List constructive criticisms for HQ here

[enjoiskaterguy]

Here's some critizism for this website...Why aren't you making the money bomb weekend STICKY???? Ron Paul needs the money and you are censoring this? One of the moderators just needs to find one of the threads about it about sticky the damn thing.

 

[wowabunga]

Buses... one last thing... imagine all the free PR we get when the grass roots bus pulls into town a day before the main campaign. Have a awning that comes off the side and put up some exterior kiosks staffed by national and local grass roots.

Make part of the bus a mobile training center. Have on back of bus a painted wavy banner reads "We The People"

Keep cargo bay of bus loaded with signs and slim jims. At a show yesterday a RP supporter walks up to our table concerned in a big way that his 3 signs have yet to arrive and he says "it's goona be too late" if they don't get here soon. Be capable in those cases to walk to cargo bay and pull out one sign and get supporter back in the game.

I got carried away with the 3 buses idea.. not getting enough sleep. We do really need to have 2 buses.... what's with this story about McCain making over 500 stops in New Hampshire ???? When the state is huge... split up the buses and cover more faster. Have a pledge day to raise the money. Make things happen. Rosa Parks was born on February 4th... I WANT TO SEE RON PAUL BUSES ( with tires on the ground moving ) IN THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA ON THE 4th...!!!

 

[jamsbt]

Lead with your close, keep us safe

In an interview with Sean Hannity when discussing the war, Dr. Paul made all his arguments about why we shouldn't be there in the first. At the very end, when Sean and him were shouting at each other, his final words were: "What's wrong with following the Constitution, and have the courtesy of a forma declaration of war?"

Absolutely right!! However, think of how the whole exchange may have been different if Dr. Paul lead off his response by posing that question to Sean. I've seen this over and over in the debates and interviews. Often his most important point is expressed just before he gets shut off, and no one gets a chance for him to build on that point.

Lead with what is today your close on every question, and at future debates. Establish the underlining principle first in every answer. Then add the supporting poiints.

Also, Dr. Paul has to realize that we want to know our Commander in Chief understands the nature of the threat we face from outside our borders. He has to acknowledge that there are times he will lead, and request from Congress the need to go to war. Ann Coulter has called him Neville Chamberlain on forgein policy. I know Dr. Paul is no Neville, and he needs to take that critism away by explaiining his views on what would constitute a justifiable use of our brave military.

At the same time, he needs to help us feel that he will keep our defenses strong, and our military prepared. I know he advocates the shield over the sword, and he needs to take a stance on technological support to keep us safe (missle defense, stealth technology, etc.).

 

[thegr8drronpaul]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let Ron do the tv ads where he talks directly to the people. NO MORE of the ineffective game show host narration!

Ron speaking to the camera is what sold me and will get everyone else on board.

PLEASE if you do one thing, let it be this.

 

[jamsbt]

How to Win Friends and Influence Sean, et. al

In an interview with Sean Hannity when discussing the war, Dr. Paul made all his arguments about why we shouldn't be there in the first of his response. At the very end, when Sean and him were shouting at each other, his final words were: "What's wrong with following the Constitution, and have the courtesy of a formal declaration of war?"

Absolutely right!! However, think of how the whole exchange may have been different if Dr. Paul lead off his response by posing that question to Sean. I've seen this over and over in the debates and interviews. Often his most important point is expressed just before he gets shut off. He needs to reverse course on his delivery.

Lead with what is today your close on every question, and at future debates. Establish the underlining principle first in every answer. Then utilize the remaining allotted time to add the supporting points that reinforce the message.

How would Sean have responded if you asked him the Constitutional question first? He would have been a deer in the headlights, and spout something about the Congressional Authorization of the Use of Force. That would have given Dr. Paul the perfect opportunity to explain the difference between that mealy mouthed resolution, and a full on declaration of war. How that approach got us Vietnam, Korea, Kosovo, etc. Ask Sean if he thinks the U.N. should set our foreign policy. Sean would have to acknowledge that he agrees with Dr. Paul on that. First set consensus, then build from there.

Also, Dr. Paul has to realize that we want to know our Commander in Chief understands the nature of the threat we face from outside our borders. He has to acknowledge that there may very well be times he will need lead this nation through a crisis, and perhaps even see the need to request from Congress a declaration to go to war. Ann Coulter has called him Neville Chamberlain on forgein policy. I know Dr. Paul is no Neville, and he needs to take that critism away by explaiining his views on what would constitute a justifiable use of our brave military.

In the same vane, he needs to help us feel that he will keep our defenses strong, and our military prepared. I know he advocates the shield over the sword, and he needs to take a stance on technological support to keep us safe (missile defense, stealth technology, etc.). We will not accept a retreat from our technological advances. This is what saves lives in times of conflict. Ronald Reagan won by saying “Peace Through Strength!”.

 

[Sesshomaru]

This thread was very useful

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=81939

Also, Howard Stern is critical to go on.

 

[jamsbt]

Continued on How to win Friends

If we had a full declaration of war in place on Iraq, it would no longer be George Bush's war, it would be America's war!! If we wanted as a people to go to war, but Congress failed to declare, maybe then we would pay a whole lot more attention to who we are sending to Washington to represent us. We do NOT solve our lack of representation in Congress by granting the President more authority, that approach only circumvents the Constitution. We like the President having more power if our guy is President, but hate it when it's the other guy in office. This is an example, and affirmation of our Founders' wisdom in developing the Constitution. You can’t argue with that.

We stand behind your message Dr. Paul. Keep up the good fight. Win friends, not arguments!!

 

[AzNsOuLjAh27]

Just keep preaching the truth about our government. We are bound to listen. For example: the war on oil, the recession were headed towards, The Constitution and freedom of choice. Please try a little harder in Michigan and South Carolina!!! The reason being is because Michigan is a state full of college students, and your messege would be very popular there. Please get more public viewings and go on the Howard Stern Show!! The more people see you on TV or hear you on the radio, the more they will want to know about you. Also you must spend some of that money on commercial ads about the unjust war on oil, and the unconstitutional income tax!

 

[JimInNY]

Ron Paul need to take a stronger position on national defense.

A lot of lamestream Republicans are afraid of him because they see him as weak on defense. He has to make it loud and clear that is for strong defense and if congress were to constitutionally declare war, he would conduct said war with the vigor necessary to win it quickly and decisively.

 

[Leroy_Jenkems]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let Ron do the tv ads where he talks directly to the people. NO MORE of the ineffective game show host narration!

Ron speaking to the camera is what sold me and will get everyone else on board.

PLEASE if you do one thing, let it be this.

AMEN!

 

[zakkubin]

I know we recommended more endorsements but let's state the ones that we feel would endorse:

David Walker ( the nations accountant ) Watch him:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OS2fI2p9iVs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I-16u9x3tfE

Mark Cuban: Read his blog about politics: http://www.blogmaverick.com/2007/09/03/politics/

His conclusion: "So if you want my vote in 2008, don't tell me what you are going to add, tell me what you are going to remove. Tell me how you are going to simplify the government. That's how you get my vote."

John Mayer: http://www.tmz.com/2007/10/16/the-mayer-debate-ron-paul-or-rupaul/#continuedcontents


I'm sure there are many more. Maybe if we dig up more specifics HQ could contact them.
A commercial with Walker would be AMAZING!

 

[Leroy_Jenkems]

Ron Paul need to take a stronger position on national defense.

A lot of lamestream Republicans are afraid of him because they see him as weak on defense. He has to make it loud and clear that is for strong defense and if congress were to constitutionally declare war, he would conduct said war with the vigor necessary to win it quickly and decisively.

Yes. Ron is the Bo Pelini of military defense strategy (hypothetically speaking)

The rest of those RINOs (Republican-in-name-only) are Charlie Weis-es.

Talking college football here

 

[angrydragon]

From zakkubin...

Mark Cuban: Read his blog about politics: http://www.blogmaverick.com/2007/09/03/politics/

His conclusion: "So if you want my vote in 2008, don't tell me what you are going to add, tell me what you are going to remove. Tell me how you are going to simplify the government. That's how you get my vote."

Mark Cuban would be huge and look at that, he agrees with Dr. Paul.

 

[expatinireland]

Not taking matching funds?

I did not realize until today that Dr. Paul might not take Federal matching money.

Is this correct? I hope it is not.

If so, I am sorry, but I just will not donate any more of my hard earned funds to what can only be classed as a mental exercise.

 

[Created4]

I don't know if any one from HQ is reading what is being posted in the "Winning Michigan" sub forum, but if they don't address the angry people in Michigan who are not happy about Dr. Paul not visiting the state, this is going to spread like wildfire:

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Paul is campaigning like he isn't going to get anymore money -- but it is a SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY. No results = No money.


Because, the REAL problem is as follows:

1) The grassroots were (apparently falsely) led to believe that the strategy was to WIN in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

2) The grassroots was told that $12 Million was needed by Dec 31 to accomplish #1.

3) The grassroots provided the $12 Million essentially a month early, as this total was (for all intents and purposed) reached by the beginning of December.

4) The grassroots EXCEEDED the $12 Million dollars by donating an additional $8 Million -- for a total of $20 Million by the end of the 4th Quarter.

5) Many of those who donated (often earning less than $30K per YEAR) either skimped on Christmas presents for their families (!) delayed paying various household bills (!!) and some even went into debt to donate just a bit more (!!!).

6) PUBLICLY, ON AIR, the candidate has stated that his campaign was "struggling to know what to do with all of that money."

And now, after FAILING to demonstrate that it actually followed through with the plan in #1, and keeping #6 in mind as well, along comes the campaign chairman (who draws a +30K per MONTH salary) saying that they need yet ANOTHER $23 Million, ASAP in order to "win."

Despite the fact that EVERY OTHER CAMPAIGN AND CANDIDATE has discussed their various "strategies" -- not just to their donors, but also publicly -- on TV and Radio in interviews and forums. (So is it some "secret war plan"? No one else seems to think so.)

But crucially, critically, THIS campaign believes that it does not owe ANYTHING for an explanation or information, or even a MERE HINT of it's strategy (even AFTER the fact to explain WHY the strategy was changed so dramatically in IA, NH, & SC and the other early states) to the people who are expected to sacrifice time, resources and money.

Instead the grassroots supporters are left to "speculate" on rumors and misinformation as to what the heck is REALLY going on... they are left to wonder and come up with a variety of "theories" what the "super-secret-brilliant-dynamic-duo-P.L.A.N." really IS for winning the campaign.

Even the recent addition of a "Grassroots Communications Coordinator" is nothing but a sad, sad joke... as nothing for actual communication has yet taken place -- the blog contains nothing but "wrapper" text around links to press-releases or news stories -- ALL information available either directly on the site, or elsewhere in the community.

In truth, it is the CAMPAIGN STAFF who are acting like spoiled little children that need to be taken to the woodshed and given a good, solid spanking.

And THAT is what is being done by the people NOT donating.

And it is also what is happening in each of the primaries (the VOTERS are saying "You have not convinced me to vote for you").

Most sadly is that, in the end the campaign staff WILL play the "blame game" just one time -- and they will (ironically) claim that it is the LACK OF MONEY that caused them to lose the election!
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[angrydragon]

When is this going to be sent to HQ?

 

[phoenixrising]

in order for the *human terms* to go the distance..to capture each person *emotionally*...to speak in terms they will *comprehend* (studies show you have to stick w/7th grade vocabulary) ... i highly reccommend watching this video....oh & our boy frank is on it too...just get over it.

this is an 84 minute education! "...invited historians, linguists, cognitive experts, journalists, government officials, and political consultants to assess the current state of public discourse ..."

http://www.linktv.org/programs/orwell_deceiving

Dr. Paul needs a professional to coach him in this arena & he'll be hitting home runs all the time!!

 

[wstrucke]

the campaign should learn from the experiences in NH to make better decisions about how to organize personnel and get the word out -- I read an article on here from someone in NH alarmed at how many people didn't decide who to vote for until reaching the polls. a few people waving a huge RP banner could have made the difference between beating Guiliani again and not.

with all due respect, Dr. Paul should recognize that he will only be given a small period of time to talk at the debates and take the opportunity to make it clear to the American people in the simplest of terms that he alone has the power to unite the people of all beliefs and races under the banner of liberty. that the Republican party has been tarnished by our current President who has divided the nation and thwarted our rights in the name of a false sense of freedom. he should make the point that each of us has to fight for our rights and that voting for someone simply because the news says they are going to win has gone on far too long. we must stand up and fight for ourselves and our children. we must follow the footsteps of our founding fathers and put our lives, fortunes, and sacred honer on the line to protect this great nation.

stop quote Reagan, start quoting Paul. be strong and make people believe you *will* win -- only then will the votes follow.

I realize it's not so much Dr. Paul -- but if he starts interjecting here and there at the debates, maybe laugh out loud when Guiliani, McCain, Huckabee, or Romney says something ridiculous, that might make people think he knows what he's talking about. the last debate was horrendous with FOX and the other candidates making fun of him.

it might be beneficial to point out how little actual "debate" is going on -- and how our nation will collapse under the current policies -- how there is little difference between "republicans" and "democrats" since the same large companies sponsor both parties -- this should be easily provable too.

if Dr. Paul says something startling, something important, something currently unspoken, but most importantly something TRUE -- and can back it up -- he will get more press coverage, more people will hear is message, and effectively more votes.

we all know that most people we talk to end up believing in him -- he should make a point of that. those of us who believe in liberty, believe in freedom, believe in working hard to better ourselves and our posterity, believe in real measurable security through freedom and equality -- effectively ALL Americans -- support him when they hear his message. there are true believers for every other candidate, but RP is the the one they think Romney, McCain, Huckabee, Guiliani, and all the others are.

 

[Matt Collins]

Also, hire an 'dresser'. He needs to get some well tailored, beautiful, very presidential suits and always look like a million bucks.

Does this count?

 

[Matt Collins]

What you're talking about is a turnaround moment that we saw in The American President, when Michael Douglas said, "My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the President of the United States!" Remember that? He needs an Andrew Shepherd moment!

That's just a movie.