The Story of November 5th Movement

Jamsie 567 · 11-08-2007, 12:03 AM

I thought you guys might be interested in reading this...

November 5th for Ron Paul, (4.3 Million Dollars raised)

The message started on Oct 11th, 2007. I just got home from work and did my normal routine logged on to my favorite websites and checked out what was the good message for the day for Ron Paul. I have been an avid supporter for the last 7 months supporting him in many ways from donating to being active online. I am a life long Republican since the first time I was able to vote. Please note I didn’t vote for Bush the second time but did support his original message which Dr. Paul proclaims as good policy.

I got my inspiration from someone saying we need a day where we can all donate at the same time and do a mass donation. I immediately thought of November 5th as being a great day to do this but I figured some one had already thought of it. I searched the web for an hour typing in key words and nothing came up. There was an energy that came over me to this day I still do not understand it.

I started posting a viral message all over the web under different aliases to get the word out on the streets. I even contacted some of the most popular Ron Paul supporters that have made You Tube videos with no success. I thought to myself it was time to take action on Oct 15th where I launched the initial video. I spent 4 hours making November 5th for Ron Paul. Some of the ideas that came to mind were how many people should I pick to donate. I also thought what kind of message should I portray, I thought the Iraq war was most fitting. I went to all Ron Paul’s spots where he has supporters MySpace, Face book, You tube and Meet Up to figure out a good number.

I decided to shoot high and make it 100,000 people at $100 dollars a piece. I had received criticism from multiple people saying it was too high many times. I figured if we didn’t make the exact goal it would at least inspire people to donate more. I knew even if we raised a couple million it was good publicity and we would reach the 10 Million dollar goal through the media attention. The message was never about V for Vendetta or Guy Fawkes although my first video was inspired by that idea. I figured it was a good hook that could inspire people to do a mass donation.

This was never about a violent revolution it was about fighting fire with fire. The media had down played almost all Ron Paul’s success. I created a message that made people to stop and think and put their money where it counted in Dr. Paul’s bank account so they could not dispute his validity. Even today I feel like we stopped them from removing Dr. Paul when I read an article about them trying to remove him from the upcoming Iowa debate.

On Oct 18th at 12:06 am I was contacted by someone by the name of RonPaulMeetUpVideos on You Tube other wise known as Trevor Lyman. He had said this in these very words Quote” We’ve built a website for this... can you update your video to give the link?” http://www.ThisNovember5th.com.

I knew from the beginning something special had started the first day I had released the video I received 3500 hits and around 50 comments and positive feed back from everyone saying count me in it was simply amazing. I would be lying if I said I knew the extent of what was about to occur and how it would create shock waves so powerful through the media it has cemented Ron Paul in the GOP race.

The original video was duplicated by multiple people by the next day which you can actually see the original video which has some spelling errors in it. Most notable was at the very end where I said be “apart” of it.

As the days grew on I watched anxiously with my fellow supporters as we took our message to the web and made a viral campaign that would not soon be forgotten. People from all around started contributing different things. Someone came up with the idea for the countdown even included the fact we had day light savings time. Another person created the famous graphics this was an inspirational revolutionary grassroots effort that came from so many people.

As the days approached close to November 5th I heard something shock. I was informed by my mother that November 5th was my father’s birthday. I had completely forgotten about this fact because my father passed away 9 years ago when I was 18 years old. He was a first generation immigrant from Argentina who very much believed in America and all its hopes and aspirations. This was around a week till November 5th; I got the chills so bad you would have thought I saw a ghost.

I give 100% credit to Trevor for organizing this effort and taking it to its full potential. This message would be nothing if it wasn’t for Ron Paul and the inspiration he has stirred in all of us. I am nobody I am kid at heart with a dream from Huntington Beach, CA. This is a story for all of Ron Paul’s supporters and all people that you to can make a difference. Do not sit at home and hope for the best because we only have one shot at this. On November 5th, 2007 we proved that loud and clear.

Yours Truly,

James Sugra
Meet Up Group member 59 Irvine

The video that started the movement November 5th for Ron Paul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_9fip694A

torchbearer · 11-08-2007, 12:11 AM

We shall remember

jacmicwag · 11-08-2007, 12:23 AM

James - what a fantastic story and inspiration for all of us. I didn't realize your role as the original founder of this movement. I sure hope you get credit along with Trevor for pulling off this historic event. Time may prove this was the day that turned the tide for Ron Paul.

Corydoras · 11-08-2007, 12:27 AM

What is rather odd is that the first mention of the video in the Ron Paul Forums was on October 15, two days before the above says it was launched.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=25532

couvi · 11-08-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corydoras

What is rather odd is that the first mention of the video in the Ron Paul Forums was on October 15, two days before the above says it was launched.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=25532

The website (thisnovember5th) was launched on the 18th. The video was around prior to that. On the thread that you linked to it has an update for the website that was edited into the thread on October 18th (which follows the story of the OP).

paulpwns · 11-08-2007, 12:53 AM

funny as hell looking through that thread, at HOW WRONG most people's assumptions were.

misconstrued · 11-08-2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulpwns

funny as hell looking through that thread, at HOW WRONG most people's assumptions were.

Very.

Jamsie 567 · 11-08-2007, 12:45 AM

You are correct I back tracked on the video and that was the day the 15th. If you look at the video for Mgrieves at the bottom of the comment log where you post comments on the video. It says original upload from Jamsie567. There was also another person who copied the video Flingandirt. I made the video again because I said be apart of it at the very end and I received over 20 comments about fixing the video in one day haha. Anyways thanks for the notice.

Craig_R · 11-08-2007, 12:54 AM

it was a good idea, and Ideas are bullet proof

mport1 · 11-08-2007, 12:39 AM

You are the man to say the least.

11-08-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
Jamsie 567 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 640	The Story of November 5th Movement I thought you guys might be interested in reading this... November 5th for Ron Paul, (4.3 Million Dollars raised) The message started on Oct 11th, 2007. I just got home from work and did my normal routine logged on to my favorite websites and checked out what was the good message for the day for Ron Paul. I have been an avid supporter for the last 7 months supporting him in many ways from donating to being active online. I am a life long Republican since the first time I was able to vote. Please note I didn’t vote for Bush the second time but did support his original message which Dr. Paul proclaims as good policy. I got my inspiration from someone saying we need a day where we can all donate at the same time and do a mass donation. I immediately thought of November 5th as being a great day to do this but I figured some one had already thought of it. I searched the web for an hour typing in key words and nothing came up. There was an energy that came over me to this day I still do not understand it. I started posting a viral message all over the web under different aliases to get the word out on the streets. I even contacted some of the most popular Ron Paul supporters that have made You Tube videos with no success. I thought to myself it was time to take action on Oct 15th where I launched the initial video. I spent 4 hours making November 5th for Ron Paul. Some of the ideas that came to mind were how many people should I pick to donate. I also thought what kind of message should I portray, I thought the Iraq war was most fitting. I went to all Ron Paul’s spots where he has supporters MySpace, Face book, You tube and Meet Up to figure out a good number. I decided to shoot high and make it 100,000 people at $100 dollars a piece. I had received criticism from multiple people saying it was too high many times. I figured if we didn’t make the exact goal it would at least inspire people to donate more. I knew even if we raised a couple million it was good publicity and we would reach the 10 Million dollar goal through the media attention. The message was never about V for Vendetta or Guy Fawkes although my first video was inspired by that idea. I figured it was a good hook that could inspire people to do a mass donation. This was never about a violent revolution it was about fighting fire with fire. The media had down played almost all Ron Paul’s success. I created a message that made people to stop and think and put their money where it counted in Dr. Paul’s bank account so they could not dispute his validity. Even today I feel like we stopped them from removing Dr. Paul when I read an article about them trying to remove him from the upcoming Iowa debate. On Oct 18th at 12:06 am I was contacted by someone by the name of RonPaulMeetUpVideos on You Tube other wise known as Trevor Lyman. He had said this in these very words Quote” We’ve built a website for this... can you update your video to give the link?” http://www.ThisNovember5th.com. I knew from the beginning something special had started the first day I had released the video I received 3500 hits and around 50 comments and positive feed back from everyone saying count me in it was simply amazing. I would be lying if I said I knew the extent of what was about to occur and how it would create shock waves so powerful through the media it has cemented Ron Paul in the GOP race. The original video was duplicated by multiple people by the next day which you can actually see the original video which has some spelling errors in it. Most notable was at the very end where I said be “apart” of it. As the days grew on I watched anxiously with my fellow supporters as we took our message to the web and made a viral campaign that would not soon be forgotten. People from all around started contributing different things. Someone came up with the idea for the countdown even included the fact we had day light savings time. Another person created the famous graphics this was an inspirational revolutionary grassroots effort that came from so many people. As the days approached close to November 5th I heard something shock. I was informed by my mother that November 5th was my father’s birthday. I had completely forgotten about this fact because my father passed away 9 years ago when I was 18 years old. He was a first generation immigrant from Argentina who very much believed in America and all its hopes and aspirations. This was around a week till November 5th; I got the chills so bad you would have thought I saw a ghost. I give 100% credit to Trevor for organizing this effort and taking it to its full potential. This message would be nothing if it wasn’t for Ron Paul and the inspiration he has stirred in all of us. I am nobody I am kid at heart with a dream from Huntington Beach, CA. This is a story for all of Ron Paul’s supporters and all people that you to can make a difference. Do not sit at home and hope for the best because we only have one shot at this. On November 5th, 2007 we proved that loud and clear. Yours Truly, James Sugra Meet Up Group member 59 Irvine The video that started the movement November 5th for Ron Paul http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_9fip694A Last edited by Jamsie 567; 11-08-2007 at 01:56 AM.

11-08-2007, 12:53 AM	#6
paulpwns Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 793	funny as hell looking through that thread, at HOW WRONG most people's assumptions were. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. -Thomas Jefferson

11-08-2007, 12:54 AM	#9
Craig_R Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boscobel, Wisconsin Posts: 509	it was a good idea, and Ideas are bullet proof __________________ ============================== “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -Paine

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11-08-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
jacmicwag Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 846	James - what a fantastic story and inspiration for all of us. I didn't realize your role as the original founder of this movement. I sure hope you get credit along with Trevor for pulling off this historic event. Time may prove this was the day that turned the tide for Ron Paul.

11-08-2007, 12:27 AM	#4
Corydoras Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,651	What is rather odd is that the first mention of the video in the Ron Paul Forums was on October 15, two days before the above says it was launched. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=25532

11-08-2007, 12:45 AM	#8
Jamsie 567 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 640	You are correct I back tracked on the video and that was the day the 15th. If you look at the video for Mgrieves at the bottom of the comment log where you post comments on the video. It says original upload from Jamsie567. There was also another person who copied the video Flingandirt. I made the video again because I said be apart of it at the very end and I received over 20 comments about fixing the video in one day haha. Anyways thanks for the notice.