Ron Paul Blimp Project at DIRE RISK!

[sgrooms]

Why can't someone who is a Millionare just buy up the remaining 80 grand???

just because someone is a millionaire, doesn't mean they have a million cash on hand. a lot of times its tied up.

 

[RonPaulVolunteer]

You're entitled to that opinion, however.

The ROI on the blimp is unlimited because it's not the exposure of the physical blimp persay so much as the media circus it will cause.

Remember on 11/5 we raised 4.38 and got by Campaign officials own estimates the equivalent of about 15M in 'free' publicity as a result.

350K invested in the blimp will make such news as to more than pay for itself in just the first day, nevermind on the 16th itself or on it's fly over days like Times Square on NYE etc.

Rev

I agree. I thought it was silly idea at first, but then I realized they were offering rides to journalists. OH MY GOSH. The thing will be talked about on every media channel around the country. Support this, it will be great!!

 

[Platondas]

I think this forum has been milked to its max on the blimp we need to start looking elsewhere for money.

 

[RonPaulVolunteer]

I hear you - the blimp would be very noticeable. However, a successful day on the 16th could bring in millions of dollars into the campaign, and such, LOADS of media exposure and a new level of credibility.

I don't think it would compare with constant network coverage.

"And once again, our familiar friend, the Ron Paul blimp showed up overhead and landed in a nearby field as thousands had their photos taken with it. Tomorrow we'll be reporting live from the blimp as it circles over the city. Keep an eye out for that" "In related news, Ron Paul is now polling at 21% in New Hampshire. It seems someone has let this dark horse out of the stable."

 

[Exarel]

I think this forum has been milked to its max on the blimp we need to start looking elsewhere for money.

Digg It

 

[dmitchell]

The market has spoken. Redirect the blimp money to more profitable endeavors. Like placing in Iowa and winning in New Hampshire.

 

[davidhperry]

I don't think it would compare with constant network coverage.

"And once again, our familiar friend, the Ron Paul blimp showed up overhead and landed in a nearby field as thousands had their photos taken with it. Tomorrow we'll be reporting live from the blimp as it circles over the city. Keep an eye out for that" "In related news, Ron Paul is now polling at 21% in New Hampshire. It seems someone has let this dark horse out of the stable."

The media will definitely cover it. However, I doubt they will be mesmerized by it for longer than a few days - they tend to be fickle. It's not like the RP campaign is a media darling or anything. I am a supporter of the idea and I hope I'm wrong but unless it's some sort of sex scandal, the national media doesn't cover much of anything for sustained periods of time.

I think the blimp would get a lot more support if someone could provide more details about its effectiveness (ROI, if you will). Everyone talks about how much people will love the blimp and talk about it amongst their friends and family. However, the blimp doesn't tell you anything about Ron Paul - more than half the people out there won't even know who "Ron Paul" is. Can someone provide quantifiable info that contrasts the blimp with other forms of advertising. All I'm hearing is: "It's a good idea because PEOPLE LOVE BLIMPS. Besides, we don't have time for the details so shut up and donate." We know that certain percentages of print and media ads convert people into supporters. How will seeing the blimp with "Ron Paul" on the side convert a Rudy, Huck, Fred, Hillary, or undecided voter into becoming a supporter of Dr. Paul?

So don't flame me. I like the idea and support it. Obviously, a lot of people who pledged still have questions about how wise it is to spend that much bread on a blimp when we can OWN the TV airwaves in NH for weeks on end for that kind of cash.

If people like big things in the sky then why don't we rent tons of hot air balloons and fly them around? That might be something to do if the blimp doesn't take off.

 

[Shellshock1918]

I honestly think it is a waste of money. Though creative, we could use that money to run TV , newspaper or radio ads.

 

[tsetsefly]

The blimp is a rolling wave of publicity. I suspect every small town paper where the blimp goes will do a story on it.

Guy Fawkes day was a great splash, but it was over within a week.

exactly that is where we could get great exposure in the small towns...

 

[tsetsefly]

I honestly think it is a waste of money. Though creative, we could use that money to run TV , newspaper or radio ads.

this will reach more people and create a media buzz, which an ad does not necessarily do...

 

[Paulinista4TW]

Even supporters are saying that the ads were running suck. Read the post by the guy from Murphy's Tap Room.

 

[OferNave]

Check out my post, entitled "The Case For The Blimp":
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=47847

Someone has started a series of viral ads that are parodies of the other GOP candidates ads with the blimp interrupting them, in the style of the Energizer Bunny campaign:
http://ronpaulblimped.com/

The Blimp folks are launching a Ron Paul Blimp Tour YouTube contest:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=48077

And lastly - and most importantly - here's an eye witness account of Ron Paul bringing up the blimp and sounding excited about it:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=48102

Do you want to let Dr. Paul down?

This is big. And we need everyone's help to make it happen. It will not detract from the Tea Party, it will magnify it.

 

[Man from La Mancha]

In todays economics lets say a millionaire isn't that much because it just take a couple of million to support ones self without working which we might like. But those with a lot more and most of them that are self made got to where they are by the insecurity of not having enough and the rest of the really rich view the money as points in a game and heaven forbid they lose some of those points. Saying that there are a lot of people who could on there own have a blimp for Ron or an infomercial or any wild advertising stunt which could bring them PR and more money. But You ones that can do this have be of the frame of mind you can't take it with you and here is a chance to make a difference. I will defend your rights to do what you want with your property but could you please help us with out the means or the smarts to do what you have done to leave us with a country for the children that is free and protects our rights. IMO

.

 

[Focus Liberty]

The blimp is such a great opportunity. At the very least, people need to honor their pledges(well over $400,000) This is a chance to do something really unique and powerful for Ron Paul that is going to capture the attention of millions. Please THINK out of the box people. We can not afford to run a traditional campaign and expect to win. We have to stay surprising and innovative. Support this massive BLIMP.

 

[tomaO2]

What I don't understand is if you have to tell them your name when you give them money (otherwise how would they be able to post it on the website?) Then why weren't the big donaters (1000$ and up) asked to give phone numbers or more information then just an email address? As soon as we saw big pledges being put up as an option we were all very concerned about lies and it appears they have happened.

How long before we count those people out as being spammers? Has it been confirmed that the jerk who claimed to have done 100k in fake pleges was telling the truth?

Also, it might have been a good idea to have posted a date at the beginning. It seems having a moneybomb day is useful to bring people in. So it would be like if 350k is pledged by december 5th then Nov 6th everyone mass donates. Perhaps a thought when we try and decide of we want to go for 2 months?

BTW, did the Five For Freedom thing bomb? I only see 1000 contributors and there were about 500 before the fifth. With 2000 pledges it looks like many didn't live up to the promise they made there. Which I find odd.

I got uneasy about whether or not I wanted this project to go on but we're too far in now to stop anymore. I just hope we can make all the things we are trying to pay for. there sure is one heck of a lot of money being spent for many grass root projects.

I've been considering calling the Financial Sense hotline. Perhaps Jim Puplava would be willing to help... Either in getting in touch with Peter Shiff or paying himself to help. He wants Ron Paul to win as much as anyone. At least you could be assured he would hear the call for certain by Friday if I called sometime today.