Did we let HQ down?

[goRPaul]

They asked us for $5 million to run ads, we raised less than $2 million. They asked for 25,000 precinct captains, we came up with 17,000. In contrast, when they asked for $12 million, we handed them nearly $20 million in three months.

I think we slowed in our support for Ron because the results weren't there. Fifth in Iowa and New Hampshire was very unimpressive, it may have gotten to us.

Still, the media isn't giving us a whisper, they know how enthusiastic we are and they do not want us to grow in numbers. That's why they gave Ron eight minutes in the final debate, compared to 20+ for McCain and Romney.

Ron will be in this race all the way to the National Convention. I really hope the republicans come around and realize he's the only conservative. If they don't, then he had better make an independent run. We can win this thing independently; we don't need the Republican Party.

 

[yongrel]

Yes, we let the campaign down. Too many people thought this would be easy, and dropped off the radar when it wasn't.

 

[ItsTime]

yes we did. So lets not fail the big picture! Getting Ron Paul Republicans into Congress!!!

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=112873

 

[Paulitical Correctness]

I'm torn as well.

8 million more than they asked? I wouldn't call that a letdown.

I think it goes both ways - they let us down, then we let them down.

 

[plb]

I blame the media...No other candidate has this much grassroots support.

 

[faisal]

If only the campaign had spent all of the campaign money in NH like McCain did... or maybe Iowa... idk

 

[tomveil]

Nope. We did what we could.

There's a lot of blame to go around, but very little of it has to do with Ron Paul or the grassroots.

Even if we canvassed every single house in America, what's that against constant media coverage?

 

[HippyChimp]

Yes, we let the campaign down. Too many people thought this would be easy, and dropped off the radar when it wasn't.

bullshit, the game was rigged from the start.

 

[yongrel]

bullshit, the game was rigged from the start.

That's no excuse.

 

[hellsingfan]

I blame media. TOTALLY!!!! When I mean "totally" I mean it in the most wholesome sense as possible. People think you can spread the word, but without the media YOU CAN'T WIN ELECTIONS!!! Especially in this DUMB AGE OF AMERICANS, you can tell when McCains getting more anti-war votes!

 

[Runnerguy]

Yes some turned there back on Ron, but if they turn back around they'll see Ron standing there with a smile ready to accept them back with open arms.

 

[Cinderella]

i think we worked damn hard....we put in a very good effort so to say that theyd be dissapointed in us is insulting....thats like sayin all our work was in vain and it wasnt good enough....this movement has gone way further than they ever imagined!!!

i pat everyone on the back and thank u all for the help in getting the message out

 

[yongrel]

i think we worked damn hard....we put in a very good effort so to say that theyd be dissapointed in us is insulting....thats like sayin all our work was in vain and it wasnt good enough....this movement has gone way further than they ever imagined!!!

i pat everyone on the back and thank u all for the help in getting the message out

You speak like this is over. Fuck no. This is just the beginning.

 

[ForrestLayne]

The grassroots and HQ are not to blame- It's the sheeple of the USA that are to blame--

My feeling is that if this country goes to hell in a handbasket - the sheeple got what they deserve.

Stupid people deserve stupid results.

 

[Xyrus2]

I think there's enough blame to go around, but HQ has the lion's share. They had the money. They had the support. But where is the visibility?

It's more than just a media blackout. I've seen ads for McCain, Romney, even Huckabee. But 0 for Ron Paul. Not even a flyer or a newspaper ad.

~X~

 

[westmich4paul]

I think there's enough blame to go around, but HQ has the lion's share. They had the money. They had the support. But where is the visibility?

It's more than just a media blackout. I've seen ads for McCain, Romney, even Huckabee. But 0 for Ron Paul. Not even a flyer or a newspaper ad.

~X~

Agreed I have heard a few radio ads but nothing else. I will say it again We had a great shot at winning Michigan but no Ron, No t.v. ads, No direct H.Q. SUPPORT, spelled disaster. Grassroots wise we worked our tails off, doing everything from parades, to gun shows, to canvassing. lit handouts sign waving but in the end it was h.q. that never showed. At the time we heard well he is saving all his money for super Tuesday but before super tuesday it showed he spent 17 million and I am still trying to figure out where. They could have taken all the money they paid national H.Q. people here in Michigan and put it into t.v. ads because they did nothing to help. They even spent money on a party for after the primary? wtf was this? I can aprty anytime i didn't ned donation money going for this. The 6% he got in Michigan was purely from his grassroots supporters and nothing else.

 

[Vet_from_cali]

BLAME the sheeples, not Us or HQ!!!!!!

 

[ForrestLayne]

It's more than just a media blackout. I've seen ads for McCain, Romney, even Huckabee. But 0 for Ron Paul. Not even a flyer or a newspaper ad.

~X~

I am not offended by your comments because they are directed at HQ ---

BUT there are newspaper ads out there

For what it's worth .... I ran 1 - 1/2 page and 2 - 1/4 page ads in our newspaper myself. The paper was only 9 pages on the day of the 1/2 so hopefully 12,000 people noticed. The other 2 are picked for days with the smallest paper so it doesn't get buried. 2-8 & 2-11. HQ cannot hit all the small local newspapers. I know that and accept that.. I felt it was my responsibility here and it's what I could do in my little corner of the world. I am in VA - a winner take all state on Feb 12.

 

[theantirobot]

The destination is the Presidency. Nothing else matters. As long as there is a path, we will take it, and we will win it.

 

[Cinderella]

You speak like this is over. Fuck no. This is just the beginning.

how did u get that from my message??? i was saying that we did a great job raising awareness.....in no way do i think this is over, are u kidding me?!?! ive been yelling at people all night on this forum for saying that and for giving up.....so no im not talking like this is over because i know it isnt!!!!!