Vote For the RP Ad to be Aired in IA & NH

[AMack]

#10 is very cool.

Alternate suggestion: make it the Constitution instead of the DoI. Rather than having him/her write RP's name on it (since there are no names in the first place) just have him/her smooth it out, examine it (have the camera looking over his/her shoulder so that it can easily see the "We the people" part, and then walk away whistling the national anthem, and fade out to a white screen and fade in the Ron Paul: Hope for America thing. And don't forget to link the website. Feel free to throw in some cool American-sounding background music near the end.

 

[skiingff]

I don't think 19 will work. It is too sophisticated. Most Americans will not know what NAFTA is or CAFTA. If you say the whole thing, it sounds like he is against us going on vacation to Mexico and buying blankets and sombreros.

Think on a 5th grade level. That is what newspapers do. People are not as smart as you guys. It will go over their heads.

They also will not understand that something called a free trade agreement does not mean free trade. We do, but they don't. Many in Congress don't know what those agreements do.

I could be wrong. Just my two cents. You could test my theory by asking ten people at the supermarket tomorrow what they are, what they do, and whether they are good or bad.

I agree. The average American reads and comprehends at about a 6th grade level...

 

[Santana28]

well, thast why we are voting on this and what the ad people are for. our opinions don't necessarily mean much at all. i happen to disagree with you about NAFTA - people know what Medicare is, don't they? Trust me - everyone has heard about it one way or another - through their NRA membership, or their support of Clinton, or their opposition of Clinton, or through trade unions, or by their company downsizing and shipping jobs to Mexico, and so on. I'm talking middle class america knows about this. I dont know where you guys with your doctorates are coming from - middle class america might "only" be functioning on a 6th grade education, but that doesn't mean we are too stupid to know why our jobs are going overseas. Give us some credit - if the level of education was the sole determining factor as to who we supported for president, Ron Paul would have far less supporters than he does already.

 

[Man from La Mancha]

I agree. The average American reads and comprehends at about a 6th grade level...

I agree also, look how these presidential ads don't talk much more than peace, war, inflation, scaring and telling how bad the other candidates are.

http://livingroomcandidate.movingimage.us/index.php

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[Santana28]

oh, and dont forget - this isn't a national ad just yet. its only targeted for Iowa and New Hampshire, correct? Don't you think the farmers in Iowa will know what NAFTA is? And i'm sure the folks who can afford to live in NH are probably a little more "educated" than the rest of us...

 

[klamath]

I really liked 10 also. The only thing I would change is the businessmen thing. Businessmen have been tarred by the left so long that normal Republicans automatically associate business bashing as a socialist issue.
In my early years my brothers and I would call each other "big fat cigar smoking businessmen" as an insult because that is what we learned from cartoons in the 1960s.
If that point comes across it will only reinforce to republicans that Paul is in the wrong party.

 

[AMack]

I really liked 10 also. The only thing I would change is the businessmen thing. Businessmen have been tarred by the left so long that normal Republicans automatically associate business bashing as a socialist issue.
In my early years my brothers and I would call each other "big fat cigar smoking businessmen" as an insult because that is what we learned from cartoons in the 1960s.
If that point comes across it will only reinforce to republicans that Paul is in the wrong party.

Good point. How about a group of politicians? I don't know exactly how we would do that, though. Perhaps they could have buttons on their suit jackets indicating party preference? What would be a good way to distinguish politicians from businessmen?

 

[Spirit of '76]

Good point. How about a group of politicians? I don't know exactly how we would do that, though. Perhaps they could have buttons on their suit jackets indicating party preference? What would be a good way to distinguish politicians from businessmen?

That's what I was saying before. Get some impersonators who look like Hillary, Obama, Dubya, Rudy...

 

[Bradley in DC]

I vote against any personal attack ads--do not even mention other candidates. Stick to issues and Dr. Paul's positive message.

 

[AMack]

That's what I was saying before. Get some impersonators who look like Hillary, Obama, Dubya, Rudy...

Haha I like this one. I really think that the shock value of the men breaking the glass case and crumpling the DoI or the Constitution would stick in people's heads, too.

Is this something that we will be able to donate to? I'd love to help out this ad campaign.

 

[Spirit of '76]

I vote against any personal attack ads--do not even mention other candidates. Stick to issues and Dr. Paul's positive message.

I'm not suggesting attack ads, but in the ad involving a group of people breaking into the archives and trashing the constitution, a handful of look-alikes would drive the point home without ever saying a word.

 

[Jared]

Most of these are really good. I voted for 6 because it's simple, effective, and doesn't have too much information.

 

[lawdida]

IMPORTANT things to take into concideration
MAKE SURE that what ron paul stands for is in the commercial! its important people learn. And leave controversial topics out of it. We are trying to target a broad audience, so no abortion.

I'm new to this project so please forgive any misunderstandings I might have. My understanding is that this ad is intended to introduce Paul to people who no nothing about him. If that is the case, what's important is not that people learn but that they get a good feeling about him and want to find out more. Because any topic worth talking about is potentially controversial (relative to the viewer), the ad shouldn't talk about any issues. This, in my opinion, targets the broadest audience.

I liked 19 but ended up voting for 20 because its script (the actual words) is powerful, yet subtle, in how it portrays Paul as one who can unite people and lead them.

I'm not crazy about the first part although I do like its ambiguity:

I’m an American, and I love my country, but I’ve always felt that somehow, something was wrong. I’ve felt this way for some time now, but just couldn’t put my finger on it.

I'd prefer something more along the lines of: "For some time now I've tried to find an honest leader, someone to believe in but was never satisfied with the usual politicians."

The next part is great:

Then I heard Ron Paul. Ron Paul’s running for president. The things I heard Ron Paul say make sense; a LOT of sense, and a lot of people I know think so, too. Ron Paul knows what’s wrong with our country, and he knows how to fix it. That’s why I—that’s why WE -- support Ron Paul for President.”

The message is simple: Ron Paul is great. I like him, my friends like him, all kinds of people like him, and (by implication) you should like him too.

Remember, this is an introduction. People can then Google him and find out more but let's just start by helping them feel good about him. Granted, I feel good when Paul talks about the issues but Paul isn't appearing in the commercial. Besides, this is marketing. We want to first appeal to emotions not intellect. Everyone wants a leader, a uniter, someone who can fix problems, someone that appeals to a broad range of people and the average American. In contrast, there isn't a single "issue" that everyone agrees on.

 

[wgadget]

On reflecting on this I like the blending images, or a boy and Girl. I don't think having one stereo type of person stating "I am the future." is the way to go. This would send the wrong message to all of those people that disagree. I understand the point you are trying to make that we don't want the government telling us what to do with our private lives and it is a great point. I don't think tying it to "I am the future" is wise.

How about using the "I am the future" thing, with each "group," but then melding each person into the Ron Paul mosaic. Then pan the camera out until you get the picture of Ron Paul. The message being that we are ALL Americans, no matter what our ethnicity, income, or intellect. You know--the anti-divisiveness that is so refreshing about Ron Paul.

Kinda start with the closeups, then pan out. Somehow, I don't think this is original. Did someone make a youtube to this effect?

 

[Bro.Butch]

DOCTOR not congressman...

Congress is under 20% in the polls, whichever you choose don't use congressman. Doctor would be much better, most people like their doctor and dislike the congress and doctor shows he's smarter than most people. In fact I think he has a higher IQ than any of his opponents in either party.

Also, the ad should be produced to run anywhere in America with the legal language on screen in such away that any of us can get a copy and run it on our local cable company's lineup or our local affiliates. That's where you have to be very careful is in the F.E.C. compliance.

And I have always heard newspapers wrote on a third grade level. Of course after 30 years of a Federal Dept. of Education a 5th grade education might equal a 3rd from years back.

Presidential Campaign ad campaigns usually start with introductory type ads. Most of America still doesn't know RP. This ad maybe the first time they are introduced to him. Because of costs it needs to be thirty seconds to get the most runs.

The wording could be tweated a little but I voted for #20, thinking it would be good to show that it's O K for anyone to vote for him because regular people, our neighbors are voting for him. Not just NUTJOBS-lol...Like us-LOL...

 

[Elwar]

I like the ones that are generic and show people support Ron Paul and list some things that Ron Paul stands for. Shows support and gives a few tidbits of information about Ron Paul. That's what's needed in a widespread commercial.



I realise it's too late, but I had an idea for a commercial as I was reading through the others:

A city street, a bunch of people standing around a lady who is lying on the street. The guys standing around her are bewildered saying things such as
"I'm a lawyer, I can't help her." ... etc.

Then you see a fellow stepping through the crowd with a doctor's bag on his side.
Camera pans to the lady on the ground and you see that it's Lady Liberty, pale and in bad shape.
The doctor pulls out a rolled up copy of the Constitution with We The People showing on the front as he bends down to help her.
Next shot is either of the healthy Lady Liberty or a dramatic capture of the actual statue of liberty with some voice over saying things like Dr. Ron Paul supports the Constitution etc...etc...as much as can go in that short of a timeframe.

End with a shot of "Our government's sick, Our country needs a Doctor...NOT a lawyer"

Ron Paul 2008

 

[krott5333]

#19 is by far the best.

I also like the one about writing Ron Paul's name on the declaration, but the 19th one would have a greater overall effect I believe. And yeah, I'd leave out the pot leaf.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Congress is under 20% in the polls, whichever you choose don't use congressman. Doctor would be much better, most people like their doctor and dislike the congress and doctor shows he's smarter than most people. In fact I think he has a higher IQ than any of his opponents in either party.

That's interesting, because I've heard others say that when they hear Dr., they don't equate that with someone who in their minds, is Presidential material. But that they respond much more favorably when they hear "Congressman".

I don't know which is right, but I guess we'd better find out, eh?

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

I vote against any personal attack ads--do not even mention other candidates. Stick to issues and Dr. Paul's positive message.

Yes.

How about using the "I am the future" thing, with each "group," but then melding each person into the Ron Paul mosaic. Then pan the camera out until you get the picture of Ron Paul. The message being that we are ALL Americans, no matter what our ethnicity, income, or intellect. You know--the anti-divisiveness that is so refreshing about Ron Paul.

Kinda start with the closeups, then pan out. Somehow, I don't think this is original. Did someone make a youtube to this effect?

Something like this would be good, a climax so to speak, the future...

That's interesting, because I've heard others say that when they hear Dr., they don't equate that with someone who in their minds, is Presidential material. But that they respond much more favorably when they hear "Congressman".

I don't know which is right, but I guess we'd better find out, eh?

Both.

<in the wild>

"Hi! have you heard of Dr. Paul yet? He's a ten term congressman from Texas running for president. He's all over the internet, a huge grassroots movement. It's not surprising you haven't heard of him till now. He's an honest politician and there ain't much money in that. Here, check out what he stands for............... "

 

[Spirit of '76]

I realise it's too late, but I had an idea for a commercial as I was reading through the others:

A city street, a bunch of people standing around a lady who is lying on the street. The guys standing around her are bewildered saying things such as
"I'm a lawyer, I can't help her." ... etc.

Then you see a fellow stepping through the crowd with a doctor's bag on his side.
Camera pans to the lady on the ground and you see that it's Lady Liberty, pale and in bad shape.
The doctor pulls out a rolled up copy of the Constitution with We The People showing on the front as he bends down to help her.
Next shot is either of the healthy Lady Liberty or a dramatic capture of the actual statue of liberty with some voice over saying things like Dr. Ron Paul supports the Constitution etc...etc...as much as can go in that short of a timeframe.

End with a shot of "Our government's sick, Our country needs a Doctor...NOT a lawyer"

Ron Paul 2008

I like it!