Ron Paul's "Tea Party" - December 16th Fundraiser (looks to be bigger than Nov. 5th!)

[phx123]

Just letting you all know...

Tea Party 07 - Ron Paul for President Mass Donation Day (http://www.TeaParty07.com)

There is another fundraising day coming up for Dr. Paul on December 16th once again organized by grassroots.. this one based off of the Boston Tea Party. The November 5th fundraiser was only alive for about two weeks and reached about 18,000 pledges in the end.

This one still has over a month to go and already has 13,340 pledges as of 12:16 am EST 11/15/07. Really incredible.. from the looks of this it is going to make November 5th look small :D

I pledged my $100 and will be sending it on Dec. 16th. This is going to blow the socks off the media and any doubters that Ron Paul doesn't have a real shot at this. It's looking to be an exciting, historic and record-breaking day!

[phx123]

22,528 pledges at 9:55 pm EST 11/29/07!

This is already, pledge-wise, bigger than November 5th and it has about 15 days to go.

[DurbanStone]

he's going to make 12 million I guarentee, he's got 500,000 in the past few days!!!

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Anybody know what field of medicine he was in?

[Zimzum]

Anybody know what field of medicine he was in?

Ron is an OBGYN, baby doctor.

If you can be in the Boston area on the 16th come join the rally. Link in my sig.

[phx123]

he's going to make 12 million I guarentee, he's got 500,000 in the past few days!!!

He made over $500,000 in 24 hours just yesterday (November 30th). In total he has made more money this quarter than all the other Republicans last quarter and still over a month to go.. including the Tea Party!

He is going to make well over $12,000,000 this quarter.. he is already over $10,000,000.

December 16th should bring in over $5,000,000 itself.

You guys can be a part of it too... sell some shit, do what you have too, donate some money on the 16th.

[420izzle]

This tea party is going to blow the lid off of things. The MSM will not be able to ignore it. Imagine all the discussions among family and friend over the holidays.The sportsbooks are saying we'll bring in over $6 million. Right now there are over 25,000 pledges. I'm not on the list as a pledger, by I and many of my friends and family are planning on donating, and they didn't pledge either. And they didn't do the November 5th moneybomb. So this one is going to be HUGE. At least $6 Million. Take notice establishment, the cats out of the bag.
truthseeds.org

[Captain Jack Sparrow]

I only gave $25 on the 5th, but I think I can make a $100 come this time around.

Ron Paul's presidential campaign is the first time I have ever donated money to any political candidate. Money well spent, I am proud to say I donated.

[yoda]

I wish I had a little chunk saved up for this, but I already have plans made for my money right now. Is there any more fundraisers before showtime is upon us? I would really love to do what I can to put Ron Paul in office.

[Zimzum]

Teaparty07 has started! Already 10 minutes in, and already appears to have raised $100k :thumbsup:

Tea Party 07 - Ron Paul for President Mass Donation Day (http://www.teaparty07.com/)

[rebgirl420]

Thats fantastic!

[randomname4888]

:) love ron paul

[phx123]

Today is the day!! Donate what you can:

Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

Keep track of the progress:
RonPaulGraphs.com - Q4 Donation Statistics & Stuff (http://www.ronpaulgraphs.com)
http://ronpaulgraphs.com/dec_16_vs_nov_5_total.html
(comparison between today and Nov. 5th)

[Nailhead]

So far it's doing great, it's only 10:40 here in California and already he has made over 2 and a half million. I'd say the predictions of breaking 5 million in a day are not at all an unrealistic prediction, I'm guessing maybe 5-6 mill. I remember the night before Nov 5th, I figured it would be a good day, but figured it would only generate about 2 or 3 mill at the most. I was pretty damn surprised that day, and with the way things are going, I think I'm going to be surprised again!

A great site to check out is RonPaulGraphs.com (http://www.ronpaulgraphs.com) - Especially the graph comparing the donations by the hour for Nov 5th to today's. So far the graph is showing a substantial increase in amount of donations, and it doesn't look to be slowing down yet!

Pretty cool stuff :)

[foodsy]

Sounds cool! I hope this really brings LOTS of attention to him (not totally up on the scale of things), could use a man like him in office! :)

[matthiasj]

I just donated and as of 1:00pm its around $3,250,000 donated today. EVERYONE PLEASE DONATE!

[GrinS]

I'm 20, and my parents are quite wealthy, and for that reason they still buy me presents for Christmas. This time around, I asked for nothing, but for them to donate whatever they were gonna spend on me, to give to the RonPaul campaign.

This is a sacrifice that I am gladly to do and do not/will not regret it.

[matthiasj]

Hey everyone, today is the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and Ron Paul supporters staged a mass donation day on today. Just like American colonists duped tea into Boston harbor for liberty and freedom, lets dump a donation into the Ron Paul campaign for the same. Everyone needs to donate $100 to Dr. Paul's campaign.

Donate here: Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

Tea Party 07 - Ron Paul for President Mass Donation Day (http://www.teaparty07.com)

[pwn3dy0]

Yes! The only pro legalization presidental canidate that has a legitmate chance. He has already raised $5million today.

Every little bit counts! America needs RP.

[pwn3dy0]

Great job. I see it as more of an investment than a sacrifice. If this man gets in office, not only will marijuana and other drugs be decrimed at the minimum, he would restore freedom.

America needs RP. No contribution is too small.

Donate now at Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

[Zimzum]

Just got back from the Boston rally! I've got about 3 hours of footage. Would of had more if it wasn't for the rain today. Anyways, will take me some time to convert and do some editing but will post them as they go up on youtube.

Rand Paul is the shit and would make a great VP!

[07silmax]

does he really have a chance? most of my friends aren't registered to vote, when i've breifly mentioned any candidates they've had no clue about any of them, and most of them have said they most likely won't vote when that time comes around.... there is "Google Ron Paul" and all this other ron paul shit all around campus though, i don't know anything about him besides he's pro marijuana..... i don't think most baby boomers will vote for him either....

[07silmax]

Everyone needs to donate $100 to Dr. Paul's campaign.

lol would you mind showing me your receipt of donating 100 bucks too? i don't support any campaign enough to donate anything over 20 bucks, actually as of right now i doubt i would donate anything besides change to anyone, i don't know enough about the candidates yet, but right now im leaning towards obama

[pwn3dy0]

yes, he has a chance. He has raised over $5 million today! The establishment controlled media is trying to silence him, but he slowly is moving into frontrunner status. We need your help though. Donate (if you can afford it), Register republican and vote ron paul in the primaries. He is our only hope. Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

[Breukelen advocaat]

This thread is going to be moved to Politics or Current Events.

[pwn3dy0]

Ron Paul is our only hope. He is literally fonding father material. Not only is he pro cannabis, and would end the illegitimate war on drugs, legalize hemp, and allow the states to legalize marijuana, or other drugs. He is a pro freedom libertarian, who will eliminate the federal reserve, and get the government out of our lives.

[JihadJoe75]

He's definitely my favorite republican candidate. Although I'm not crazy about all the isolationist stuff. I'm down with peace and not intervening with other countries problems, but in this day in age, especially considering china and the middle east, we really need open trade. We get goods from them and they get goods from us.

Either way, I'm still voting, or at least donating for now, to Dr. No.

[WeedTillDeath]

It isn't about isolationism. It's about making sure that Americas problems are put first and not another countries. And when America is doing good you can diplomatically help countries who need it, but NEVER by force. Thomas Jefferson said, "Commerce with all nations, alliance with none." This is very important as it insures that Americans interests are always #1.

Just another good quote from Jefferson,

"A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government."

[Nailhead]

does he really have a chance?

There is no clear leading candidate in the republican field, he's got more money than a lot of them, why wouldn't he have a chance? His campaign just needs to turn that money into actual votes, how they do that is the tricky part.

If I was in the campaign I'd spend some good dough and hire some talented people to produce his commercials, and also hire an excellent marketing team to make sure his high points are highlighted in the commercials, and I also think it would be cool for the Paul campaign to run a contest for fans to produce their own commercials to be plastered on the TVs in the early states.

They need a healthy mixture of both physical fan support as well as professional support. Voters need to understand Ron Paul is professional and ready for the White House. His advertisements need to do this for voters or they won't trust he is real enough to win.

[Nailhead]

He's definitely my favorite republican candidate. Although I'm not crazy about all the isolationist stuff. I'm down with peace and not intervening with other countries problems, but in this day in age, especially considering china and the middle east, we really need open trade. We get goods from them and they get goods from us.

Either way, I'm still voting, or at least donating for now, to Dr. No.

He isn't an isolationist, calling him one was just a slimy political method McCain used to slam his competition. McCain attacked Paul because he sees him as a threat to his campaign, not because he seriously believes Ron Paul is an isolationist. It's all politics.

[phx123]

It is not we non-interventionists who are isolationists. The real isolationists are those who impose sanctions and embargoes on countries and peoples across the globe because they disagree with the internal and foreign policies of their leaders. The real isolationists are those who choose to use force overseas to promote democracy, rather than seek change through diplomacy, engagement, and by setting a positive example. ~Rep. Ron Paul

Ron Paul wants to trade with people, talk with people, etc.

We raised over 6 million today with over 25,000 new donors!!!

[matthiasj]

does he really have a chance? most of my friends aren't registered to vote, when i've breifly mentioned any candidates they've had no clue about any of them, and most of them have said they most likely won't vote when that time comes around.... there is "Google Ron Paul" and all this other ron paul shit all around campus though, i don't know anything about him besides he's pro marijuana..... i don't think most baby boomers will vote for him either....

if you dont know, then at least read some stuff about him, no reason to stay in the dark and be stupid to the race like the rest of the population, get your friends off they're asses and get them registered to vote for Ron Paul, no use in letting votes go to waste.


lol would you mind showing me your receipt of donating 100 bucks too? i don't support any campaign enough to donate anything over 20 bucks, actually as of right now i doubt i would donate anything besides change to anyone, i don't know enough about the candidates yet, but right now im leaning towards obama

Obama is a douche and yes i can provide a receipt of my donation, if you dont care then dont post, and go on living your life like the government wants you to, if you want change, then take some time, and research the candidates, find out who you would like to be our next president, then support them. People dont have a voice because they stopped speaking, but Dr. Paul is here to change all of that :hippy:

[Psycho4Bud]

We've had a complaint about this issue being spammed across the forums. Let's keep this in politics from here on out!

Also, I can't see the sense of having numerous threads back to back regarding this.....lets keep the Tea Party posts in this thread.

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

[GrinS]

^^ I agree psycobud, seeing all those threads just isnt right and ppl know better, even Ron Paul supporters. I know all of you have a lot of emotion, and spirit for him and his campaign. I'm the same way, but lets have some self control and try not to do such like spamming.

[420izzle]

^ Spam! LOL. That's funny. I call it patriotic propaganda...or the peoples will and word.

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

What a day. My young son and I danced around all day and enjoyed our Tea for certain. It was difficult to pull away from the event as it kept getting better and better. Preliminary numbers are at $6.4 million raised with over 25,000 new contributors! That puts the donors over 100,000 for the 4th quarter and surpasses all the the other media-anointed front-runners. He's sure to hit $20 million for the quarter too! Woot!!! Go Ron Go!!! Join the REVOLution!!!

RP08 (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

[angry nomad]

I am glad to see so many new Ron Paul supporters! I switched from Green to Republican to vote for him. I also donated to a politician's campaign for the first time.

[Nailhead]

We've had a complaint about this issue being spammed across the forums. Let's keep this in politics from here on out!

Also, I can't see the sense of having numerous threads back to back regarding this.....lets keep the Tea Party posts in this thread.

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

As long as this new rule doesn't cause all future threads to be closed simply because it has to do with Ron Paul, I am ok with it. Only need 1 Ron Paul Tea Party thread, but if the thread is about Ron Paul but concerning something different, (and isn't blatant spam, I mean like an actual interesting opinion or article), it should be allowed to be left in it's own thread.

There's my $0.02

Oh yea...if you want to check up on who is donating money, you can use this really freaking cool search tool to see who donated what, where they live, etc.

>>Super Cool Donation Search Tool (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/finance/search/)<<

It is based on the last quarter donations though, so none of the newer Ron Paul money bombs will be represented here, but it is still very cool and as soon as this quarter ends and the FEC updates their donation filings, we can see who was part of the money bombs :D

[JD1stTimer]

I think the reason some folks post in different forums is because anyone who smokes weed should be looking for someone who wants to return the issue to the states. A lot of people who would benefit greatly may not be interested enough in politics to look there, but if they see a headline about a leading candidate who's for state's rights they might take a look. That said, it will be on the main page if they happen to scroll down to that section.

[Nailhead]

^Yea the money bombs didn't seem to affect the press very much, but with all this money Ron Paul can start spending as much as the other leading candidates so people in the early states will start to look into him. I can't remember if I dreamed this or read it on an old news article, but I thought there was going to be a documentary specifically on Ron Paul's growing grass roots campaign. I hope that's for real, would be awesome!

[Psycho4Bud]

As long as this new rule doesn't cause all future threads to be closed simply because it has to do with Ron Paul, I am ok with it. Only need 1 Ron Paul Tea Party thread, but if the thread is about Ron Paul but concerning something different, (and isn't blatant spam, I mean like an actual interesting opinion or article), it should be allowed to be left in it's own thread.

I brought this issue up to Sundance and I supported the members efforts in this type of thing. Whether or not I agree with a persons politics isn't an issue on this; I find it refreshing that so many are taking an active role.:thumbsup:

There were a few basic stipulations (guidelines) regarding this though:

1) MUST be from a legitimate Campaign site
2) Limited to ONE thread/candidate; or in this case event
3) This will be contained in the Politics Forums to prevent spamming the forums

As for ANY other articles, events, etc.... on a candidate, that would definately allowed in various threads. ONLY campaign contribution events will be limited to one thread.

One more thing.....this thread has been handled with respect and I expect the same if someone else posts something of a similar nature regarding another candidate......even for Hillary I guess. LOL

People in here such as Zimzum are working their ass off for a purpose....by following the three simple guidelines we'll save this format as another avenue for their efforts.:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

[Markass]

He's definitely my favorite republican candidate. Although I'm not crazy about all the isolationist stuff. I'm down with peace and not intervening with other countries problems, but in this day in age, especially considering china and the middle east, we really need open trade. We get goods from them and they get goods from us.

Either way, I'm still voting, or at least donating for now, to Dr. No.

His ideas prohibit us from policing the world, no nation building, and no American empires in other countries..

He thinks there should be free trade between countries...

[Purple Banana]

I love Ron Paul!

He's extremely anti-abortion, but he wants states to decide their laws and stances on abortion, which is what it SHOULD be like.

[Psycho4Bud]

I love Ron Paul!

He's extremely anti-abortion, but he wants states to decide their laws and stances on abortion, which is what it SHOULD be like.

He wants them to decide on the penalty...not the law. But that's another subject matter.

I see on the news that Ron Paul did it again with record contributions........he's got backing, we'll see how it fairs out in the polls.

Have a good one!:s4:

[420izzle]

^Yea the money bombs didn't seem to affect the press very much, but with all this money Ron Paul can start spending as much as the other leading candidates so people in the early states will start to look into him. I can't remember if I dreamed this or read it on an old news article, but I thought there was going to be a documentary specifically on Ron Paul's growing grass roots campaign. I hope that's for real, would be awesome!

Here (http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/350/index.html) is the PBS 'documentary' of the amazing grassroots movement for Ron Paul and Liberty. Good stuff!

Check out the MSM blitz:
Ron Paul on "Morning Joe" 12-18-07 (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/15096)
Ron Paul on CNN American Morning 12-18-07 (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/15132)
Ron Paul on Fox & Friends 12-18-07 (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/15126)
Tea Party on CNN Cafferty File (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/14818)
Kent Snyder on Tucker: The Tea Party Success (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/15118)
Paul Makes Front Page Drudge Report (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/15143)

Wag the Blog: What Does Ron Paul $ Mean? - The Fix (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2007/12/wag_the_blog_what_does_ron_pau.html?nav=rss_blog)
Ron Paul is the $6 million man - Small Business Times (http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2007/12/18/ron-paul-is-the-6-million-man)
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/18/us/politics/18paul.html?_r=1&ref=politics&oref=slogin
http://libertymaven.com/audio/ronpaul-983wowfm-iowa-12172007.m3u

...and tons more here. (http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com)

[420izzle]

He wants them to decide on the penalty...not the law. But that's another subject matter.

I see on the news that Ron Paul did it again with record contributions........he's got backing, we'll see how it fairs out in the polls.

Have a good one!:s4:

The polls will continue to go up in the 3-5% increments that it has been doing, but they will not reflect the REAL support for Ron Paul. Zogby, Rasmussen, Gallop, AP etc - they poll the Likely Republican' voters. That means, they poll Republicans that voted in the last primary election...when Bush was the incumbent in 2004. That means, the redstate GOP electorate and that is not Ron's base. So, no wonder he's polling lower in places like Iowa, but in New Hampshire he polls much higher, for what it's worth. But Paul is pulling people from the Democratic, Independent, Moderate, Libertarian, Constitutional and Apathetic side and they are not being counted in these polls. Not to mention the fact that they poll land lines only, and leave his name out etc...

Like you said P4B, he's got the backing. Follow the money man. OVER $6 million in one day! NO ONE ELSE CAN CLAIM THIS KIND OF SUPPORT.
RP08 (http://www.ronpaul2008.com)

[Psycho4Bud]

I agree with ya....he's got the backing and polls can be very wrong from time to time. LOL...if he wins New Hampshire I got a bit of crow to eat:
http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/143467-ron-paul-backers-hit-streets-n-h.html

All shittin' aside though....it's nice to see someone come in and give the system a bit of a kick in the ass. I still feel though that between his anti-abortion and his military isolationism he just won't have the "mainstream" backing that he needs. Likewise, his comments on FOX this morning took him a few steps back also.

I do tip my hat to all of ya that are working for the dude and making the contributions.....if nothing else he's brought up the interest level for some that otherwise may not have given a crap through the entire process.

Have a good one!:s4:

[Zimzum]

I'm currently uploading the opening speaker, Tom Moor. Curse You Tubes 10min limit :(

[Zimzum]

Ok I've just uploaded the opening speaker of the Boston event, Tom Moor. Make take a few before they become viewable. Click on link in sig.

[Nailhead]

How is he an isolationist? He wants to talk and trade with other countries, not isolate them like we have done with our enemies. I'd say our current policy is far more of an isolationist society than what Ron Paul proposes.

By the way, anybody know what's goin on with the Ron Paul blimp? According to their page they need about $150,000 by this friday to keep it in the air, and the donations aren't moving like they were. I'd hate to see that thing grounded!

Today was also the 2nd day in a row I saw a Ron Paul banner hanging from a bridge over a heavily congested freeway. I'm seeing these a lot more frequently. I'd love to make a massive one to hang over the 10/15 freeway interchange....no idea how that is possible without getting hit by a car, but if it could be done that would be awesome lol

[420izzle]

It's so great to see so many more folks wake up!! I've supported Ron, since mid 80's. I had changed partys after Nixon removed the Gold Standard, thats when the Libertarians were born, disgruntled Republicans. I hate both parties equally, as they only push extream wealth, and how to get more for the extream wealthy.

It's time to get in the streets, hand out RP slimjims, signs, buttons, stickers, yard signs.

IMHO, the Republic needs us NOW, or we're completely lost, and our grandchildren will hate us, as we have let our guard down and lost our Republic.

^ I agree with all that plantboxer. The Republic has slipped away. Our children and grandchildren may (unless Paul is elected or this movement goes critical mass) grow up in a very different Amerika than us.

[Zimzum]

My Rand Paul video made it to the front of Ron Paul's web site :jointsmile: