How about a little support for Trevor

[deedles]

Thank you, Trevor! You are doing a great job... !

 

[Thomas Paine]

Before I became an attorney, I was a congressional campaign manager for a current Michigan GOP congressman. I am amazed that some people would bitch and whine about the way Trevor supposedly handled the November 30th fundraiser moneybomb. Raising over $500,000 is nothing to get upset about. If someone else can do a better job at raising over $500,000 under these circumstances, than quit whining and step up to the plate and prove that you can do a better job.

Great job, Trevor!

 

[realist]

First time poster here-

I routinely vote but have NEVER contributed directly to a presidential campaign. I am interested in many of Dr. Paul's ideas but honestly, I'm still keeping an open mind and am thus, undecided. I am tuning in to hear and learn more, and I suspect many "undecided's" are doing the same.

I was motivated to give to this campaign for many reasons, including Trevors publicity. I understand how common and frustrating it can be to have a "broad brush" of folks work towards something only to have credit doled out with a finer brush. That shouldn't minimize the significance of Trevor, his efforts, or the publicity benefits to this campaign. They are real in my and many other cases.


Trevor- thanks for everything you do and keep your chin up. That goes for all you fine folks too. Keep your eye on the real goal and don't let the little distractions change your trajectory. It's unfortunate that this nomination run isn't taking place on a level field but it's all the more reason to make sure everyone's "lifting" the platform and not weighing it down.

 

[ape]

you're doing a good job trevor.


I can't believe the detractors of the 30th didn't even donate 5 bucks to the Paul campaign. " I'm saving my money for the 16th " shouldn't even apply when it's just 5 bucks.

 

[Pete]

Trevor has done very well, and has added tact and diplomacy to the qualities that we are grateful for.

Everything has worked out fine. The $10m has sparked media interest, and even the quibbling about the donation dates reflects well on the grassroots campaign. 'PEOPLE have a VOICE' is a hell of a message.

 

[literatim]

What has Trevor actually done? He didn't come up with the idea of November 5th nor December 16th. He did come up with November 30th without any consultation from the community here and then he released the ridiculous $2.5 million to the press.

 

[me3]

What has Trevor actually done? He didn't come up with the idea of November 5th nor December 16th. He did come up with November 30th without any consultation from the community here and then he released the ridiculous $2.5 million to the press.

He worked on getting the website up.
He did numerous interviews to promote 11/30 and 12/16.
He put up with all of your criticisms and flack.

What did you do?

 

[Nyte]

He worked on getting the website up.
He did numerous interviews to promote 11/30 and 12/16.
He put up with all of your criticisms and flack.

What did you do?

Word.

Trevor is a hero of this community.

Yeah, the $12 million goal for Nov 5th wasn't such a good idea in hindsight. I'm sure it's not a mistake he'll repeat.

 

[steph3n]

What has Trevor actually done? He didn't come up with the idea of November 5th nor December 16th. He did come up with November 30th without any consultation from the community here and then he released the ridiculous $2.5 million to the press.

let it rest sleepyhead, you wake up on the wrong side of the bed every day

 

[dontdrinkthewater]

I'm new to this whole forum thing. I've read though allot of the post on here, wow !!! the amount of negative posts actually surprised me. mostly directed at this Trevor fella. from what i can see all he did was step up and try his best to raise some money for Ron Paul. i don't see to many others doing the same. i can't see dogging a guy out for trying, i couldn't do what he's done. don't have the resources, the time, or the knowledge to even begin to do what he's accomplished. i certainly hope he doesn't give up because of the nay sayers. as far as the 30th is considered, so what, we didn't get exactly what we wanted . what matters the most the battles, or the war its self. i refuse to give up, i may not have Trevor's abilities but i am willing to make sacrifices, i donated on the 30th because i was asked to for the cause and I'll do it again on the 16th, so what i don't go out to eat, just get the things i absolutely need, instead of going to the pub with friends ask them over for the night ( cheaper and safer ) . if you believe in a cause strong enough sacrifices mean nothing.

 

[MarcS]

What has Trevor actually done? He didn't come up with the idea of November 5th nor December 16th. He did come up with November 30th without any consultation from the community here and then he released the ridiculous $2.5 million to the press.

Add what was the result other than the community pushed harder than ever, getting more donations per subscription than any other moneybomb?

I've seen zero bad press, in fact, andrew sullivan just stated on the atlantic "The Ron Paul wing(s) of the Republican Party are now irreversibly present in GOP politics"

 

[1000-points-of-fright]

What has Trevor actually done? He didn't come up with the idea of November 5th nor December 16th. He did come up with November 30th without any consultation from the community here and then he released the ridiculous $2.5 million to the press.

He didn't come up with the original idea. So what? He took the idea and made it happen instead of waiting around to see if someone else would do it. Ideas are nothing without action.

I didn't come up with the idea of running a mosaic add for the Iowa straw poll, but I came up with the idea of superimposing the mosaic over the constitution. Lord Xar refined that idea into the final piece. You don't see me bitching about him stealing my idea. It's called collaboration. Everybody needs to quit being so petty.

 

[mosquitobite]

I think I'm going to name my first born son Trevor

 

[philistineau]

Trevor - you are first amongst equals!

GREAT WORK!!!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[JohnnyWrath]

The news is reporting that Trevor is using all the emails he is collecting to start his own business.

If he is the best man for the job, then I guess he is the best man for the job, I just wish it were someone without alternative motives....just my opinion.

Some Jamie guy on youtube came up with the November 5th idea I think...and the reason the 5th site Trevor made got so many hits is because the "army" went viral all over the internet sending people there....the site wasn't really even advertised all that much aside from us here, and Ron Paul supporters elsewhere online.

It doesn't matter at all who makes the tea party site....either we as supporters get people there and make the site known, or it fails. ....so let's get people there.

I guess other candidates running for various offices have approached him and asked him to fundraise for them, but I doubt without the Ron Paul army he will ever achieve the same results.

Sorry, just my opinions....kind of negative I realize, but it's what I think.

 

[James R]

It saddens me to see so many blame one of our own knowing the hardships we face without creating ones for ourselves. I applaud you Trevor in all that you have done and still plan to do to help us reach our goals.

I also applaud everyone of you. It is a hard thing to stand firm in the face of adversity. Lets just all remember, we are all on the same ship.

I for one found today a great thing. In so short a time to raise what we did. We still have a long road to hoe and infighting will only cause us to go backwards. If you must critisize. Do so in a constructive manner and move on. This constant harping gets us nowhere.

Trevor has never done a good job. I don't support him. However, I cannot complain to much because my only valid way to complain was to show some leadership myself. I have not done that yet. Hopefully I will improve.

How has Trevor done a bad job? Firstly, he asks what we think of his ideas only after he has decided to do them. That is perhaps the worst thing a leader can do. He does leave many minor decisions to us, but he makes the major decisions without consulting. Secondly, he pays little attention to the important facts, such as when he set a 10 million goal for Nov 5th and 2.5 million for Nov 30th. The only realistic goal he set was $10 million on Dec 16th. Also, he simply assumes that GoDaddy is a good website host. He never publicly asked us which host was the best option. Another major decision we were never consulted on. I will do everything I can to work with other website developers to make sure someone else is in charge of the next big one-day event.

 

[me3]

However, I cannot complain to much because my only valid way to complain was to show some leadership myself. I have not done that yet. Hopefully I will improve.

That pretty much says it all brother.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

 

[TechnoGuyRob]

Trevor FTW.

 

[fireinme]

Thank you Trevor and to all the Ron Paul supporters.

 

[bunklocoempire]

What did you do?

BINGO! Thanks Trevor and thanks to all. I'm poorer and happier because of it! DEC 16th!!!!!!!!!! Here we come!!