Tipping the Balance, Part II

There's an MSNBC article out today confirming that the "Kevin Bacon" theory of connectivity is pretty accurate:

Microsoft study confirms 'Kevin Bacon' theory - Survey of instant-messagers finds any two people just 6.6 degrees apart

Excerpt:

Why does it matter that people from around the world are closely tied together? Researchers said that the knowledge might have applications for political organizations, charity efforts, natural disaster relief and missing-person searches.

"They could create large meshes of people who could be mobilized with the touch of a return key," Horvitz said.

Which means that any contact name brainstormed here in the Tipping the Balance project is valuable, and should not be thrown out. Oprah herself might not read the book, for example, but what about her production assistant who might inadvertently pick it up in the production office? He may then send the book in another direction, but not necessarily an ineffective direction; to the contrary, it could even be greater.

Here's my wish: a truncated pamphlet of Manifesto which highlights the main points (say, 10-12 pages in length), for those who are "too busy" to read a whole book. Yes, I know RP's book is short, but executives and other very busy people often want the bullet-point summary. Those who would refuse a book might accept a pamphlet.

The pamphlet ends with an order form. The reader can send in the form get a full copy of the book sent to them at a very reduced rate ("free" often implies "not valuable"). Those who choose not to send in the form are at least likely to glance through the pamphlet, which in itself can help plant a few seeds. Also, this could be a cost-effective way to distribute excitement and interest in the book at fairgrounds, to people standing in line at the movies (or in line at their now-closed bank), etc.

Just another idea for the arsenal...

Top on list should be religious leaders and organizations, i.e. Dobson. Also well known megachurch pastors and denomination/conference presidents, on down the line.

Don't forget the audio version too. Very nice for busy people, those who travel often.

Ron Paul is always saying have fun spreading the word of liberty. Well, what better way than to start a free movie night in the community center where I live? Put out fliers to invite whoever is interested in showing up.

I will show a new movie every week, from the One dollar dvd project and have copies of Ron's book along with extra dvds and some Restore the Rebublic magazine.
I have contacted the council for permission to use/rent the building and I have other logistics to figure out, but first things first.
Hopefully I can recruit other Paulites to help with questions and info. Seems like a fun way to help wake the sleeping!

The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies...
T. Jefferson

Michael, I have been saying all along that this book is our best weapon (see post http://www.dailypaul.com/node/52155 )
Also I added this reply to post http://www.dailypaul.com/node/46974

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What an impact this could make. Dr. Paul has given us this amazing book. Just think of the impact this could make if we attack this with the same zeal that we achieved on the big money bomb days. Then we were just giving money and never truly knew how it was spent. By buying and giving out these books, we ensure that this message of freedom can be spread far and wide over and over again for years and years. Books last!
In each book I buy and pass out I am putting the following message on a blank shipping label attached to one of the front blank pages:
Hi and welcome to the r3VOLution,
Please when reading this book, don’t read it as a Democrat, or a Republican. Don’t read it as a Liberal or a Conservative. Read it as an American who values your freedoms.
If you enjoy this book as much as I did, please pass it on so that this message of freedom can reach others. Better yet, buy several copies and pass them out as I have with your own message. If you read the book, you know that the small price of a few books will be returned to you 100 times over if this message ever sticks.
In any case please E-mail me and let me know what you think of the book and how you are going to pass this message on.
Thanks and enjoy,
Frank 04/26/08
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I have received some very positive feedback from people who have actually taken the time to read it. One of my co-workers read it and actually bought several copies to pass out her self. This book is a powerful weapon we all should be using.

When I was at the Freedom Fest in Las Vegas, I talked to both Barr & Root. Both told me that they HAD NOT read it. .... but both wanted to know, "How can we get you guys in the Revolution to support our campaign?"

Well, READ doctor Paul for one. Second, say the things he says number two. And three, mean it.

In Peace & Liberty,
Treg

foreclosures so far this year. Think about all those people in one place standing in line angry, awake and ready for truth. We need only a dvd, cd, or slim jim with internet web sites, information on what is happening. The last bank is located in Florida if you live in Florida check it out. You don't have to say a word just walk by give them the info and maybe a bottle of water to comfort them and be on your way. Peace Patriots

County hospitals in bigger cities? They have a captive audience every single day including weekends.

A few fliers here, a few dvds there. These folks are caught in a system that they know very little about. Lets educate them.

I've often thought that we will know that this movement has really taken hold when it's cool to be a freedom advocate. To do this, we need to have some people in places of influence - especially in the entertainment world - who are on board with us. The guy who was wearing a BreakTheMatrix shirt on Fox News is a good start, but now we need to see this kind of thing regularly on shows like Entertainment Tonight and in People Magazine, etc.

Since I live in LA, I have a few ideas about how to spread the word amongst the 'cool' crowd and the entertainment business - things like DVD bombs in certain neighborhoods that are home to lots of artistic and creative types such as script writers, actors, directors, musicians, etc. I'm not the type to go hunting down celebrities (heck I can hardly name any of the current crop since I almost never watch TV or go to the movies any more), but maybe it's time to do one of those "see the homes of the stars" tours and take notes on names and addresses for future DVD deliveries...

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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."

~Ambrose Redmoon