The official "Stand with Rand" moneybomb thread is here! April 7th!

[eleganz]

Using Bitcoin/cryptocurrency is a great idea precisely because a large chunk of Bitcoin users are libertarians who made a lot of money if they adopted early. I would imagine there would be an enthusiasm in the bitcoin community not just because of Rand but also because it would make news for Bitcoin. How would the money be collected though, and are there any laws to watch out for?

I put out a request for some good bitcoin content so we can do a good PR. I also just asked to see if Rand's team is already on the bitcoin stuff, they'll need their own bc wallet and I'm 99% sure that bitcoin donations are legal for political purposes although I think the cap is pretty small.

[Crashland]

I put out a request for some good bitcoin content so we can do a good PR. I also just asked to see if Rand's team is already on the bitcoin stuff, they'll need their own bc wallet and I'm 99% sure that bitcoin donations are legal for political purposes although I think the cap is pretty small.

If there is a cap at all though, that means you can't accept from anonymous wallets.

[Barrex]

If there is a cap at all though, that means you can't accept from anonymous wallets.

That is not the issue. If person who is donating gives its information like name, address etc.- same information he would give when giving cash, then there is no problem.

Problem might be in legal tender laws.


P.s.

Still a lot of talking and zero ACTION. I am officially declaring TIME TO PANIC!!!!If people started working on money-bomb today, they would do all of necessary things (webpage, press releases, articles, invites, contact info database etc.) in last possible moment. If work starts tomorrow money-bomb will be done only 96%, day after that 92%, day after that 88%.... yes there will still be money-bomb but it will not be done properly. All potential will not be used; all press releases will not be sent (at this pace none will be sent)... I said I am willing to give some of my time to this but I need some instructions, some coordination...

[Jeremy]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

[eleganz]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

There would likely be a frenzy post-announcement. Its all about post-announcement promo.

[RabbitMan]

I'm in for a $150.

[muzzled dogg]

I need something to share. A video or something

[Warlord]

I need something to share. A video or something

We had a video ... Rand Paul 2016 - a clear vision or something like that....

Edit: found it

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...e-Supporter-Ad

I dont think it's moneybomb specific though so not sure if that helps Muzzled

[IndianaPolitico]

We had a video ... Rand Paul 2016 - a clear vision or something like that....

Edit: found it

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...e-Supporter-Ad

I dont think it's moneybomb specific though so not sure if that helps Muzzled

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

[William Tell]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

Yeah, lets take it back:

[IndianaPolitico]

Yeah, lets take it back:

Will definitely try and use that bit.

I truly believe that the best thing the grassroots can do at this moment is promote the moneybomb. If we can get out of the starting gate with a bang, that can send a very strong message not only to voters, but potential talent the campaign is trying to recruit. PROMOTE THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF THIS THING!

[Warlord]

thank you Indian!

[CPUd]

Does anyone know if Ron Paul is going to help promote the moneybomb? If he doesn't know about it, we may need to get Matt Collins to go ask him.

[whoisjohngalt]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

That claim was always contingent on two things. Him announcing on April 7th which we know is happening.

The second thing is the rollout of his tax plan. If the biggest tax cut he promised was the economic freedom zones, i'd venture it will be somewhere in the 2-3 million range for a goal. If he proposes a flat tax and getting rid of the IRS as I suspect, I still think 5 million is entirely reasonable.

[whoisjohngalt]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

Can you make sure it includes the CPAC bit about him promising the largest tax cut in history and anything he's said about abolishing the IRS. I know it's been repeated a couple of times.

[IndianaPolitico]

Can you make sure it includes the CPAC bit about him promising the largest tax cut in history and anything he's said about abolishing the IRS. I know it's been repeated a couple of times.

Will see if I can fit that in there. I decided to go with a more typography based video this time. Looking quite sharp if I do say so myself.

[whoisjohngalt]

Will see if I can fit that in there. I decided to go with a more typography based video this time. Looking quite sharp if I do say so myself.

You're the wizard. Just a suggestion because I agree with whoever said earlier that "Tax Day" doesn't work as a theme. However, "Flat Tax/Abolish the IRS" on tax day is terrific.

But you can always make a second video right?

[JohnGalt23g]

May I suggest a goal of 4.15 million?

I mean, it seems obvious to me...

[Barrex]

Sorry guys I am out. I dont have the nerves to do things half-arsed and money-bombs it seems are inherently done that way. I really hope that it will be a success.

Falling behind: if started today it is possible to get 84% out of 100% on this money-bomb.
Example:
1. Announce money-bomb- 20% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
2. 1+ create facebook group- 30% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
3. 1+2+ create web page- 40% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
4. 1+2+3+ create and send press releases at least 10 days before money bomb- 55% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
etc.

This is stuck at pick a name, create Facebook page and guess amount that should be collected. This is chit chat and not activism or a business plan... and I cant operate like that. Either I am working or not. I am not pointing fingers at anyone or blaming anyone... it is just my psyche that cant stand this kind of "non-organization". It drives me insane.



Once again I hope that you will pull it off and make great success with it.

[Bastiat's The Law]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

There are some of my favorites:

[Bastiat's The Law]

MSNBC is great entertainment on election night. Any clip where Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow look dumbfounded like someone punched them in the stomach when Rand wins

I get libertarian goose bumps @ 5:35

[IndianaPolitico]

Has anyone started a push on Twitter yet? Facebook has begun to pick up nicely. (Kind of off topic, but ran into someone who thought Gage Skidmore was a fake profile and someone else who tried to claim he was part of a vast conspiracy to derail the moobment. There is a reason I always end up back on these forums. LOL)

[Warlord]

Has anyone started a push on Twitter yet? Facebook has begun to pick up nicely. (Kind of off topic, but ran into someone who thought Gage Skidmore was a fake profile and someone else who tried to claim he was part of a vast conspiracy to derail the moobment. There is a reason I always end up back on these forums. LOL)

About 400 people have RSVP'd on this facebook :

https://www.facebook.com/events/799900510065315/

There are also people talking about donating $1000 and matching it etc. all very exciting.... however with no campaign it's hard to generate buzz.. We must be ready to spread the word when Rand announces on April 7th.

[muzzled dogg]

ran into someone who thought Gage Skidmore was a fake profile and someone else who tried to claim he was part of a vast conspiracy to derail the moobment.

Lol

[whoisjohngalt]

Has anyone started a push on Twitter yet? Facebook has begun to pick up nicely. (Kind of off topic, but ran into someone who thought Gage Skidmore was a fake profile and someone else who tried to claim he was part of a vast conspiracy to derail the moobment. There is a reason I always end up back on these forums. LOL)

Haha, so he doesn't exist at all? I've spent hundreds of hours with what a CIA plant?

And if he's trying to derail the movement he either sucks or is running the long con.

Thanks for sharing that, I needed a good laugh. How do you give +rep on your phone?

[IndianaPolitico]

Haha, so he doesn't exist at all? I've spent hundreds of hours with what a CIA plant?

And if he's trying to derail the movement he either sucks or is running the long con.

Thanks for sharing that, I needed a good laugh. How do you give +rep on your phone?

Obviously a vast conspiracy... LOL


On another subject, saw someone mention press releases. How was that handled last time and who did we send them to?

[r3volution 3.0]

Obviously a vast conspiracy... LOL


On another subject, saw someone mention press releases. How was that handled last time and who did we send them to?

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

As I said a while ago, I'm up for writing some press releases (or any other content), but....

....if I call CNN and tell them I, r3volution 3.0, have a press release, pretty sure nobody's gonna show up at my house.

People who are more experienced in MB promotion, help me out here.

For what venue/audience am I writing? How/where is this to be published?

[whoisjohngalt]

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

As I said a while ago, I'm up for writing some press releases (or any other content), but....

....if I call CNN and tell them I, r3volution 3.0, have a press release, pretty sure nobody's gonna show up at my house.

People who are more experienced in MB promotion, help me out here.

For what venue/audience am I writing? How/where is this to be published?

I still think this is going to become the "abolish the IRS" money bomb and think it would be this themed.

Preparing something would be good but I think the consensus is that we should keep out powder dry until a Rand announces.

[IndianaPolitico]

ALMOST done with the moneybomb promotion video. It is short and hard hitting.

Is there anyone still here who has experience talking with the media in regards to moneybombs?

[Barrex]

Obviously a vast conspiracy... LOL


On another subject, saw someone mention press releases. How was that handled last time and who did we send them to?

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

As I said a while ago, I'm up for writing some press releases (or any other content), but....

....if I call CNN and tell them I, r3volution 3.0, have a press release, pretty sure nobody's gonna show up at my house.

People who are more experienced in MB promotion, help me out here.

For what venue/audience am I writing? How/where is this to be published?

#9
#21

First you need to recruit people, then assign someone to collect&compile contact info into a database, then a web page and mail address @moneybomb.com or @rpf.com, then writers who will write press releases and articles that will be sent to media....

One thing builds on another. One can not simply start from step 6. or q.

You dont need to call for press release. You simply send an email containing press release and article with permission for republishing to every media outlet you can think of... It is also important to send them in time and not 2 days before money-bomb. That way you give media time to open your email, read it, send it to someone who decides and so on. There is no use of it if it is sent 5 days before money-bomb and published 2 days after money-bomb...but before you can do any of that there needs to be :team recruitment, assignments, writers, contacts database yada yada yada.

In 2012 I had list of Ron Paul friendly sites but I gave it to someone on this forum...aaaannd it gone. Together with it went letters to the editor and articles.

+rep to you 2 for trying to do something.

P.s.

Apparently I cant... because i +repped you recently.

P.p.s.
Post from 2012 from someone (not me) who organized money-bomb:

Many people on forums like to b.s. and brainstorm. Less people like to roll up their sleeves and do actual work. I'll do my usual tirade on Monday, this discussion can wait till then.

P.p.p.s.
Also from old thread:

There is always a way to be honest without being brutal. -by someone

For me it takes a lot of effort to find that way. That is why this is my last post on this thread because I dont want to bring negative energy to this and be counterproductive... bloody socialists everywhere.