Paul Festival: An Invitation to Dr. Paul

Deborah K

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Why Paul Festival?

People from all over the political spectrum will be gathering at Paul Festival to honor the man who we believe is the founding father of the freedom movement. The message of freedom, and all that it encompasses is what unites us in our diversity. Through Dr. Paul's message we have been able to build a strong coalition of organizations, and though some within our ranks are controversial, our message is pure and consistent - that unless individual freedom is allowed to flourish, the future of our country is at risk. We realize that WE are Dr. Paul's legacy, and we must move forward and effect change in the following ways:

1. Get Liberty Candidates elected

2. Expose the corrupt electoral process. Reform local, state, and federal election laws

3. Educate the movement within our communities, to prepare in the event of an economic or social collapse.

This historic event will spark a new beginning and help our coalition launch these objectives. And the world will see, for the first time, our true numbers as we converge on Tampa, Fl. in a moment of celebration, and unity.

Paul Festival will have musical acts of different genres, comedy, speakers, celebrity appearances with pictures and autographs, book signings, big screens showing Dr. Paul's famous speeches, as well as documentary screenings. Children under 12 are admitted free, and will have their own activities which will include rides, games, airjumps, clowns, face painting, cotton candy, snow cones and so much more. Sunday morning we will have a worship service. Daytime will be family friendly, and nighttime will be more of a festive atmosphere. We'll have a beer garden, food court, and vendors of all sorts (over 200).

Delegates are getting the star treatment. Not only are we are assisting them with travel and lodging, but they have free admission! We currently have over 100 delegates signed up. But that's not all, we are assisting the entire movement with travel and lodging! We have activated the famous RonVoys! And not only have we reserved blocks of hundreds of rooms in several hotels, but we are reserving camp sites, and have worked out a deal with the Florida State Fairgrounds to have RVs and tent camping to accommodate convention attendees.

We understand that Dr. Paul would like to have his own event where he can speak to his delegates, among other things. We would like to offer him a facility to do just that. We can give Dr. Paul Expo Hall at the fairgrounds, which has a stage, is air conditioned, and holds 10k people. His team can have complete control over the Hall. And there should be no issue with accepting the Hall since our non-profit organization leased the fairgrounds. Dr. Paul can speak to our crowd on our outdoor stage which holds 35k, and then move right into Expo Hall to have his event for as long as he needs. It would be convenient, not only for him, but for his delegates who intend to celebrate at PaulFestival anyway.

We, the grassroots, have been working tirelessly to make this event a memorable experience for everyone who attends. It is our hope that the man who has inspired us all in so many ways, will honor us with his presence at our event.

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Deborah Robinet

http://www.paulfestival.org/78-news-a-press/234-an-invitation-to-dr-paul
 
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You said that all profit goes to PAC? Official campaign can not cooperate with PAC-s....

If you were only grassroots that wouldnt be a problem (I dont know where does that misinformation comes from that grassroots can not coordinate with campaign...)
 
We have a non-profit org. Liberty Unleashed Inc. that has leased the property. If there is any profit from this event - which remains to be seen - it will go into our hybrid PAC so that we can help get Liberty Candidates elected, and do the other things listed in my article.

Ron speaking at this event does not conflict with FEC rules.
 
We have a non-profit org. Liberty Unleashed Inc. that has leased the property. If there is any profit from this event - which remains to be seen - it will go into our hybrid PAC so that we can help get Liberty Candidates elected, and do the other things listed in my article.

Ron speaking at this event does not conflict with FEC rules.
From Paulfestival.com

[h=3]Rockin' for Ron:[/h] LIBERTY UNLEASHED PAC(emphasis mine) Paul Festival is a fundraising project of the Liberty Unleashed PAC. All proceeds go to support efforts to elect liberty candidates. Liberty Unleashed PAC is not endorsed by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Obviously I dont have insight into your organization and financial structure and I am not saying that you are wrong but it would be wise if lawyer would double check this. Just to be sure.
 
From Paulfestival.com



Obviously I dont have insight into your organization and financial structure and I am not saying that you are wrong but it would be wise if lawyer would double check this. Just to be sure.

They did, and it is. YOu may recall that the guy who posted the anti-Paul Fest stuff here a few weeks ago was screeching because they PAC had hired a lawyer? This is one of the reasons they did what they did.
 
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You said that all profit goes to PAC? Official campaign can not cooperate with PAC-s....

If you were only grassroots that wouldnt be a problem (I dont know where does that misinformation comes from that grassroots can not coordinate with campaign...)

Speaking of misniformation, the campaign frequently misstates the laws when it says that the campaign cannot cooperate with PACs. I used to think they were wrong, now I just think they're lying so they don't have to admit they simply don't like the grassroots.

For starts, you know that some PACs are allowed to donate to campaigns, right? Liberty PAC is a Ron Paul PAC. And that Mitt ROmney speaks to his Super PAC quite often? And that the Super PACs can actually work with the campaign on messaging and such?

Didn't think so.
 
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Speaking of misniformation, the campaign frequently misstates the laws when it says that the campaign cannot cooperate with PACs. I used to think they were wrong, now I just think they're lying so they don't have to admit they simply don't like the grassroots.

For starts, you know that some PACs are allowed to donate to campaigns, right? Liberty PAC is a Ron Paul PAC. And that Mitt ROmney speaks to his Super PAC quite often? And that the Super PACs can actually work with the campaign on messaging and such?

Didn't think so.

So, Romney was lying in the debate when he said he didn't and couldn't coordinate with the PAC and could not control what they put out? (I really don't know the laws on PACs)
 
So, Romney was lying in the debate when he said he didn't coordinate with the PAC and could not control what they put out? (I really don't know the laws on PACs)

He can't stop them from doing it. But they can discuss the messages that the candidate wants to put out. So Mitt can't tell the Super PAC to put out an ad trashing Santorum, but he could say that's what he'd like to see, or not see, in the media, and the Super PAC is free to act on it.

I've edited this 3 times, and I'm still not saying this right. They have to communicate through the media -

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/jon-stewart-stephen-colbert-expose-super-pac-loopholes_n_1212670.html


In a nutshell, as long as Ron Paul doesn't ask people to fund his campaign while he's speaking at a Super PAC event, (not Paul Fest - any Super PAC) he's fine.
 
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Speaking of misniformation, the campaign frequently misstates the laws when it says that the campaign cannot cooperate with PACs. I used to think they were wrong, now I just think they're lying so they don't have to admit they simply don't like the grassroots.

For starts, you know that some PACs are allowed to donate to campaigns, right? Liberty PAC is a Ron Paul PAC. And that Mitt ROmney speaks to his Super PAC quite often? And that the Super PACs can actually work with the campaign on messaging and such?

Didn't think so.

I don't think that's correct.

There are many types of PACs. The PACs that can't coordinate with political campaigns or make any contributions to candidates or parties are the independent-expenditure only committees aka SuperPACs. They have the capability of accepting unlimited donations including donations from collective persons. Those SuperPACs cannot work with the campaign in messaging or anything like that. They're limited to "speak" via media - and nobody is going work on messaging on television.

I have no idea what kind of PAC this one is (it can even be both - a nonconnected SuperPAC with a "Non-Contribution Account" and an independent expenditure only bank account").
 
Speaking of misniformation, the campaign frequently misstates the laws when it says that the campaign cannot cooperate with PACs. I used to think they were wrong, now I just think they're lying so they don't have to admit they simply don't like the grassroots.

For starts, you know that some PACs are allowed to donate to campaigns, right? Liberty PAC is a Ron Paul PAC. And that Mitt ROmney speaks to his Super PAC quite often? And that the Super PACs can actually work with the campaign on messaging and such?

Didn't think so.
Think again ;)
First to answer your questions:
1. Yes.(I believe 2,500-5,000 dollars. Not sure I read it 6 months ago so dont take my word for it.)
2. If Romney is doing coordination he is breaking the law. Here comes in law "lingo". Did he coordinate or he spoke ("Good day" is not coordination). There is difference and there is everything in between.

a) Official campaign is not allowed to coordinate with PAC-s. (The reason is to stop candidate from evading campaign contribution rules)
b) There is no legal limitation in cooperation of official campaign with grassroots.
I dont understand where did this misunderstanding come from. I heard it so many times.


I am glad they have a lawyer to sort this out.
 
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Seriously, invite Rand Paul. He helped with the campaign and the movement. Regardless of what you may think of his Romney endorsement, he probably converted more people to the liberty movement with his high profile interviews and speeches than any of us.

That's the quickest way to trash a good event. He will get booed. Loudly. And often.
 
I don't think that's correct.

There are many types of PACs. The PACs that can't coordinate with political campaigns or make any contributions to candidates or parties are the independent-expenditure only committees aka SuperPACs. They have the capability of accepting unlimited donations including donations from collective persons. Those SuperPACs cannot work with the campaign in messaging or anything like that. They're limited to "speak" via media - and nobody is going work on messaging on television.

I have no idea what kind of PAC this one is (it can even be both - a nonconnected SuperPAC with a "Non-Contribution Account" and an independent expenditure only bank account").

Liberty Unleashed is a hybrid PAC. Look it up.
 
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