I've been handing out slimjims lately and have had numerous people say, "well, he's not even running any more." When I correct them they just say, "well he might as well not be, there is no point."
It is discouraging, but so are all difficult things. Especially in the beginning. Just remember this is only the beginning. Aside from the Ron Paul congress we are building always keep in mind Rand Paul 2012! Or Ron if he still wants it!