It's Official - We're All Invited

[BLS]

Forgive me for sounding like a prick right now, but this is so stupid I can't even comprehend this.

I just called RP Campaign HQ and spoke with Andrew.

He said "NO, that's NOT true, and that EVERYBODY is welcome".


If you don't believe me...then I suggest you call them

By Phone
703-248-9115

Took all of 10 seconds to get a straight answer.

 

[John of Des Moines]

bump as necessary

Thanks BLS

 

[LibertyEagle]

Forgive me for sounding like a prick right now, but this is so stupid I can't even comprehend this.

Man, do I ever agree!

 

[UtahApocalypse]

We need a campaign person on this board that can set things straight when rumors come up.

 

[joshuastjohn]

I've posted this link to the Michigan board. It definitely looks like there's some miscommunication. I really don't think it's that big of a deal. Regardless of what anyone says, anyone can go. Nobody's going to get turned away come rally time.

 

[yongrel]

bump

 

[wizardwatson]

I called to make sure. Talked to ANDREW MICHEL

Yeah, I posted this on the other threat but they are having a huge argument and I think no one noticed. So here it is again. I was specifically concerned because I've confirmed with my printer that I'll be able to bring 1200 rally signs for sale ($2 each) and a few hundred yard signs ($2.50 a piece) and about 30,000 (yes thirty thousand) bumper stickers for about 12.5 cents a piece sold in packs of 200 ($25) because I did the 5 for a dollar thing in KC and spent way too much time counting out single bumper stickers for everyone.

Anyway, I wanted to here it from the horses mouth so called them..

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME

My name is David Watson, I'm the Topeka Meetup coordinator. I spoke to Andrew Michel on the phone in person about 5 minutes ago. He said, "Everyone is welcome". He was unaware that any such rumor about out-of-staters not being wanted even existed.

Just call HQ if you are unsure, if enough people call them they will put something official out to rebut this rumor.

I'VE GOT THE SIGNAGE INFO IN THE "DES MOINES CAMPAIGN MATERIALS" THREAD...instead of commenting here about it.

 

[BLS]

Also, I would like to make a point.


EVERYBODY STOP with the witch hunt. If someone wants to spearhead an 'investigation' then by all means, knock yourself out.

But for all of us to get hyped up at each other is just plain COUNTER PRODUCTIVE.

I started the thread about Trevor because I needed to know the consensus on him. He's a new member, and with him saying something to the effect of "don't go to the Rally" is alot to chew on with any seriousness.

MY belief is that he was misinformed or there was a misunderstanding, and he was probably just passing on what he had heard. In any case, I think he needs to be forgiven and we can all get back to being practical and productive.

 

[mdh]

Yeah, I posted this on the other threat but they are having a huge argument and I think no one noticed. So here it is again. I was specifically concerned because I've confirmed with my printer that I'll be able to bring 1200 rally signs for sale ($2 each) and a few hundred yard signs ($2.50 a piece) and about 30,000 (yes thirty thousand) bumper stickers for about 12.5 cents a piece sold in packs of 200 ($25) because I did the 5 for a dollar thing in KC and spent way too much time counting out single bumper stickers for everyone.

Hey WW, I'll buy some stuff off ya in Iowa. That's a great deal on the bumper stickers!

 

[yongrel]

let's forget the confusion, and just restate what we know to be true:

We are all invited to Des Moines


that is all

 

[mport1]

Man, I can't wait to see Failor's response when he is OUTNUMBERED by RP supporters. Wish I was close enough to make the trip

 

[hells_unicorn]

Man, I can't wait to see Failor's response when he is OUTNUMBERED by RP supporters. Wish I was close enough to make the trip

Same here, living in the Greater Philadelphia area stinks when all the action is in Des Moines, however John McCain is going to be active in this area and I plan to make life difficult for him.

 

[UtahApocalypse]

I look at it this way.....

The Rally outside, EVERYONE come and show your support.
The event inside, The people attending the forum and Iowans should ONLY attend.

This is NOT a official thing just my thoughts.

 

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

I look at it this way.....

The Rally outside, EVERYONE come and show your support.
The event inside, The people attending the forum and Iowans should ONLY attend.

This is NOT a official thing just my thoughts.

I second that.

I did hear a rumor -- I'm starting to hate rumors -- that after the forum attendees have their fill, we get to have our own time inside with the Doctor. Just what I heard, and don't remember where, probably on some thread here.

 

[wecandoit]

What I want to know concerns the original source of the "don't come to Iowa" message from last night. Was it an honest mistake? or an attempt by the opposisition to minimize the rally?

Whichever it is, I am worried about "agent provocatuers", posing like RP supporters,then doing something bad at the rally with the media waiting in the wings to record it.

Call me paranoid, but I think most know it is a possibilty, and I'm not sure how we could combat it or guard against it.

 

[jd603]

While you guys are in Iowa, I will be spreading Ron Paul signs all over NH ...

 

[Original_Intent]

I doubt it was even an agetn provacateur, I am thinking it was more of someone got the idea that a bunch of out-of-staters going is a bad idea, he started posting "don't go to Iowa" someone took that as official and here we are.

Either way, people are entitled to their opinions about whether going is good or not, they certainly should not be telling people not to go based on their opinion.

Expressing the opinon "this is a bad idea" is fine.
Leave the call over whether people are invited or not to those in charge.

 

[joenaab]

Please please bring several video cameras, get lots of good footage, inside and outside, closeup and wideangle, interviews, etc. and then post them on YouTube. I want to see this! Also, it will be good to have raw footage for others to use to make video composites (I'm about ready to start making some video shorts, too, and would love to have stock footage of large RP crowds to work with).

 

[G-khan]

Please please bring several video cameras, get lots of good footage, inside and outside, closeup and wideangle, interviews, etc. and then post them on YouTube. I want to see this! Also, it will be good to have raw footage for others to use to make video composites (I'm about ready to start making some video shorts, too, and would love to have stock footage of large RP crowds to work with).

I agree if we get some good footage put it up as a torrent for download so we can make some good high quality dvd's.. Or anyone that gets good stuff can mail it to me on a disk and I would be happy to post it as a torrent for download.. We need to pass around this high quality stuff so our more creative RP supporters can make quality videos/dvd's..

If you don't know how to post a torrent find someone who can. If sent to me I will do it. Even collections of high quality pictures zipped up would be great!

Just leave me a PM and I will give you my address if you want to send it.

 

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

I'm taking a digital cam that also takes video, plus an extra 4 gb card and a 2 gb card. I've taken little video and have never played around with editing it, so I may just throw it over to one of you guys. Are 6 total gb enough?