foreigner donations?

[dmspilot00]

I've read all over the internet that there are people from all over the world, Canadians, Australians, etc., who want Ron Paul to be our next president. What if someone (either myself or several of us) were to set up a website, like worldforronpaul.com or something, to accept donations from foreigners--to be used for unofficial grass roots support? Is that a legitimate idea? Are there any cons to this? Do you think it would help?

[Cali4RonPaul]

Legally I dont think there is any issue to this so long as its not directly related to the campaign itself. But im not entirely sure, good question though, I hope someone with 100% certainty can enlighten us though.

[Kacela]

I've read all over the internet that there are people from all over the world, Canadians, Australians, etc., who want Ron Paul to be our next president. What if someone (either myself or several of us) were to set up a website, like worldforronpaul.com or something, to accept donations from foreigners--to be used for unofficial grass roots support? Is that a legitimate idea? Are there any cons to this? Do you think it would help?

Unlike the Hillary campaign, nobody will be allowed to accept a foreign donation directly; might I suggest you look at some of the worthy grassroots groups of "soldiers" that are compiled here: http://ronpaulgraphs.com/chipin.html

[andrewgreve]

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[Nefertiti]

Why do these threads seem to pop up every 2 weeks? Not only is such activity illegal, but it is not in keeping with Ron Paul's philosophy. He's against foreign intervention, and that includes influencing foreign elections. It really upsets me when I see Americans inviting foreigners to influence our own elections. It's so hypocritical. Permanent residents are allowed to donate like Americans but other than that it is illegal.

[Corydoras]

There is no law against your going to tourist spots and American military bases in your own countries and campaigning to Americans. You could hold signs and hand out slim jims.

[libertythor]

They can do the chip ins probably.

[literatim]

They can do the chip ins probably.

Yeah, foreigners should just stick with doing all the chip ins for grassroots projects.

[steph3n]

when was the last time such interest from citizen of the world were for removing all world foreign aid, including what we may give them

Not that i care, i just find it ironic, but don't give to people to give, nor to the campaign, it will just have to be refunded. It is not legal.

[Ozwest]

Plenty of foreigners are donating through American friends. I know because I have firsthand experience with this

Me too, I encourage others to freely interact with their American brothers and sisters.