List constructive criticisms for HQ here

[scandinaviany3]

Bradly PM me and give me an example if you want more

PLEASE EDIT THIS PIECE WITH WHITE SPACE SO THAT PEOPLE WILL READ IT! There are some terrific ideas here.

You reminded me that every campaign I've ever worked with had a "Democrats for Our Candidate" division with a recognized leader who helped galvanize those voters. Do we have "Democrats for Paul?" We also need Christians for Paul, etc. We need a way for people to identify with the campaign that might otherwise fall through the cracks. These are all volunteer positions and they are headed by a person recognizable to the target market. For example, NH probably would have been the state to have Independents for Paul.

From another excellent post:



You've illustrated NOUN, VERB, EXCLAMATION POINT AND "What's in it for me" in action. Simplify the message so that the listener understands the BENEFITS, not the features. Dr. Paul has preached features. No one cares about features. They want benefits.

Bradly did a first pass. PM me if you want more on the white space

 

[coffeewithchess]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=86990

The post that started that thread should be forwarded...very good constructive criticism.

 

[Joe Liberty]

Grassroots coordinator and blog

The campaign just sent out a note about a new grassroots coordinator and blog
http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates But when I tried to post a comment it wasn't allowed. They should enable the comments function so we can post the suggestions there that we are posting here.

 

[freelance]

Bradly did a first pass. PM me if you want more on the white space

No, I just wanted people to stop and read. I had a very hard time reading it without the white space, and I was afraid that others would just pass it by. It was filled with lots of little gems worthy of a close read.

 

[Cyclone]

bump

 

[raiha]

Bring up the issues no-one wants to look at: Guanatanamo; Abu Ghraib; Birth Defects in Middle Eastern nuclear contaminated babies (show photos...this is what we do to our 'enemy' babies, not to mention compromising the DNA of our own troops)

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=75661&highlight=depleted+uranium+birth+defects

 

[scandinaviany3]

ok..thanks freelance

No, I just wanted people to stop and read. I had a very hard time reading it without the white space, and I was afraid that others would just pass it by. It was filled with lots of little gems worthy of a close read.

Ok thanks freelance...put some more stuff in now on the original

 

[gracemonger]

Speach coaching

Please, please, please,please...

Slow down when answering questions in the debate. Complete sentences and stay focused on target subject. I've heard Jesse Benton say that Ron's message cannot be communicatd in 30 second sound bites. Well you better find a way, you only have 30 seconds!
He must bring the hay down from the loft so the sheeple can understand. i.e.The average American does not have a clue what 'Austrian economics" means.
It's been said and I agree, the true genuis is the one who can explain very complicated subjects in a very plain way. Ronald Reagan was great at this! This has to be done.

Go Ron!

Craig

 

[freelance]

Ok thanks freelance...put some more stuff in now on the original

MUCH better. I have a slight visual impairment, but white space also allows people with normal vision to read in "chunks" and comprehend the information easier.

Yours is the post of the thread, and I certainly hope they listen.

 

[Energy]

Get on Howard Stern.

Depending on audience, avoid using "Austrian economics" without a clear, layman's explanation of what that is.

Surround yourself with a team of EXPERTS to help market and package your benefits effectively.

 

[JS4Pat]

On Monday, hire the best image consultants and speech coaches you can find. Spend $100K+ to have them travel with Paul for the next 4 weeks. Paul should practice daily with the coaching team to perfect his presentation and talking points.

This has been suggested by many on RPF since early 2007.

PLEASE consider this!

 

[bszoka]

The One Suggestion Required to Implement All the Others

Whatever else happens, my own suggestion would be that Dr. Paul immediately hire an impartial ombudsman--ideally someone who:

• Has experience in Republican presidential campaigns;
• Shares and can articulate Dr. Paul's philosophy in a way that makes it meaningful to the average American;
• Understands the bewildering array of grassroots constitutencies supporting Dr. Paul; and
• Who can command their respect.

That person should be given full authority to implement swiftly the best constructive criticism received from the grassroots. Whatever managerial problems there are with the campaign, they must be addressed now--whatever that requires.

 

[constituent]

3) not hammering fascism enough

4) not hammering the prison-industrial complex enough

5) not talking about personal charity enough

6) when you're excluded by a network from a debate early
in the week, don't show up to their other debate later in the week.
now people will remember 'how gracious fox was to let him in
to that debate after all' (yes... i realize)

six isn't that big of a deal, but it turned a win into a loss which is unfortunate.

 

[Bradley in DC]

Bring up the issues no-one wants to look at: Guanatanamo; Abu Ghraib; Birth Defects in Middle Eastern nuclear contaminated babies (show photos...this is what we do to our 'enemy' babies, not to mention compromising the DNA of our own troops)

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=75661&highlight=depleted+uranium+birth+defects

I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make a summary of the warm and fuzzy puppies and kissing babies posts and this one.

 

[Bradley in DC]

To the extent that LP folks are involved in the campaign, it is generally at the grassroots level and/or state level staff.

Point taken. You know I'm a fan of yours and have enjoyed your support and working with you.

However, the fact remains, Joe Seehusen, Joe Becker, Mike McHugh, and Kent Snyder (not sure how many others) are four of the top people running the campaign and their experience and orientation are more towards the LP than Republican presidential primary politics.

 

[babydaddy]

constructive help

Ron Paul has a wonderful message of freedom and everyone needs to hear it, but I think that sometimes he gets so excited about getting the message out that he ends up talking past many people. At times, especially during debates Dr. Paul tends to speak a little too quickly, and he uses very intelligent references that most people are too uneducated to pick up on. Hell, I'm a pretty smart guy and there are some things that I don't get.

my thoughts:

1. speak at a normal rate and at a normal tone. I think at times Dr. Paul turns people off when his voice gets high pitched and he talks fast. His message is already pretty different than most people are used to hearing, so he needs to package it as well as he can.

2. most people are stupid. when talking about the economy, don't talk about Austrian Economics. I think it may scare the morons.

3. continuing on the "most people are stupid" theme - when talking about the war or Israel or some other topic that so desperately needs change, he should make simple points, maybe come up with some quick one-liners, and don't over-talk and confuse the simpletons.

Ron Paul needs to be heard and understood by the masses, so he needs to speak on their level. Stupid people are intimidated by smart people, so even though everyone knows he is much smarter than they are, he should try to speak to them on simple terms.

These are my thoughts on the subject, for what they're worth. And maybe Sean Hannity will be severly mangled in a one car cliff dive and forever wish he had been nicer to the one man who can help save America.

 

[Marty Duren]

Summary

The original post is here: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=86990

1. Recognize that Dr. Paul is running against George Bush first and that this must be overcome.

2. Learn to make the message more succinct. The message is right, but it takes far too long to say it. A summary of Austrian economics is not necessary in every answer.

3. BE SPECIFIC. How much does closing 700 military bases save? How can it help reduce the deficit?

4. Supporters should not tie in their personal agenda to the campaign.

5. The message must get out of the blogosphere.

6. Changes at HQ.
A. Hire an articulate African American lady to be the campaign spokesperson. Put Kent behind a wall.
B, C, D. Communicate with the grassroots.
E. Fire the campaign leadership.

7. Fix the ads; no more crappy ones.

8 and 9 are for supporters

10. Walter E Williams for running mate and announce now.

 

[Henry]

Point taken.

Personally, they don't have a clue. especially Jesse Benton he's totally the absolute worst idiot at best!!!

 

[Henry]

Why not,

I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make a summary of the warm and fuzzy puppies and kissing babies posts and this one.

Tell it like it is. They are idiots!!

 

[Lord Xar]

Point taken. You know I'm a fan of yours and have enjoyed your support and working with you.

However, the fact remains, Joe Seehusen, Joe Becker, Mike McHugh, and Kent Snyder (not sure how many others) are four of the top people running the campaign and their experience and orientation are more towards the LP than Republican presidential primary politics.

He is running for Republican office and he has knowone runnning his campaign with ANY REPUBLICAN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE! wow.

Another bit of advice:

HIRE A MEGAEXPERIENCED REPUBLICAN POLITICAL ADVISOR!!!!!!