To all supporters who say they can't donate or can only give a small amount...

JasonC

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Of the 1400 people viewing this forum at the time I write this, if each of us donated, on average $50, we would have close to 70k just from the current viewers.. Whoever is in financial trouble (and I completely understand your inability to donate) please make whatever adjustment you can to donate, even $5 if you can. I know some of you can't even do that, but I am hoping you will all take a deep look to see if you can cut any expense to make whatever donation you can. This is crunch time and a once in a life time chance with Ron doing well in the polls; he needs a big day here.

If you smoke cigarettes, try smoking 3 or 4 less a day, so you can save 6-9 bucks this week and donate $5 to the campaign. Maybe you can make an attempt to drive less this week, save on gas expenses, and donate the proceeds to the campaign. By now you all should get my point, so I will not ramble on and beg people to donate. Please just do what you can. If you can't donate, try to get others to, promote the moneybomb over the internet, etc.

I am also in a situation in which I can't donate a lot. I donated $50 right after midnight. After work tomorrow, I will think of some expense adjustments I can make and try to get at least $25+ that I will donate tonight.

It's crunch time ladies and gentlemen. This is a message to all RP supporters, not just those viewing the forums right now. With RP doing well in the polls (1st in Iowa as of this edit), the campaign needs all the money it can get to combat the media onslaught that is here and only going to get worse as he continues to rise. Let's get it done.

EDIT: Let me make a quick distinction between the people who say they can't donate so no one gets offended. You can say there are two groups: those who actually can't donate (or donate more) "the few" and those who can donate more but say they can't "the most". With that said, I titled the thread the way I did because I think all supporters who can't donate or are only giving small amounts should take a DEEP LOOK and see if they can give ANY extra money to the campaign. I don't want people to get offended, for I know there are those out there who care deeply about RP winning but just can't afford to give anything or only small amounts.

In short, I'm making a plea for everyone to see if they can give any extra to the campaign and, (EDIT)KEEP DOING IT AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN UNTIL THE IOWA CAUCUS.
 
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Except most people here say they don't have money and promoting is what they are doing. We don't need 1000 people promoting, we need 1000 people giving.
 
If you can't donate, holding signs and block-walking and making phonecalls and becoming a delegate are just as important.
 
Except most people here say they don't have money and promoting is what they are doing. We don't need 1000 people promoting, we need 1000 people giving.

I wouldn't say that is entirely accurate, but I do see comments like that often. "I can't donate cuz im broke.." "I can only afford 20 bucks cuz im broke" yadda yadda...

But I bet a good amount of those people could donate 10-20 more bucks today if they just made some small adjustments to their expenses. Can you cancel a Netflix (if you haven't already lol) or premium channel subscription? Can you buy more generic products over brand names? Can you make due with your current television until the campaign is well funded instead of purchasing that new one you wanted? Can you eat out less and cook more? How about not ordering that "On Demand" movie from your cable provider? Can you sell an ounce of silver you've been holding? Do you smoke pot? Drink beer? Drink and smoke less this week, and send an extra ten to the campaign. I'm just using this as an example. For most of these people, there is (are) some expense(s) they could cut (temporarily--the Repub primary is not far away) and donate more.
 
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Great point.

And if you cant donate, please consider calling. Its the next best way to help. Its free, its a short script, theres no campaigning just a small survey. We dont even leaves messages, theres a button for that!

http://phone.ronpaul2012.com/v/faq.php
 
If you can't donate, holding signs and block-walking and making phonecalls and becoming a delegate are just as important.

Yes, absolutely.

But I am just of the opinion that most (not all) of the people who say they can't donate or can only give a small amount could actually give more if they made some small expense cut. Even if it is $5 or 10 it will help.
 
It is crunch time. I had to roll up change from my coin jar to donate. Last week when the campaign needed half my moneybomb cash, I decided to be designated driver for my friends that weekend. I donated the money I saved in drinks and half the money they gave me for gas.
I'm so poor I can't afford to pay attention. But I've realized how important this is and am doing everything I can do to help. You can do it!
For Liberty!
r3VOLution!
 
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It is crunch time. I had to roll up change from my coin jar to donate. Last week when the campaign needed half my moneybomb cash, I decided to be designated driver for my friends that weekend. I donated the money I saved in drinks and half the money they gave me for gas.
I'm so poor I can't afford to pay attention. But I've realized how important this is and am doing everything I can do to help. You can do it!
For Liberty!
r3VOLution!

A perfect example of what I am talking about. Thank you for your sacrifice and effort.
 
Each phone call = $1

Yes.. nothing is "free".. The campaign needs cash and they need lots of it.... and they need it now. There are lots of ads that need to be run to combat the media onslaught that is here and coming with Ron doing well in the polls. Donate what you can!!
 
I'm nearly $400 short this month on bills from donating this month. I donated all that I had and bought yard signs and bumper stickers for my neighbor. This is gonna hurt whenever the bills come in the mail, I'll probably have to sell some of my stuff to scrape by :(

But I knew it was for a good cause.
 
Exactly, Most people on here pay over $50 a month for internet access, if they can't come up with $10, they don't want it bad enough. Besides, without Ron Paul, our money may very well be worthless before long! DIG DEEP PEOPLE!!!!
 
Exactly, Most people on here pay over $50 a month for internet access, if they can't come up with $10, they don't want it bad enough. Besides, without Ron Paul, our money may very well be worthless before long! DIG DEEP PEOPLE!!!!

Whatever it is.. go somewhere cheaper instead of Starbucks... cancel a premium channel subscription for a month... cancel your World of Warcraft subscription for a month... ask your parents for some money (I'm being serious)... pack sandwiches for lunch this month instead of buying lunch... there are so many ways one can make some small expense adjustments and give the campaign some much needed cash. It's time to put up or shut up.
 
Most of the "1400" are not actual human beings. Also, I don't know if I speak for others who are too broke to donate, but I can tell you that I'm barely paying rent right now, and I'm actually rationing my meals so that I don't end up homeless.

My car is broken. I have two pairs of pants that do not have holes in them.

I have no job.

If I were ANY better off I would donate. But I really can't.
 
Can barely afford to wipe my own ass, guess i'll stink awhile for liberty. Top Roman and Mac N Cheese for a couple weeks it is!


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Most of the "1400" are not actual human beings. Also, I don't know if I speak for others who are too broke to donate, but I can tell you that I'm barely paying rent right now, and I'm actually rationing my meals so that I don't end up homeless.

My car is broken. I have two pairs of pants that do not have holes in them.

I have no job.

If I were ANY better off I would donate. But I really can't.

^This.
 
I pledge not to drink any alcohol for one month--no Saturday evening drinks with friends for one month. That will generate savings of about $100. I am donating that in the morning!!
 
Most of the "1400" are not actual human beings. Also, I don't know if I speak for others who are too broke to donate, but I can tell you that I'm barely paying rent right now, and I'm actually rationing my meals so that I don't end up homeless.

My car is broken. I have two pairs of pants that do not have holes in them.

I have no job.

If I were ANY better off I would donate. But I really can't.

dude you sound like me. 4 years ago, I had no problem dropping 500 bucks for this one. today, 50. and that is forgoing car insurance, since like you, my car is broke. Well, it's not yet, but will be if I drive it another 1000 miles. I got a bike heh..
 
dude you sound like me. 4 years ago, I had no problem dropping 500 bucks for this one. today, 50. and that is forgoing car insurance, since like you, my car is broke. Well, it's not yet, but will be if I drive it another 1000 miles. I got a bike heh..

4 years ago I donated $300 or so. Times are tough, man.
 
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