The official "Stand with Rand" moneybomb thread is here! April 7th!

[eleganz]

Using Bitcoin/cryptocurrency is a great idea precisely because a large chunk of Bitcoin users are libertarians who made a lot of money if they adopted early. I would imagine there would be an enthusiasm in the bitcoin community not just because of Rand but also because it would make news for Bitcoin. How would the money be collected though, and are there any laws to watch out for?

I put out a request for some good bitcoin content so we can do a good PR. I also just asked to see if Rand's team is already on the bitcoin stuff, they'll need their own bc wallet and I'm 99% sure that bitcoin donations are legal for political purposes although I think the cap is pretty small.

 

[Crashland]

I put out a request for some good bitcoin content so we can do a good PR. I also just asked to see if Rand's team is already on the bitcoin stuff, they'll need their own bc wallet and I'm 99% sure that bitcoin donations are legal for political purposes although I think the cap is pretty small.

If there is a cap at all though, that means you can't accept from anonymous wallets.

 

[Barrex]

If there is a cap at all though, that means you can't accept from anonymous wallets.

That is not the issue. If person who is donating gives its information like name, address etc.- same information he would give when giving cash, then there is no problem.

Problem might be in legal tender laws.


P.s.

Still a lot of talking and zero ACTION. I am officially declaring TIME TO PANIC!!!!If people started working on money-bomb today, they would do all of necessary things (webpage, press releases, articles, invites, contact info database etc.) in last possible moment. If work starts tomorrow money-bomb will be done only 96%, day after that 92%, day after that 88%.... yes there will still be money-bomb but it will not be done properly. All potential will not be used; all press releases will not be sent (at this pace none will be sent)... I said I am willing to give some of my time to this but I need some instructions, some coordination...

 

[Jeremy]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

 

[eleganz]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

There would likely be a frenzy post-announcement. Its all about post-announcement promo.

 

[RabbitMan]

I'm in for a $150.

 

[muzzled dogg]

I need something to share. A video or something

 

[Warlord]

I need something to share. A video or something

We had a video ... Rand Paul 2016 - a clear vision or something like that....

Edit: found it

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?470152-Rand-Paul-2016-A-Clear-Message-Supporter-Ad

I dont think it's moneybomb specific though so not sure if that helps Muzzled

 

[IndianaPolitico]

We had a video ... Rand Paul 2016 - a clear vision or something like that....

Edit: found it

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?470152-Rand-Paul-2016-A-Clear-Message-Supporter-Ad

I dont think it's moneybomb specific though so not sure if that helps Muzzled

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

 

[William Tell]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

Yeah, lets take it back:

 

[IndianaPolitico]

Yeah, lets take it back:

Will definitely try and use that bit.

I truly believe that the best thing the grassroots can do at this moment is promote the moneybomb. If we can get out of the starting gate with a bang, that can send a very strong message not only to voters, but potential talent the campaign is trying to recruit. PROMOTE THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF THIS THING!

 

[Warlord]

thank you Indian!

 

[CPUd]

Does anyone know if Ron Paul is going to help promote the moneybomb? If he doesn't know about it, we may need to get Matt Collins to go ask him.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

I'm wondering if those who said 5 million still think it's still a realistic goal. I think we're looking at more like 500,000 here.

That claim was always contingent on two things. Him announcing on April 7th which we know is happening.

The second thing is the rollout of his tax plan. If the biggest tax cut he promised was the economic freedom zones, i'd venture it will be somewhere in the 2-3 million range for a goal. If he proposes a flat tax and getting rid of the IRS as I suspect, I still think 5 million is entirely reasonable.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

Can you make sure it includes the CPAC bit about him promising the largest tax cut in history and anything he's said about abolishing the IRS. I know it's been repeated a couple of times.

 

[IndianaPolitico]

Can you make sure it includes the CPAC bit about him promising the largest tax cut in history and anything he's said about abolishing the IRS. I know it's been repeated a couple of times.

Will see if I can fit that in there. I decided to go with a more typography based video this time. Looking quite sharp if I do say so myself.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Will see if I can fit that in there. I decided to go with a more typography based video this time. Looking quite sharp if I do say so myself.

You're the wizard. Just a suggestion because I agree with whoever said earlier that "Tax Day" doesn't work as a theme. However, "Flat Tax/Abolish the IRS" on tax day is terrific.

But you can always make a second video right?

 

[JohnGalt23g]

May I suggest a goal of 4.15 million?

I mean, it seems obvious to me...

 

[Barrex]

Sorry guys I am out. I dont have the nerves to do things half-arsed and money-bombs it seems are inherently done that way. I really hope that it will be a success.

Falling behind: if started today it is possible to get 84% out of 100% on this money-bomb.
Example:
1. Announce money-bomb- 20% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
2. 1+ create facebook group- 30% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
3. 1+2+ create web page- 40% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
4. 1+2+3+ create and send press releases at least 10 days before money bomb- 55% out of possible 100% donations will be reached;
etc.

This is stuck at pick a name, create Facebook page and guess amount that should be collected. This is chit chat and not activism or a business plan... and I cant operate like that. Either I am working or not. I am not pointing fingers at anyone or blaming anyone... it is just my psyche that cant stand this kind of "non-organization". It drives me insane.

Once again I hope that you will pull it off and make great success with it.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

Going to work on a Moneybomb specific version of this as well. Any specific clips/sound bytes they want to see in it?

There are some of my favorites: