Paul has a novel idea for his campaign leftovers

[constituent]

A "PEOPLES LEGAL CLEARING HOUSE"

Ron Paul's idea of using his campaign funds to create a publishing company could turn out to be a great equalizer in disseminating political power. If we utilize commerce in a unique way to further our role in participatory democracy.

It would be in the interest of liberty in this country if we could make this publishing venture historic. I was thinking for quite some time about having Ron Paul publish his proposed House Resolutions in order to test the market support for these laws. And then use the proceeds from each respective published resolution to fund the needed political groundwork to make these resolutions a reality.

If you like this concept Contact Ron Paul and ask if this publishing venture can be used for a historic "Peoples Legal Clearing House" giving the right to propose and support law back to We the People.


Are we going to continue our indentured servitude to the corporate sposored laws?

Instead we could compile a legal library of Freedom and Liberty centered laws on our book shelves at the same time funding and popularizing these laws instead of just letting them fall by the wayside. This could be a tribute to taking action not just complaining and perseverating about the current legal tyrany we are bogged down in

ZOMG!!!!!!!!1 Mike Gravel has infiltrated our forums!!!!!!


welcome senator.

 

[LibertiORDeth]

for profit does not mean "for making people rich." it's a legalize thing more than a money making thing.

the profit will be speant on more books. A non-profit wouldn't be able to endorse a candidate, for instance.

don't act like Ron Paul is out to make a buck. i think he could have done that already with his job and knowledge. he didn't need us. he could have played the game. he didn't, he's 72. i'm down. i'll donate money to his book company! lol


books, newspapers, magaizines... sky's the limit

and yes, books still make money. people still read books. a lot of us hear are net junkies, but the rest of the world reads books. books make the intellectual world go round.

Agreed, but like previously said it should be a corporation with shares, and the money should be used for the RP candidates.

 

[joemiller]

In terms of getting the word out, a non-profit can do that, and at a lower cost, even at no cost. The idea of creating a "for-profit" organization to get the word out will have as its main goal, the creation of profit, not political enlightenment, irrespective of the founder's original intent. The question is, are we now going to sanction the use of converting political campaign contributions into a self-enrichment ponzi scheme? Not me -- for the record.
joe

 

[robert4rp08]

OK, Rant begins

If he has millions of dollars left, why isn't he spending it on supporting the grassroots effort in NC (and the other remaining states)??????? We have one week and 2 days......Where are the ads, the newpaper articles?? If we could get the vote % up to where it was in PA, NC could be really big.......but no, we get one day of his presence in NC, no Rand, no nothing???? No phone banks, no direct mailers, nothing.

No wonder most people in the state don't even know he's still on the ticket. I don't mean to be overly negative, but I think Tarzan is right, we need to spend some of that money on the campaign, NOW....I know of people in this state who have ordered signs and lit over three months ago, and haven't even received an explanation why their stuff hasn't even been shipped.

We are feeling really neglected down here and a lot of us spent most of our spare time in SC trying to get out the vote. So many of our group are discouraged by the lack of attention by the campaign, and they have a right to feel that way. Unfortunately, it has led us to smaller numbers of VERY dedicated freedom lovers. If what's been happening to our supporters in the other state and district conventions can be used in some way to boost the interest of our "fallen" supporters, and to peak the interest of the "on the fence" voters, maybe we could get more people to vote for RP.....Just wishful thinking, I know, but come on?!?!?

Because millions were spent in the early states for 5-10%. Practically nothing was spent in PA and he got 16%.

Grassroots > Campaign

 

[newyearsrevolution08]

it was our money, use it Ron we give you permission.

Hell if they try and play that route, we can money bomb the setup for that as well if need be.

If you have read or listened to the manifesto it IS THE BEST MARKETING TOOL to say the least.

Buy them for EVERYONE you know

christmas birthdays or whatever. People who at least READ or LISTEN to Ron's thoughts without the media messing with the message itself will soon lean to a large constitutional WAKE UP CALL for Americans.

 

[joemiller]

Other uses can be found

it was our money, use it Ron we give you permission.

Hell if they try and play that route, we can money bomb the setup for that as well if need be.

If you have read or listened to the manifesto it IS THE BEST MARKETING TOOL to say the least.

Buy them for EVERYONE you know

christmas birthdays or whatever. People who at least READ or LISTEN to Ron's thoughts without the media messing with the message itself will soon lean to a large constitutional WAKE UP CALL for Americans.

For one thing, access to a good interactive precinct/Congressional District map for every county would help Ron Paul Executive Committee members win their local seats.

How about a listing of every county GOP election rules for their Executive Committmee members.

In addition, a willingness to put fellow Paulistas in each county, in each precinct, or in each Congressional District on notice through an email notice to support their fellow Paulistas at their local GOP election...I mean, the list goes go.

There is a post here asking for guidance on what to do when they do win their seats. How about a GOP Executive Committee website to allow fellow Paulistas to network with each other in each jurisdiction. There are a lot of things that can be done here that would give Ron Paul supporters the leg up on the old guard. Without it, they will be sitting ducks. Good for one thing, walking their precincts for John McCain.

If you want to open up a for-profit publishing company, fine. Incorporate, get a few angles and sell some stock. That's how you go about creating a for-profit business. I am sure there will be a lot of people willing to buy stock in the company. You don't have to do it by absconding with some one's political contributions.

joe