What's the best advice for Ron Paul?

[rpfan2008]

A small piece of advice to replace a few words/phrases with equivalents..

1. Federal Reserve = Private Federal Reserve
2. Gold Std = Govt. issued Gold backed currency
3. NEOCONS = War Profiteers / Pro War Lobby

 

[PC_for_Paul]

A small piece of advice to replace a few words/phrases with equivalents..

1. Federal Reserve = Private Federal Reserve
2. Gold Std = Govt. issued Gold backed currency
3. NEOCONS = War Profiteers / Pro War Lobby

How about these:

1. Federal Reserve= Private Bank, nothing Federal about (no congressional oversight)
2.gold standard= (I think he has that one "competing currencies")

3. I got no complaints with that one.

We may want to help with "sound bites"

Compile the sound bites into "talking points"

When the media tries to get him off message go to the sound bites and hit all the talking points.

Go after the other candidates who try to "steal" issues.
Huckabee= stealing our tax plan, too bad he won't do it.
McCain=Talks about some of our economic issues, too bad he doesn't know anything about it.
Thompson= stealing our position on immigration just like McCain and Goohliani.

Of course a seasoned campaign manager and most of these things are underway yesterday.

 

[jrich4rpaul]

A big-time campaign manager? Oh, you mean a corrupt one? That'll be better than an inept one.

 

[WRellim]

FIRE YOUR FRIENDS GOOD DOCTOR!!!!


I think Dr. Paul's loyalty to his hundreds of thousands of supporters comes before his quarter century friendship with Kent.

Why should I try to fire my friend's doctor, especially if he is a good doctor?

Sorry, couldn't resist.



Seriously, I'm not certain it is just Kent who should be fired. After all it is the Lewbot who is technically the "campaign manager" -- the Kentdoll is the "chairman" of the committee. Plus there seem to be several nepotism hires on staff as well who are major sources of problems... but hey, apparently that's just Texas-style politics you know.

 

[WRellim]

A big-time campaign manager? Oh, you mean a corrupt one? That'll be better than an inept one.

What makes you think that the inept one we have isn't also corrupt?

A lot of times the best way to cover corruption is with incompetence (it makes a really good cover).

 

[grizzums]

Hold a press conference...and here's and idea, actually inform the press of it. Face those newletters head on.....be prepared to "out" the writers, friends or not....quit the "I was ignorant" talking point........fess up. Face the music. Then talk about the real racism going on in this campaign season.....the blatanat rascism by the other warmongers against muslums, by putting them all in one collective box. Talk about the pardoning of all non violent drug offenders and how unbeleivably unfair the current system is towards blacks. Use talking points like he did in the Moyer interview about how Libertarianism is in and of itself against rascism in any form. Rascism is about collectivism which is complete a 180 from Libertarianism principals. Face the music!!!! Take this issue on, HEAD ON, in front of a big press core. Accept moral responsibility! Vow to find out who wrote what and vow to expose them! Say, you will get to the bottom of this, because this is not what you are about, as we all know. That simple "I don't know who wrote that stuff "press release will not do! This will contuinue to follow unless it is seriously faced! Stand up Dr. Paul! Own up! Find the responsible parties and for goodness sakes.....EXPOSE THEM!

And then for crying out loud......spend a chunchk of the money your supporters have given you abnd hire a GODDAM professional to to manage your campaign! This thing is going to go down the toilet, otherwise......CONFRONT!, EXPOSE, FIRE AND HIRE! PERIOD!

Then I'll donate again!

Im out!

 

[coffeewithchess]

You need to add "All of the above" to the poll!

I was thinking the same thing...but chose speech coach.

 

[freestyl24]

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[Nicketas]

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[tnjonline]

Simple solutions.

Dr Paul,

..... I have some observations which might be useful for you as you try to make the best use of this opportunity (media appearances).

1. It often appears to me that you try to convince the interviewer. Because you try to convince, your answers always include your positions as well as their justifications. That is one goal too many for the limited airtime that you get. You also tend to state the premises first and then the conclusions. This is the basic format of a logical discussion, but, that does not work anymore. The reasons that does not work are:

a. There is a huge difference between the attention span of your generation and the current one. It has shortened considerably.
b. Years of standardized didactics have taught people to think in ‘points’ or ‘bullets’, not in paragraphs.
c. People have become used to hearing the conclusion first followed by points in favor of the conclusion.

I suggest that first of all, you should get away from trying to convince anyone, and definitely not the interviewer (for e.g. the abortion discussion on ‘the view’). The interviewer’s question should be used as a cue to speak to the audience.

Next, the audience cannot be convinced in a 30 seconds or even 10 minutes. The audience can though be informed and attracted. To do that you should only state your conclusions/positions in response to the first question. You can then give the justification in the form of points in favor if you are asked a follow up question.

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I would also encourage all the readers of this post t visit this thread on daily paul
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/24555?page=1

 

[Dlynne]

You need to add "All of the above" to the poll!

Yes, please.

 

[Dave Pedersen]

I voted for the image consultant/speaking coach. He also needs most of the other things listed but time is getting short and the poll only allowed one selection.

The main thing Ron needs to remember is to stay completely calm at all times and speak at a pace with which he is comfortable.

Voice:

Avoid the high pitched version always. Stay nap of the Earth in timber and tone.

Manner:

The pen in hand fist shaking toward the audience or the moderator looks like scolding and there needs to be a directional change with that. Shake your fist at the Moon but never at the audience. A scolded audience reinforces the idea of blaming America.

 

[Paul4Prez]

I liked the pen in hand scolding of McCain, and reminding the audience that McCain wants to condemn their children and grandchildren to 100 more years in Iraq.

 

[lfrml]

I think Ron Paul should give a "Hope for America" speech, maybe on MLK day.
Similar to King's "I have a dream" speech.
Ron's dream for America.

A peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy.
A government that protects the ultimate minority - the individual.
A country that chooses persuasion over coercion.

Ron usually talks about the bad things that happen when we don't follow the Constitution.
Flip the message around.
Talk about the good things that will happen if we follow the Constitution.

A positive, uplifting message of hope.
If it is a great speech, use the best bits for commercials.

 

[austin356]

surprisingly strong showing for new manager. humm, interesting.

 

[Conza88]

WOW - alot of idiotic BS here in my opinion. If you haven't noticed, we are RUNNING AGAINST THE SYSTEM. - Whenever anyone hears the message properly, and have a brain worth saving - they are welcomed to the revolution.

What we are doing atm, IS working - and its slow and steady - word of mouth, is still the best form of advertisement, so GET TALKING.

It took the FRENCH revolution 10 years, it took the American Revolution 8 Years... HOW LONG HAS THIS MOVEMENT BEEN AROUND? He's been running for 30 years, - the movement wasn't there for it back then, no internet so - stfu.

This thing has sprung up over night practically, GET SOME FKEN PERSPECTIVE.

Hire a big-time campaign manager, now. - One who supports Ron Paul? Good luck. That'd have to be a prerequisite right? Let's get one of Hillary's campaign managers she fired. She's got the biggest campaign, SO YEA!

Improve communications with grassroots. - It is actually illegal, thanks to MCCAIN. yea, look that shit up. AND the campaign can't say so, because it has his name on the bill. He'd sue, like the asshole he is.

Get better ads. - Granted, this is the only one I potentially agree with. Even then, "He's catching on, I'm tellin ya!"

Make more campaign appearances. - ROFL. Kidding right? The man lives for campaign appearances. He doesn't sleep, he's doing everything he damn well can to get elected. Preaching to the choir ain't gonna get him no extra votes is IT? He's efficient, and that ain't using his time wisely.

Hire an image consultant and speaking coach. - OMFG. DID GEORGE WASHINGTON NEED A SPEECH COACH? HOW ABOUT JEFFERSON or PAINE? Seriously, RP is what he is - because he DOESN"T HAVE ANY SPEECH COACHES & image consultants. FFS

Make the message more mainstream. - MAKE Liberty, Freedom, Peace, Prosperity and TRUTH more mainstream? ARE YOU FKEN JOKING?! It's not his fault the MSM is stacked against him, or the IGNORANCE of the MAINSTREAM public. He is doing the only thing possible, to EDUCATE THESE deadshits. Christ.. If you want him to be slick, like Obama?? - you want lies, thats what you want.

Don't change a thing. - For the win. Only 7 other people, know whats going down. Respect to those people. I wouldn't change Washington, I wouldn't change MLK, what other examples you want? The dude is a modern day founding father, and you want to change that? get a clue.

 

[Cyclone]

None of the above. It is simple. Get the message out. 90% of all people have not heard Ron Paul's message. Of those that have heard it, 80% become supporters.

The ads they have are pitiful. None of them represents Ron Paul's main message.

How they get the message out properly and to the biggest number of people, well, I am not a political consultant so I don't presume to know. Were I in Ron Paul's place I would hire someone who did know.

 

[freestyl24]

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[libertyguy]

Originally Posted by ErikBlack
Hire a speech coach and political consultant who can help him rehearse every answer to likely questions and present them calmly, forcefully, and in a way so that even a 12 year old child could understand it.

Here is how I would do it. Obviously I'm no political genius so I'm sure an expert could help Dr. Paul present these issues in an even more appealing and easy to understand light. But I think that even my amateur attempt beats out the philosophical, stream of consciousness rants we are used to.
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THE WAR IN IRAQ:

The war in Iraq was started under false pretenses and has been an unmitigated disaster. 70% of the American people now want out of the war. I will honor the wishes of the American people and bring our troops home immediately.
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THE ECONOMY & INFLATION:

The federal government spends more money each year than it takes in through taxes. The difference has to be borrowed from foreign countries and the Federal Reserve who prints money out of thin air so government can spend it. This is the root cause of economic inflation, recession and depression. I will prevent a recession by reducing federal spending, reducing taxes, balancing the budget and steering this country away from bankruptcy. More money in the pockets of the American people and American businesses and less money in government and special interest coffers will contribute to a thriving economy.
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ELECT ABILITY

I believe in free markets, a non-interventionist foreign policy, small government, less taxation and personal liberty. These are traditional Republican positions. In recent years the Republican party has changed its platform. I intend to return us to the principles upon which this party was founded and be a servant of the people, not the neo-conservative special interest groups who have hijacked the Republican party.
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SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE

The country is in deep financial trouble. Our financial obligations far exceed our income and we don't have enough money to meet our obligations to seniors. I will immediately end American military involvement overseas and bring our troops home, saving hundreds of billions of dollars, which I will use to pay benefits for those who have become dependent. No-one will be put out on the street. At the same time I will allow young people to opt out of a system that is guaranteed never to provide for them in retirement.
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IMMIGRATION

Immigration must be dealt with on two fronts. We must physically prevent illegal aliens from crossing our borders and we must remove the incentive for them to try. I will bring all of our troops home from every country of the world and put a portion of them to work policing the border. As a disincentive to come here in the first place we will no longer offer free medical care, education or welfare to illegal aliens. We will no longer allow American businesses to employ illegal aliens at sub-standard wages which costs our citizens their jobs and causes resentment toward them.
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FOREIGN POLICY

I am running for president of the United States of America, not president of the world. My number one priority is to restore liberty, prosperity and peace here at home. As president I will not act as the world's policeman or the world's babysitter. I will invite all nations of the world to engage in free trade and travel with the United States but we will remain neutral in all conflicts which do not directly involve our national security.

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NATIONAL DEFENSE

America is the greatest military power in the world. We are surrounded on the east and west by two vast oceans and bordered on the north and south by friendly, westernized nations. America is in a better position than any other nation in the world to defend herself from aggressive attacks. There is no need for us to engage in national offense and pre-emptive war to protect our citizens. The resources we waste policing and bullying the world can be better spent here at home, ensuring that we build an even stronger national defense.

Excellent stuff here. To bad that this does not get in the hands of the campaign as it is brief enough to hit headlines in the debates. Sigh.....