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    Peter Thiel gives another $1.7 million to Ron Paul Super PAC (Endorse Liberty)

    Last edited by jct74; 02-20-2012 at 04:34 PM. Reason: add more detail to title, remove "game changer" reference which was RevPac poll watching app
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    Here's hoping it is used effectively!
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    Quote Originally Posted by anewvoice View Post
    Here's hoping it is used effectively!
    They're probably buying ads in Arizona or Michigan.
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    Way to go Mr. Thiel!!

    Thank you!
    Ron Paul needs YOU to become a

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    Quote Originally Posted by ross11988 View Post
    They're probably buying ads in Arizona or Michigan.
    OK, to be fair, I haven't paid much attention to what buys they've made. But when I looked, all I saw was internet ads. That seemed like a waste...

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    Quote Originally Posted by angelatc View Post
    OK, to be fair, I haven't paid much attention to what buys they've made. But when I looked, all I saw was internet ads. That seemed like a waste...
    It is ... Only his support structure watches those ads.
    Let them keep thinking Ron Paul supporters are just a little army. Every military strategy manual in the world has examples of the bad things that happen to arrogant commanders of massive armies that underestimate the enemy. They all lose. We will win because the human heart, despite its detractors, is meant for truth and freedom.

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    dunno that I'd call that a "game changer", though it should be a great help

    a lot of Thiel-watchers just got their wish

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    Quote Originally Posted by thoughtomator View Post
    dunno that I'd call that a "game changer", though it should be a great help

    a lot of Thiel-watchers just got their wish
    this, and in tune with Ron's message.

    But the last few things RevPak did were absolutely wonderful, the ads Corey et al did.

    Three cheers for Thiel!

    --
    edit - however, it is to ENDORSE LIBERTY not RevPak, so how can it be the game changer for RevPak? Also, I agree it might already have been spent, but maybe not all.
    Last edited by sailingaway; 02-20-2012 at 08:40 AM.
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    If they are smart they would use the money in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, North Dakota, Ohio, Vermont, and maybe even Virginia. Maybe that anti-Santorum ad could work since he is the flavor of the week now.

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    I'm going to remain positive and assume the money will be well spent. Thank you Mr. Thiel
    Last edited by kathy88; 02-20-2012 at 06:03 AM. Reason: spelling oops
    "Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one."
    —Charles Mackay

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    -Anonymous

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    Imagine running a Ron Paul with youth and MONEY.

    Thiel / Napolitano 2016.

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    TRIPLE POST!!!
    Last edited by nobody's_hero; 02-20-2012 at 06:20 AM.
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    Has Thiel ever heard of the RevolutionPAC?

    I don't mean any offense to Endorse Liberty PAC, but, RevolutionPAC's ads are better . . . more professional looking. Endorse Liberty has put out a good 15 minutes long (!!!!) ad on youtube, maybe too long, but it gets the point across.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again:

    If we could combine RevolutionPAC's talent with Endorse Liberty PAC's resources, there wouldn't be a single person in the U.S. who has never heard the name "Ron Paul."
    Gee, dude, ONE post is enough, don't need 3
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    - Milton Friedman

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Or Nothing II View Post
    Gee, dude, ONE post is enough, don't need 3
    Yeah it was a triple post technical error, lol. I think I should win something. Gotta be a record.
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    Yeah it was a triple post technical error, lol. I think I should win something. Gotta be a record.
    +rep for the triple post in record time
    "Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one."
    —Charles Mackay

    "god i fucking wanna rip his balls off and offer them to the gods"
    -Anonymous

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    HOLY TRIPLE-POST BATMAN! (Honestly I don't know what the hell happened, must have had coffee jitters when I hit submit, lol)
    Last edited by nobody's_hero; 02-20-2012 at 06:21 AM.
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.



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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    Has Thiel ever heard of the RevolutionPAC?

    I don't mean any offense to Endorse Liberty PAC, but, RevolutionPAC's ads are better . . . more professional looking. Endorse Liberty has put out a good 15 minutes long (!!!!) ad on youtube, maybe too long, but it gets the point across.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again:

    If we could combine RevolutionPAC's talent with Endorse Liberty PAC's resources, there wouldn't be a single person in the U.S. who has never heard the name "Ron Paul."
    RevPAC told CNN to fire someone, created an action figure, built a TV stage, make a lot of videos of voters and aired Freedom to Facism with money that was donated to help Ron Paul.

    At least Endorse Liberty actually tries to help Paul. They should definitely look into hiring some expert help though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluesc View Post
    RevPAC told CNN to fire someone, created an action figure, built a TV stage, make a lot of videos of voters and aired Freedom to Facism with money that was donated to help Ron Paul.

    At least Endorse Liberty actually tries to help Paul. They should definitely look into hiring some expert help though.
    No doubt about it. I cringed a bit the first time I saw that 15 minute youtube ad. They need some marketing help. 15 minutes is probably waaaaay beyond the attention span of someone logging in to youtube to watch a frog try to catch flies on an iPhone.

    But I can't deny that Endorse Liberty deserves an A+++ for effort.
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    No doubt about it. I cringed a bit the first time I saw that 15 minute youtube ad. They need some marketing help. 15 minutes is probably waaaaay beyond the attention span of someone logging in to youtube to watch a frog try to catch flies on an iPhone.

    But I can't deny that Endorse Liberty deserves an A+++ for effort.
    Funny story - the head of Endorse Liberty is a marketing professional who also runs a multi-million dollar marketing company.

    I think TV ads are needed to reach the seniors. They moved towards TV ads just before Florida voted. After Florida they commissioned a poll for somewhere - wherever that is may be where they target next.

    They are still running a few internet ads. A few thousand dollars worth a day.

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    Has Thiel ever heard of the RevolutionPAC?

    I don't mean any offense to Endorse Liberty PAC, but, RevolutionPAC's ads are better . . . more professional looking. Endorse Liberty has put out a good 15 minutes long (!!!!) ad on youtube, maybe too long, but it gets the point across.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again:

    If we could combine RevolutionPAC's talent with Endorse Liberty PAC's resources, there wouldn't be a single person in the U.S. who has never heard the name "Ron Paul."
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    I don't mean any offense to Endorse Liberty PAC, but, RevolutionPAC's ads are better . . . more professional looking. Endorse Liberty has put out a good 15 minutes long (!!!!) ad on youtube, maybe too long, but it gets the point across.
    I've said it before and I'll say it again:
    That santa rita PAC ads were the best of the bunch with the most bang for your buck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by specsaregood View Post
    That santa rita PAC ads were the best of the bunch with the most bang for your buck.
    between santa rita and revpac, santa rita was better.

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    That's endorse liberty. I thought the announcement was for revpac?

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    Quote Originally Posted by neverseen View Post
    That's endorse liberty. I thought the announcement was for revpac?
    OMG you are right. MORE good news coming? Must be President's Day or something...
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    —Charles Mackay

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    -Anonymous



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    Quote Originally Posted by neverseen View Post
    That's endorse liberty. I thought the announcement was for revpac?
    Also, that donation was more than a month ago - I don't think this is it.
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    Hey Everybody

    The article says the money was donated in early January. That means it was already spent. There is nothing to see here.

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    I knew there was a rich man who believed in the free-market somewhere out there.
    Quote Originally Posted by timosman View Post
    This is getting silly.
    Quote Originally Posted by Swordsmyth View Post
    It started silly.
    T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men

    "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

    We Are Running Out of Time - Mini Me

    Quote Originally Posted by Philhelm
    I part ways with "libertarianism" when it transitions from ideology grounded in logic into self-defeating autism for the sake of ideological purity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobody's_hero View Post
    I knew there was a rich man who believed in the free-market somewhere out there.
    Oh, there are more than a few.
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    No one tell RevPac...

    "An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped by any army or any government" - Ron Paul.

    "To learn who rules over you simply find out who you arent allowed to criticize."

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    Yeah, it's to Endorse Liberty.

    I hope they commission some polls and use it in competitive states.

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