We have less than four years to bank $2800/each. It's not going to be easy, but he needs to some out of the gates with a cool $20M. It's going to take roughly 7,000 of us to do that. We're looking at $70/month/each.
Agree. It seems like it's so far away now, but it's really not.
There are only about 3 years from now until announcement time. And like you said, that's the best time to do it to show a huge number and support right at the start.
If we start saving small amounts now it can add up though. Even if you can only do $5 or $10 a week, you won't have enough to max out right away but $1000 - $1500 range is still a nice chunk.
I think I will start doing that myself, and also put spare change and bills in to a Rand 2020 jar.
The other thing I will try to do is to keep growing the Rand Paul Money Bomb social media during this time. We didn't start until August, and in retrospect I wish it had been a lot earlier. Grow the reach and build a large network of people before he announces, and then start actual fundraising efforts right from the beginning instead of waiting til the first debate.
I know some think money bombs are dead, but whether it's thru MB's or not it's still lists of people that are interested in donating to Rand. He should also have his own lists he built and will keep to himself.
Everyone should buy bitcoin now and in 4 years-ish it will be way higher in price, thus your purchasing power for Rand or whomever will be that much higher. Go back to bitcoin's 2012 prices and see where we're at today. The jury rests and that's right I said it! Saving in a bank for this future endeavor is just an lol. No offense to the OP.
Agree with this also, that's a good idea. I will put an amount aside and whatever it's worth in a few years goes to Rand. Hopefully bitcoin takes off and it's worth a max donation on its own.
I strongly believe in bitcoin so I'm biased - but even if you only feel comfortable with a small amount... it might be worth a lot more later. And Rand accepted bitcoin so you'll be able to donate directly with it.