$100million for Ron Paul

[Suzu]

He said it on TV last night, $100m would help him get elected. Who here is ready to say "no" to this?? If there are not a million of us sending $100 each, there needs to be half a million sending $200 each. Or 250,000 sending $500 each. Or 125,000 sending $1k each. WhatEVER it takes, we've gotta be sure RP gets $100million.

 

[MsDoodahs]

You know that saying, "money talks and bullshit walks"

True, except in the US ELECTION process, when it beomes

Money talks and the truth gets walked on.

Direct contributions are limited to 2300 per person, I think, right?

 

[KingTheoden]

I posted a thread in a different category called something like Operation Μολὼν λαβέ. If just 5 000 of us gave the full individual contribution allowed by law, $2 300, Dr. Paul would have a total of over $11 million. I am at the maximum amount now and and preparing a blog that urges others to do the same. We really have a shot at this; a major radio host offered a great idea in that those who presently cannot afford such a contribution should get a temporary part time job and just pour in earnings to the campaign effort.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Before H saw the strength of the movement, he agreed to a total contribution of $1,000.

I'm thinking I may be able to get him to agree to more now.

 

[tekkierich]

I just wish they would cash my check I sent them over two weeks ago.

 

[Shii]

I just wish they would cash my check I sent them over two weeks ago.

They must be flooded!

Also, Ron Paul doesn't really want $100M. What would he do with it?! What he's saying is $100M would buy the corrupt media's attention. The OTHER way to get noticed is to keep doing what we're doing right now, writing e-mails, making phone calls, and promoting Paul by word of mouth, until we have critical mass.

 

[ARealConservative]

He said it on TV last night, $100m would help him get elected. Who here is ready to say "no" to this?? If there are not a million of us sending $100 each, there needs to be half a million sending $200 each. Or 250,000 sending $500 each. Or 125,000 sending $1k each. WhatEVER it takes, we've gotta be sure RP gets $100million.

I set up an installment. $250 a month for the next 4 months.

Then if it looks like we are gaining some traction - I'll repeat.

 

[denvervoipguru]

Someone Needs to Organize a Fund Drive QUICKLY!!

I don't have the time to do this but it needs to be done.

We need a FUND CONTRIBUTION TRACKER SITE that capitalizes on the viralness of the online groundswell of support for Dr. Paul - IN A HURRY!

- Allows people to register and create profiles like any online community.
- Allows people to donate via credit card/checking account or Paypal
- Gives members a STATUS ranking or POWER RANKING based on their total donation amount AND/OR their "CONTINUITY of CONTRIBUTIONS" (maybe someone can't afford to give the same total dollar amount, but they have donated on N number of occasions).
- Could also have a way to track online activities that the member performs in support of the campaign...and those could factor in to the "Power Ranking". For example, just a list of urls to blog posts or youtube videos. These could be "moderated" by the community itself the way Craigslist does with its posts.


If you think you could tackle this project send me a message. I can get you in touch with someone who can code it for you for DIRT CHEAP (like $200.00 or less)

If we get started with this now, $20,000,000 would not be unreasonable ($20 average from 1Mil supporters over the next 500 days)

Thanks,

Tim
Denver Metro Committee for Ron Paul

 

[CurtisLow]

Direct contributions are limited to $2300 per person.
To bad there's not away around it. But is there?

 

[MsDoodahs]

I think it's 2300 in cash contributions.

I would like to know if that is per ELECTION (as in one 2300 contribution towards the primary and then another 2300 towards the presidency, or is it 2300 for BOTH? No one I've asked seems to know)

I can buy ads in newspapers, buy tee shirts and bumper stickers, buy yard signs, etc, etc...I can print up copies of things Ron has written and distribute them...all of that is over and above the 2300 cash contribution.

At least, that's my current understanding of how it works.

 

[RAPHAEL BENINCASA]

Raising $ for the RON

Is there any way to organize nationwide car wash's, bake sales, T-shirt sales etc. for Ron Paul. Iam in Long Island NY. Ive raised lots of $ this way for other events. I feel confident that if we did this on a national scale we would raise many millions. Please respond with any ideas on how to structure this.

 

[JosephTheLibertarian]

Direct contributions are limited to $2300 per person.
To bad there's not away around it. But is there?

By forming PACS

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacfaq.asp

 

[angelatc]

Direct contributions are limited to $2300 per person.
To bad there's not away around it. But is there?

Corporations are allowed to give as much as they want.

I wouldn't advise setting up a shell, because that would just look bad. But if you have a friend who has a business....maybe you can purchase some services from him/her in exchange for a committment to donate?

 

[angelatc]

Is there any way to organize nationwide car wash's, bake sales, T-shirt sales etc. for Ron Paul. Iam in Long Island NY. Ive raised lots of $ this way for other events. I feel confident that if we did this on a national scale we would raise many millions. Please respond with any ideas on how to structure this.

I've thought about using eBay. Lots of people here are young, and simply can't afford to give much. It might be beneficial to do some eBay yard-sale listings, which are pretty inexpensive. The Ron Paul campaign stuff seems to be selling.

 

[MsDoodahs]

DAMN that is just fucked up and completely bass ackerds.

INDIVIDUALS should be allowed to give whatever we want.

 

[Therion]

DAMN that is just fucked up and completely bass ackerds.

INDIVIDUALS should be allowed to give whatever we want.

Yeah, but we only want Lobbys to have the power to bribe politicians. If it was individuals, I wouldn't feel safe...

 

[austinphish]

I hopt to max out my contribution limit as the campaign progresses. It is good to hear others are doing as much as they can. Money is clearly not everything that you can give to the good Dr. Please realized that there is only so much you can do online. The Austin Meetup group was excellent last night and I hope others catch on.

Anyways back to $. FEC rules also allow you to spend $200 (or $250) per person on a candidate out of your own pocket. Also, there is almost NO WAY anyone will know if you spend more (this is not legal advice - I am not a lawyer) but if you are not buying advertising - how will anyone know how many yard signs you purchased unless someone specifically directs FEC attention to you? Just don't be blatant and you can really give a lot more than the $2,300.

I have a thread under the forum Delegates, GOP & Legal Matters titled "info for treasurers" it is pretty weak right now but I should have more FEC info for how to stay within the law (or outside of the spotlight) on $ issues.

Also there is a thread on there about getting a 527 started - which doesn't have as strict monetary limits but can't directly support a candidate. See - Moveon.org and Swift Vote Veterans for Truth. I think there are many options for a theme that could be developed that pushes RP's views w/o directly saying vote RP.

 

[austinphish]

Forum Admin

we clearly need to push subjects like these to Delegates, GOP & Legal Matters so that people can easily find the info they are looking for. THANKS!!

 

[MsDoodahs]

OpenSecrets.org has info on the FEC rules and regs.

I'm trying to find answers to some of our questions, if I am successful, I will let you guys know.

 

[Bryan]

we clearly need to push subjects like these to Delegates, GOP & Legal Matters so that people can easily find the info they are looking for. THANKS!!

I was thinking a "Fund Raising" sub-forum in the "Take Action" could be good to highlight and coordinate on various fund raising activities. We are trying to optimize the sub-forums to help make a difference in the campaign.

I like the e-bay garage sale idea. Is there a way in e-bay to set up such as system where money goes directly to the campaign so people don't have to worry about being taken advantage of? If so, someone should set one up and get the ball rolling.