$100k needed by Friday for Blimp or the media will have a field day laughing at us

[disciple]

I doubt the media gives a shit whether or not the blimp launches.

Well, it 's already been mentionned by a few outlets.

Please, enough negativity.

 

[firebirdnation]

I did have my initial reservations about the blimp, but I have been convinced that this needs to get done even in light of the doubts I had about it. I apologize for any damage I've done to the project. The sole reason for my change of heart is that it has become too high profile and I believe the media will crucify us if we don't deliver. Please give your most generous donation.

I am neither for nor against this project, but I cannot give away my hard earned cash to a couple of people who wish to start a business. When it was ALL about Ron Paul, I was ready and willing to give. I do hope it is a success, but its too bad some folks decided to take advantage of the situation for personal gain.

 

[Bodhi]

I am neither for nor against this project, but I cannot give away my hard earned cash to a couple of people who wish to start a business. When it was ALL about Ron Paul, I was ready and willing to give. I do hope it is a success, but its too bad some folks decided to take advantage of the situation for personal gain.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[DirtMcGirt]

If we get desperate should we send email and calls to Larry Flint, Mark Cuban, or that brothel owner from Nevada? It might be a P.R. hit but shit that blimp is now our manifest destiny, spread liberty and freedom across the east coast and from atlantic to pacific

 

[areyou4real]

Yeah but i originally thought they would have to pay people like lawyers and maybe cover expenses for one guy traveling around with the blimp.

Not 150k overhead and 1,000 dollar weekly salaries for 10 employees to watch a blimp that already comes with a pilot and staff.

You are misinformed: http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/Transparency.php It is 7 people at $500/week, plus lawyer fees. They are also all working for free until the first 200k is raised and the blimp is in the air.

Also, do you honestly think "one guy traveling around with the blimp" would allow them to maximize the media coverage?

 

[reduen]

I did have my initial reservations about the blimp, but I have been convinced that this needs to get done even in light of the doubts I had about it. I apologize for any damage I've done to the project. The sole reason for my change of heart is that it has become too high profile and I believe the media will crucify us if we don't deliver. Please give your most generous donation.

Do what you want of course but in my opinion, the media crucifying Ron Paul supporters has done very little to this point. After all, this really has nothing to do with the official campaign. How much is it worth to save face?

 

[Bodhi]

You are misinformed: http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/Transparency.php It is 7 people at $500/week, plus lawyer fees. They are also all working for free until the first 200k is raised and the blimp is in the air.

Also, do you honestly think "one guy traveling around with the blimp" would allow them to maximize the media coverage?

Aren't they prohibited from voicing support for Ron Paul because they now represent a for profit LLC? I don't know how that helps maximize media coverage

 

[Jojo]

By the way, I think the blimp is a great idea because it bypasses mainstream media. It's publicity that we do all ourselves that mainstream media has no control over. And it sounds like it will be professionally done.

 

[reduen]

I couldn't agree more.

+2

 

[Man from La Mancha]

Just pathetic, just pathetic, the small closed minded people that is criticizing this project and are backing out of their pledges. The staff is not making anything yet and so if they do I would gladly pay $100,000's to a staff to get my hero elected and to help bring in millions more in PR and donations. What are a bunch of cheap jealous non innovated minds who worship the dollar rather than spend it to help. Just Pathetic.

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[chandlerLBT]

Do what you want of course but in my opinion, the media crucifying Ron Paul supporters has done very little to this point. After all, this really has nothing to do with the official campaign. How much is it worth to save face?

haha! well stated.

 

[Bodhi]

Just pathetic, just pathetic, the small closed minded people that is criticizing this project and are backing out of their pledges. The staff is not making anything yet and so if they do I would gladly pay $100,000's to a staff to get my hero elected and to help bring in millions more in PR and donations. What are a bunch of cheap jealous non innovated minds who worship the dollar rather than spend it to help. Just Pathetic.

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That comment should get a few more people to donate to the blimp

 

[MadEmperor]

+2

I understand they are spending all their time on this project, and had to quite their main jobs. So it's understandable they need an income to compensate for it.

And.... $500 a week isn't very much, it doesn't sound like they are getting rich.


Furthermore, having a good lawyer and media team is worth more than they are spending on it.

I wasn't planning on donating, but I am now. Looks like this is going to get off the ground, just be sure to throw in.


(btw, pls educate yourself on this before you input negative comments that are just perpetuating rumors)

 

[Spike]

This liberty political advertising soundsawesome, because this movement is not all about Dr. Paul. Its about us, and America, and the freedom message.

There's nothing wrong with this

 

[kill the banks]

if you want ron paul on MSM ~ fly the blimp ... ! it's pure genius

forgive and make it so

kill the banks

 

[chandlerLBT]

Just pathetic, just pathetic, the small closed minded people that is criticizing this project and are backing out of their pledges. The staff is not making anything yet and so if they do I would gladly pay $100,000's to a staff to get my hero elected and to help bring in millions more in PR and donations. What are a bunch of cheap jealous non innovated minds who worship the dollar rather than spend it to help. Just Pathetic.

.

you're going to pay $100,000's to fund the blimp? that's amazing news! now there's no need for this thread until next month when they'll ask for $350,000 more.

 

[firebirdnation]

By the way, I think the blimp is a great idea because it bypasses mainstream media. It's publicity that we do all ourselves that mainstream media has no control over. And it sounds like it will be professionally done.

I agree, the blimp is a great idea, but using "donations" or what they are now calling "sponsorships" in order to start a business is underhanded IMO. And the sense of urgency some folks are trying to stir up reminds me of what you would find in a late night infomercial or a tactic used by a street hustler.

 

[Drknows]

You are misinformed: http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/Transparency.php It is 7 people at $500/week, plus lawyer fees. They are also all working for free until the first 200k is raised and the blimp is in the air.

Also, do you honestly think "one guy traveling around with the blimp" would allow them to maximize the media coverage?

oh i see they dropped some employees and wages. it was looking crazy before. That seems almost reasonable. But if you look at the timeshares it still says 500k for one month. So they cut salaries but still have 150k a month extra floating around.

Yeah i think one guy and the local meetups that would attend the rally could pull it off. I mean how many people do you need to contact the local media?


You see this project was meant for one month not one year when it started and i think people got carried away.

Do you really think people will continue to pay for the blimp after the 16th or primaries? All this effort of turning it into a business is a waste.

I'm sure there will be some people that will continue to fund it but im willing to bet more than half of the pledges dry up after the job it was intended to do is completed.

 

[reduen]

I understand they are spending all their time on this project, and had to quite their main jobs. So it's understandable they need an income to compensate for it.

And.... $500 a week isn't very much, it doesn't sound like they are getting rich.


Furthermore, having a good lawyer and media team is worth more than they are spending on it.

I wasn't planning on donating, but I am now. Looks like this is going to get off the ground, just be sure to throw in.


(btw, pls educate yourself on this before you input negative comments that are just perpetuating rumors)

Boy you sure told me here. Gues I will rethink my position on this now...

 

[firebirdnation]

I understand they are spending all their time on this project, and had to quite their main jobs. So it's understandable they need an income to compensate for it.

And.... $500 a week isn't very much, it doesn't sound like they are getting rich.


Furthermore, having a good lawyer and media team is worth more than they are spending on it.

I wasn't planning on donating, but I am now. Looks like this is going to get off the ground, just be sure to throw in.


(btw, pls educate yourself on this before you input negative comments that are just perpetuating rumors)

Regardless, it was their decision to "volunteer" their time to this project. Sure, $500 now, but are you under the impression they will not give themselves raises as soon as they get their company off the ground? There are no rumors going around, the fact is, this project was originally a grassroots effort to get Ron Paul elected, but it has turned into an underhanded way for a few folks to start a business and get rich. It sounds like a get rich quick scheme to me.