The Official "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money-Bomb Donation Thread

I don't post a lot but I thought I'd chime in with my opinion.

I personally believe there have been too many money bombs. I've already donated to 3 of them so far for this campaign. It seems that so many events have had the "money bomb" element that many people are kind of getting tired of them. Especially so close together.

Remember the 08 campaign. RP had 2 massive ones. Once on November 5th, the next on the Boston Tea Party anniversary. Now it seems like they are going off for every single event. Somebody sneezes, money bomb. Somebody cuts the cheese, money bomb. Debate - moneybomb. Straw poll - money bomb.

But its not just about being sick of money bombs, its also about running out of money. Most politicians are bought out by corporations that get massive donations from these institutions. Ron Paul gets donations from individuals. Many times small $5 and $10 donations.

The numbers won't be staggering unless a money bomb can be done at least two months out and VERY well organized. Do it on a special date.

Well I'm just putting in my .02, and am about to go donate for the fourth time in the last 2-3 months. But I'd suggest get a real good date next time. Make YT videos about the money bomb, and promote it as much as possible.
 
Chieppa1 said:
Just say the ticker say: Recent Donor: Mitt Romney. Endorsement? lulz :)
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I saw that too! Can someone get in trouble with the FEC if they don't put their real name for a donation? Or does the campaign have to track down who really made the donation to file the official report. I am assuming this isn't another Mitt Romney and a RP supporter being funny.

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Come on everybody. FOR LIBERTY

Amount: $100.00
Transaction ID: 297241420
Transaction date/time: 2011-07-19 11:13:39
 
I don't understand, this has been promoted for over a month (unlike the very successful 'legalize gold & silver moneybomb' which was promoted for less than a week) and we're on track to fail! I've donated twice now because I don't want that to happen, but only ~170k this late in the day? Something is wrong...

I agree with what was said before about having too many moneybombs, but I would also like to suggest that lowering the goal has totally backfired on us. Just some things to consider, hopefully it'll pick up... it has to.
 
Any word if the ticker is lagging? Doubt it, but just wondering.

Also, kind of pissed me off that 460K people "like" Ron Paul on FB. Where are like 80% of them today?
 
Everyone needs to relax, it's only noon. The people that have money to donate are likely at work and the big push always comes after 4pm est. Plus the west coasters just checked in to the office. We're doing fine. The last thing we need is for negative nancy talk so those that stroll through later are put off from throwing down.
 
FSP-Rebel said:
Everyone needs to relax, it's only noon. The people that have money to donate are likely at work and the big push always comes after 4pm est. Plus the west coasters just checked in to the office. We're doing fine. The last thing we need is for negative nancy talk so those that stroll through later are put off from throwing down.
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I agree. Not totally negative. Just have this feeling there are many people, mostly new supporters who don't yet understand that WE are the only ones Ron gets donations from. They are used to supporting establishment candidates how always seem to have $$. Its just frustrating.

Also frustrating that I'm locked into paying the State of New Jersey most of my $$ and can only give $20 this time around. Fucking crooks.
 
Chieppa1 said:
... Just have this feeling there are many people, mostly new supporters who don't yet understand that WE are the only ones Ron gets donations from. They are used to supporting establishment candidates how always seem to have $$. ...
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Romney is funded by Wall Street. If America wants to end this corporatist madness, they need to step up and support Ron Paul, because corporate America isn't going to fund a statesman who won't give them favors.

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Guys if you're planning on donating at a later point in the campaign, the time to do it is now. Donations are worth 5 times what they are later on if you donate early. Donate it all here.
 
All of this money so early in the election is great!!! We are going to win Ames thanks to this, and dont worry the money will come in the fall. We needed these money bombs, I know its hard but it is a lot of money early in the campaign. 5 million x 5 = 25 million
 
I'm maxed out now. All in, just like Ron.

The campaign will need to attract new donors for future money bombs. The reason there have been so many moneybombs this early on, announced by the campaign, is because THE CAMPAIGN NEEDS THE MONEY NOW. So I'm guessing their goal is to encourage all existing supporters to max out now, and they'll take care of attracting new donors.

Remember that in 07-08 the campaign wasn't even aware of our money bombs until they started happening. Now Ron's email is sending out announcements of all money bombs.
 
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Amount: $50.00
Transaction ID: 297255218
Transaction date/time: 2011-07-19 12:12:23
 
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