Attention: We should have a campaign Mascot

[Opulen]

HOly.. S..t! why didnt we think earlier about this. We have a blimp then why not having a campaign mascot. A character that embodies what Cong. Ron Paul's message and our Ron Paul REvolution. It's an added attraction.. believe me. It will add some definition to our campaign. Anybody want to take this? :)

[Shatterhand]

HOly.. S..t! why didnt we think earlier about this. We have a blimp then why not having a campaign mascot. A character that embodies what Cong. Ron Paul's message and our Ron Paul REvolution. It's an added attraction.. believe me. It will add some definition to our campaign. Anybody want to take this? :)

Are you talking about Captain Parker?

[SWATH]

A big Black Swan!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theory

[cyrax]

Love the idea but have no imagination right now.

[Son of Detroit]

A guy dressed as the Constitution?

[CaliforniaGold]

How about a wise old OWL?

[bluemarkets]

How about a liberty eagle? http://www.avians.net/lanakila/eagles/main-eagle.jpg

we could even have a trained one that flys on command for the media or something

I believe this is illegal though since they are an endangered species ... a falcon is possible anyone into falconry? :D

[AlexMerced]

How about Chibi version of ron paul

[Opulen]

A good character that looks friendly and with a sense of truth when you look a it. An ambassador of Ron Paul.

[Iwantchange]

This is a damn good idea!

[GML3G]

Bison. Free. No negative predator connotation as with an eagle. Tough if it needs to be. I believe another forum member mentioned this in reference to replacing the U.S. emblem.

[Opulen]

Now ideas pouring.. very good people! after considering all ideas we can have poll which character we want. keep it coming!! If you have a graphic better

[Opulen]

How about a liberty eagle? http://www.avians.net/lanakila/eagles/main-eagle.jpg

we could even have a trained one that flys on command for the media or something

think this is illegal since they are in danger ... falcon is possible anyone into falconry? :D

That would be nice.. Other candidates will be so jealous. hehe Liberty eagle is campaigning with us ;)

[AlexMerced]

turtle, in comparison to the turtle and the hare

[peacemonger]

Aren't elephants afraid of a field mouse? :rolleyes:Maybe that is just a myth... But I think it would be less maintenance than a bird. On the other hand, Franklin wanted the Turkey to be the national bird. But we don't want to be called kooks...:o

[Ethek]

I kind of Liked the Porcupine used by the free state project.
wish I still had that link.

[karenflower]

How about a dancing constitution? ^.^

[Paulbot_9876]

That would be nice.. Other candidates will be so jealous. hehe Liberty eagle is campaigning with us ;)

your not allowed to own a live bald eagle without a million dollars in pay offs.....

[Paulbot_9876]

need a live animal......

[Ixzion]

How about Constitution Carl? :p

[MayTheRonBeWithYou]

I like Captain Parker or whatever his name is. the dog who got bitten by a snake.

[Opulen]

How about a dancing constitution? ^.^

We need an artist to draw how it would look like. ;)

[familydog]

Albino skunk.

[CaliforniaGold]

Look at my signature line...

Paul Revere!!!

Sounding the warning to save a nation!

[karenflower]

We need an artist to draw how it would look like. ;)

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1486/picture43tp6.png

:D

[logolepsy]

A big Black Swan!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theory

I second this. A black swan! Fantastic idea!

[rollingpig]

blimpy? :D

[Ron2Win]

I like the eagle. But we could have our own.

[Opulen]

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1486/picture43tp6.png

:D

very nice :)

[Vet_from_cali]

i like the eagle one, and great idea.

[Opulen]

Calling all our artist brothers!! maybe they can draw our ideas.

[RPLiberty1]

We are the Sheepdogs who protect the sheep from the wolves.

[wecandoit]

a minuteman soldier would be perfect, a 1770's revolutionary type figure would be spot on.

we could debate if he should carry a mock rifle.

That or a Paul Rever type character, out spreading a revolutionary message to the people.

[Opulen]

I like the eagle. But we could have our own.

Eagle holding a constitution.Sorry im not an artist! gets me excited to see our mascot. :D

[SWATH]

The eagle may be too close to the NRA's Eddie Eagle.

I also like the porcupine idea but it is being used by the FSP

[SWATH]

I second this. A black swan! Fantastic idea!

Not only would it be cool, it begs the question of "why a black swan?" It is beautiful and arouses curiosity as well as having a profound meaning.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theory

It also evokes the image of the ugly duckling fable

Another Ron Paul enigma that may compel people to find out more about him.

[CaliforniaGold]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqpFm7zAK90

I just saw this in the creative section!
This is PURRRRFECT!

A mouse, with the story of mouseland!!!!

[Opulen]

Should we tell the HQ about this? or we take this ourselves then surprise them. Wow first the blimp then A mascot. fantastic!!

[amy31416]

How about a wise old OWL?

I like the owl or the eagle, nothing silly or frivolous please. This is serious business. Goofy or cartoonish stuff might not really reflect well on our guy.

[cicatrice]

How about Chibi version of ron paul

Holy crap I totally want someone to draw a chibi Ron Paul. If my Hello Kitty avatar doesn't give away my love for kitschy-Japanese things I don't know what does...*glances at signature and hides*

But, I definitely like the black swan.

[Opulen]

I like the owl or the eagle, nothing silly or frivolous please. This is serious business. Goofy or cartoonish stuff might not really reflect well on our guy.

Dont worry we dont want any goofy character but a character that carries a serious message at the same time showing a good spirit :)

[Xonox]

Anybody see the "Ron Paul Patriot" protesting the Faux forum? He was right next to Mitt Romney's mascot, "Flipper the Dolphin"

[amy31416]

Dont worry we dont want any goofy character but a character that carries a serious message at the same time showing a good spirit :)

I can back that ;)

[Opulen]

Please post your drawings.

Anybody knows a mascot maker?

how about this one
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2005/11/28/8361985/index.htm

[govtpigII]

How about a koo koo bird...

[Dave Pedersen]

Remember Silence of the lambs? That muzzle they put on that psychopath? Like you put on a Doberman. And then they strapped him to a two-wheeled dolly and rolled him around.. Now if we captured Rudy once he bails.. It just might work !

[Opulen]

How about a koo koo bird...

Please explain why you choose that character. :)

[withallmyheart]

A big Black Swan!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theory

Black swan theory
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For Taleb's book on the subject, see The Black Swan.

The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)In Nassim Nicholas Taleb's definition, a black swan is a large-impact, hard-to-predict, and rare event beyond the realm of normal expectations. Taleb regards many scientific discoveries as black swans—"undirected" and unpredicted. He gives the September 11, 2001 attacks as an example of a Black Swan event. [1]

The term black swan comes from the ancient Western conception that all swans were white. In that context, a black swan was a metaphor for something that could not exist. The 17th Century discovery of black swans in Australia metamorphosed the term to connote that the perceived impossibility actually came to pass...


The Ron Paul Revolution

[hopeful]

I'd don't like the idea of a porkeepine, down here in Bama we call those varmits hedgehogs, I think they are to prickley

I'd like maybe a beaver, thay can build dams

[chipvogel]

The donkey for the democratic party was originally meant to mock Andrew Jackson. The donkey was seen as a reliable animal in rural areas so they adopted it as their mascot.

Make you weakness your strength but don't allow your strengths to become your weakness.

I say use something they use to mock us...like Spam

[vinwal]

http://www.amandamorley.com/gallery/Sam_Libby_1.jpg

I am not to good at playing with artwork, could someone make the face a little more like Dr. Paul's.

[HazardPerry]

Surprised nobody has suggested..."LP" The Liberty Penguin ("http://www.thecreativefactory.com/Libertypenguin/aboutLP.html)


Penguins are friendly. They're natural icebreakers. They're also used to cold receptions.

Can't argue there :rolleyes::p

[Bruce4Ron]

Last I heard, The Bald Eagle was no longer endangered.

Love the idea.

[HillbillyDan]

Vinwal, a most awesome idea. Not a mascot, but that should be Dr. Paul there, you are correct.

[vinwal]

Here is a copy of the email I just sent to the artist:


Hello Ms. Morley, I first want to say that I think your artwork is amazing. I Am a supporter for residential Candidate Dr. Ron Paul and I was just browsing around for some Lady Liberty artwork when I came across your piece. I think this piece is awesome and really resonates of what Dr. Paul is all about. I don't know if you follow any politics or are leaning towards any candidates, but this particular piece of artwork would infer to me that you would absolutely love Dr. Paul. Here is a good place to learn a little about him if you do not already know. http://www.ronpaul2008.com/articles/ What I am really writing to you for is permission to use this artwork in promotion of Dr. Paul. If I may even be a little more bold I would ask if you would consider a new piece exactly the same with just a minor adjustment to the face to resemble Dr. Paul a little more closely. It already looks similar only Dr. Paul does not sport any facial hair, he is also not as athletic or muscular (he is 72) but that is ok. I sincerely thank you in advance.






http://www.amandamorley.com/gallery/Sam_Libby_1.jpg

I am not to good at playing with artwork, could someone make the face a little more like Dr. Paul's.

[patriotic_dad]

how about a Black Stallion (Dark Horse Candidate).... Maybe, with the constitution draping over the back of the horse....

[wisconsinite]

This thread made me think of Schoolhouse Rock.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_TXJRZ4CFc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJL2Uuv-oQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYmhlclqr4


and I found this vid done in the same style. nice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdYZCcATg3Q

[amy31416]

[QUOTE=wisconsinite;933639]This thread made me think of Schoolhouse Rock.



Everything about Ron Paul makes me think of Schoolhouse Rock. And that's a good thing ;)

[amy31416]

I'd don't like the idea of a porkeepine, down here in Bama we call those varmits hedgehogs, I think they are to prickley

I'd like maybe a beaver, thay can build dams

C'mon now! A beaver? *giggle*

too much and don't you even play like you don't know what I'm talking about.

[Grandson of Liberty]

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1486/picture43tp6.png


Now cue the music to "Saturday Night Fever" (Staying Alive) and pan up from the feet. :D

"Well you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a Constitution Man, no time to talk. . . " :D
Be sure to get the BeeGees endorsement!

[Knightskye]

This thread made me think of Schoolhouse Rock.


Everything about Ron Paul makes me think of Schoolhouse Rock. And that's a good thing ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VQA5NDNkUM&feature=related

Thank god we didn't need a shot to start our R3volution. ;)

[Knightskye]

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3889/paulbearum9.jpg

ROAR!! It's the PaulBear! No pun intended? :D

EDIT: Sorry for double-posting. Didn't know it was the same thread.

[nosebruise]

i think a campaign mascot, unless played very well, could end up being way too silly and possibly damaging.


i really love the Black Swan Theory thing though...

[noztnac]

How about Pit Pat?

http://thatsonpoint.blogspot.com/pithat-dtl.jpg

[Billy Budd]

I like the owl idea... Whoooooo is Ron Paul?

[noztnac]

We could always make mascots for the other candidates and have the mascots follow them around the country.

Examples:

Rabid Rudy the crazed foaming at the mouth dog with a giant muzzle, dressed in drag, and with a strong lisp.

Huckabubba the bible toting, NASCAR loving, tobacco chewing, redneck who swears that Jesus was not crucified on a cross but on a windowpane.

John McInsane the clown-who hates Gooks and Arabs and wants troops in Iraq for our century of world domination.

Flip Flopperomney the walking pancakes who argues with himself on every issue.

[noztnac]

I like the owl idea... Whoooooo is Ron Paul?

The problem with the owl is it reminds me of that owl the illuminati worship at Bohemien Grove.

[noztnac]

I like the owl idea... Whoooooo is Ron Paul?

The problem with the owl is it reminds me of that owl the illuminati worship at Bohemian Grove.

[noztnac]

Maybe a giant walking middle finger. We could send it to the after Fox post debate shows on Fox.

[noztnac]

http://www.thenewsstar.com/news/blogs/blog2/uploaded_images/underdog-745061.jpg

[BeFranklin]

Casper the Friendly Ghost - we can reach out to the intelligence community!

http://www.tjaymark.com/current%20coloring/CASPER.gif

I'm Casper the Friendly Ghost, and I support Ron Paul for President!

[kushaze]

How about towelie

http://z.about.com/f/wiki/e/en/thumb/f/fb/Towelie.jpg/170px-Towelie.jpg

[The Minister]

I put forward the Passenger Pigeon..... think about it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passenger_Pigeon




I like both the Black Swan and the 'dark' horse...

let's see Kirchik spin that one!



C'mon now! A beaver? *giggle*

too much and don't you even play like you don't know what I'm talking about.


Hey that's taken......:D

http://www.geocities.com/ouravonlea/canada-beaver-flag.gif

[Dutch]

A while back there was an awesome drawing of Dr Paul holding a new born baby, wrapped in the American flag. It was used in GhoeberX's Ron Paul Rising video as well.

Whoever made that drawing is not only a talented artist, but also has a good sense of strong symbolism. I would like to see their input on this mascotte idea.

Dutch

[BeFranklin]

I think it should be a constitutional beaver, and I do get it, but I think it would be the best mascot.

[Kombaiyashii]

I think we should all start dressing as this guy.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39078000/jpg/_39078889_bungle270.jpg

[Kombaiyashii]

More seriously though...I've seen some people dress like this and I think it's a really cool idea...

One of the highlights of the RPR has been the Iowa strawpoll when everyone came marching out with drums and flutes to hear RP make a speech, it was hilarious!

http://www.georgewashingtonsarmy.com/GWA_26.jpg

[defcreative]

Hmm, a Fox?

No.. uhh.. wait a second. ;)

[hamilton1049]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Ww1.jpg

Non interventionist poster from WW1 update it with some of Dr Paul and there you go

[SonOfLiberty]

Any chance we can convince Marvel to lend of Captain America?

Oh and remember how Captain America died recently? Maybe, like Superman, he can come back from the dead because of the powers of the Ron Paul revolution!

[The Minister]

Any chance we can convince Marvel to lend of Captain America?

Oh and remember how Captain America died recently? Maybe, like Superman, he can come back from the dead because of the powers of the Ron Paul revolution!

You mean to fight the evil powers of the Red Skull?

http://www.newsaramablog.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10006/redskull.jpghttp://punchup.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/john_mccain.jpg

[Mopsus]

This thread made me think of Schoolhouse Rock.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_TXJRZ4CFc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJL2Uuv-oQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYmhlclqr4


and I found this vid done in the same style. nice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdYZCcATg3Q

Whew...I'm glad I'm not the only one with thoughts of Schoolhouse Rock. I was begining to think that that last night was a bit too fun.;)

[born2drv]

we should find an elderly midget that looks like ron paul..... and hire him as Mini-Ron. Get them to dress the same everywhere they go... that would be awesome ;)

[mmink15]

A dog... Ron Paw

[Thurston Howell III]

Just thinking outloud......a Liberty Eagle gold coin. Real Constitutional money. And they are beautiful too.

[Real_CaGeD]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3461664645077275696&q=dick+the+bruiser+57&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

Mascot!

[MrCobaltBlue]

The Bill from School House Rock.

[quickmike]

Now thats a mascot!!!


http://thatsonpoint.blogspot.com/pithat-dtl.jpg

[mkrfctr]

Didn't read the thread but I (facetiously) vote for Sexual Harassment Panda

[noztnac]

I think it should be a constitutional beaver, and I do get it, but I think it would be the best mascot.

Larry Flynt might like that idea. He had a column called Beaver Hunt.

[coffeewithchess]

A guy dressed as the Constitution?

+100, I was thinking this exact thing when I read the first post without even seeing yours!:D:D:D

[coffeewithchess]

Actually, the WOOKIE isn't bad, because that is almost instant recognition and connects with all the StarWars people...something that will connect with the people maybe.

[Opulen]

the suggestions:

a. Liberty eagle
b. black swan
c. Constitution man
d. minute man
e. beaver
f. bear
g.Captain America
etc.
again we need artists!!

[Bloody Holly]

Statue of Liberty


http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/CostumeRental/July4/Pics%20July4/July4R90873.jpg

[Bloody Holly]

Hillary's mascot will be a giant douche.

[killatop]

How about a liberty eagle? http://www.avians.net/lanakila/eagles/main-eagle.jpg

we could even have a trained one that flys on command for the media or something

I believe this is illegal though since they are an endangered species ... a falcon is possible anyone into falconry? :D

You may be right but I graduated from Auburn and we have a bald eagle that fly's around the field before home games and it is incredible!

[Paulitical Correctness]

G.I Joe : A Real American Hero

G.I Joe, wearing a R[evol]ution t-shirt.

[hopeful]

Statue of Liberty


http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/CostumeRental/July4/Pics%20July4/July4R90873.jpg


hoochie mama

[hopeful]

[QUOTE=Opulen;940828]the suggestions:

a. Liberty eagle
b. black swan...........too racist
c. Constitution man.............too old
d. minute man....................too sexist
e. beaver...............too furry
f. bear............................too scary
g.Captain America................is he a pirate?


I like the Eagle

[hopeful]

G.I Joe : A Real American Hero

G.I Joe, wearing a R[evol]ution t-shirt.

nah........warmonger implications

[Bloody Holly]

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[Dave Pedersen]

..we could adopt Little Debbie.. the fifty cent pie girl. Because that's what our houses will be worth if we don't get Ron Paul in the White House pronto !

[Bloody Holly]

Why can't we have a few mascots?

Thomas Jefferson and Statue of Liberty and Martin Luther King


Thomas Jefferson- Founding Father

Statue of Liberty- Freedom

Martin Luther King- Challenged unfair laws

[Opulen]

Can somebody draw what our liberty eagle mascot should look like? We need to get this done ASAP.

[Opulen]

We need sketches. We need to do this right away!

[ladyliberty]

Are you talking about Captain Parker?

CAPTAIN PARKER has to be the MASCOT!

[ladyliberty]

But for now, Capt. Parker and I are in the business of SHAMING Laredo.:mad:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/1544055069_1838489e24_b.jpg
I think me and Parker are only supporters here. However, we did get a chance to talk with a couple of folks... who knows maybe they'll turn.:)



contact TruckinMike! Captain Parker is his traveling buddy!

[TruckinMike]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/1799111833_048656c276_b.jpg

Checkout Capt. Parkers's very own audition video clip!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iADc5qvkoGs

Gee, I don't know who I would vote for????:rolleyes:

Or we could just use something inanimate and impersonal like this
http://www.great-quotes.com/photos/9754.jpg

TMike

[teleomorph]

No No! The Eagle is over-rated!
We are an eclectic and intelligent bunch, representing a more wonderful future.
What about the mythological phoenix?

The phoenix is large bird with gold and red plumage which arises from the ashes of fire, anew. Like our country and hopefully the planet! The bird was also said to regenerate when hurt or wounded by a foe, thus being almost immortal and invincible — a symbol of fire and divinity. It is found throughout the world and throughout history in mythology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology)
http://www.crystalinks.com/phoenix.gif
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Fenghuang.JPG

[BeFranklin]

Lots of different ideas. FYI: Having a dog named Ron Paw was cute.

[Opulen]

What do we do now? Anybody willing to take this mascot project? Maybe the HQ can help.

[MadViking10]

Guy in my meetup group uses a porcupine.

[Thomas Paine]

How about a pot bellied pig named "Earmark?"

[jaminunit]

I like the eagle!

[DaddyO]

How about The Predator

http://tinyurl.com/2fnjv9

I know it might be a little scary for kids but COME ON you gotta admit he is cool. Plus he's kind of like RP invisible to the naked eye until it's too late. The ultimate gorilla candidate.

[BeFranklin]

No, no wait, a phoenix.. in the mouth of a lion!

[louisiana4liberty]

A Ron Paw dog would be embraced by dog and other animal lovers around the world. :)

[integrity]

How About An Dokelphant

[trey4sports]

an american eagle
duh
what else embodys american ideals?

[MadTheologian]

Waiting for Chibi Paul!