#StandWithRand publicity stunt idea

[randbot16]

I think this might be an idea that COULD potentially get media coverage if done in a widespread, coordinated way, and if it is publicized on social media enough that it forces traditional media to cover the story.

I propose we remind the American people what propelled Rand Paul to the national stage and coined the hashtag #StandWithRand, by staging a nationwide reenactment of his 13 hour filibuster of CIA Director Brennan's nomination over the issue of Drones, wearing Don't Drone Me, Bro! shirts or full on Rand costume, curly locks and all, if desired. Stand in a public place where you will not be removed by Police, and recite the full transcript of his filibuster, end to end, streaming or filming and uploading to youtube. Id be more than happy to put together a landing page where we can compile and embed all videos from this stunt.

13 hours is a long time to stand and speak, but if Rand can do it, so can SHOULD we.

I think this would show enormous dedication to the idea of Liberty and opposition of Tyranny. We could do this on the anniversary of his legendary filibuster, which I believe would be Feb 27th. It would obviously be better to do it during the day, rather than through the night, for better exposure. Too late for NH, but would be historically significant and an appropriate gesture to Rand for all the sacrifices he has made to preserve freedom and liberty in the US, despite overwhelming odds against him.

Thoughts? Could we pull this off?

 

[ds21089]

Who would watch it? Who would cover the story? Sorry, but I dont see this gaining traction.

 

[randbot16]

If enough people do this at the same time, it would get a lot of traction on social media. Enough traction, and the MSM would be forced to cover it. Tell me if you stood in the town square of your home town in costume, or with signs or whatever and read this transcript for 13 hours, it wouldn't at least get picked up by the local news?

 

[luctor-et-emergo]

If enough people do this at the same time, it would get a lot of traction on social media. Enough traction, and the MSM would be forced to cover it. Tell me if you stood in the town square of your home town in costume, or with signs or whatever and read this transcript for 13 hours, it wouldn't at least get picked up by the local news?

No.

 

[randbot16]

No.

I suggest you change your sig then. :/

 

[Badger Paul]

"Don't Drone Me, Bro! shirts or full on Rand costume, curly locks and all, if desired."

Could I make the speech naked? I think that might gain some attention.

"Tell me if you stood in the town square of your home town in costume, or with signs or whatever and read this transcript for 13 hours, it wouldn't at least get picked up by the local news?"

No, I would be picked up by the local cops for being a public nusiance, blocking traffic, disturbing the peace and anything else they can think of. Maybe I'll do a Pay Pal to raise money to pay my fine.

 

[luctor-et-emergo]

I suggest you change your sig then. :/

No, just pointing out the media wouldn't report on it.


What might be interesting but outside of our control, would be Ron renouncing his endorsement of Cruz for Senate. Saying that he lost his way since and has been corrupted by the system. That might make the news. It would certainly hurt Cruz as he's actively trying to make people think Ron endorsed him for president.

 

[randbot16]

I can't help but feel like people would have been willing to do something like this for Ron in a heartbeat in 2012, but I guess that's just all Rand's fault for not inspiring everyone right? I honestly do feel like this would generate publicity if enough people do it, but its clear from the attitude that it would probably fall flat. Thanks for entertaining the idea anyway.

 

[65fastback2+2]

Its a good idea, but it needs to be something more impactful.

People walking by arent going to stop and listen for 13 hours to be educated.

 

[Cabal]

Its a good idea

It's really not. It's a pretty terrible idea, actually.

 

[randbot16]

Its a good idea, but it needs to be something more impactful.

People walking by arent going to stop and listen for 13 hours to be educated.

The idea isn't really to educate people, its to demonstrate dedication, to highlight the dedication of Rand to the rights of American people. It would have to be done in overwhelming numbers to be effective, 1000s of people would need to participate.

 

[randbot16]

It's really not. It's a pretty terrible idea, actually.

Ur right, definitely better to sit around whining on the internet about how its all over and that we need to get in our bunkers and wait for collapse like so many have been doing.

 

[65fastback2+2]

It's really not. It's a pretty terrible idea, actually.

Ya, the salvation army has a ton of people out around christmas time and they dont get any donations.

Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormon's have never converted anyone to their cause by door knocking either.

The premise is being out in public and doing something in unison to attract attention to the cause of liberty. Thats a good idea.

 

[ThePaleoLibertarian]

This may be the single worst idea I have ever heard.

Stand around for 13 straight hours reading a senatorial filibuster, that'll get people riled up! You totally won't look like a deranged autistic nutcase with too much free time! You'll get round the clock coverage!

Ye Gods, no wonder this movement never gets anywhere...

 

[Cabal]

Ur right, definitely better to sit around whining on the internet about how its all over and that we need to get in our bunkers and wait for collapse like so many have been doing.

False dichotomy much?

The premise is being out in public and doing something in unison to attract attention to the cause of liberty. Thats a good idea.

No, the premise is expecting volunteers to stand around for 13 hours droning aimlessly from a script and expecting that to be at all productive, helpful, or useful. This scarcely even qualifies as an idea, let alone anything that might be regarded as "good."

 

[randbot16]

One senator standing and speaking for our rights got LOADS of media coverage, but 1000s of people paying homage to that will just fall flat. That's what I am hearing. Loud and clear, from smart people with loads of great ideas for promoting the cause of liberty, so I must be wrong... Again, thanks for hearing me out and offering valuable constructive feedback. Always a pleasure brainstorming with "Libertarians", sorry "PaleoLibertarian NeoReactionary Anarcho-*cough*hipster*cough*-Feudalists". I can't compete with that buzzword soup, so I will take my ball and go home now.

 

[65fastback2+2]

False dichotomy much?



No, the premise is expecting volunteers to stand around for 13 hours droning aimlessly from a script and expecting that to be at all productive, helpful, or useful. This scarcely even qualifies as an idea, let alone anything that might be regarded as "good."

Keep your head in the sand then if you want. The exact idea needs refinement, but the PREMISE (not the conclusion) is good.

Might want to review what the word premise means.

 

[randbot16]

No, the premise is expecting volunteers to stand around for 13 hours droning aimlessly from a script and expecting that to be at all productive, helpful, or useful. This scarcely even qualifies as an idea, let alone anything that might be regarded as "good."

Definitely open to suggestions for something more interesting. You're still not getting the idea using the symbolic nature of the filibuster. Its not even about what you say for 13 hours, its the fact that you feel so strongly about something that you would test yourself emotionally and physically to stand for that long for it. Anywho. Again, if you have an idea than you could pencil into a smaller block of your busy schedule, do share.

I do think Rand needs some of that Ron Paul supporter mojo, people ready to stand up and shout the message of liberty to the world and make some kind of splash. We need to be louder than the media to beat the false narrative that people don't give a shit about liberty anymore. I mean, maybe they don't, and maybe this is proof of that.

 

[Cabal]

Might want to review what the word premise means.

You people are so fucking insufferable sometimes, honestly.



The premises were

If we

staging a nationwide reenactment of his 13 hour filibuster of CIA Director Brennan's nomination over the issue of Drones, wearing Don't Drone Me, Bro! shirts or full on Rand costume, curly locks and all, if desired. Stand in a public place where you will not be removed by Police, and recite the full transcript of his filibuster, end to end, streaming or filming and uploading to youtube.

and

if done in a widespread, coordinated way, and if it is publicized on social media enough

then the conclusion will be

get media coverage

 

[Makes Interesting Points]

A public filibuster in the streets that protests the masses' ignorance to their loss of freedom, just like Rand protested the government's ignorance with his fillibuster? I like it. However, I would prefer doing the NSA filibuster. The NSA is the perfect issue to convert other conservatives on. It's something that only Rand effectively opposes, and if you can convince a conservative that the NSA is morally wrong (it's not that hard and I've already done this to several), then all roads point to Rand for the solution. What I would rather do than just straight up read Paul's filibuster for an entire day, is transform its transcript into a recruitment message for other conservatives to support Rand. We could all collaborate on this with a Google Drive document. Our speech could make the case that freedom IS a moral issue, alongside the traditional conservative values of being pro-life etc.. We could also group the dangerous slippery slope of "freedom-killing socialism" with the slippery slope of the NSA taking our freedom away. That would get establishment conservatives to realize that Rand is actually the most conservative candidate, based on the definition of what a real conservative is. Instead of one 12 hour speech, we could write like 4-7 speeches that are each 2 hours. The speeches would be composed of perhaps 70% of Rand filibuster transcript and 30% our writing. Then we could go stand at select locations for 2 hours at a certain time each day for a week plus. Not everyone participating would have to say the speeches. We could have hip music playing and people with Rand outfits and sunglasses nodding their head to it. We could say a different one of our prepared speeches each day. People would get to know the time slot and location, and we'd make the news. We could turn it into a nation-wide phenomenon/meme if all our events had a lot in common, such as - they all take place at 8pm GMT at Wendy's' across the nation (just an example location lol). Or maybe they could all take place near a chain business that has a CEO who supports Rand Paul, such as Whole Foods, in case the CEO wants to get involved (long shot, but still).