Next Possible Money Bomb Ideas/Theme
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Barrex
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.. It is depressing.
MelissaWV
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People should already have been in touch with local businesses to see whether or not they mind displaying a Ron sign or two. Some local coffee shops display art; if you are so inclined, you could get a painting or photo up in one of those. You should have signs where groups of political signs often sprout up, where they are not likely to be removed or defaced or damaged. You should already be donating. You should already be aware of how important it is for the campaign to be well-funded (this is now the chief bonus to Romney's campaign; he is no longer called the far and away frontrunner, but is often cited as being so much better-funded that he's the only one that can go the distance). You should already understand your state's rules and be attempting to become a delegate. You should be making plans to attend your state's great GOP events, and maybe even starting to look at attending the GOP National Convention in Florida this summer.
It never fails to dishearten me that people need a gimmick to do any of these things. It does not send a statement, as this time's MBs are smaller (with good reason) and simply will not make the news. It does not draw a whole lot of new blood to the movement. It generates a bit of excitement, but there are diminishing returns with that as well. The time to discuss new fundraising methods was a year ago, and it was done, and it was soundly rejected in favor of going with the old faithful MBs.
Name it whatever you'd like, but I think it is working at cross-purposes.
It never fails to dishearten me that people need a gimmick to do any of these things. It does not send a statement, as this time's MBs are smaller (with good reason) and simply will not make the news. It does not draw a whole lot of new blood to the movement. It generates a bit of excitement, but there are diminishing returns with that as well. The time to discuss new fundraising methods was a year ago, and it was done, and it was soundly rejected in favor of going with the old faithful MBs.
Name it whatever you'd like, but I think it is working at cross-purposes.
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Although I agree with your idea of going to local businesses and finding other ways to promote Dr. Paul, money bombs still excite people (as you stated) and it has the possibility to draw more people. Sometimes, our morale is low and money bombs help reinvigorate some people. We can do more things than just one.
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This. Do it on March 4 (it was on this day in 1789 that Government began under the US Constitution). This date is great as it is before Super Tuesday....
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Thanks for keeping us in mind. We're not so wedded to Bailout Freedom that we'll push a theme that folks don't want to get behind. I also think some of the work that was done could be transferable to a new theme.
I mentioned this in another thread but really think we need to do something that focuses on the donating itself rather than education and has built in things to take it viral that will help get us NEW donors. March 2nd or 3rd to help fund everything they'll need to do in March.
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Off the top of your head, name the last four money bombs and how much they raised.
Hell, name ten money bombs in total and how much they raised.
When I talk to someone and they start liking Ron, I ask for their support right then, and it's usually good for a little money that night. If I told them Ron needed the money to compete against Romney, but they need to hold it for a few more weeks to be part of a gimmick... I'm not as sure I'd have their support.
Go for it, but I don't want to see whining threads afterwards (even though I can assure you I will) about how little it raised, how people didn't participate, and so on.
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It is a rather consistent 1 million a month.
But who said to tell people to hold off from donating their money? No one said that.
If someone wants to donate money at any time, let them. What does that have to do with having a money bomb?
If anything, it excites new Ron Paul people because they can see their money at work: see the display, see their name. I don't get why that is such a problem?
Anytime there isn't a lot of money raised or things don't go as well as originally planned, people whine. So, what is your point?
As I stated in response to your first post, I agree that we need to broaden our approach. That being said, why does that equate to quitting money bombs? Why does that mean not having other means to raise money?
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truthspeaker
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Personally, I'm sticking with the
"BAILOUT LIBERTY"
idea. It reminds others about the economy and why Ron Paul's important for it.
WE need to lead the discussion now and not let stupid misinterpreted one-issues define our movement. What do I mean: "Ron Paul's for weed etc."
"BAILOUT LIBERTY"
idea. It reminds others about the economy and why Ron Paul's important for it.
WE need to lead the discussion now and not let stupid misinterpreted one-issues define our movement. What do I mean: "Ron Paul's for weed etc."
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Some information that helps to answer the questions or statements above, I'm not justifying any of these actions or non actions below these are just how things are for the most part:
1. Some Ron Paul Sites don't send out emails about every money bomb because either; The Admin or Moderator is lazy, doesn't communicate back through PMs cause they are "too busy", justifies not sending out email to not "spam" Ron Paul supporters, disagrees with the theme being promoted, questions the integrity of the people organizing it, other unknown reasons.
2. Facebook Emails: As far as I know you cannot send out an email through a Facebook event, not sure about groups if users have notification emails turned off, facebook seems limited in this regard of sending out coordinated emails.
3. Database of Contacts: It is easier said then done not because of the technical implementation that part is easy, but because most sites would not be so willing to share their list of emails, for example RPF and DP and other RP related sites I don't think the owners would likely jump at the chances of sharing email lists based on a number of concerns. The decentralized approach also to having lists that have been cultivated by the respective sites seems reasonable the problem wouldn't be as big of a deal if the respective sites were proactive in sending out emails concerning major events such as money bombs. In the end you cannot force them to hand over their lists lol, therefore it is up to each individual site to decide how best to help Ron Paul, and unfortunately at times that means communications can fail to a number of factors.
P.S. You mentioned RonPaulCountry.com, in fact emails were sent out about this past money bomb to subscribers of the site.
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orenbus
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You shouldn't be asking someone that is a new supporter of Ron Paul to hold their donation, if you've convinced them early on to support Ron Paul and they are willing to donate they should do it on the spot. Money bombs serve a different purpose, not to ask people that are new supporters to hold their money until a specific date.
The ideal scenario would be you get the person to donate right away and then a couple days pass and you tell them about the money bomb that way they donate twice potentially instead of just once or not at all.
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