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dblee
01-17-2008, 09:13 PM
RETIREMENT HOMES.

Think about it. You have a bunch of people who are in the largest voting demographic, who are attentive, typically conservative, and have a lot of free time.

Also, this is a particularly lucrative investment of time because not only can you reach them all simultaneously with one presentation-- most retirement homes have communal transportation. This means on primary day they will all be able to get to the polls together.

They love to talk to young people, especially if you're passionate, motivated, and energetic as we all are. Remember to be polite and address the issues they are concerned with.

Remind them that Dr. Paul is looking out for them, by saving money overseas we can take care of our dependents at home. By controlling inflation we can protect their savings and their fixed incomes. They are the ones who are most hurt by inflation.

I encourage you all to call up your local retirement homes, and ask if you can do a presentation. Bring slim jims, show them a DVD, and give them a short speech. Don't forget voter registration cards.

I personally have won over many senior citizens. Often, they are gratified that you took the time to speak with them. I even had one old veteran tell me "I don't agree with him on everything, but if he's got a fine young man like you supporting him, he's got my vote!"


Please get this out to your local meetup groups.

sharpsteve2003
01-17-2008, 09:16 PM
Excellent Idea!

ronpaulfan
01-17-2008, 09:19 PM
Take your laptops with you. Download YouTubes to your laptop, convert them to MPG and play them to the old people.

Ex Post Facto
01-17-2008, 09:30 PM
I thought about this the other day as well then dismissed it, as they probably wouldn't allow you into thier facility to attempt to convert people. Let me know if this works. It seems like an excellent place to start to attract older age demographics.

dblee
01-17-2008, 09:34 PM
bump for liberty!

Rebel Resource
01-17-2008, 09:51 PM
bingo halls and retirement homes

you can win these old biddies over as soon as ron's lovely wrinkly face appears on the screen. laptop idea is great, or even if you have a portable music player, just upload some mp3s

nuklbone
01-17-2008, 10:12 PM
bump

Fields
01-17-2008, 10:20 PM
bingo halls and retirement homes

you can win these old biddies over as soon as ron's lovely wrinkly face appears on the screen. laptop idea is great, or even if you have a portable music player, just upload some mp3s

The bingo hall comment just reminded me... How about the American Leigion halls?

MayTheRonBeWithYou
01-17-2008, 10:22 PM
Lol, it might work. Just promise you will listen to their tales of glory from their youth, then hit them with RP materials and drive their asses to the polling booth on election day. :)

Eponym_mi
01-17-2008, 10:23 PM
This demographic also tends to be dependent on gov't payments though and they vote FOR their wallet.

Fields
01-17-2008, 10:24 PM
Lol, it might work. Just promise you will listen to their tales of glory from their youth, then hit them with RP materials and drive their asses to the polling booth on election day. :)

Thats the whole point, they want people to talk to and that IS why they will be receptive to us. I also like good war stories. :D

Fields
01-17-2008, 10:25 PM
This demographic also tends to be dependent on gov't payments though and they vote FOR their wallet.

Ending the war wouldn't help their wallet? Decreasing the tax burden?

OferNave
01-17-2008, 10:31 PM
Everyone in Iowa was saying it was all old people at the polls. I was in NH, and at least 80% of the people that came in were over 50, most of them having trouble walking or carrying an oxygen tank.

It's no exaggeration. "Senior Citizens" completely decide every election. Go get them.

therealjjj77
01-17-2008, 10:32 PM
Take your laptops with you. Download YouTubes to your laptop, convert them to MPG and play them to the old people.

VIDEO PRESENTATIONS!!! RIGHT ON! :)

Opulen
01-17-2008, 10:33 PM
Brilliant Idea. Lets do it!!

bbachtung
01-17-2008, 10:35 PM
Visit http://www.seniorsforronpaul.com to find out why Ron Paul should be winning the senior citizen vote.

Fields
01-17-2008, 10:43 PM
Visit http://www.seniorsforronpaul.com to find out why Ron Paul should be winning the senior citizen vote.

Thanks for the site.

Fields
01-18-2008, 12:17 AM
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/106/266402522_bb78ec7bc2.jpg?v=0

dblee
01-18-2008, 12:20 AM
lol@that sign. ^^

Fields
01-18-2008, 12:22 AM
lol@that sign. ^^

Check your pm.

Trigonx
01-18-2008, 12:27 AM
bump

Fields
01-18-2008, 04:31 PM
Someone posted this video in another thread. It's a sweet southern grandmother which this interview illustrates the importance on the idea of this thread:

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