Life after Daily Paul

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Much like RP I'm not officially withdrawing but certainly winding down.
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DP has been quite a party. When everyone started arriving in the summer, there was an electric atmosphere. Like any good party, everyone brought something. November and December were amazing, the music was pumping, the floor was packed, the drinks were flowing the intellectual exchange was at times enthralling. Though I've been a free enterprise activist for years, DP will always be the place I learned about some of the serious violations to our civil liberties.

The recent guests to the DP party aren't into the same things I'm into. Like a bash where the late arrivals takeover, it hasn't been as cool here for me anyway. I like to use an oversimplification to lay it out: I'm a DownsizeDC kind of libertarian, most everyone here is more of a PrisonPlanet style.

So with that comparison you have my answer for one of the places I'll "be partying" after DP.

Wherever you head after DP, travel safe.

-JP

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Have a nice day I'm gonna stick with the Doc.

I have a deep mistrust for anything with DC in the name.

I'll just keep doing what the doc tells me to......it's so simple.

Doc says..."fight for freedom."

That's what I do.

Unify

I know the owner of infowars and prisonplanet.com

Even though he is sometimes a sensationalist,he is giving you THE TRUTH as I see it. He predicted 9/11 to the T....I saw it with my own eyes.
I used to think Alex was a kook till 9/11. We watched him on public access TV and used to laugh at him.
If you can't handle the bitter taste of the truth,and want something more suger coated ,well I'm afraid it is past time for sugar coating.
Good luck @ downsizeDC or wherever,but people had better start waking up fast or we will be in deep sh!t.

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Talk about a site with

Talk about a site with actual action!!!!

NONE BUT PAUL!

I'm like you in that I

I'm like you in that I prefer substance over hype, and thus DownsizeDC.org over PrisonPlanet.com. But I think the shift at DP might seem worse than it is due to the format of the site. Personally, I've always preferred forum-based discussion as opposed to blog-based. On a forum, all the sub-forums are laid out clearly and you can participate in the ones that interest you and ignore the others. On a blog, everyone comments on every article, and those discussions inevitably degrade to bickering between opposing groups.

DP has sub-forums, but because of the way the site is laid out, aside from commenting on front page articles I tend to just click the active topics on the right of the page, and to track the topics I've posted in for updates. I don't hang out in any particular sub-forum, as I might have done on RonPaulForums.com, for example. Yet for some inexplicable reason, I stuck around here instead of there.

Anyway I guess my point is that DP is soon to undergo a major overhaul, which might change the overall atmosphere for the better, so you should consider sticking around at least long enough to see what happens with that.

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Liberty for Dummies

Well, overhaul is my favorite word, so

I'll be sure to come and see what DP turns into, but big government types won't get any rest from me... it took me 8 years to research and publish "Overhaul : Fixing America By Changing How She Gives (welfare) and Takes (taxes)"

.... my first book plug here I think.

-JP

The first 5 million supporters of Dr. Paul are 'early adopters.' The next 10 million will require a modified approach.

There are still non-PrisonPlanet types

err...prison-planet mainly types, I guess I can't say there's nothing at prison-planet for me. We just get tired of the ridiculous questions that get tacked on whenever we saying something that disagrees with "prison-planet" like "Why are you afraid of the truth?" It's tiring and causes the rest of us to stick to the more idealistic arguments. I guess "why are you afraid of the truth?" isn't such a ridiculous question if it was intended to prevent debate because I guess it works.

Defend Liberty!

Could This Be One Of The Next Steps We Take??

What is the next step you ask, well here is one possibility.
It occurred to me that the one power that our group has yet chosen not utilized, is the power to "Recall" elected officials at various levels throughout the country. This would be one additional vehicle by which Dr. Paul and Revolution supporters could leverage our present political position and increase Doctor Paul’s Congressional clout. If we can maintain our solidarity as a strong unit of political power, I believe that we can be very successful and achieve a goal of replacing anti-Constitutional establishment officials at every level with Ron Paul pro-Constitutional prototypes. This could be achieved by using the power of our meet-up groups and our ability to raise money and get the needed signatures we would require. We could make up our own rules regarding the process of selecting targets, as well as the necessary steps required to recall them. The first step would probably be for supporters to present the facts about a potential target to one of the meet-up groups in that corresponding part of the country. Once the meet-up group agrees with the chosen target they might possibly elect to conduct a joint meeting with other meet-up groups to enlist their opinion and bring them on-board, because the meet-up groups will end up doing most of the heavy lifting on such a project. The third level would then possibly be to bring this to the attention of our Internet web sites for further on-line debate and then possibly check with Dr. Paul to get his blessing. Once the target is identified, our Revolution web sites should be made aware so that all supporters have an opportunity to e-mail and call this targets office to fire a shot across their bow to let them know that they have in deed, been targeted and allow them to change their evil ways. Possibly, we will want to use something like the “Three Strikes and You Are Out” rule of thumb to be the thresh hold. We must not drag this process out but on the other hand we need to be sure of our target. I would think that the very first target should be someone who we can be fairly sure of a victory over. Remember, we will be able to recall numerous elected officials at the same time as long as our organization abilities can handle it. Our economy will only get worse, but this will only act to help us recruit additional supporters.

On the macro level, I believe that our best course of action is four fold:
1. Continue to educate everyone we can regard to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This will become easier as the dollar and the economy continue to fall.
2. We need everyone to think seriously about running or at least encourage someone else that we know to run for any elected office that is about to become available. Very soon unemployment will begin to claim rapidly. These elected jobs usually pay well, offer job security and include very good benefits. Knowing this may prompt a large number of RP supporters to run for various elected offices. These include local, city, county, state and federal offices. Elections are held often, especially if an official is recalled first. Then once elected to a position they should try and appoint or hire only those who truly support the Constitution and The Bill of Rights. The establishment teaches their people to do the same thing but with opposite views.
3. We need to immediately begin to plan for the recall of various elected officials. A target list needs to be compiled in every state and region. Meet up groups must take the lead on this one. I suggest that meet-up groups join with other nearby meet-up groups to be more effective and in this why have more boots on the ground to advance their agenda's. We must remember that recalling one bad elected official and replacing them with a RP Prototype official is equal to two good ones. Start locally if need be as a practice for larger operations.
4. Young male and female supporters should join a local chapter of the Jaycee’s to gain important knowledge as to the political "Do's and Don’ts", parliamentary procedure as well as learn procedural rules. This would be perfect for college students who upon graduation could run for an elected office. Who knows what that may lead to in the future, plus it will look really good on a resume. This country needs more young people in particular to reach down and pick up the torch of freedom and liberty and help lead this country out of the dark economic obis that it is quickly tumbling into. They must come to realize that in this moment of time and space all of us are standing at the very cross road between Freedom and Liberty in one direction and Oppression and Tyranny in the other. This is the classic historical choice between good and evil or any other two opposing forces. Throughout History great battles were fought and won by those taking bold action at the right time. This is the right time for Bold Action. Only history will record the results of the battle that we are about to enter. The question is, will we allow the dark forces of tyranny to win or will the light of Liberty continue to shine down on this Country.

Stick Around

I agree with all that you say, but I still stop by here a couple times a day, just because I still find the odd morsel of worthwhile information. I think it behooves you to do likewise.

I will. You should post

I will. You should post more quinn.

-JP

The first 5 million supporters of Dr. Paul are 'early adopters.' The next 10 million will require a modified approach.

Partnership - The Key To Sustaining The Fight

It's not "after the Daily Paul" for me.
It's about developing partnerships and spreading the word about all of the websites involved in this fight.
We will succeed I have no doubt.

We need to utilize these wonderful resources like Daily Paul to keep moving forward. http://www.dailypaul.com/node/41612

"GINO" = Government In Name Only

New Vision For Daily Paul

I think we definitely need this site to continue and to offer us all a place to compare notes and track events in the world. The economic discussions (preparing for the economic downturn) have been very helpful for a lot of people, and this has become a great source for news about attacks on our liberties, etc.

I want to propose a new direction for Daily Paul. We have a strong community here that can become the heart and soul of the Revolution. As Slashdot has become the haven for news that nerds find interesting, Daily Paul can become a news/discussion forum for like minded people.

"Daily Paul: The Heart of the Revolution -- Political and Economic News"

With a moderation system to promote good posts and filter out the bad (similar to Slashdot), we could show everyone the wealth of great posters and intelligent incite that exists in this site but can be so easily lost.

We have a fantastic opportunity here. Internet communities are not easy to create, and the fact that this site continues to go strong despite the winding down of the Ron Paul's campaign is testament to the fact that it can continue if we let it. We need a place where we can discuss ideas, post information about pending legislation, and provide help and assistance for those with questions.

Any thoughts?

LibertyForest!

LibertyForest!

ronpaulforums.com will migrate to LibertyForums.

They aren't quite as 'PrisonPlanet'

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Going No Where!

hi all,

i hope we all stay in contact and help each other spread the message of limited government, free markets, sound money, civil liberties and a non-interventionist foreign policy.

i visit this site as well as others. certainly please recommend your favorite sites, im sure everyone here can relate.

to stay informed and united we need to keep sites such as and others, especially all the meetup groups together. dont need to rebrand anything. keep ron paul as the focus, his platform.

ron paul will become the founding father of the second revolution.

Pennsylvania put DownsizeDC on da map.

"PunJab! Bring me my checkbook!"

"GINO" = Government In Name Only

Good post!

I like how you worded this and agree wholeheartedly in your words. I have been here since summer and it has been one helluva ride and a re-education. It has been well worth every dime and minute that I have given to this campaign! We will be being talked about for years to come. They will be studying this campaign in college classes for many many moons. Ron Paul and many many of you good folks have taught me things that I never would have learned had this rEVOLution not started. Let us still go forth and multiply!

Let it not be said that we did nothing. -Ron Paul

Great organization

www.downsizedc.org

I am a member and fire out letters all the time.

DP has a great mixture of all sorts of characters. It has been a blast.

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