Lessons learned from the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign...

[hvac ak47]

I think this type of discussion should wait until the campaign is officially over.

Sure we should talk strategy and things that can be improved. I think the message that Ron has no chance, does nothing to help what Ron is trying to do at this time.

Just my opinion

 

[DirtMcGirt]

The precinct captain push came way too late into the game... Also they should have made it easier to establish connections with other captain leaders in their area on their homepage...

 

[David_Huxley007]

Ron Paul's always wrong in his expectations on the campaign... because the campaign is not HQ
it's grass roots... he doesn't know how the grass roots work... so we need to work our asses of trying to win the caucuses...

 

[NCGOPer_for_Paul]

The biggest lesson that should be learned is you cannot win an election if people don't register to vote.

I came up with an idea here in Charlotte to get Ron Paul donors to the precinct and country conventions with the goal of electing Ron Paul, or non-McCain delegates to the State convention and National convention. (McCain may "win" the nomination, but that doesn't mean he'll control the floor or control the platform.)

Anyway, I went to fundrace.org, got the addresses of all Ron Paul donors, then mapped them into the NC Statewide voter database.

Of the Top 11 donors (all giving $1000 or more), 5 were registered Republicans (this includes me and another meetup organizer), FOUR WERE NOT EVEN REGISTERED TO VOTE, and two are UNAFFILIATED!

How can anyone expect to WIN when the biggest "supporters" don't get involved?

 

[christagious]

stop taking feed from this guy who has only posted twice on this forum...
Ron Paul's always wrong in his expectations on the campaign... because the campaign is not HQ
it's grass roots... he doesn't know how the grass roots work... so we need to work our asses of trying to win the caucuses...

YOU'VE ONLY POSTED 18 TIME!!!!!!!!! Why should I listen to you?

One day I only had 2 posts, so STFU. I'm sick of people on here putting down people on the basis that they have one or two posts. So what??? They're new on here, as far as you know they've been part of the revolution longer than you, and have donated more than, only happen to be new on the forums, you don't know them.

 

[David_Huxley007]

YOU'VE ONLY POSTED 18 TIME!!!!!!!!! Why should I listen to you?

One day I only had 2 posts, so STFU..

you weren't downing the campaign when you had 2 posts

 

[christagious]

you weren't downing the campaign when you had 2 posts

Well maybe because things were still hopeful at the time, things aren't looking too good right now so it's time to start thinking about what could have been done that wasn't. Just because he didn't join earlier when things were nice doesn't mean he shouldn't be respected.

 

[TannerW]

Hvac and others - Look, I'm not trying to send a 'message' that Ron Paul's campaign is over. Obviously, if he hasn't dropped out, it's not 'officially' over. I sincerely hope that RP sticks around 'till the end, just so we can all keep annoying the morons at Fox and Friends. And, yes, while it is true that I personally believe his bid for the presidency is kaput, I didn't make this post asking anyone else to agree with that.

I made this post so that we can compile a list of what has been done right, what has been done wrong, and ultimately, what could've been done better...up unto this point. It's never 'too early' to do that - it's something that should be done on a regular basis, and in fact, is probably best done NOW since it's fresh on our minds and we're still in the midst of it all.

If you'd rather wait to participate until AFTER Dr. Paul throws in the towel, then that's your prerogative. 'Favorite' this thread and come back to it at that point.

 

[TannerW]

As for David Huxley, if you're talking about me - just STFU. I've been coming to these forums to get information since they originated, and just now decided to register. You have absolutely no clue how many good things I've said about Ron Paul on a bazillion other websites over the past couple years. I made this post here because I thought I could get some valid feedback from true RP supporters who would be able to form honest and rational thoughts instead of childish BS like 'i don't respect you because you haven't made enough posts.'

 

[David_Huxley007]

sorry for being rude... i edited my post...
im just a little pissed off and can't accept any notion that even slightly leans towards a defeat. especially after putting in all the effort and knowing what's at stake

 

[TannerW]

No problem. Just don't be so quick to put up your dukes; actually read what I'm saying before you get all defensive. I'm not happy about the time, money, and effort I've put into a potentially dead or dying campaign either - but success is what you make of it. And, in my opinion, Ron Paul's message has been successful. I want to see that message continue to succeed in the future, which is why I want to use RP's current campaign as a road map for what to do and what not to do. And, as I said, it's never too early to start plotting that map.

 

[evandi]

GTFO of this forum if you want to discourage people from participating in the republican primaries/caucuses.

GTFO and DIAF.

 

[TannerW]

Is that aimed at me?

 

[evandi]

Is that aimed at me?

No way! You're just the person who started the thread!...

Oh, I guess it is actually.

 

[TannerW]

The reason I had to ask is because it's so ridiculous that you'd claim I 'discouraged' anyone from participating in the primaries/caucuses. Go read the last thing I wrote to David Huxley.

 

[evandi]

The reason I had to ask is because it's so ridiculous that you'd claim I 'discouraged' anyone from participating in the primaries/caucuses. Go read the last thing I wrote to David Huxley.

That's irrelevant. You are sapping Ron Paul if you are talking this way before he gives up.

DIAF, like I said.

 

[TannerW]

WTFever. I don't even know what DIAF means, nor do I care.

If you don't think I should be able to freely state my opinion about RP's campaign, then you really don't support what Ron Paul does in freedom of speech.

However, I've already said that my opinion about his campaign's status is entirely irrelevant to this thread, which is why your posts are so absurd. If you can't help evaluate and map out where the campaign has gone right/wrong or missed the boat, then you're not contributing to this thread.

 

[evandi]

WTFever. I don't even know what DIAF means, nor do I care.

If you don't think I should be able to freely state my opinion about RP's campaign, then you really don't support what Ron Paul does in freedom of speech.

However, my opinion is irrelevant. This thread is not about my opinion, which makes your posts so absurd. If you can't help evaluate and map out where the campaign has gone right/wrong or missed the boat, then you're not contributing to this thread.

You marked this thread with an exclaimation point, as if it were remotely important.

You're a troll.

 

[TannerW]

So you're saying it's NOT important to evaluate Ron Paul's campaign and recognize where he's gone right/wrong or missed the boat?

What the hell ever...

 

[evandi]

So you're saying it's NOT important to evaluate Ron Paul's campaign and recognize where he's gone right/wrong or missed the boat?

What the hell ever...

You told everyone to give up. It is not impossible to win yet.

There is a primary and two caucuses today. That is not a coincidence. Leave, Troll.