Hightimes Full Page Ad?

[ty1er]

Since this is the issue through which I was introduced to Paul, I'd be glad to make a donation towards this once the add is put together.

 

[fortilite]

Excellent. I am doing the chip-in, I'll start it once we get someone to do the ad.

Any takers? It doesn't need to be complex, and we have 90% of the text already written.




Here is rough mockup so far:


Help Ron Paul End The War On Drugs

10 term Congressman Ron Paul is the only major Presidential candidate to oppose the war on drugs. Although opposed to Marijuana on a personal level, he feels it is not the job of the government to make personal choices for citizens. Congressman Ron Paul believes that if an individual wants to use Marijuana it is that person's Constitutional right. As a strict constitutionalist, Ron Paul would bring in Supreme Court judges who recognize that the war on drugs violates the 10th Amendment of the Constitution.

* Ron Paul voted for the legalization of hemp!

* Voted 'No' on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests!

* Sponsored the States Rights To Medical Marijuana Act!

* Believes that the federal government does not have the constitutional right to regulate drugs!

* Ron Paul not only supports decriminalization, but full legalization!

If we want full legalization of Marijuana, we will need the Supreme Court on our side. As President, Ron Paul will only nominate judges who recognize the full scope of the 10th amendment. Ron Paul will work tirelessly to end the illegal and unconstitutional war on drugs. This is our opportunity, do not let it pass you by.



We also will elaborate on registering to vote and will need to put the standard warning at the bottom and top. Any PDF experts here? Please, the sooner we get a volunteer for this the better because we have a deadline.

 

[fortilite]

Here is the thread dedicated to the design of the ad:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=50473

 

[terryp]

Some suggestions for your consideration.

1) The add should be subdued Decriminalize vs. legalize
2) Make it personal for everyday people show old, young, sick, and professional
3) Tell them they must ADD their vote with the grassroots
4) If it can be perforated it could and should be used as a flier

 

[Arklatex]

We might want to think about doing 2!

 

[MadTheologian]

Let me see what I can do for lay out...

It needs something straight forward and none of the psychedelic cliches.

 

[fortilite]

Let me see what I can do for lay out...

It needs something straight forward and none of the psychedelic cliches.

I agree, it should look serious. Thank you very much! We greatly need your help.

 

[MadTheologian]

First Draft of High Times Ad

This ad is based on the Ogilvy ad layout. Headline, huge pic, sans-serif font. Simple and Straightforward.

http://www.carolrutz.com/ronpaul2008/rpEndWar.pdf

Kind Comments and Suggestions are appreciated.

 

[fortilite]

This ad is based on the Ogilvy ad layout. Headline, huge pic, sans-serif font. Simple and Straightforward.

http://www.carolrutz.com/ronpaul2008/rpEndWar.pdf

Kind Comments and Suggestions are appreciated.

Looks like a great start.

1) Maybe we should get rid of the exclamation marks on the points, although maybe keep the one on the last one (the red one).

2) Bolding error on the points in the center. "He sponsored"


Now, what are we supposed to add to make it FEC compliant?

 

[Jordan]

Thats a one issue voting type of demographic. I'm sure the Ad will help quite a bit in a magazine like that.

 

[MadTheologian]

Yes...less exclamation points...more cowbell.

And I'll clean up the bold errors.

Mr Lepard has his disclaimer on the bottom of his USA Today ad.

To make it kosher, it should say:

"Paid for by [name], . NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE"S COMMITTEE."

 

[Antonius Stone]

Help Ron Paul End The War On Drugs

10 term Congressman Ron Paul is the only major Presidential candidate to oppose the war on drugs. Although opposed to Marijuana on a personal level, he feels it is not the job of the government to make personal choices for citizens. Congressman Ron Paul believes that if an individual wants to use Marijuana it is that person's Constitutional right. As a strict constitutionalist, Ron Paul would bring in Supreme Court judges who recognize that the war on drugs violates the 10th Amendment of the Constitution.

* Ron Paul voted for the legalization of hemp!

* Voted 'No' on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests!

* Sponsored the States Rights To Medical Marijuana Act!

* Believes that the federal government does not have the constitutional right to regulate drugs!

* Ron Paul not only supports decriminalization, but full legalization!

If we want full legalization of Marijuana, we will need the Supreme Court on our side. As President, Ron Paul will only nominate judges who recognize the full scope of the 10th amendment. Ron Paul will work tirelessly to end the illegal and unconstitutional war on drugs. This is our opportunity, do not let it pass you by.



We also will elaborate on registering to vote and will need to put the standard warning at the bottom and top. Any PDF experts here? Please, the sooner we get a volunteer for this the better because we have a deadline.

ALSO!

Add that as a Medical Doctor, Ron Paul thinks that there is a lot of potential for marijuana as medicine and believes that the private sector should be allowed to further research it

 

[surf]

i still think that it needs to emphasize that the opportunity to do something requires voting in primaries and spreading the word.
i'd throw in one of his quotes about "throwing ill people in prison for smoking pot is insane"

 

[hillertexas]

just some more inspiration

http://www.newsli.com/2007/12/06/gi...000-to-prove-statements-on-medical-marijuana/
Giuliani, Romney, McCain Offered $10,000 to Prove Statements on Medical Marijuana

 

[Antonius Stone]

i still think that it needs to emphasize that the opportunity to do something requires voting in primaries and spreading the word.
i'd throw in one of his quotes about "throwing ill people in prison for smoking pot is insane"

what he said to that guy Clayton in the wheelchair:

"I would absolutely never use the federal government to force the law on anyone using Marijuana"

 

[MadTheologian]

Second Draft

http://www.carolrutz.com/ronpaul2008/rpdraft2.pdf

I've added a FEC disclaimer, which I will revise when I get the name of the individual or group who is spearheading this. And thanx for the suggestion regarding Ron Paul as a medical doctor.

 

[MadTheologian]

We only have this limited space...and overcrowding it would be quite messy.

Basically, we are preaching to the choir and if the readership of High Times understands that he desires the End to the War on Drugs, all else follows.

 

[tamor]

Thanks, Hillertexas. It is interesting to see what other states are doing --

 

[fortilite]

I think it's looking pretty good, MadTheologian. I'll have info on the FEC part in just a bit. Get your suggestions in folks for fine tuning the ad.

Also we should add something like "Find out what it takes to vote in the Republican Primaries in YOUR state." Maybe put it below the webpage. And can the webpage text be a tad smaller?

 

[Geronimo]

Is there a chipin set up yet?