Women for Ron Paul Brochure--Ideas

[GunnyFreedom]

I'd add this fact.

And you don't think that will creep out more women than it wins over? From what I understand, the fact that Dr. Paul's patients love him is an anomaly. I am under the impression most women do not like their OB/GYN's

 

[wistfulthinker]

And you don't think that will creep out more women than it wins over? From what I understand, the fact that Dr. Paul's patients love him is an anomaly. I am under the impression most women do not like their OB/GYN's

Your impression is silly. We expend some degree of effort to find an GYN/OB we DO like. It's a process, but we've got a coffee-clatch network and we're pretty dedicated to the outcome. Any woman who doesn't like her GYN is on the prowl for one she does like. And once she finds her/him, she sticks. And she tells all her friends.

 

[GunnyFreedom]

Your impression is silly. We expend some degree of effort to find an GYN/OB we DO like. It's a process, but we've got a coffee-clatch network and we're pretty dedicated to the outcome. Any woman who doesn't like her GYN is on the prowl for one she does like. And once she finds her/him, she sticks. And she tells all her friends.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[pinkmandy]

Giving this a bump for more ideas.

What about a splash page of sorts for Paul? Q&A, links, read what other women have to say about Paul, tubes targeted towards women, that sort of thing? The brochure could link it. I'd get started on this right away. I will actually. I cannot build a site but will start looking asap for one where you just fill in the info and then, if it gets popular, I guess we can get help from a pro in making it better. At least I can start compiling information.

Is there a site like this for boomers?
Christians?

 

[PismoPam]

Social Security and Medicare.
Many women are the caregivers for their parents.
We know that the politicians are lying about the "reserve fund".
But when Ron Paul says Social Security and Medicare are unconstitutional, we are terrified!
Does that mean our parents will have to move in with us, that we will never have a vacation again as long as they live?
I think it is very important to keep stressing that Ron Paul is the only one serious about saving Social Security and Medicare.
By bringing the troops home IMMEDIATELY, and keep paying them here.
That will create an economic boom.
There will be enough money to keep funding Social Security and Medicare.
And he will be able to lower taxes, possibly even eliminate the income tax, which is only 1/3 of the federal income.
That would cause enormous economic growth, which will create jobs for our 20 something children so that they can move out of our house!

 

[Highstreet]

Some personal stories from some of his patients would be worth their weight in GOLD!

 

[swissaustrian]

Some personal stories from some of his patients would be worth their weight in GOLD!

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

Don't state he's 100% pro-life until a woman indicates her position on abortion. Use Ron's states' rights position to your advantage.

Really, just listen to what they're saying to you when you talk with them.

EDIT: lol, my post isn't very helpful for a brochure idea

 

[G-Wohl]

I haven't seen anyone here mention that RP would not act as President to restrict women's access to birth control medicines and other feminine-needs products.

 

[Cinderella]

i started youtubing my reasons for supporting Ron Paul. Im a wife, a mother, a nurse, and sister to Iraq Vet. I think more women should do this. I made 2 videos so far and in my second video I kinda got a little emotional about my little brother still being in Iraq. Im hoping some ladies out there will hear my stories and relate to where Im coming from. I used to be a democrat...ick

 

[Liberty4DeafKids]

Yes, Ron Paul's well known OB/GYN doctor.... I don't think that would convince our most female voters... How about if we emphasize that he has great bedside manners and an ability to comfort patients throughout pains and struggles. My girlfriends kept saying he's old. I think they need to see his clean bill of health... Does he exercise? How about gardening? Cycling? Chasing children around? I think his wife Carol needs to be a little more involved like cooking with Rachel Ray, Paula or reading children some books. I am certain that would win more votes. MO

(Please note that English's my 2nd language)

 

[Birdlady]

If you want to make a brochure for women, then you need to have broad, general ideas of what Ron Paul would do for them. Sure there are a lot of women here who like the fine details in things (I am one of them lol), but I think for the average woman out there, we need to step back from the theories, professorial approach and come at this with hard hitting emotional big picture ideas. Having lots of pictures is probably a good idea too.

Here's some rough ideas I came up. Grammar and word choices probably aren't the best, but it gives you an idea of what I'm thinking.

• Ron Paul is the only candidate who understands the hardships our military families go through during times of war. He will give those families their ultimate dream by bringing the troops home. [picture of a serviceman and wife reuniting]
• Ron Paul is the only one who understands why it is becoming harder to keep food on our tables for our families. He knows exactly what needs done in order to keep the cost of living from continuing to climb each year.
• Ron Paul is the only candidate who believes we should keep the government out of our lives. He will trust you to make your own decisions based upon what is good for you and your family.
• Ron Paul is the only candidate who believes the government should keep their hands off of your hard earned cash. This way you can choose how to spend your money on what is important to you, instead of allowing bureaucrats in Washington to spend your money wastefully.

That's the type of language I think should be used in this brochure. Women don't need to know the how something gets done, they just want to know a man understands their troubles and will do something. Do not make a brochure that simply lists his positions like the superbrochure did. It is boring and I don't think will work for the average woman in my opinion.

Also I don't think the OBGYN thing is a strong point at all. I know there's some women here who feel really strongly about theirs, but I couldn't care less about mine at all. Also note I have no children, so I think that's where the differences comes into play. I find women who have had children, love their OBGYN. Those who don't pretty much avoid them as much as possible.

 

[swissaustrian]

Two pics which might be a good addition:

 

[Mckarnin]

If you want to make a brochure for women, then you need to have broad, general ideas of what Ron Paul would do for them. Sure there are a lot of women here who like the fine details in things (I am one of them lol), but I think for the average woman out there, we need to step back from the theories, professorial approach and come at this with hard hitting emotional big picture ideas. Having lots of pictures is probably a good idea too.

Here's some rough ideas I came up. Grammar and word choices probably aren't the best, but it gives you an idea of what I'm thinking.

• Ron Paul is the only candidate who understands the hardships our military families go through during times of war. He will give those families their ultimate dream by bringing the troops home. [picture of a serviceman and wife reuniting]
• Ron Paul is the only one who understands why it is becoming harder to keep food on our tables for our families. He knows exactly what needs done in order to keep the cost of living from continuing to climb each year.
• Ron Paul is the only candidate who believes we should keep the government out of our lives. He will trust you to make your own decisions based upon what is good for you and your family.
• Ron Paul is the only candidate who believes the government should keep their hands off of your hard earned cash. This way you can choose how to spend your money on what is important to you, instead of allowing bureaucrats in Washington to spend your money wastefully.

That's the type of language I think should be used in this brochure. Women don't need to know the how something gets done, they just want to know a man understands their troubles and will do something. Do not make a brochure that simply lists his positions like the superbrochure did. It is boring and I don't think will work for the average woman in my opinion.

Also I don't think the OBGYN thing is a strong point at all. I know there's some women here who feel really strongly about theirs, but I couldn't care less about mine at all. Also note I have no children, so I think that's where the differences comes into play. I find women who have had children, love their OBGYN. Those who don't pretty much avoid them as much as possible.

We are very much leaning in a "translate Ron Paul into XX (that line isn't mine)" direction. What good are a bunch of policy points if what they mean for you is not easy to understand? I also agree that there is no need to focus heavily on his being an ObGyn.

Another idea I have been pondering that relates to this is creating a site that is a "Ron Paul Lexicon" of sorts. Very simple, just an alphabetical listing of terms and phrases where everything from liquidate the debt, to blowback to the Fed is defined briefly and each used in a sentence that is consistent with Ron Paul's platform. I mean, if Obama's State of the Union is written at grade level 8.5 Ron Paul's speeches and debate responses are at college or graduate level. The average American is just not going to retain that much new information and then go to research after the debate.

 

[Birdlady]

We are very much leaning in a "translate Ron Paul into XX (that line isn't mine)" direction. What good are a bunch of policy points if what they mean for you is not easy to understand? I also agree that there is no need to focus heavily on his being an ObGyn.

Another idea I have been pondering that relates to this is creating a site that is a "Ron Paul Lexicon" of sorts. Very simple, just an alphabetical listing of terms and phrases where everything from liquidate the debt, to blowback to the Fed is defined briefly and each used in a sentence that is consistent with Ron Paul's platform. I mean, if Obama's State of the Union is written at grade level 8.5 Ron Paul's speeches and debate responses are at college or graduate level. The average American is just not going to retain that much new information and then go to research after the debate.

Yes I agree with you especially the line I bolded. This is where we fall short of expanding our base and bringing in the average voter whether it be a man or a woman. I honestly think you could make a brochure for men and for women that is... I hate to use the word dumbed down...but is put in simpler terms. More like a list of benefits/outcomes instead of just a list of features. For example, when a company is trying to sell a phone, they list the specs on the very bottom of the page for those who are into those details. However the benefits of the features available are always the first thing you see.

"Includes a large vibrant color screen allowing you to watch your favorite movies while out with your friends!"

Instead we are trying to sell the phone by telling people of the intricate specs/details.

"This camera has a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display, 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)!"

Those numbers and specs mean NOTHING to the average phone shopper and they will just go to another company who knows how to market better. We need to list the benefits of Ron Paul and how it would help people. Listing his specs aren't enough for most who won't take the time to look into Ron Paul any further. I hope I'm making some sense here as I have a bad headache today.

 

[Mckarnin]

You make perfect sense and I don't think it's at all condescending to say the average American is not an expert on the inner workings of monetary and foreign policy and requires simple explanations. I like the cell phone illustration too. We might go gaga over "End the Fed" or "liquidate the debt" but those aren't selling points for most Americans unless they are explained.

 

[Mckarnin]

Giving this a bump for more ideas.

What about a splash page of sorts for Paul? Q&A, links, read what other women have to say about Paul, tubes targeted towards women, that sort of thing? The brochure could link it. I'd get started on this right away. I will actually. I cannot build a site but will start looking asap for one where you just fill in the info and then, if it gets popular, I guess we can get help from a pro in making it better. At least I can start compiling information.

Is there a site like this for boomers?
Christians?

That would be great! Anything that provides access to tubes and information would be a great start. I'll pull you into the PM loop with our resident writer.

 

[swissaustrian]

If you want to simplify the debt problem, you could use calculation like this and integrate the cuts which RP proposes:

 

[pinkmandy]

That would be great! Anything that provides access to tubes and information would be a great start. I'll pull you into the PM loop with our resident writer.

Thx. I responded, check your messages and I'll get the site set up. Just need a little input on naming it to get going. Posted that here so you would see it and also so others who might have a good idea on naming a female oriented Paul site could weigh in.

 

[Mckarnin]

Ok, folks. The effort is continuing. Please take a look at this thread.