Ron Paul Blimp Questions??? I have answers.

Mark said:
I hesitate to jump in because

OferNave already emailed me calling me names and such, but,

I did ask a question a long time ago and it was overlooked.


twdahm did say that he would handle the project at no cost.

Sounds like a perfect solution to me.

Is Trevor cool with that? (again) :)
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twdahm is certainly entitled to start his own project. Do you have a website for it yet? I may want to donate.
 
expatinireland said:
The site states: "No limits for U.S. individuals."

The implication of this statement is that non US individuals may contribute with limits.

First of all what is a US individual?

I am an American living overseas. Am I a US individual and will the site allow me to contribute?

Can foreign nationals contribute with limits?

The site could be a bit clearer about this.

There are over 100,000 Americans living in Ireland alone so I hope you, unlike the official campaign website, facilitates donations from Americans living overseas.

Americans living overseas are generally better educated and higher in income than resident Americans so it is a terrible thing to ignore those of us living over seas. Last week Bill Clinton featured at a party here in Ireland raising over $200,000 from 100 Americans for his wife's campaign.

TIA for your response.

By the way great job Mckarnin fielding all these difficult questions.
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I second this question. It has been implied that foreigners cannot sponser the blimp. I thought the whole point of becoming a LLC was to avoid such limitations. How can a privately owned LLC fall under the jurisdiction of the FEC?
Are you saying that someone from say Ireland could not buy a billboard in the US?
I am confused as to why there are limitations on foreign support when this is now a private business and doesn't even say "president" or "election" or really anything political on the blimp.

Thanks.
 
FreeTraveler said:
twdahm is certainly entitled to start his own project. Do you have a website for it yet? I may want to donate.
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Im not starting my own project people are taking what i said out of context I said I would cover start up expenses and take no sallary..... We can get this done on a voluteer basis. The problem is greed is getting involved wether you want to admit it or not....
 
twdahm said:
Im not starting my own project people are taking what i said out of context I said I would cover start up expenses and take no sallary..... We can get this done on a voluteer basis. The problem is greed is getting involved wether you want to admit it or not....
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Then go for it! I'm all for anybody starting a blimp project who wants to. You don't have any right to hijack an existing project, however. Hijackers tend to run in to buildings, I've noticed. :D Even Rudy knows that.
 
Jagwarr said:
Since this project was first proposed over six months ago, could you explain why we are now in a position of only having 48 hours to raise $200k?

Who is responsible for putting the blimp project in such a position? Have they been replaced?

How much capital (money) did the President and Vice President use of their own money to start this company?

So that we may have a feel for the competence of this new company, what were the last two employement postions held by the President and Vice President of the Blimp company?

Thank you
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It was only proposed that long ago. It was only the last 3 weeks that it became serious thanks to Elijah. Over $350k has to be raised. The CEO of the blimp company which is over 20 yr old is backing this venture with large discounts so I think has he judged these people competent and the other professionals that have signed up with them have the confidence in them. Go to the website and learn more.



ronpaulblimp.com...donate both
 
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FreeTraveler said:
Then go for it! I'm all for anybody starting a blimp project who wants to. You don't have any right to hijack an existing project, however. Hijackers tend to run in to buildings, I've noticed. :D Even Rudy knows that.
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CAN YOU READ? I said Im NOT!!!
 
twdahm said:
CAN YOU READ? I said Im NOT!!!
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Obviously not.

I even asked twice about it with no response.

Apparently, they must not want the blimp to fly.

You could call the blimp company now and have it ready on time.

They still have to raise $300,000+ in a couple of days.

You seem to be the only solution twdahm.

Why won't they accept it? Your offer.
 
This is not Trevors project this our project, this is not George Bushs country this is our country. We should have input......
 
Mommy, Daddy please stop fighting!!!

3 basic types here

1: Supporters of the project in it's current setup.
2: Supporters of the original concept but not the current setup.
3: People who disliked a blimp from the start.

#3 well I don't see many posting from that frame of mind. So no worries there.

#1 and 2 You both have valid points of view but making nasty comments at each other does neither of you good. People have every right to honestly question the way this is being handled given it origins in the grassroots community. That being said, simply telling Elijah and Trevor to work for free or hand over their company also helps nobody. They won't take a dime unless until the first month is fully paid for. Nobody but the lawyers will. If it is a success and it gets funded for more than the bare minimum then I personally think they have every right to take a salary to keep it going. You can disagree with that. But please lets all discuss these issues with some civility. We're all on the same team.
 
twdahm said:
This is not Trevors project this our project, this is not George Bushs country this is our country. We should have input......
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Nope, sorry, this is Trevor's project now. You're welcome to start your own if you wish, but you're not entitled to hijack his efforts, and we don't believe in having some statist dictator take his efforts away from him and give them to someone you happen to approve of.

Don't you understand Dr. Paul's message at all??
 
twdahm said:
This is not Trevors project this our project, this is not George Bushs country this is our country. We should have input......
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QFT == Quoted for Truth (shhh.. don't tell Bush that, he thinks he's dictator)
 
Sorry to repost but I really want an answer

"Originally Posted by expatinireland
The site states: "No limits for U.S. individuals."

The implication of this statement is that non US individuals may contribute with limits.

First of all what is a US individual?

I am an American living overseas. Am I a US individual and will the site allow me to contribute?

Can foreign nationals contribute with limits?

The site could be a bit clearer about this.

There are over 100,000 Americans living in Ireland alone so I hope you, unlike the official campaign website, facilitates donations from Americans living overseas."



I second this question. It has been implied that foreigners cannot sponser the blimp. I thought the whole point of becoming a LLC was to avoid such limitations. How can a privately owned LLC fall under the jurisdiction of the FEC?
Are you saying that someone from say Ireland could not buy a billboard in the US?
I am confused as to why there are limitations on foreign support when this is now a private business and doesn't even say "president" or "election" or really anything political on the blimp.

Thanks.
 
BrianK said:
telling Elijah and Trevor to hand over their company
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Who said that?

Someone just said they would get the blimp in the air at no cost (to others) at all.

Really, where's the room for further discussion? Go for it!

Trevor still has his company, Blimp flys on time. Problem solved. Period.
 
FreeTraveler said:
Nope, sorry, this is Trevor's project now. You're welcome to start your own if you wish, but you're not entitled to hijack his efforts, and we don't believe in having some statist dictator take his efforts away from him and give them to someone you happen to approve of.

Don't you understand Dr. Paul's message at all??
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I think you dont understand the message... its about the people not one pereon beniffitng from us or one persons ideas foced upon all of us--yes free market but we have the same goals lets just get it done but not only benefitting certian people this is all for Dr. Ron?!?! dont you get it? Greed screws everyting up
 
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