I wasn't referring to Ron Paul as God, I think you read that sentence wrong.
Feeling Down About Ia? Read This!!!
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I wasn't referring to Ron Paul as God, I think you read that sentence wrong.
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cliff notes?
Pull your **** out of your *** and take the time to read this one... it's important!!!
**** = glasses
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THIS IS YOUR PRIMARY TARGET. If someone likes Bush, is a hardcore democrat, or is over 30, and you don't get IMMEDIATE positive feedback that they are at least listening, MOVE ON to somebody in one of these groups that will be a much easier sell.
That doesn't mean people outside these demographics can't be converted... it just means they will take more time than usual.
For example, since I'm 55, I'll still be working a lot of the over-30 possibles, but I'll drop the Bush lovers and hardcore Democrats like a hot potato and move on.
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Donating won't win anything.
It's obvious that giving money to the campaign is a bad idea because they spend it on the wrong types of ads.
Get out the vote instead.
It's obvious that giving money to the campaign is a bad idea because they spend it on the wrong types of ads.
Get out the vote instead.
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This post gives me hope! I also believe our energy gives Ron Paul energy and he's working so hard and putting in so many hours for this. We need to keep up the good work
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I voted for Dr. Paul in 1988. It felt like pissing in the wind.
This Iowa caucus was a primary in a red state where the flock was trying to anoint their shepherd. Their main focus was rejecting the idea that they would or could follow a Mormon. Forty-seven years after a Catholic was first able to storm the White House, it seems alien to us forward-thinkers and so, so sad, but it's true.
Nonetheless, you hard-working Iowans slammed the big, bad machine-made front runner from but two months ago. In fact, I think you sent Giuliani home for good. And this in the Republican primary--in a red state--trying to fire up a group known for their stubbornness and their herd mentality!
Now the eyes of the nation turn to New Hampshire where the Republican base is a lot less interested in trying to turn the nation into a theocracy and a lot more interested in trying to find someone in the Republican field who still gives a damn about fiscal responsibility.
And what does Iowa do for the New Hampshire contest? Take a hard, clear-eyed look. The Republicans tend to be pretty darn pragmatic. They know where their base is, and how much they need it.
The flock has rejected the rich Mormon. This leaves the rube from Hope, Arkansas, who is following in many, many ways the footsteps of Bill Clinton. His record in terms of fiscal responsibility is abysmal, his grasp on foreign policy is laughable, and at this time in history no crossover voter is going to jump on that. And the victory-minded, more clear-eyed Republicans will know this.
Giuliani may have, like Romney, something of a home-field advantage in New England, but he has been repudiated even more--indeed, much more--thoroughly than Romney. He's pretty much toast, I think. Do you have reason to think otherwise?
That leaves the Republicans of New Hampshire a war hawk who will appeal to those who are willing to trade liberty for safety (and there are a lot of those, unfortunately), but will neither appeal to the truly fiscally responsible nor to the libertarians, and another second-rate actor who has none of the conservative credentials and little of the energizing charisma of Reagan, but is in fact trying to win by default.
The Democrats, meanwhile, are so enthralled by the pundits' predictions that disgust with the current administration guarantees them the White House this round that they are shooting the moon, and fighting over whether a woman notorious for alienating the middle of the road or a man of mixed race who is hot with the young because he looks about thirteen years old best represents the new boundaries they want to break through. And while I don't mind at all breaking down walls, it has been my experience that it is no way to guarantee an electoral win in this country.
The flock is pushing the boundaries. The liberals are pushing the boundaries. McCain is pushing the war. The party bases are pushing their envelopes. The mainstream of the American public are about to discover the joys of feeling disenfranchised.
This makes our libertarian look more middle of the road than ever.
I've been shouting about our Constitution since before many of you were born. You can joke about when the thirteen year olds on the 'net will come of voting age all you want, but you have built a surprisingly solid house on just such a foundation as that. That's the way we've had to think for years. But you have done more than that--much more! You have put our Constitution-lover as close as any G.O.P. candidate in the race right now right in the mainstream! And oh, my yes you have gotten the MSM's attention!
Don't you dare give up on me now. It may look dark to you now, but I've never seen this cause so close to the dawn!
This Iowa caucus was a primary in a red state where the flock was trying to anoint their shepherd. Their main focus was rejecting the idea that they would or could follow a Mormon. Forty-seven years after a Catholic was first able to storm the White House, it seems alien to us forward-thinkers and so, so sad, but it's true.
Nonetheless, you hard-working Iowans slammed the big, bad machine-made front runner from but two months ago. In fact, I think you sent Giuliani home for good. And this in the Republican primary--in a red state--trying to fire up a group known for their stubbornness and their herd mentality!
Now the eyes of the nation turn to New Hampshire where the Republican base is a lot less interested in trying to turn the nation into a theocracy and a lot more interested in trying to find someone in the Republican field who still gives a damn about fiscal responsibility.
And what does Iowa do for the New Hampshire contest? Take a hard, clear-eyed look. The Republicans tend to be pretty darn pragmatic. They know where their base is, and how much they need it.
The flock has rejected the rich Mormon. This leaves the rube from Hope, Arkansas, who is following in many, many ways the footsteps of Bill Clinton. His record in terms of fiscal responsibility is abysmal, his grasp on foreign policy is laughable, and at this time in history no crossover voter is going to jump on that. And the victory-minded, more clear-eyed Republicans will know this.
Giuliani may have, like Romney, something of a home-field advantage in New England, but he has been repudiated even more--indeed, much more--thoroughly than Romney. He's pretty much toast, I think. Do you have reason to think otherwise?
That leaves the Republicans of New Hampshire a war hawk who will appeal to those who are willing to trade liberty for safety (and there are a lot of those, unfortunately), but will neither appeal to the truly fiscally responsible nor to the libertarians, and another second-rate actor who has none of the conservative credentials and little of the energizing charisma of Reagan, but is in fact trying to win by default.
The Democrats, meanwhile, are so enthralled by the pundits' predictions that disgust with the current administration guarantees them the White House this round that they are shooting the moon, and fighting over whether a woman notorious for alienating the middle of the road or a man of mixed race who is hot with the young because he looks about thirteen years old best represents the new boundaries they want to break through. And while I don't mind at all breaking down walls, it has been my experience that it is no way to guarantee an electoral win in this country.
The flock is pushing the boundaries. The liberals are pushing the boundaries. McCain is pushing the war. The party bases are pushing their envelopes. The mainstream of the American public are about to discover the joys of feeling disenfranchised.
This makes our libertarian look more middle of the road than ever.
I've been shouting about our Constitution since before many of you were born. You can joke about when the thirteen year olds on the 'net will come of voting age all you want, but you have built a surprisingly solid house on just such a foundation as that. That's the way we've had to think for years. But you have done more than that--much more! You have put our Constitution-lover as close as any G.O.P. candidate in the race right now right in the mainstream! And oh, my yes you have gotten the MSM's attention!
Don't you dare give up on me now. It may look dark to you now, but I've never seen this cause so close to the dawn!
Did any of you watch tv last night? Did the voters in Iowa look like they were representative of you and your state. To me they look like mostly uninformed Social Security recipients and farmers.
Dr. Paul is against farm subsidies and he wants to change Social Security.
The older people do not like change. They are afraid of change. They will flock like sheep to support the status quo.
All we can do is put up the good fight. Hopefully we can get the word out against all odds and win this thing.
At least you will have the peace of mind when everything comes tumbling down in this country to know that you tried to change the course.
I don't think Iowa voters are representative of most of the voters in the US.
Dr. Paul is against farm subsidies and he wants to change Social Security.
The older people do not like change. They are afraid of change. They will flock like sheep to support the status quo.
All we can do is put up the good fight. Hopefully we can get the word out against all odds and win this thing.
At least you will have the peace of mind when everything comes tumbling down in this country to know that you tried to change the course.
I don't think Iowa voters are representative of most of the voters in the US.
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Feeling down about IA?
No way am I feeling down. I couldn't have said it better. I am more motivated to get the word out. I will be going door to door in my neighborhood, I have been giving out the tip tax fliers to every restaurant in my town. Our family has donated over 500.00 to the campaign, and will continue to do so every pay day. Don't tell me that one state decides it all!!!
No way am I feeling down. I couldn't have said it better. I am more motivated to get the word out. I will be going door to door in my neighborhood, I have been giving out the tip tax fliers to every restaurant in my town. Our family has donated over 500.00 to the campaign, and will continue to do so every pay day. Don't tell me that one state decides it all!!!
You know, I was being positive all through last night (to all the nay-sayers and doomsday predictions flooding the forums), and I am still satisfied with Iowa, I think we will definitely have some much better turnouts in other cities, especially "younger" ones (more tech savvy, more Paul supporters on the ground)... but this message totally reinvigorated me. Thank you for this!
With the right amount of emotion, publically spoken, this would be a powerful message.
+1 for sticky.
With the right amount of emotion, publically spoken, this would be a powerful message.
+1 for sticky.
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Must read!
We need to stick with Dr. Paul and give the campaign our best effort. Even if Dr. Paul isn't elected President, our efforts will lay the foundation for more people in Congress like Dr. Paul, and a future President who shares our views.
We need to stick with Dr. Paul and give the campaign our best effort. Even if Dr. Paul isn't elected President, our efforts will lay the foundation for more people in Congress like Dr. Paul, and a future President who shares our views.
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+1
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excellent post. thaks for sharing.
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Thank you for renewaing my hope! +10
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I have to say when they first started showing the precincts, there was this Democratic one with like 20 people in a house. Edwards Precinct captain was announced and this older bearded guy in overalls walked in from another room. ... I burst into laughter! That's when I realized that okay, maybe this state isn't really representative of the rest of the US. There were a few other people in the room in overalls too. Not to knock farmers, I live in a farming town. But it gave me a good hearty chuckle.
To the OP, fabulous job! You definitely lifted my spirits and reminded me that THIS is it! NOW is the time!
Thank you.
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Thanks for this post. My strength and resolve is replenished. Lets get back to work!
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