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ronpaulfan
01-23-2008, 05:36 AM
Posted by debbiemaey71352 (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=debbiemaey71352)


http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gThRbPO8E2o/default.jpg
FOX NEWS RON Paul MONEY BOMB!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gThRbPO8E2o)






Viralness: www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com (February 2, 2008)

Coola
01-23-2008, 05:57 AM
I am SO game for this.

deedles
01-23-2008, 06:12 AM
It's a great idea. I'll scrape up some more for that. Think we'd get any news coverage, lol?

Also, if that video was edited a little better, it would be more effective. I started out getting mad all over again when I was watching it, but then it went on too long.

Having said that, a video compilation of all the insults this wonderful man has had to endure could really fire up the grassroots to dig deep.. just needs to be edited better and the music is not really the best.

Avaroth?

Agent CSL
01-23-2008, 06:15 AM
You have my axe.

speciallyblend
01-23-2008, 06:22 AM
blimpin

ocomys
01-23-2008, 06:29 AM
i think it should be called the "Ron Paul Faux News Moneybomb," just because it would be classic to see the word Faux on CNN and MSNBC. But would they really air it to dig at Fox? Maybe they would see it as an attack on MSM as a whole rather than just their competitors and would fear they might be next. Just a thought....in any case, I like.

m72mc
01-23-2008, 07:01 AM
This I can support 100%

itīs soon enough

But then it needs website and endorsements FAST


though even better would be last day of january.......

amy31416
01-23-2008, 07:05 AM
It's a great idea. I'll scrape up some more for that. Think we'd get any news coverage, lol?

Also, if that video was edited a little better, it would be more effective. I started out getting mad all over again when I was watching it, but then it went on too long.

Having said that, a video compilation of all the insults this wonderful man has had to endure could really fire up the grassroots to dig deep.. just needs to be edited better and the music is not really the best.

Avaroth?

I second that, sorry to be a critic. But stringing all that together makes RP sound bad to anyone who hasn't been exposed to him (not that there's many of those on YouTube!)

Maybe a video of "MSM said X, But the reality is Y" (show clips to support.)

I do like the idea very much though and will try to support it the best I can!

enjerth
01-23-2008, 07:38 AM
I second that, sorry to be a critic. But stringing all that together makes RP sound bad to anyone who hasn't been exposed to him (not that there's many of those on YouTube!)

Maybe a video of "MSM said X, But the reality is Y" (show clips to support.)

I do like the idea very much though and will try to support it the best I can!

+1

bubbleboy
01-23-2008, 08:07 AM
I am SO game for this.

I think I would burst into tears if I got a chance to hug RP's neck.

KewlRonduderules
01-23-2008, 08:11 AM
There's an idea!!! Finally a post worthy of the grassroots central subforum!

I like it.

:)

KurtBirk
01-23-2008, 08:14 AM
I'll find a way to support it, have friends in NC who support RP, not being a US citizen myself! :D

Falseflagop
01-23-2008, 08:28 AM
LETS do this !! I love the idea lets get this VIRAL !

Falseflagop
01-23-2008, 08:29 AM
Would even get DEM'S to support this they hate Billo!

mmarcman22
01-23-2008, 08:40 AM
It's too soon for a money bomb besides we need time to be able to get the news out to everyone so that it doesn't bomb out on us.

extrmmxer
01-23-2008, 09:02 AM
I'm 100% behind this. A Fox Money Bomb on Feb. 2nd, Brilliant. Lets do it folks. Save your money the next couple weeks. No eating out, no movies....something to save. We can make this a big one and send a big message.

Go Ron Paul

chipvogel
01-23-2008, 09:05 AM
Its a great idea
FOX has inadvertently generated lots of cash for Paul already...I say milk it for every dollar

JS4Pat
01-23-2008, 09:15 AM
LOVE IT!!!

I'll dig into my pockets again for this...

mstrmac1
01-23-2008, 09:20 AM
My friends... this is a great idea!

Even non-Ron Paul supporters will support this!

Edward
01-23-2008, 09:23 AM
Count me IN!

Leroy_Jenkems
01-23-2008, 09:33 AM
This is a GREAT idea. Faux will see what "blowback" is all about. Bump!

CavortingChicken
01-23-2008, 09:43 AM
Blimp!!

Deborah K
01-23-2008, 09:45 AM
Bring it!

dsentell
01-23-2008, 09:47 AM
I love the idea!

But SERIOUSLY guys . . . . we need to work VERY hard on this one. It needs to be MASSIVE to show our contempt for Faux . . . .

walt
01-23-2008, 09:55 AM
yawn

misconstrued
01-23-2008, 09:57 AM
I like the idea, but I think this video needs a bit of work ;)

B of R guy
01-23-2008, 10:00 AM
This is an excellent idea. I predict another record fundraising day.

webber53
01-23-2008, 10:02 AM
We're in!

Edward
01-23-2008, 10:08 AM
Despite the relatively short timeframe, I'm sure the liberal blogs and other Fox haters would help spread the word spread quickly.

GeorgiaforPaul08
01-23-2008, 10:26 AM
I am 100% Down for this! How awesome would it be when CNN reports about our money bomb and they say the words "The FAUX news money bomb". That will have to be explained. Our points can be heard, expressed, and proved by using the MSM against each other!

Edward
01-23-2008, 10:28 AM
I am 100% Down for this! How awesome would it be when CNN reports about our money bomb and they say the words "The FAUX news money bomb". That will have to be explained. Our points can be heard, expressed, and proved by using the MSM against each other!This is cause that many non-Paul supporters could get behind, too.

Crickett
01-23-2008, 10:38 AM
I'll find a way to support it, have friends in NC who support RP, not being a US citizen myself! :D

Thats the spirit! WTG Perfect.

Crickett
01-23-2008, 10:41 AM
i think it should be called the "Ron Paul Faux News Moneybomb," just because it would be classic to see the word Faux on CNN and MSNBC. But would they really air it to dig at Fox? Maybe they would see it as an attack on MSM as a whole rather than just their competitors and would fear they might be next. Just a thought....in any case, I like.

That is a SUPER idea. I hated to publicize the FOX name..sounds like we are raising money for THEM or something..Faux news MUCH better

Voluntaryist
01-23-2008, 10:52 AM
You have my axe.

And my bow!

cska80
01-23-2008, 11:06 AM
Best money bomb idea yet.

RlxdN10sity
01-23-2008, 11:15 AM
I'm very into this idea. I think we need a video to promote ASAP. It is important that the video clearly portrays the contrast between the Ron Paul truth and the MSM distortions and lies on each incident included in the video. Otherwise people new to Ron Paul who view the video may just buy the MSM propaganda and move on to support someone else. This could be the bomb that actually hits the 10 Million in a day that we have been trying so hard to get with our previous efforts. Go RON PAUL! It would really be awesome if GhoeberX or Avaroth could put something together for us.

Edit - I wonder if competing MSM reporting on the Faux News Bomb would actually show the video or portions of it in their coverage? That would be awesome!

jlaker
01-23-2008, 11:38 AM
need more youtube ads for this. It really needs to go big.
2 reasons:
One- for Ron Paul because we believe in him
Two- to show our disgust for Faux news

billyjoeallen
01-23-2008, 11:42 AM
You have my axe.

and my intercontinental ballistic missile with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles.

Elwar
01-23-2008, 11:45 AM
http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/38932/2005914084249811923_rs.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=OsoSX_b4lSo&rel=1&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//i.ytimg.com/vi/OsoSX_b4lSo/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskK9klCQbueYvi0LdOpSU2pu

chipvogel
01-23-2008, 11:48 AM
You have my axe.

and my scrolls of dispel illusions

fuzzybekool
01-23-2008, 11:57 AM
We need better videos to make people passionate about it.

S3eker
01-23-2008, 11:58 AM
Somebody needs to get the website up ASAP

Edu
01-23-2008, 12:13 PM
The video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gThRbPO8E2o

More
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=debbiemaey71352

mysticgeek
01-23-2008, 12:14 PM
I Am In!!!!!!!

Elwar
01-23-2008, 12:19 PM
I'm ready to go to put the site together unless someone else is on it...let me know now before I go ahead with it.

JasonCYST
01-23-2008, 12:32 PM
Thumbs up.

improv241
01-23-2008, 12:35 PM
I'm totally in. All the way. Great idea.

sirachman
01-23-2008, 12:37 PM
I'm definately for this also!

cero
01-23-2008, 12:38 PM
I have to go GET A JOB!

dshields
01-23-2008, 12:48 PM
This idea will accomplish two things for me...

1. Most importantly, support the Candidate I believe who should be our next President, Ron Paul.

2. A Big F-YOU to the biased MSM media!

I really like this!

I would find a way to contribute my maximum just to have the satisfaction of knowing this is done in spite of them!

Excellent!

+1776

Dave

bostongirl80
01-23-2008, 12:59 PM
I think Feb 2nd might be much too soon for some people and with that deadline, I am afraid the money bomb will fail to build the momentum we hope to gain. With that said, if this money bomb is agreed upon, then I will support it.

1. We need a much shorter, more passion-inciting video that makes a clear call to action.
2. We need a good, clean website that is not over run with other videos and images.
3. We need to have the 1/21 MLK money bomb replaced with a FauxNews Money bomb thread in the RP forums.
4. We need to make sure that every meetup group in the US is notified about this money bomb so that they can make the money bomb a meetup event.

Fox news will tear us to shreds if we publicize this event only to have it fizzle.

Elwar
01-23-2008, 12:59 PM
Ok, which site name sounds better?

fauxnewsbomb.com or fauxnewsmoneybomb.com?

LibertyForAll
01-23-2008, 01:00 PM
I am IN!

dshields
01-23-2008, 01:01 PM
fauxnewsmoneybomb.com

silence is betrayal
01-23-2008, 01:02 PM
i like this idea and will shell out more cash than usual because i hate fox news

Monotaur
01-23-2008, 01:02 PM
Ok, which site name sounds better?

fauxnewsbomb.com or fauxnewsmoneybomb.com?

Definately fauxnewsmoneybomb.com . We don't want them to be able to mis-represent this as some sort of coalition to actually physically bomb something (like Faux News).

raiha
01-23-2008, 01:04 PM
Lets get the television and the dvd's into the shopping malls so we can play what we want people to see. A GREAT BIG MONUMENTAL MASSIvE TELEVISION SET WITH COMFY SEATS AND FREE LOLLIPOPS. With a GREAT BIG MONUMENTAL MASSIVE MESSAGE .Or in the parks. Or anywhere!!!

Rhys
01-23-2008, 02:45 PM
Bump!

I'm totaly on board for Feb. 2nd! Not any other holidays to mix the message.
I also agree with fauxnewsmoneybomb.com cause of the bomb thing

OR...

MEGA MEDIA MONEY BOMB MAINIA!

Grandson of Liberty
01-23-2008, 02:56 PM
http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/38932/2005914084249811923_rs.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=OsoSX_b4lSo&rel=1&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//i.ytimg.com/vi/OsoSX_b4lSo/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskK9klCQbueYvi0LdOpSU2pu

Furiosity overwhelms me at the moment. :mad:

Todd
01-23-2008, 03:05 PM
bump

MedicSean37
01-23-2008, 03:14 PM
Now that is a GREAT idea! I'm in.

Edward
01-23-2008, 03:23 PM
Is there a sign-up for this, or is it an idea just being floated in this thread?

atthegates
01-23-2008, 03:26 PM
hahaha i love this...just imagine the media reporting on this

justatrey
01-23-2008, 03:32 PM
YES! Great idea. This will get extra anger bucks from me.

JMann
01-23-2008, 04:00 PM
Why limit to only FOX news when there is plenty on all the networks? I'm not opposed the FOX idea and it is always good to have a devil to attack in politics but it seems like you have ABC news and MSNBC news in the video. Old Media Money Bomb. I will admit FOX news is an easy target.

iiguns
01-23-2008, 04:04 PM
Why limit to only FOX news when there is plenty on all the networks? I'm not opposed the FOX idea and it is always good to have a devil to attack in politics but it seems like you have ABC news and MSNBC news in the video. Old Media Money Bomb. I will admit FOX news is an easy target.

Fox is the worst of the bunch, and the other networks will love to report this type of news just to steal ratings,

Menthol Patch
01-23-2008, 04:06 PM
I'm interested.

bostongirl80
01-23-2008, 04:07 PM
Can we see about replacing the MLK moneybomb on the main page with the FauxNews Money bomb (that is if we are really going to go through with this whole-heartedly).

Royksopp
01-23-2008, 04:17 PM
This sort of idea does seem a logical step. It feeds off the obvious anger there is for Fox News throughout this messageboard, and also would certainly be seen as newsworthy by the other major networks.

If this is to go ahead, we need a date confiriming very soon (ie within 24hours) to give us the most amount of time possible to publicise this. 1000 people on a forum knowing about it will not be enough.

And it would have to be an absolute success, or Fox News themselves would mock it.

MrAustin
01-23-2008, 04:18 PM
I think this is an excellent idea! NOTHING has made me more angry than all the smears, misinformation, omissions, spins, and propaganda this campaign has had to endure.

Talk about making an emotional connection...it's enfuriating! That's what we need!

I think we tapped into that same emotion on Nov. 5th and Dec. 16th and that is why they were so successful...

JMann
01-23-2008, 04:21 PM
Fox is the worst of the bunch, and the other networks will love to report this type of news just to steal ratings,

I would disagree that they are the worst of the bunch as they are all equally as guilty but like I stated earlier I understand the importance of having a devil to attack.

SPmachina033
01-23-2008, 04:30 PM
This must happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edward
01-23-2008, 04:46 PM
This must happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You can say that again...

Elwar
01-23-2008, 04:48 PM
Page is going up as we speak...suggestions for wording and format appreciated.

Mechanics should be working right, please let me know if anything's broken.

http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com

I stuck with basic HTML to make things easier on me...

JMann
01-23-2008, 04:50 PM
Page is going up as we speak...suggestions for wording and format appreciated.

Mechanics should be working right, please let me know if anything's broken.

http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com

I stuck with basic HTML to make things easier on me...

We should use Fox News instead of Faux News. If the purpose it to attack Fox News that should be the name of the bomb. The Faux News thing that seems to be cute to a lot of you will mean nothing to people outside of the die hards.

Elwar
01-23-2008, 04:51 PM
We should use Fox News instead of Faux News.

As someone mentioned earlier..."Fox News" gives them advertising that they don't deserve.

mannycp
01-23-2008, 04:53 PM
I wonder if fox news would report this?
Ron Paul raised millions today, another money bomb, the fox news money bomb.

Royksopp
01-23-2008, 04:53 PM
Page is going up as we speak...suggestions for wording and format appreciated.

Mechanics should be working right, please let me know if anything's broken.

http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com

I stuck with basic HTML to make things easier on me...

Fill it with youtube vids (without making it too messy), or prefarably quotes taken from Fox News anchors.

And get a date down!

The way this moneybomb will work is to feed on the anger of Ron Paul supporters- SO GET US ANGRY!

RonPaulFanInGA
01-23-2008, 04:54 PM
http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/

I'm not seeing anything....

We need to make this big! Imagine the coverage. People who don't even support Paul will maybe donate. Digg it. Make YouTube ads. Let's make it work!

JMann
01-23-2008, 04:54 PM
As someone mentioned earlier..."Fox News" gives them advertising that they don't deserve.

If people google Fox News they may get the money bomb site. Just a thought, I'm not organizing this but Faux News means nothing to 99.999% of the general population. Also seem to me that the money bomb will gain more publicity attached to the Fox News name than Fox News will get from the money bomb since they spend tens of millions advertising the FOX name every year. Then again I'm not sure if you have legal issues trying to use their name.

Elwar
01-23-2008, 05:03 PM
http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/

I'm not seeing anything....

We need to make this big! Imagine the coverage. People who don't even support Paul will maybe donate. Digg it. Make YouTube ads. Let's make it work!

Strange...I see that it's not working in IE..

FreeTraveler
01-23-2008, 05:05 PM
I'd rather call it the "F*** YOU FRANK" moneybomb, but this'll do. :D

Edward
01-23-2008, 05:13 PM
Time to announce this to the Meetups....?

Edward
01-23-2008, 05:44 PM
Must... keep... this thread... alive.

RonPaulFanInGA
01-23-2008, 05:50 PM
Strange...I see that it's not working in IE..

Can you fix it?

gilliganscorner
01-23-2008, 06:21 PM
If people google Fox News they may get the money bomb site. Just a thought, I'm not organizing this but Faux News means nothing to 99.999% of the general population. Also seem to me that the money bomb will gain more publicity attached to the Fox News name than Fox News will get from the money bomb since they spend tens of millions advertising the FOX name every year. Then again I'm not sure if you have legal issues trying to use their name.

Hee hee. Probably trigger a "cease and desist" letter from their amoral legal department.

chipvogel
01-23-2008, 06:23 PM
Ok, which site name sounds better?

fauxnewsbomb.com or fauxnewsmoneybomb.com?

I was thinking something impish

like foxlovesronpaul.com
or
foxnewsblowback.com

gilliganscorner
01-23-2008, 06:26 PM
I was thinking something impish

like foxlovesronpaul.com
or
foxnewsblowback.com


I like that one: foxnewsblowback.com - but still might trigger legal issues.

louisiana4liberty
01-23-2008, 06:29 PM
Not only yes....but hell yes!;)

Elwar
01-23-2008, 06:31 PM
Can you fix it?

Yes, I have most of the day tomorrow to work on it.

Until then this direct link should work:
http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/index.jsp

Mark37snj
01-23-2008, 06:32 PM
Blimp, Im in.

louisiana4liberty
01-23-2008, 06:34 PM
I was first to sign up. WOOT!!!!:D Thanks, Elwar.

Perium
01-23-2008, 06:42 PM
got my $ and I didn't donate late time

Iwantchange
01-23-2008, 06:44 PM
Damn good video!

louisiana4liberty
01-23-2008, 07:16 PM
bump.

Ara825
01-23-2008, 07:17 PM
I really like this idea

Royksopp
01-23-2008, 07:22 PM
Fantastic video. Just showed it to a friend I had to beg for 2 hours for him to give $10 on MLK, and he immediately said he'd give a lot more on this moneybomb day.

We do need to organise it though.

Have we got a date for this yet we can start advertising??

ronpaulfan
01-23-2008, 07:24 PM
http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/

We need a well-worded and inspiring digg post for that!!! :)

Signzit
01-23-2008, 07:40 PM
someone said call it,
foxnewsblowbackbomb.com

i like it best

says it all!

Signzit
01-23-2008, 07:46 PM
1 sign up?

this is the link (http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/index.jsp)

http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/index.jsp

JiMMy_247
01-23-2008, 07:46 PM
Some videos to add to the site, if that is what you would like to do. I think it would help encourage people to donate and educate others as well. There is no shortage of Fox News smears and I'm sure this list will expand quickly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rduigENzHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wu1i6GooQY

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VY-KlYg9UME (part 1)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0ht1bo5UhOs (part 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsoSX_b4lSo

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6737097743434902428



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FreedomFighter8008
01-23-2008, 07:49 PM
I'm sooooo in. Here's my original post on this subject where it appears Treavor Lyman responded: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=97936&highlight=faux+news+money+bomb

We have to make this thing HUGE!!!! $10 million at least. That means keeping all of the previous successful actions in of the earlier money bombs such as:

1. $100 minimum to sign up (but you can donate whatever)
2. promoting it like crazy everywhere
3. MODERATOR: please sticky this thread -- replacing the MLK money bomb.
4. Having Ron Paul mention it and getting it out in the media

LET'S DO THIS!!

Royksopp
01-23-2008, 07:50 PM
what Date?

louisiana4liberty
01-23-2008, 07:55 PM
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www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com sign up!!!!!!!
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Sey.Naci
01-23-2008, 07:59 PM
Sorry, but I don't like that video at all. Why on earth would we want to re-air all those slurs?! We, RP supporters, recognize those misdirections and smears for what they are, but people seeing or hearing them for the first time, could well believe them.

Another video needs to be made that, at minimum, tells what the truth is, rather than letting those lies, misdirections, and smears stand alone like that.

Knightskye
01-23-2008, 08:05 PM
$4.3m, $6.2m, $1.8m...

How much will this one be? Veteran's Day repeat?

FreedomFighter8008
01-23-2008, 08:09 PM
$4.3m, $6.2m, $1.8m...

How much will this one be? Veteran's Day repeat?

I think this one could be really big -- $10 million maybe. If properly promoted, this one could even garner support from undecides who hate Fox News.

johnrocks
01-23-2008, 08:17 PM
I'll donate for a FOX BOMB!!

RonPaulFanInGA
01-23-2008, 08:19 PM
If done right and properly promoted, this one could be easily a 2+ million money bomb.

The website (http://www.fauxnewsmoneybomb.com/index.jsp) at the least needs the date of the money bomb added to it ASAP.

bostongirl80
01-23-2008, 08:22 PM
We need to make a clear call to action not only to Ron Paul supporters, but to everyone disgruntled with Fox News.

Perhaps we could make the page headline read something to the effect of:

"Ron Paul Enthusiasts! Dennis Kucinich Supporters! Liberal Activists! Libertarians! True Conservatives! Democrats! Civil Rights Activists! And Free Thinkers from all Walks of Life! Now is the time to band together and show Fox News that they cannot ignore us - that we are truly a force to be reckoned with! We are sick and tired and we are not going to take it anymore. The MEDIA WILL NOT ELECT OUR PRESIDENT! We request that all individuals who have faith in a fair election, donate on (set date) in order to help ensure that every presidential candidate, including Ron Paul, has a "fair and balanced" chance at winning the election."

P.S. we have to act fast on this as I am sure these posts have already been leaked to news outlets.

Royksopp
01-23-2008, 08:30 PM
what Date?


Can we stop putting our head in the clouds and guessing how much this could make- and actually work out WHEN we are going to do it??

ronpaulfan
01-23-2008, 08:34 PM
what Date?


Can we stop putting our head in the clouds and guessing how much this could make- and actually work out WHEN we are going to do it??

Feb 2, 2008

That's the date suggested at the end of the movie :)

FreedomFighter8008
01-23-2008, 09:24 PM
bump

Gimme Some Truth
01-23-2008, 09:35 PM
Great idea! Fox deserves some extra blowback!

Seems abit short notice , but lets do our best to get the word out. I certainly will!

Mike Klamecki
01-23-2008, 10:55 PM
BAD IDEA

When I watched the video, I thought it was a pretty neat idea, but after thinking about it, I think we would be better served by picking the next money bomb after one of the founding fathers, like George Washington's birthday, or President's Day. I really don't see how doing this to FOX will help our message get out. It may actually have some blow back for us. Do you want this video, or clips of it, to air on MSM channels? I don't, I don't want people to see Dr. Paul being made fun of. The more I think about it, the idea seems less and less likely to help Dr. Paul. I think it could hurt him. It will make us, his supporters look like a bunch of whiners, like Alan Keyes looked in one of the debates, complaining about fair treatment. Have you noticed that Ron Paul hasn't done this? When asked about how he is being treated he will always respond kind saying something like he thinks he could get better coverage, but he is never bitter or angry about it. This idea makes us seem bitter and angry and I don't think that is the way to draw other people to the message. Let's compare Dr. Paul to George Washington, or some of the other presidents for the next money bomb, and leave FOX to their den. Please, let's not do this money bomb against FOX, let's do something to make Ron Paul the next President.

Edward
01-23-2008, 11:58 PM
Let's compare Dr. Paul to George Washington, or some of the other presidents for the next money bomb, and leave FOX to their den.You've raised some good points, but I think it's safe to say that people will rally against Fox more than the will rally in favor of George Washington. There are also a lot of Fox haters who could empathize with the treatment Paul has received and be turned on to him.

MedicSean37
01-24-2008, 01:02 AM
BAD IDEA

When I watched the video, I thought it was a pretty neat idea, but after thinking about it, I think we would be better served by picking the next money bomb after one of the founding fathers, like George Washington's birthday, or President's Day. I really don't see how doing this to FOX will help our message get out. It may actually have some blow back for us. Do you want this video, or clips of it, to air on MSM channels? I don't, I don't want people to see Dr. Paul being made fun of. The more I think about it, the idea seems less and less likely to help Dr. Paul. I think it could hurt him. It will make us, his supporters look like a bunch of whiners, like Alan Keyes looked in one of the debates, complaining about fair treatment. Have you noticed that Ron Paul hasn't done this? When asked about how he is being treated he will always respond kind saying something like he thinks he could get better coverage, but he is never bitter or angry about it. This idea makes us seem bitter and angry and I don't think that is the way to draw other people to the message. Let's compare Dr. Paul to George Washington, or some of the other presidents for the next money bomb, and leave FOX to their den. Please, let's not do this money bomb against FOX, let's do something to make Ron Paul the next President.

Though I agree with your points, we would get a larger turnout with this Faux News Money Bomb. What's fox news going to say? That it's true, they are censoring Ron Paul?

Flirple
01-24-2008, 01:50 AM
Though I agree with your points, we would get a larger turnout with this Faux News Money Bomb. What's fox news going to say? That it's true, they are censoring Ron Paul?

I agree. The spontaneous response in this thread to that (admittedly somewhat cringe worthy) video is proof that this is a winning theme. It is very reminiscent to the first video and thread for the Nov. 5th money bomb. There is no denying that this theme will have a powerful emotional impact on the grassroots. It has the essential spirit of rebellion and will be a way for people to vent their frustrations with what we've been putting up with. Plus, people who are reluctant to donate to a money bomb because Ron has yet to win a state's primary might be tempted to do this money bomb out of the worthy cause of getting revenge on Fox News regardless if Ron can win the nomination or not.

At the same time I fully acknowledge the risk of bad media that this may induce. Just like all the concerns that many of us had about the "V" theme for Nov 5th. They are very legitimate concerns. Please when promoting this money bomb don't go all nutso with the CFR talk etc.

But I just think that it is very hard to pick a theme that gets people excited. And when one emerges naturally like this and people immediately respond with hyper-enthusiasm (like in this thread) you simply have to accept it.

My only concern is that Feb 2 seems like not enough time for this. But whatever day is decided on, Count me in!

Flirple
01-24-2008, 01:53 AM
Sorry, but I don't like that video at all. Why on earth would we want to re-air all those slurs?! We, RP supporters, recognize those misdirections and smears for what they are, but people seeing or hearing them for the first time, could well believe them.

Another video needs to be made that, at minimum, tells what the truth is, rather than letting those lies, misdirections, and smears stand alone like that.

QFT.

Need a short/concise video that shows many short clips that all make the media look bad and not Ron Paul for people who know nothing about Ron yet. Maybe some of the content from www.Rwned.com could be used to show how Ron has handled himself heroicly in the face of all this mistreatment.

ExpatinArgentina
01-24-2008, 02:12 AM
Count me in on this one!

Flirple
01-24-2008, 02:17 AM
Count me in on this one!

Great! Who's next?

amonasro
01-24-2008, 02:44 AM
Excellent idea. Draws attention to RP's lack of media coverage and FOX News' blatant bias. This would appeal to a lot of people and would be easy to market.

The trick to moneybombs is to have the idea inspire passion and look forward to the future. MLK, although successful, was tied to the past. What MLK fought for, although noble, is not one of the highlights of this campaign.

The Teaparty, although a historical event, had a direct connection to RP's campaign and its ideals. FOX's bias is deeply rooted in this Revolution. From the beginning they have been the worst. This idea would inspire immense passion.

Elwar
01-24-2008, 09:36 AM
Ok, sorry I didn't work on the page last night guys...I'll fix it up now.

gilliganscorner
01-24-2008, 10:54 AM
Jeepers,

Man, would it ever be nice if a disgruntled MSM insider in the know came forward, with rock solid evidence about their organization deliberately censoring Ron Paul.

Evidence like memos, cell phone created videos, recorded conversations, whatever works and is irrefutable.

We could even create a Chip-in of $10,000.00 for evidence "leading to the conviction" of a large MSM news organization actively acting to suppress GOP candidate Ron Paul and his message". We could post a well-wordsmithed letter on fauxnewsmoneybomb.com imploring someone to step forward. There has GOT to be RP supporters inside these news organizations...

In the meantime, Elwar, we should solict youtube videos from folks who focus on the actual media suppression evidence with words that draw their attention to what they are doing.

We know they're guilty. Blow that whistle hard!