Is it time to DROP the "Revolution" banners?

[Eponym_mi]

I know some old people who thought the Ron Paul Revolution was some sort of cult until I educated them.

The GOP estalishment in my county, dominated by old timers, thinks exactly that...we're a cult. RP's grassroots must start appealing to the mainstream, or RP will be stuck at 10%. We can't win without them.

 

[dkim68]

The Revolution banners (and the banner on the Blimp) have served their purpose, which got us an army of young enthusiastic supporters. Done, check.

The Revolution has yet to happen. This lies in record breaking voter turnout. The Revolution theme can still attract young voters to Ron Paul between now and November. So, no. It's not done.

 

[merrimac]

Just the single most ingnorant statement I have heard in here for at least the last 2 weeks. Grow some then come postin.

I was exaggerating but there is some truth to it. At this point in their lives they should know that all of these other politicians who are promising change are lying. Most just want someone who will keep the socialist system or make it even more socialistic. Sorry, it's the truth.

 

[thegr8drronpaul]

I see what you mean. 'Revolution' could have a radical connotation to elders/super hard core conservatives. We don't need to do away with it, but when targeting that group, I'd go for something else.

edit: Unfortunately the reason I say to maybe consider this is because the media has only pointed out the 'crazy' supporters, not us normal folks. It's these viewers who have seen only those reports, that might need a new word.

 

[RonRules]

If "This lies in record breaking voter turnout", and we're getting 10%, 8%, 6%, 0%, 4% except for Nevada, do you really think the Revolution message is working? Don't you see a trend here? Look at the Florida polls. That's going to be another 4%.

Look people: it's SCARING people. Tone down the anger, yelling and put pants on the strippers.

We need a new batch of super nice DVD's for the elderly, clean professionally made signs that actually say or explain something.

 

[familydog]

I was exaggerating but there is some truth to it. At this point in their lives they should know that all of these other politicians who are promising change are lying. Most just want someone who will keep the socialist system or make it even more socialistic. Sorry, it's the truth.

..And there is some truth in that for every elderly "leech," i can find you two young yuppies who think socialism is the hippist thing...and they fight very hard for it.

 

[UnitedWeStand]

"Securing our future."


http://hawks4ronpaul.blogspot.com/

Now that is a good one..implies strong defense as well as fiscal responsibility etc.. I really like this one!

 

[Edu]

"Join the Ron Paul Anti-Brainwash Movement"

 

[ecliptic]

ALL ages welcome

I never liked the use of EVOL in the word revolution. HELLO - evil? evol? Not something I'm interested in promoting. That's basically what we are fighting. And no people don't read backwards as a rule. Yet for me this IS a revolution. The rLOVEution. I'll spell the name any damn way I please, thank you very much. It really is all about the LOVE. And I agree that sounds "hippie" and well... too bad. If you have ingrained hate towards "hippies" then you are: part of the problem with this country & behaving in a divisive manner and thus harming Ron Paul 2008. Ditto for all forms of hatred towards other perceived "groups" which are really phony labels which can only foster division. If you embrace the LOVE and practice random acts of unity with the other diverse members of Ron Paul 2008 then you are helping get it done.

How do we make friends with the older voting demographic ( there's one of those "labels" ... ! ) and do so in a genuine way? How do we continue to increase our 17 - 29 demographic numbers AND the older voters simultaneously without being "two-faced" or phony? Let's put the "forum supercomputer" to work on bringing older voters TOGETHER with young folks.

• Report any post which is derogatory towards old people. Let's chase the divisive words outta here ( virtual and real-world ). That's what I do whenever I see "old people suck". Get outta here with that kinda talk. Act like you are sitting in the Paul's living room having some coffee and kind conversation. Respect your elders. Learn from the youth of today, as well...

• we need an approach towards older voters which is respectful and makes good sense. A new "sound byte" is probably not a bad idea. I'm not going to abandon "rloveution" nor hide it, but I see the need for an alternate. What is the best most effective honest approach to older voters? What is the best emphasis of Ron Paul's platform?

 

[constituent]

All old people are interested in is leeching off of the youth of America through social security. Stuff like "honesty" doesn't appeal to them anymore.

oh come on, but they're "the greatest generation" we owe it to them for single-handedly destroying fascism...


right?

 

[RockEnds]

So it was okay to have the Reagan revolution, but not the Ron Paul revolution?

This may be news to some, but no matter what we do, what words we use, and how 'normal' we try to appear, the media will attempt to smear us.

People aren't afraid of Revolution banners. They're afraid of losing what they have. They're afraid of losing their income. They're afraid of losing their independence. They're afraid of poverty and financial ruin. Reagan sold small government by telling people it would improve their quality of life. That's what people want to hear--that they'll be better off.

 

[Voodoo]

That's a great idea. Make some stencils and get painting and hanging! We can never have too many signs out there.

 

[Knightskye]

It's the Ron Paul Revolution, and we're not dropping it.

 

[robert4rp08]

So it was okay to have the Reagan revolution, but not the Ron Paul revolution?

This may be news to some, but no matter what we do, what words we use, and how 'normal' we try to appear, the media will attempt to smear us.

People aren't afraid of Revolution banners. They're afraid of losing what they have. They're afraid of losing their income. They're afraid of losing their independence. They're afraid of poverty and financial ruin. Reagan sold small government by telling people it would improve their quality of life. That's what people want to hear--that they'll be better off.

I love the Ron Paul rEVOLution banners. My opinion is that we should continue to put them up, BUT we should also put up banners that deliver the message.

As a person that never heard of Ron Paul..... If I saw a Ron Paul rEVOLution banner, I would have 0 reason to look him up. If I saw a "No Income Tax: Ron Paul 2008" banner, I would look him up.

 

[wowabunga]

The older generation has computers but I PROMISE YOU FROM HARD EARNED EXPERIENCE they still like to see thier news in hard copy format. I sell classic cars and have sold very very few cars via the web... most sales occur from long established automotive magazines and weekly paper classifieds.

If you want to reach the older folks you need to knock on their door and hand them something that is quick and powerful.

To all my older pals on the web who have mastered the internet, who understand the power of the web, and who use it daily to send me funny emails.... I salute you...!!!

 

[Montana Patriot]

All old people are interested in is leeching off of the youth of America through social security. Stuff like "honesty" doesn't appeal to them anymore.

I disagree with your statement that they are only interested in "leeching off the youth of America" they are only expecting to have money returned to them that was involuntarily taken from them via the SSN tax. They also know that that system is broken and that their children and grandchildren are also paying into the system and may never get their money back unless it is fixed/protected from the political machine in Washinton that thinks that they can raid this fund for anything. I find this sad coming from a fellow Montanan I would think that you would know the value of our elders and the important part that they play in our communities/family's especially here in Montana. Furthermore honesty is probably the one value that they hold above all else especially from politicians as they have heard just about every lie that could be told in there old age. BTW I am not a senior citizen I am 44yrs old and work for a living I hate the SSN tax that is taken from me and only hope that I can get it back someday my only hope is that the younger generation can step away from their xbox's, cellphone's and ipod's long enough to get an EDUCATION and step up to the plate and GET A JOB and show some HONEST work ethic's

P.S. keep the banner

 

[yongrel]

My grandfather is an avid Ron Paul supporter, but he hates the revolution banners. He does not hate the concept of a revolution, since he often compares it to the glorious revolution of 1800. However, he has this to say on the matter(direct quote):

"I don't want to be part of some goddamn punk band! Those damn banners make Ron Paul look like he has pink hair and body piercings!"

 

[homah]

I disagree with your statement that they are only interested in "leeching off the youth of America" they are only expecting to have money returned to them that was involuntarily taken from them via the SSN tax.

Bingo. They paid into the system, they deserve to receive the benefits. It is the government that is leeching off the youth of America.

 

[RonRules]

"So it was okay to have the Reagan revolution"

Ronald Regan did not get elected with Revolution posters, bandannas and bull horns.

Hi did effect an revolution, but he got elected the OLD FASHION WAY. By convincing the majority of voters (the old people) to vote for him.

We need to dig up his old posters and mailouts to see what they said.

 

[RonRules]

Who was Reagan's campaign manager?