Just got back from Anita Andrews

[MsDoodahs]

My concerns center on two points.

First, the report that Anita tells groups she has sued in the past and will do it again if the people who hear her info dare to discuss it with the rest of us. IMO that is intended to intimidate group members and therefore increase her control over those groups. Her use of the lawsuit threat has also been quite divisive. Neither of these outcomes is positive for the campaign.

Second, the report that Anita openly stated that she is unsure she even wants to be associated with Ron Paul. She may as well have told the group, "look, your guy is a kook and working with this campaign may hurt my career ambitions, so I'm not really sure I want to bother."

Yet she is on the payroll? Excuse me for asking, but ... WTF?

Does Ron know she's saying that kind of crap to his supporters?

Would she be on the payroll if he did?

I've put a lot of faith and trust in folks I've never met and know only from this forum, as evidenced by contributions to their projects. Their words here have revealed their passion and dedication to Dr. Paul's campaign. If the report re: her comment that she is not sure she wants to be associated with Dr. Paul is true, then I ask you: where is her passion and dedication, and if she does not have any, why is she in this role?

 

[MicroBalrog]

I am confused. Who is Anita Andrews?

 

[Spirit of '76]

Anita wants to come to WV on Thursday. I'm interested in hearing what she has to say.

 

[militant]

Anita wants to come to WV on Thursday. I'm interested in hearing what she has to say.

oh? where/when?

 

[Spirit of '76]

oh? where/when?

Hasn't been established yet. This was all on very short notice.

We should have more details by this evening.

 

[militant]

Hasn't been established yet. This was all on very short notice.

We should have more details by this evening.

good deal. will check this thread periodically, if you don't mind posting the info here. parkersburg here, probably will go wherever it is in the state.

 

[Spirit of '76]

good deal. will check this thread periodically, if you don't mind posting the info here. parkersburg here, probably will go wherever it is in the state.

Cool. I'll be sure to let you know what we find out.

You know, Parkersburg wouldn't be a bad option. We could get the Marietta crew over too.

 

[LarryWhite]

Parkersburg would be about the most central place to do it. Anyone know of a free or cheap place we could set this up at in Parkersburg?

 

[militant]

Cool. I'll be sure to let you know what we find out.

You know, Parkersburg wouldn't be a bad option. We could get the Marietta crew over too.

parkersburg would be good, and i do have professional signs and a box of shirts and other things, so people could pick them up afterward. of course i can bring it all with me anywhere

 

[LarryWhite]

I'm not very familiar with the Parkersburg area, so the closer to an interstate exit the better. Looks like Parkersburg would be within an hour or two of just about every meetup group in WV.

 

[militant]

I'm not very familiar with the Parkersburg area, so the closer to an interstate exit the better. Looks like Parkersburg would be within an hour or two of just about every meetup group in WV.

parkersburg is at the junction of 50 and 77. i don't know what sort of facility would be used to host this, but there's a couple around here that would probably be doable

 

[Spirit of '76]

parkersburg is at the junction of 50 and 77. i don't know what sort of facility would be used to host this, but there's a couple around here that would probably be doable

Can you suggest some? I'll happily make some phone calls.

 

[LarryWhite]

parkersburg is at the junction of 50 and 77. i don't know what sort of facility would be used to host this, but there's a couple around here that would probably be doable

Just talked to Anita again, it has to be a private place, discussing strategy and such so don't want the public to hear. She suggested contacting libraries, hotels, schools, anywhere we can get a room and have it to ourselves.

 

[angelatc]

I've put a lot of faith and trust in folks I've never met and know only from this forum, as evidenced by contributions to their projects. Their words here have revealed their passion and dedication to Dr. Paul's campaign. If the report re: her comment that she is not sure she wants to be associated with Dr. Paul is true, then I ask you: where is her passion and dedication, and if she does not have any, why is she in this role?

99% of the people who heard her speak believe in what she's doing. If you're choosing ti align yourself with the malcontents, then can you do it quietly?

 

[constituent]

99% of the people who heard her speak believe in what she's doing. If you're choosing ti align yourself with the malcontents, then can you do it quietly?

wow... that was out of character for angelatc.

all i'm gunna say about this...

 

[militant]

Can you suggest some? I'll happily make some phone calls.

check the holiday inn on 7th street in parkersburg. i'd make the calls myself but i don't keep a home phone and the cell gets no signal til i drive out to the main road. wood county public library is good to check too, they have downstairs conference rooms i do believe.

 

[Spirit of '76]

check the holiday inn on 7th street in parkersburg.

I had that one in mind, actually.

wood county public library is good to check too, they have downstairs conference rooms i do believe.

Is that downtown, or what?

I'll make some calls. I'll call my Parkersburg contacts too and see if they have any other ideas.

 

[militant]

it's just a few turns off the interstate, but yes, downtown.

 

[murph]

I went to a training with Anita Andrews on Labor Day in northern VA and it was extremely worthwhile. Her methods and materials are professional and well organized.

I don't understand the comment about her not being sure about Ron Paul. During a break I asked her about how she got involved with the campaign and her answers assured me that she is as passionate about Ron Paul as any of us.

Yes, she asks everyone to sign an NDA. It's written in plain English and it makes sense. I didn't hear any legal threats. Unless you are a mole from another campaign or you lack common sense, you have nothing to worry about, IMO.

I've been active in local meetups for three months and frankly we've been floundering around with sign events, etc., hoping that it was the right thing to do. Now the mission is much clearer, thanks to Anita. Her presentation has been a very positive influence on us and we are working harder than ever.

We were asked to spread her message throughout the state, and in fact I'm headed to a different meetup group an hour away from home tonight to do just that. Our short term goal is to recruit regional organizers in VA to accept the challenge of organizing a more effective campaign.

The grass roots efforts and her organizational plan are very compatable. The plan simply creates a logical structure to channel the grass roots enthusiasm to achieve the main goal: GET RON PAUL ELECTED PRESIDENT!

 

[MsDoodahs]

THAT is the synopsis I was waiting to read.

Thank you, Murph!