Vote on the next moneybomb(s)!

[Johnnymac]

Should be:
Ready, Ames, Fire! July 19th
Ron Paul Birthday bomb August 20th
Constitution day bomb Sep 17th
Guy Fawkes day bomb Nov 5th
Tea party bomb Dec 16th

What do you think?

FTW^ All the important dates

 

[Bryan]

Anyone who votes for July 4 does not understand the magnitude of how horrible a day it is for fundraising. No one is home on July 4, everyone is out shooting off fireworks, having picnics, or travelling. Why would it be beneficial to cripple the entire evening time hours when EVERYONE is outside doing fireworks?

The same goes for the whole weekend.

Agreed- it also kills the 7-19 one and it too close just after the end of the quarter.

Here's my proposal-- it does several things. One, it puts us on a money bomb schedule for once every 6 weeks for now, which I think is the best time frame for early in the campaign.

Come November, things will really pick up, so we can do them once a month then.

This plan also accounts for the very important end of quarter totals and is a mix of money bombs and "fill the quill" efforts, both have a place. The campaign will not want us to hold off for a money bomb that is just after the end of a quarter. It's important to get all in before the end. Don't underestimate this as those FEC numbers get pushed hard in the media.

All money bomb themes should have as broad appeal as possible, to bring in more people. So here is what I have:

June 7 - June 30 -- End of second quarter push
July 19 -- Ready, Ames, Fire money bomb
Aug 30 (approx) -- money bomb ("No More Bailouts" theme suggested)
Sept 15 - Sept 30 -- End of third quarter push
mid Oct (11-17) -- money bomb (theme TBD)
November 11 -- For the Troops money bomb (or 11-5)
December 16 -- Tea Party money bomb
Dec 17 - 31 - End of year push

There's flexibility in this, but the principles are important.

 

[tpreitzel]

None of the above. The next moneybomb should be held in the first week of August when families have returned from summer vacations with a month of financial rest between fundraisers. Then, repeat the process just prior to the end of the fiscal year in September, e.g. the last week of September.

So, the "Constitution" Day Money Bomb would be an adequate choice along with one held during the first week of August or possibly the LAST week of July.

 

[Bryan]

I say let's ask the official campaign what dates they would prefer, based upon the total number of money bombs. In other words, if there is just one money bomb between now and 12/31/11, what specific date would they like? If there is two, which two dates would they like? If three, which three dates? etc. In fact, let's let them apply their expertise and make a calendar for us. They may know more than we do. If it's more dates than you would like, donate less. If it's fewer dates than you would like, donate more. Plus this will eliminate all of the confusion, wasted energy, and potential sputtering enthusiasm referred to earlier in this thread. Let's friggin do this. I think this is a winning idea. It will likely allow the campaign to plan better, also.

See my previous post on this-- I think the campaign is going to be concerned about end of quarter totals, and getting in some steady money. Let me know what you think of my proposal.

 

[Sentinelrv]

Are you guys sure the 19th is the best date? Don't you think it's cutting it a little too close to the iowa straw poll or is there enough time for the money to be put to good use to make a difference?

 

[Gage]

Are you guys sure the 19th is the best date? Don't you think it's cutting it a little too close to the iowa straw poll or is there enough time for the money to be put to good use to make a difference?

The 19th date is not completely set in stone.

Would people be more at ease if it were to be July 12 instead of July 19? That would give the campaign an extra week to spend the money, and avoid the horrible fundraising day of July 4.

 

[Paul4Prez]

I voted for the obvious choice: July 4th.

Make it a 3-day weekend bomb. Please.

 

[Bryan]

Are you guys sure the 19th is the best date? Don't you think it's cutting it a little too close to the iowa straw poll or is there enough time for the money to be put to good use to make a difference?

That's why I say we need an end-of-quarter push. The money is important now, but we also need to set for a bomb. See my proposal above.

 

[Sentinelrv]

The 19th date is not completely set in stone.

Would people be more at ease if it were to be July 12 instead of July 19? That would give the campaign an extra week to spend the money, and avoid the horrible fundraising day of July 4.

Yeah, I would agree with setting the date between the 4th and 19th. It avoids the holiday and it's not too far off to register the money ineffective for use in Iowa.

 

[Gage]

That's why I say we need an end-of-quarter push. The money is important now, but we also need to set for a bomb. See my proposal above.

There doesn't need to be a moneybomb centered around that, but I agree there should be a push for end-of-the-quarter fundraising.

Plus, people need to be given time to recooperate between moneybombs. There have already been two, within 30 days of each other. If it were to be in July, it would give people time to save up, and give in time for the straw poll.

 

[Bryan]

The 19th date is not completely set in stone.

Would people be more at ease if it were to be July 12 instead of July 19? That would give the campaign an extra week to spend the money, and avoid the horrible fundraising day of July 4.

I think the 19th is fine. The campaign is going to have to anticipate the donations some and plan accordingly-- in other words, plan to spend money you don't yet have. It's key to build momentum, and one week won't change anything. Again, I agree 7-4 is terrible.

 

[Bryan]

There doesn't need to be a moneybomb centered around that, but I agree there should be a push for end-of-the-quarter fundraising.

Plus, people need to be given time to recooperate between moneybombs. There have already been two, within 30 days of each other. If it were to be in July, it would give people time to save up, and give in time for the straw poll.

Correct- the end of quarter push is not a money bomb, it's a "fill the quill" or bust the quarter fundraising goal thermometer type thing.

 

[Gage]

I think the 19th is fine. The campaign is going to have to anticipate the donations some and plan accordingly-- in other words, plan to spend money you don't yet have. It's key to build momentum, and one week won't change anything. Again, I agree 7-4 is terrible.

I agree with that as well. They've already got funds from these past two moneybombs, as well as whatever else they've raised, so the July 19 date would just be even more icing on the cake.

 

[Sentinelrv]

We'll need to try and get Trevor on board if we think eliminating July 4th is the best solution. He's the one with the website and email list. I agree with your suggestions Bryan.

 

[scrosnoe]

Let's try to make it a bit more project oriented and blessing others -- will ripple!

I believe people like to know where the money is going and see it goal oriented. This also works for some significant educational opportunities and could actually build local rapport as well for some of these. We could even have internal competitions for most money raised by county/state; most new voters registered; most charities helped free of government strings . . .

Ready, Ames, Fire! July 19th (money targeted for Iowa) educate people on the caucus system and process by modeling campaign efforts and mobilization here to other states

Ron Paul Birthday bomb August 20th (for New Hampshire efforts or too far off tentatively February ?)

Constitution day bomb Sep 17th (have a contest for best essay on bill of rights linked somehow/Democratic convention in SC this month -- maybe a voter drive to register Republicans attached to this one)

Charity Bomb for Thanksgiving -- raise money for Ron's favorite charity 1/2/ campaign 1/2 (sort of matching funds idea -- potentially some big donors could promise to match elsewhere if maxed out for Ron)


Christmas Angels -- raise money to send gifts to children of prisoners (could be linked to voter education about cost of imprisonment to families and society of non-violent 'offenders')

January Celebrate a New Year for Liberty

just some thoughts~

blessings/sc

 

[TomtheTinker]

I don't know when the next money bomb should be..But I do have an idea when a money bomb should be...tell me if this is a bad idea.

Feb 6th is the Iowa caucus it is also Ronald Regan's birthday..

I know Regan gets a hard time from purist because he didn't walk the walk..none the less he is very popular if not god like among some libertarians and "mainstream" conservatives.

Why not have a "One for the Gipper" Money Bomb on the day of the Iowa caucus.

I understand the obvious negative right off the bat of it being pretty late for a money bomb to use the money efficiently...but then again if Ron is competitive in Iowa(I think he will be)...a extra chunk of money never hurt on the push to Super Tuesday.

imo the positives are many..tens of millions of people will be locked into politics on the day of the Caucus, its a money bomb that appeals to a very broad section of the GOP, opens up conversation and philosophical comparisons of Ron & Ron...

Good or bad idea?

I voted Ready Ames Fire 19th...Gage is right about the holiday weekend + Ready Ames Fire just sounds cool

HOLD!!

 

[RP4Pres2008]

Should be:
Ready, Ames, Fire! July 19th
Ron Paul Birthday bomb August 20th
Constitution day bomb Sep 17th
Guy Fawkes day bomb Nov 5th
Tea party bomb Dec 16th

What do you think?

If I had the power to make the schedule...this would be it!

 

[anaconda]

See my previous post on this-- I think the campaign is going to be concerned about end of quarter totals, and getting in some steady money. Let me know what you think of my proposal.

I think it's the right idea. But I would rather see them at regular intervals (like the 15th of every month, or whatever). Still, I would rather defer to the official campaign. I know it's sort of anti-libertarian, but I think we could do a lot of good and also solve some problems by simply asking the campaign to make us a list of donation days. I would much prefer to do what they want. Who knows? Maybe they would say they prefer that we make our own calendar. But I doubt it.

 

[doctor jones]

I just think it's better to keep it at the beginning of the month because people have just gotten paid and have money. I'm trying to dump $100/mo. but the later the money bomb is in the month the more tempted I can be to spend it elsewhere.

 

[Bryan]

I think it's the right idea. But I would rather see them at regular intervals (like the 15th of every month, or whatever). Still, I would rather defer to the official campaign.

Remember, the official campaign did end-of-quarter pushes for the second and third quarter of '07 ("fill the quill", etc) -- so in that way we'll be doing what they will likely do anyway. Having a money bomb right after that is a problem however so we need to work around the likely end of quarter pushes.