"Ron Paul has low support with older caucus goers" who don't no he'd FUND Social Security

[Joe3113]

"Ron Paul has low support with older caucus goers" who don't no he'd FUND Social Security

I read this constantly.

Why not make a pamphlet with big letters with the title "How Ron Paul will save social security and medicare"?

And use that for the old folks instead of the generic pamphlet?

 

[RickyJ]

That would help. Old people reliably vote, so it would be foolish to ignore them. We got a lot of work to do in that department, but it can and will be done.

 

[milo10]

Joe, I agree with you. They also need a TV ad for this, and a longer Youtube video to go viral.

 

[Heath]

This was posted before but Ron Paul has sponsored several important bills to protect the Social Security Trust Fund, lower taxes for seniors, and allow more competition in the prescription drug market:

H.R. 219: Social Security Preservation Act
H.R. 150: Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
H.R. 147: Prescription Drug Affordability Act
H.R. 151: Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act

These facts need to be conveyed widely.

 

[nbruno322]

Probably the MAIN reason Paul doesn't do well with the older demographic is because they generally get their information from the mainstream media and NOT the internet.

Its not that they are averse to Paul, they just in general, have a twisted view of him and his positions thanks to the mainstream media. Gotta be a way we can effectively bypass the MSM without using the internet to reach this crucial demographic......

 

[Travlyr]

Probably the MAIN reason Paul doesn't do well with the older demographic is because they generally get their information from the mainstream media and NOT the internet.

Its not that they are averse to Paul, they just in general, have a twisted view of him and his positions thanks to the mainstream media. Gotta be a way we can effectively bypass the MSM without using the internet to reach this crucial demographic......

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[bobbyw24]

This is another reason that he does so poorly in Florida

 

[Jingles]

Probably the MAIN reason Paul doesn't do well with the older demographic is because they generally get their information from the MSM and NOT the internet.

Yeah pretty much this. The other day I just heard my 80something great-grandfather in the distance complaining about how we were losing Afghanistan because the youth of today isn't "man enough". It has nothing to do with policy or anything like that. They rely so much on the MSM and barely question the state. His advice to me was "do as you're told in life and you will be fine". He is a WWII vet, but he doesn't seem to get the fact that WWII is not Korea is not Vietnam is not Iraq is not Afghanistan, etc... I respect the fact that he believes in hard work, but other than that he is just so dense, misinformed, and so convinced he is right that he won't be able to see through anything. He votes Republican. These are the types of people we are dealing with in the older voting population and they are going to be the most difficult.

 

[bobbyw24]

Oh yeah and many people here blame Baby Boomers for their own economic problems

 

[CaptUSA]

Probably the MAIN reason Paul doesn't do well with the older demographic is because they generally get their information from the mainstream media and NOT the internet.

Its not that they are averse to Paul, they just in general, have a twisted view of him and his positions thanks to the mainstream media. Gotta be a way we can effectively bypass the MSM without using the internet to reach this crucial demographic......

Exactly! Geez, reading the rest of these comments in this thread, you'd think "OLD PEOPLE" were some strange breed of people that can't understand anything unless it's shouted into their hearing aids and spelled out in big letters.

Folks, you have to start seeing people as individuals. If there's any singular reason why older people are not supporting the Paul campaign as much as other individuals, it's because of access. It's not becuase they hold some sort of bias, or there's one issue that can appeal to them. They are individuals just like you. The only difference is not in their world view - they are just as diverse as any other "demographic" - the difference is that for the most part, they are not as active online as the younger generation is. If you actually go out to talk to people, you will see that Paul's views are very appealing across the board. You don't have to tailor your message, you just have to bring them the message.

 

[ItsTime]

He is 15% with older people in Iowa

 

[No Free Beer]

Listen,

You are not going to sway the older group to Ron Paul. That is just the truth. Trust me, when you are above 65, your mind is made. Nothing will ever change it. Forget it. Forget that vote and focus on anyone younger than that. Trust me.

 

[bobbyw24]

Listen,

You are not going to sway the older group to Ron Paul. That is just the truth. Trust me, when you are above 65, your mind is made. Nothing will ever change it. Forget it. Forget that vote and focus on anyone younger than that. Trust me.

I don't trust you w/r/t this declaration.

My dad is over 70 and voted Democrat for 50+ years.

Last month he switched to the GOP so he could vote for Ron Paul

 

[low preference guy]

Listen,

You are not going to sway the older group to Ron Paul. That is just the truth. Trust me, when you are above 65, your mind is made. Nothing will ever change it. Forget it. Forget that vote and focus on anyone younger than that. Trust me.

nonsense

 

[Harbinger631]

Listen,

You are not going to sway the older group to Ron Paul. That is just the truth. Trust me, when you are above 65, your mind is made. Nothing will ever change it. Forget it. Forget that vote and focus on anyone younger than that. Trust me.

This is 9/10 correct.

 

[JudeJenn]

Listen,

You are not going to sway the older group to Ron Paul. That is just the truth. Trust me, when you are above 65, your mind is made. Nothing will ever change it. Forget it. Forget that vote and focus on anyone younger than that. Trust me.

Nothing, ever?
Wow, so they're a lost cause then?
I totally and completely disagree.
I think I'll head out and talk to some folks in long-term care and other places in person over the next few weeks/months. In fact, I think I've found a new mission.

 

[Working Poor]

every older person I talk to says that Ron Paul will end SSI

 

[Austin]

The question is, how do you attract older voters without alienating your core base, the under 45s? Of course it can be done, and I think the best way is targeted direct mail. I don't say this often, but I trust the campaign on this one.

 

[airborne373]

I have said this many times to people around me. And it often gets me in trouble. But the simple truth is: our grandparents, aunts and uncles are keeping us enslaved to fund their welfare/warfare systems.

Example: I am a former FFL. When I would call NICS (National Instant Check Systems) who do you think manned the phones and offices of NICS?

Answer: Your grandma and aunts that's who. Not big scary roidheads with black boots and bad attitudes. Through out history the enforcers need someone to administer their tyranny and the sad truth is .... the enforcers are our own family members.

 

[Travlyr]

I have said this many times to people around me. And it often gets me in trouble. But the simple truth is: our grandparents, aunts and uncles are keeping us enslaved to fund their welfare/warfare systems.

Example: I am a former FFL. When I would call NICS (National Instant Check Systems) who do you think manned the phones and offices of NICS?

Answer: Your grandma and aunts that's who. Not big scary roidheads with black boots and bad attitudes. Through out history the enforcers need someone to administer their tyranny and the sad truth is .... the enforcers are our own family members.

If it wasn't short sighted, then it wouldn't get you in trouble.