A BETTER USEOF YOUR TIME AND MONEY: leave a slimjim on the door!

[ninepointfive]

Since I'm a reserved person, I generally get a little intimidated going door to door trying to talk politics. Not to mention not everyone is going to be receptive. They may also be more receptive reading a bright and persuasive card, rather than be interrupted by one of us at their door.

How about we all get a hold of some slimjims, write and print a short letter expressing some key persuasion points about Paul, and then Get out and put them on all the doors in your neighborhood!!


This way we don't bother anyone, and we get WAY MORE COVERAGE THAN COMMERCIALS!



I may also suggest leaving contact information so you can get a hold of people and remind them to vote on caucus day.

 

[mmink15]

I humbly disagree. The best way to guarantee a slim jim will be read is to hand it to someone.

 

[ninepointfive]

You have a point, but I believe you may get widespread coverage if you still leave a personal note. I believe you can get the word out to many more people, and leave contact information to talk later.

 

[liberty_Forever]

I personally think writing a note is much more effective message than a slim jim. But we need all the help we can get...

 

[crazyfacedjenkins]

Since I'm a reserved person, I generally get a little intimidated going door to door trying to talk politics. Not to mention not everyone is going to be receptive. They may also be more receptive reading a bright and persuasive card, rather than be interrupted by one of us at their door.

How about we all get a hold of some slimjims, write and print a short letter expressing some key persuasion points about Paul, and then Get out and put them on all the doors in your neighborhood!!


This way we don't bother anyone, and we get WAY MORE COVERAGE THAN COMMERCIALS!



I may also suggest leaving contact information so you can get a hold of people and remind them to vote on caucus day.

Well if you are pressed for time, I would go with that method. BUT, you got to call them and ask if they support Ron. You got to get the vote out one way or the other.

 

[ninepointfive]

Let me clarify

What I'm trying to say here, is that purchasing Slimjims, and writing a note, and putting those on every neighbor's door can be a more effective use of your money than donating directly to a campaign moneybomb!


I would just like to find the best use of all of our time and money. I could probably walk to somewhere near 1000-2000 homes just handing out information, and not ringing a doorbell and talking it up.


Can any precint captains confirm for me if Headquaters will send you free slimjims to hand out on doors?

If not, I could just buy the slimjims, and use that money to canvass, rather than just donate money. This would be better than a broadcasted commercial if more of us got out to get the local exposure.

 

[Jae0]

Im pretty sure you have to buy the slim jims.

 

[Ethek]

If your spendign time doing this please at least make sure you put some contact info on your material.

Go get a stamp made up at an office store for 14$ and get your telephone number or email address on it.

 

[Jae0]

Good idea

 

[WilliamC]

Hey if you are out canvassing you're already being effective.

Thanks!

 

[ninepointfive]

If your spendign time doing this please at least make sure you put some contact info on your material.

Go get a stamp made up at an office store for 14$ and get your telephone number or email address on it.

exactly, and make sure to spell out the day and time to vote!

 

[jblosser]

You can get free lit depending on where you are. Talk to your state coordinator or meetup organizer.

By all means leave literature but use the precinct captain program to target the right ones to the right houses. And then you really do need to go back and find out what they thought and if they'll vote for him.

If you don't have a phone number to make sure they vote, you need to assume they didn't vote, and all you did is hand out a bunch of paper.

Ron's putting his life and history on the line out there, the least we can do is walk to the houses he can't get to.

 

[da32130]

exactly, and make sure to spell out the day and time to vote!

don't do this unless you know they support Paul. Otherwise you are sending competition to the polls.

 

[Jobarra]

Trying to put together a fact sheet for canvassers to hand out or email around. If you would like to help out, look HERE

 

[Brian]

Since I'm a reserved person, I generally get a little intimidated going door to door trying to talk politics. Not to mention not everyone is going to be receptive. They may also be more receptive reading a bright and persuasive card, rather than be interrupted by one of us at their door.

How about we all get a hold of some slimjims, write and print a short letter expressing some key persuasion points about Paul, and then Get out and put them on all the doors in your neighborhood!!


This way we don't bother anyone, and we get WAY MORE COVERAGE THAN COMMERCIALS!



I may also suggest leaving contact information so you can get a hold of people and remind them to vote on caucus day.

We've been trading stories about people slamming doors in our faces. It's fun ! Really !

 

[ninepointfive]

Ok, you know what? I just found out that when you become a Precinct Captain, that you get addresses of the Registered Republicans!
I'm just going to buck up and ring the doorbell and talk.
I think my approach would be to ask them:

"I'm here to support Ron Paul, can you spare a minute?"

when they say they can:

"What is the issue that concerns you the most in the upcoming Presidential election?"

When they answer, give them Ron Paul's position, and then hand them a slim jim. I will also be handing them a short note stating:
"I'm here to support Ron Paul because I believe he is the true Thomas Jefferson of our time.
*He is the only Presidential candidate, Democrat or Republican, who has a wise plan to bring our economy back to life.
*He is the only Presidential candidate, Democrat or Republican, who will restore our civil liberties.
*He has a tried and true voting record as a strict Constitutionalist as a ten term Congressman."

What do you think about also including that, "He opposed the war from the beginning, and has strongly opposed the Patriot Act."
-I know we are trying to convert established Republicans at this point.

What is the best angle of attack do you think? I am open to suggestions.

don't do this unless you know they support Paul. Otherwise you are sending competition to the polls.

good idea

 

[hamdog]

Can any precint captains confirm for me if Headquaters will send you free slimjims to hand out on doors?

i am not a precinct captain, but here in illinois, the arlington heights headquarters has cases of them for free. another office is opening up in downers grove this week and they will have them too.

see if you can find a somewhat local headquarters office in colorado, maybe offer to pay for just shipping. they'll probably do it if you are gonna go canvassing.

 

[ninepointfive]

Trying to put together a fact sheet for canvassers to hand out or email around. If you would like to help out, look HERE

cool, i will check it out.

 

[Ronin]

Just a quick note. I just spoke with some people at HQ and they said David (leader for recruits) staples a personal note to his slim jims. They told me he puts a brief statement about who he is and why he supports RP as well as his contact info. Just thought I'd pass that along for all the lit-droppers.

I personally wouldn't recommend giving too much information on polling dates, times, etc unless you have identified the person as a RP supporter. I think this is pointed out in one of the video's (3rd??).

 

[jblosser]

In some areas you get farther if you don't start out with "Ron Paul". Keep in mind that people believe all kinds of crazy about him, especially Republicans who are being fed a line. I have heard "oh right, he's that one who believes in UFOs?" Don't go out of your way to hide it or anything, and if they ask who you support tell them immediately, but if you get them agreeing with you on some issues first you will make them think more.

Hi, my name is Bob and I'm a volunteer handing out some information about the upcoming Presidential election. Have you had a chance to look at the race yet? What issues are important to you?