Take the revolution local
As we try to "revolt" from the top down it would be wise to begin efforts to "revolt" from the bottom up. The strength of Dr. Paul's campaign at the grassroots level is, as we now know, far more powerful than anyone would have guessed.
A possible strategy for success is start at the bottom and work our way to the top. I suggest anyone who has ever had the thought to run for any type of governmental office do so. Think of it as infiltrating the government and subverting their cause for ours (yours!). Slowly the tide will shift.
My recipe for success is:
- emulate Dr. Paul. Stay humble and honorable
- think peacefully and rationally
- remember that liberty, in all aspects of life, is the goal
- be patient. Good things start small and take time.
- be unconventional but traditional too.
- don't alienate those you are trying to convert.
- don't abandon your principles
My personal goal is to run as an independent and win office. My "platform" will be libertarian/populist. I want to take libertarian principles and accentuate why they will benefit the general population. For example, judicial reform will reduce the number of people in prison for non-violent crimes allowing more violent criminals to be locked up. Safety goes up and costs go down.
Another example would be education. As individuals take more responsibility for their own education then cost to the taxpayers goes down. More local control from smaller state/federal government means lower costs and better educational outcomes.
What do you all think?
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Excellent link
I read "Rules for Radicals" when I was in high school...long time ago :)
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I would appreciate input from someone
who has dealt with this issue: In my state, our treasonous Senator is up for reelection this year, and I would like to know how to approach the subject of first, his being against the Constitution, and how to bring up a new candidate, and finding a true Constitutional one running, and how I should go about this at the GOP meetings. Anyone?
First, define your goal.
Do you want this senator out of office asap? Defeated in the next primary? Forced to retire? Publicly embarressed and/or humiliated? Major change in behavior/voting?
When you figure out the strategy, say you pick, defeated in next primary. What tactics would promote that? Support another candidate? Organize a grassroots anti- campaign? Dig up dirt and publisize?
Define EXACTLY why you label this senator as treasonous. Will it sell to the general public? Can it make the news as you think of it? Can you modify your opinion so that it sells?
When you want to bury someone you need dirt. Wear gloves!
h-daddy
Love it, I have been saying
Love it, I have been saying this for some time now it can never be said enough. We need more posts like this and less of the other clone threads.
My county has a citizens counsil stanctioned by the state. This is like the lowest level of real involvment you can get. But for thoughs like myself that really have no major political ambitions but still want to fight to preserve liberty. This or something similar in your area is really necessary to be involved with. If you do not become involved, you are giving your seat to someone who may be infact your inferior and/or against all that you believe in.
Something like this can also provide insight into how to go about achieving elected office without having to actually run.
Check your local state .gov website. See what you can use and how you can be involved.
"But, indeed, no private person has a right to complain, by suit in court, on the ground of a breach of the Constitution. The Constitution it is true, is a compact, but he is not a party to it."
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm thinking minor political office for you :) would be a good start!
If folks are GOP or Dem. stick with your party and steer them towards real liberty and freedom.
The aspects of government that tend to curtail liberty at the local level are school boards, zoning and planning boards, code restrictions, tax assessments, budget committee's, and selectmen.
Imagine a school board that refused fed $$ and told the state to butt out.
Imagine zoning/planning/code that only dealt with public safety
Imagine an overall tax structure that encouraged folks to get up in the morning and contribute to society
h-daddy
Another aspect to keep in
Another aspect to keep in mind at the local level is the election cycle itself. Remember it is the local parties themselves that run the caucus' and counts votes.
Also, if you are a PCO in your pricinct you get to be an automatic delegate.
IMO at the lowest level of involvment. One should try to be a PCO and hold a local city or county council position. If every pricinct captain made this effort it would be significant. From here, the posibilities become much more robust if one sought higher office. Having established oneself as a pillar of the community. One could access local backing for a future campaign that might not otherwise have been available.
At this level it might not be posible to enjoy financial backing from a national donor base like Dr.Paul. But, if the r3VOLution sticks together we should be able to facilitate at least regional backing from that same national donor base. IMO this is huge for us and gives us significant advantage over the opposition but only if we can make use of it.
"But, indeed, no private person has a right to complain, by suit in court, on the ground of a breach of the Constitution. The Constitution it is true, is a compact, but he is not a party to it."
These are great ideas.
Getting involved locally, I believe, is what is needed. I don't know anything about politics, but now I'm starting to get interested. I think the the good doctor has sparked a revolution.
Run for office and you'll learn a lot.
Of course, not knowing might be a god thing. It's a big advantage when your head is clear and your heart is pure.
h-daddy
Yes taking it local is essential.
Yes taking it local is essential. What is the quickest most efficient way to achieve our goals? I think this is the way: http://www.dailypaul.com/node/41717
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That's a great post.
How did I miss it? Maybe the title messed up my perceptions..
Anyway, as you know, strategy and tactics are what makes it all happen. Folks need to develop a strategy individually or as a small group. And the think about tactics.
Strategy is the WHAT. Tactics are the HOW.
h-daddy
All politics is local!
This is how the R3volution started, locally, word of mouth with people going door to door. I think this is where Ron Paul wants us to go again. Trying to spend our way into the homes of people is not practical nor very Conservative minded. We have to meet people and be seen by people. They need to know we are real and not some computer generated program or television image.
Delegates make the rules.
Yes
We're starting to discuss much the same thing locally.
I respect your approach.
You say it is 'wise' to work
You say it is 'wise' to work from local.
However--it is MANDATORY--it will not work any other way.
We ran for local office recently...just getting started.
Attend city council, talk to neigbhbors, activate disinfranchised republicans, and independents, start a neighborhood newsletter...write letter to editor...and more.
With the economic crash coming...people will be open to new messages...
I saw RP in New Hampshire forum in person...he said "people have to want change, before they can have it" ... never forgot that...
Thanks for excellent post...bump often.
Hey....
that neighborhood newsletter is great idea! All in place if you sign as precinct leader. You'll have access to all registered voters in your precinct, including address/phone. Go for it!
Trust in God, but tie your camel tight.
"Socialism needs two legs on which to stand; a right and a left. While appearing to be in complete opposition to one another,they both march in the same direction." - Paul Proctor
Any plans to run for office?
Do you live in NH?
h-daddy
I'm near Boston. I may run
I'm near Boston.
I may run local next year.... Meanwhile--we are new to the state and are just getting started.
At any rate...people must get active in their citizenry again at the local level.
Even if one does not win a seat...don't let that stop you----attending city council, speak out, get issues on the agenda, support local conservative orgs...write letters, start newsletters...people need to make it a way of life again...
I am confident that serious RP'ers will go on to do this.
Local ?
Absolutely, local should now be the spears point, while still supporting the good Doctor
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The Spears point
is a fine analogy. Sometimes though local politics requires a ground hugging fog to cover one's true intentions....subverting the system
h-daddy