international donations?!
Submitted by spunkel on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 12:36
Hi,
I am eagerly following the progression of the Ron Paul Revolution from overseas and although I am not a US citizen, I couldn't wish for more than a Ron Paul as President. Are we not all a part of it?!
So that's why I am wondering, for all the non US people out there, is there a way to contribute to the Revolution and make donations?
If official donation are for US citizens only, what other ways are there?
Would ChipIN donations be accepted?
Or how 'bout symbolic Ebay auctions by trusted persons?
Anyway, I wish you all the best
Spunkel
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First Class US Stamps
How about going to your local post office, buying First Class US Stamps and then sending them to Campaign Headquarters....
I am sure they could use rolls and rolls of Stamps ---free postage--- with all the Registared Voters they must send stuff too.
When I was in France and Germany, getting USA stamps was done at the local post office.
Um nope. Stamps are considered a form of currency.
And the campaign would have to record and report it as it would if someone sent plain cash in -- as a donation.
And if the source of the donation is not a US citizen, they would need to refund it.
All this would really do is cause more work, paperwork, and headaches for the campaign staff.
Thanks for the replies, just one more thing ...
i am considering chipping into one or two of the ChipIn accounts,
but to be 100% sure:
Do we know those kinda donations from foreign countries are legal and will be accepted?
If so, i think it would make sense to make use of it and spread the word, as there are lots of people out there who would like to contribute.
just looking at the meetup groups and the guys around me ;) ...
No political donations
As I read the law (I admit I'm not an expert or a lawyer)
Foreigners cannot donate to political campaigns and donating to individuals who then donate to campaigns would also be illegal. Furthermore individuals from meetups have to count "in kind donations" as part of their $2300.00 donation. PACs allow us to donate more but I'm not familliar with the details.
As far as I know foreigners "are" allowed to donate to causes and educational efforts for non political principals like liberty.
To this end, I have set up a chip in for a Pro Liberty Balloon tour to advance the principals that Dr. Paul has been advocating for 30 years.
http://liberty.chipin.com/pro-liberty-balloon-tour
It is my off season and I will be donating my time as pilot.
I will no doubt max out my $2300 to the campaign and will need to cover expenses in order to put my other "Ron Paul Banner Balloon" up at rallies and other political events.
Washington doesn't need more lawyers.
It needs a doctor!
Dr. Ron Paul *** RX for Freedom
NH & Iowa
Hi Spunkel,
International donations can be made to PACs in NH and Iowa to but Air Time for Ron Paul.
Hillary
Ask Hillary, she is extorting untold amounts from the Chinese.
AW, LEAVE HILLARY ALONE, BASH GHULIANI INSTEAD...
Come on folks,,,, Hillary doesnt hold a candle to cross-dressing, effiminate, divorcing, neo-con Guiliani... I mean why must we be so negative and alienate people who think she's okay.... The greater evil by far is Guiliani... he's first on my extinct list....
Save bashing Hillary for later...
have you watched the "felony in progress" vids?
We all know your leanings... :) But come on, they have her on tape committing a felony for crying out loud. Now, she will never get into trouble for it, but don't you think that makes her worthy of bashing even if you ignore everything else about her?
The Philosophy Of Liberty -
http://www.jonathangullible.com/mmedia/PoL.English.The.Philo...
Agree
It could very well be a Hillary and Rudy ticket.
Re: Thanks for asking!
Hi Spunkel,
We are the Plano Meet Up group.
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/224/
Early in the summer we set ourselves the goal of reaching one million voters by year end, here in Dallas. We are well on track:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/224/messages/boards/view/viewthrea...
We need money for a booth at a NASCAR event that will be attended by 500,000 spectators. We would appreciate your support, no matter how small. Here is the website:
http://nascarbooth.chipin.com/booth-nascar-texas-motor-speed...
We are much encourage by the support Ron Paul is receiving from abroad. He will bring peace to our war torn world.
Plano TX
MAN, you guys are KILLER!
MAN, you guys are KILLER! Groups like yours are the biggest reason Ron Paul is advancing. Great work.
www.paulforronpaul.com
Oh, and by the way, THANKS!
chipin
You're just giving to private citizens, not PAC's.
http://www.ronpaulgraphs.com/chipin.html
Flower Bomb
Someone recommended this on the thread started by Stormy, and you can get more info on the project there. Ron Paul will be on The Tonight Show this Tue Oct 30 with Tom Cruise and The Sex Pistols.
A number of Ron Paul supporters are sending Jay Leno "thank you" flowers in the hopes their bouquets will be on air and make a favorable impression about this campaign's very real enthusiasm. So far, there are over 80 orders. A florist in the area is offering a discount and free delivery. Everyone is ordering through them, and the flowers go for $10, $15 and $20, but double check.
Canada Loves Ron Paul
Canada Loves Ron Paul
Maybe donating to Meetups?
Maybe donating to Meetups? Or what about PACs? Can they accept foreign donations?
hello Spunkel
I think the best way for you to help, is to donate to any of these grassroots efforts:
http://ronpaulgraphs.com/chipin.html
The money goes towards things like posters, stencils, TV or radio time, and it's all legal for non-US citizens to donate towards.
Thanks for your support!!!