nominated!

[quantized]

bump for more polls taking

[Dan Klaus]

I'm in...hope this takes off...

[pacelli]

This needs to happen. We don't have much time to raise 23 million - even if we raise 1 million a week we won't make the campaign deadline. 23 million - less than 6 weeks.

[AggieforPaul]

I'm going to support whatever a majority of you can get behind. My 1st and second choices would have been Roe v Wade anniversary and then MLK's birthday. But this is a good idea too, I just really want to see the return of the money bomb.

[mdevour]

I'm eager to see the Franklin fund raiser go, but it needs to be the capping off of a good 2 weeks of events to harness the new Ron Paul supporters who should pour into our movement after Iowa and New Hampshire.

PLEASE, view my take on the challenge, here:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70452

And then read my proposal, here:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70529 (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70529)

Time is already critical, ladies and gentlemen.

A huge number of new supporters are coming our way, and we've done nothing yet to harness their energy and new-found commitment to Dr. Paul.

Don't make these people wait a week and a half so they can donate to what should be the final money-bomb in a series of related events!

For Liberty!

Mike D.

[quantized]

I'm eager to see the Franklin fund raiser go, but it needs to be the capping off of a good 2 weeks of events to harness the new Ron Paul supporters who should pour into our movement after Iowa and New Hampshire.

PLEASE, view my take on the challenge, here:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70452

And then read my proposal, here:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70529 (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=70529)

Time is already critical, ladies and gentlemen.

A huge number of new supporters are coming our way, and we've done nothing yet to harness their energy and new-found commitment to Dr. Paul.

Don't make these people wait a week and a half so they can donate to what should be the final money-bomb in a series of related events!

For Liberty!

Mike D.

Thank you for the analysis.

There are some small money bombs before 17thJan. They can cater to these new voters. And we do cannot do a mega-bomb too early as we need time to prepare and make viral videos. 17th Jan seems like a good time stretch.

[cero]

Lets Roll!

[1913_to_2008]

The only way I'll support this is if Trevor or one of the other senior senior members is in charge of it. Someone who joined previous to June....

[NerveShocker]

We have to make sure this money-bomb isn't like the last. I know we didn't have much time between yesterdays money-bomb and the last but the main problem was the division. If you don't support it then don't but you shouldn't try to hurt the project by telling others they shouldn't support it. Everyone should choose to be behind it or not on their own.

www.BenjaminsforPaul.com

[PatriotOne]

I have been giving a lot of thought to this lately. I am really worried that with so many efforts and so many money bombs floating around that all of them are just getting diffused. Too many choices and no focus at this point. I am beginning to think that it is time that campaign HQ gives us a focal point. They come up with a money bomb and a goal for us all to shoot for. That way we can focus on promoting that money bomb. That way they can utilize their databases and help get pledges.

I would love nothing more for us to be able to unite afain for another grassroot money omb effort but the way I see things now, it just doesn/t seem that i is going to happen :-( Too many people wanting to lead with different ideas. Too many people in-fighting. The people who just want to follow but don't know which way to turn!

[Paul4Prez]

It's a great idea, but it shouldn't be the final money bomb. We should have one every month between now and November. Lots of new supporters will be joining in, and lots of lurkers will start to donate as Ron Paul's chances keep getting better.

[Paul4Prez]

I am beginning to think that it is time that campaign HQ gives us a focal point. They come up with a money bomb and a goal for us all to shoot for.

I don't see why HQ has to be hands off on the money bombs. They're not an independent expenditure like the blimp; the money is going straight to the campaign.

I guess the money spent promoting the money bomb might count as donations then, but it's very small in comparison to the total raised anyway.

[quantized]

I don't see why HQ has to be hands off on the money bombs. They're not an independent expenditure like the blimp; the money is going straight to the campaign.

I guess the money spent promoting the money bomb might count as donations then, but it's very small in comparison to the total raised anyway.

i see where you are going with this. I agree that they could at least promote this money bomb on the website

[dw1345]

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7676/dollarfixcopy2lf7.jpg

Here's mine.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

i see where you are going with this. I agree that they could at least promote this money bomb on the website

No, because then the moneybomb would immediately be subject to all kinds of fun FEC rules and regulations.

[literatim]

No, because then the moneybomb would immediately be subject to all kinds of fun FEC rules and regulations.

Nothing we can't deal with.

[quantized]

No, because then the moneybomb would immediately be subject to all kinds of fun FEC rules and regulations.

Are you sure about this? The RP08.com cannot even broadcast this date? Hillary once had a donation drive for 1million and was promoted by her website...:confused:

[B9vot3r]

ApiringConstitutionalist,

it turned out looking great! Sorry i was so wrapped up with plans on NYEve to help out much. looks like you got that bit under control :)

I support this day

[davidt!]

This is it guys. This is the "BIG" one. The 17th will give us just enough time to develop videos, advertise and build it up. We need to donate what we can before this date but let's all rally behind the 17th and make it the biggest bomb ever.

[slinkymaster]

The only way I'll support this is if Trevor or one of the other senior senior members is in charge of it. Someone who joined previous to June....

The irony of this statement. So much unintended hypocrisy coming from these boards. This whole revolution is about individuality, and against central planning or central control. So what trevor made some websites, but the people making videos on youtube have had a way bigger impact with little or no recognition. Twice as many people pledged on money bomb days as people who actually signed up. I for one had no idea about the nov 5th site itself but donated.

So sorry i didnt join this fabulous site on time. So i guess i can go fuck myself. The anti-elitist have created their very own elite. The circle of politics that will eventually drown out this revolution and create a new one.

[quantized]

The only way I'll support this is if Trevor or one of the other senior senior members is in charge of it. Someone who joined previous to June....

in that case, please just donate to ronpaul2008.com at your convenient time.

[RonPaulFever]

I'm in for 100 at least. Let's do it!

p.s. - The page needs to have a running tally of pledges!

[NOLA]

I think this is a great idea! I have one suggestion. Is there anywhere where a person could sign up on the site maybe in different denominations, so we can include as many people as possible?

[quantized]

I think this is a great idea! I have one suggestion. Is there anywhere where a person could sign up on the site maybe in different denominations, so we can include as many people as possible?

Great. i will post your question in the relevent thread so the one in charge of this website can consider your suggestion.

[jorlowitz]

Voted yes, but it will be interesting to choose between giving more to the campaign vs. grassroots efforts. I'd like to see those Jeremiah Black ads ALL OVER Feb 5th states.