Ron Paul FreedomStock08!!!! (UPDATE)
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I will do alot of research this weekend on the subject and post an update. Feel free to email me at thabigmilla@yahoo.com for suggestions, help etc. Just to summarize what I am thinking...
This should be open to all genres of music.
Open to all people
Ron Paul will be emphazied everywhere in this event (booths, signs, etc.)
Only bands who support Ron Paul
I like the DC idea of it being there but other places should still be considered.
We need big named bands to bring in max amount of people
If anyone has ideas or connections or anything let me know. I will update after I figure some things out about this.
Keep posting dates and locations in this post so we can help plan all this out together.
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Would it be that hard to assemble? Here are some possible artists I could see supporting Ron Paul.
Serj Tankian (System of a Down)
Rage Against The Machine
The nightwatchman (Tom Morello)
Immortal Technique
Smashing Pumpkins
... this could be huge. We need to start a movement to get something like this started. We could raise a ton of cash for President Paul. What do you think?
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Ok so it looks like people would be willing to make this happen. So where do we start? We need to get in contact with some bands and artist. Anyone have any contacts or know of anyone who can help us? What would be the best date? What would be the best location for it to be in as in proximity for everyone? If we are going to do this we need to make a statement. We need to think BIG!!!
don't forget
Jimmie Ray Vaughan (Austin Connection)
and Arlo Guthrie
foo fighters support rp
foo fighters support rp
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."- JFK
I have wondered where the voices are
I have wondered where the voices are of the singers/songwriters of the patriotic songs, the revolution type songs, the born in the USA'ers.
Arlo Guthrie - Thank you.
We know Barry Manilow contributed early into Ron Paul's campaign.
John Fogerty (CCR), Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and many more would be great to contact. If they haven't heard Dr. Paul's message, they need to hear it. Dr. Paul's message is speaking "their" songs.
Why are their voices quiet now? Perhaps they haven't heard the message.
Concerts with a "mix" of music styles would be great. A true reflection of the diversity of Ron Paul's supporters.
"Six Degrees of Seperation" - certainly seems there should be somebody to reach these people (and others).
Willie Nelson supported Kucinich
Merle Haggard wrote a song for clinton gladly accepted it and then a few days later diss him by tossing the song to the side
"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent" Thomas Jefferson
"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent" Thomas Jefferson
Rise Against?
I would assume that Rise Against would be interested, but I really don't know specifically what their politics are. But, since two of their albums are called "Revolutions Per Minute" and "Siren Song of the Counter Culture," I imagine they might be interested ;)
This is fabulous! Road trip indeed!
Oh and another great reason
Oh and another great reason for a California event. WEATHER. In the summer it is always sunny.... pretty much no matter what.
I have lived there for 18 years and I haven't had to worry about weather for any summer event EVER.
there is something already
there is something already planned on the East coast for a 4th of July Ron Paul music event. http://www.ronpaulapalooza.com/
I think someone should plan a concert weekend on the West Coast (is there a reason the biggest festivals are on that side of the US?). I know California will have already voted yet you will still be able to generate a TON of publicity... not to mention a lot of the artists live there so you won't have to worry about flying them way out to another place.
4th of July
This sounds perfect to me. The previous comment also suggested Philadelphia. I couldn't think of a more perfect date or time. Get Bruce Springsteen there! Maybe him or U2 or someone that participated in the free Live AID stuff will help.
Independence Day...
July, 4th in Philadelphia. What could make more sense?
Again
again
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"The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government". ~ Founding Fathers
I heard
that one of the members of the Plain White T's had a Ron Paul t-shirt on at one of their concerts...They sing that song, "Hey there Delilah." Listening to the song on you tube right now...just beautiful.
Road Trip!!
I'm there wherever it is!!
Tickets for TV Air Time
The festival is nothing if it doesn't turn into vote and money or vice versa. The angle needs to be that it is a FundFest for RonPaul, all monies to purchase TV Ad time on MSM. We can pick the best You Tube videos, with the help and guidence of HQ, and tell everyone that the money raised will go to purchasing airtime for them. That way people get a great concert, plus know their money is going to fund something constructive.
Could go international
The world is your oyster.
Where do I buy my ticket.
The People's President
Ron Paul R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 2012
He who dares wins
I always think of all you canvassors and precinct leaders at the front line.
Good luck out there &Thank you. It's appreciated.
The world is your lobster.
'I always thank of all you canvassors and precinct leaders and delegates who were at the front line and caucuses.
Good luck out there &Thank you. You're a gift.
Good thinking, but have a look here:
http://www.ronpaulapalooza.com/
I don't mean to be negative,
I don't mean to be negative, I think this is a great idea.
However, think of some different bands. Foo Fighters are good since they support Ron Paul. But Rage Against the Machine and many of the other bands mentioned are very left. They are socialistic. Against Me! is a great band, but they are left leaning anarchists. Most of these bands are outspokenly against free trade.
To get around this sentiment
l think we shoud just focus on the FREEDOM message (everybody loves it) and Ron Paul ( as a conduit to that end) and not get so hung up on the Left/Right thing (which is bogus anyway).
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"The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government". ~ Founding Fathers
Think Neil Young He was a Reagan supporter.
He did a whole album against the war in 2006. He sounds kind of luke warm on Obama in Rolling Stone Interview 29 January 2008. He needs an alternative.
cw
and...
Aimee Allen.
There are already many bands on Ron Paul's myspace buddy list. hit them up!
Location and Timing
Some things to consider:
Can we agree that this will be an outdoor event? I can't think of an indoor venue that would be big enough for what I envision! If outdoors, then weather - and consequently time of year - must be a serious consideration.
It should happen soon enough to have the appropriate impact on the presidential race while still allowing enough time to properly plan for an event of this scope. If April, then a place like southern AZ may be appropriate. If later, then more options become viable.
Arlo Guthrie should be the lead act
Arlo was big in the 60'-70's Get him on board!
Don't forget the Foo
Don't forget the Foo Fighters. Muse would also be a good fit.
Not sure if you wanted to stick to just harder rock but I'm sure Niel Young and Eddie Vedder would participate.
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Muse
My mates cousin is Matt Bellamy, he says Ron doesn't stand a chance in hell against the media, maybe he'll change his mind.
The People's President
Ron Paul R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 2012
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Architect are huge RP supporters:
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I'm gonna try 10cc. I always
I'm gonna try 10cc. I always think of all you canvassors and precinct leaders at the front line.
Good luck out there &Thank you. It's appreciated.
'I always thank of all you canvassors and precinct leaders and delegates who were at the front line and caucuses.
Good luck out there &Thank you. You're a gift.
Don't forget Tom Petty.
Don't forget Tom Petty.
AGAINST ME! LYRICS
AGAINST ME! LYRICS
"From Her Lips To God's Ears (The Energizer)"
Regime change under a Bush doctrine of democratic installations.
Constant war for constant soldiers.
What are we gonna do now?
De-escalation, through military force.
Increase the pressure, Oh Condoleeza
What should we do about the situation in Iran and North Korea?
Condoleeza.
Democratic election under Marshall law.
An Iraqi president out of control of our choices.
After all this death and destruction
Do you really think your actions advocate freedom?
The presidents giving a speech in Georgetown
To remember the voice of a slain civil rights leader,
Do you understand what the martyrs stood for?
Oh Condoleeza do you get the fucking joke?
Condoleeza
Condoleeza
Condoleeza
What are we gonna do now?
Condoleeza
Condoleeza
Condoleeza
What are we gonna do now?
So lets look into this over the weeknd.
I will do alot of research this weekend on the subject and post an update. Feel free to email me at thabigmilla@yahoo.com for suggestions, help etc. Just to summarize what I am thinking...
This should be open to all genres of music.
Open to all people
Ron Paul will be emphazied everywhere in this event (booths, signs, etc.)
Only bands who support Ron Paul
I like the DC idea of it being there but other places should still be considered.
We need big named bands to bring in max amount of people
If anyone has ideas or connections or anything let me know. I will update after I figure some things out about this.
Keep posting dates and locations in this post so we can help plan all this out together.
oh and...
Arlo Guthrie and Jimmie Ray Vaughan
for balance -