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Rand Paul Money Bomb - August 20 - Save the Date!

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 18:06
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Mark your calendar: Thursday, August 20th, 2009. This is the big one, the day we raise a cool million for Rand in his US Senate race for Kentucky.

Pledge your support at: www.RunRandRun.com.

Make your donation at Rand's official site: RandPaul2010.com.

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Only criticism.

Submitted by rucdelaspook on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 16:36.

I know we're trying to make the Rand Paul banner look like the Ron Paul banners of yesteryear... but the pic they chose to 'blot' makes Dr. Rand look like he has a double chin... or like Bill O'Reilly.

Can we change the banner pic to something a little more attractive before we start posting it everywhere???

(I think my biggest concern is the big line for the mouth, and the absence of teeth.)

http://files.meetup.com/516078/Ron%20Paul%202008%20Stencil%2...

But I love the idea, and I'll be pledging my funds for that day! :)

I agree rucdelaspook

Submitted by poq on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 17:55.

I really like the design but it does make him look a little chubbier than he really is.You lose his likeness. I think it has mostly to do with the neck. I went in photoshop to see if I could tweak it all. It's a subtle change but I think it brings back Rand's likeness a little more:

Rand Logo Fix

It's the one on the left. The one on the right is the original for comparison. I focused mostly on the neck and defined the mouth area slightly, everything else is the same. I don't know who's in charge of this, but what do you think, is it worth a change? Or is it already being mass produced and not a big deal?

Wow, pretty substantial difference.

Submitted by rucdelaspook on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 19:23.

I like the definition in the neck, and the appearance of a smile. It's funny, it's a very subtle change, but my eye is just more moved to the one on the left.

The one on the right just looks... smashed. And then when you compare them, the neck starts to look like a beard... like he's Amish or something.

I must say, what you've done is pretty remarkable. You've turned Jabba the Hutt into Han Solo. :)

I hope the right people see this.

Thanks

Submitted by poq on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 20:15.

Yeah when your dealing with human likenesses even the smallest subtleties make a huge difference. Your eyes are trained to read and remember faces and expressions. Even if one little thing is off it will bug your mind because it can't recognize what it's seeing. Like when someone shaves their beard or loses a lot of weight, you hardly recognize them.

Either way I think its still a great design and I want a tshirt :)

Thank you!

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 01:07.

For the input.

The design is evolving. I can't say that I'm completely happy with it, either, but I did want to get something up to show my support ASAP.

I'm still working on it, but I've got this website to run, as well as this huge editing project that came out of the blue, and a class I'm taking, so my time is tight.

The primary is in May, and the election is in November 2010. I'll keep working on the image with the time I have.

I appreciate the honest feedback!

"WOW"

Submitted by chas_eric on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 03:02.

Rush.... me up folks to the new Rand Paul eVolution !!

Thanks to Cygnus Supply!

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 20:59.

For posting the Rand Bomb Banner:

http://www.cygnussupply.com/

How about a Donation Detonation?

Submitted by poq on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 20:09.

Contribution Revolution? Greenback Attack? FRNS-a-Frenzy? Bluegrass Fire for Hire? Give Rand a Hand? Two Ron's make a Right? Mojo Raising? Representation without Taxation? Liberty Launcher? Pledge Party? Dollars for Opthamallers? Paypal our K Pal? A Fiat Ri-ot?? A Rand-o-thon? .....
Super Give Rand Some Money Extravaganza Day 2009: Part 4 Festival!?

Any winners? Any of those fresh enough for you cats? (I'll admit I ran out of ideas near the end there)

Fact is money bombs may be old but they're effective. Getting Rand past the 100k mark successfully put his name out there. They can't say Trey Grayson without mentioning Rand Paul and that name recognition is half the battle. Keep it up everyone!

It will really help when he more publicly confirms.

Submitted by We the People on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 21:26.


In many of his appearances, especially the earlier ones, it's almost as if he went out of his way to say he was not sure.

That sends a mixed message to people.


Ron Paul's Convention Speech

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Ron Paul's Convention Speech

The race is being deciding

Submitted by Christopher_Hig... on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 18:33.

The race is being deciding in the media right now.... It's so easy to see here in Kentucky. Money drives the media. Rand's competition is killing him in fundraising. Republicans 6 to 1. Democrats 10 to 1.

Rand doesn't even have to have a platform...they don't care! They are picking the candidates based on fundraising....

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"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you."- Pericles

Really.

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 20:58.

Where are the other guys getting all their money?

Maybe an audit of the Fed would reveal a few things. :P

Submitted by We the People on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 21:27.


Things like businesses, not able to get capital at critical points over the years, failing and then eventually all being bought up by others that have always been able to rely upon the Fed for cash infusions:

http://www.corporations.org/media/

Wouldn't it be interesting if these same businesspeople were the ones donating all the money to candidates?

We already saw very interesting similarities in all the top donors for all candidates across the board in 2008.


Ron Paul's Convention Speech

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Ron Paul's Convention Speech

Yes, the money bomb idea is

Submitted by libertylady on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 14:41.

Yes, the money bomb idea is not new, but it is a good idea because it forces people to make a commitment on a given day, where they can instantanously see the results of their concerted efforts.

I don't know if I can swing fifty

Submitted by Prof de la Paz on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 03:05.

But I'm certainly down for $8.20 on 8/20.

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Um...

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 20:01.

These moneybombs are getting a little out of hand. They are being used too much, plus we just had a Rand Paul moneybomb!

I'm not trying to put a damper on anybody & I'm not pessimistic

Submitted by Mell_o_Drama on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 19:43.

but, these money "bombs" are old. They were good the first few times, when they really were bombshells & RP had historical fundraising days, but they have lost their bang. The term has been used too much, it is overused. Yes, I know Trevor Lyman didn't come up w/ this idea, just the website, it is M. Nystroms idea aka the webmaster of this site. Participate if you wish, I'm not trying to discourage you, just that the term is old, & we wouldn't want to take away from the really successful money "bombs" that really were historical fundraising days and made Ron Paul's name famous & bought him appearances on TV shows. Let's leave the term money "bomb" alone & go w/ something else.

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For some reason, we're expected to know every law that exists in America & in our state so we don't break it. We're supposed to know this when we're 18. There's no litmus test for them, as in the 10 commandments or rhyme or reason. C.U.R.E.

You only speak for yourself,

Submitted by Christopher_Hig... on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 07:23.

You only speak for yourself, and with that in mind.. don't donate if you don't like the money bombs, in-fact go to the site NOW and donate... don't wait!

Rand Paul 2010!

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"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you."- Pericles

August 20

Submitted by sausages on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 18:44.

is Dr. (Ron) Paul's birthday as well!

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"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot." -Mark Twain

That's right - easy

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 20:19.

20,000 visitors each day x $50 is a cool mil.

I'm in... and great quote --

Submitted by blakmira on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 16:15.

"The Republican Party has lost its Mojo!"

Dr Rand Paul for US Senate in 2010 Press Conference Call

Submitted by clint4liberty on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 16:05.

We just aired Dr. Rand Paul conference call to the news media, so check it out at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/KY-GrassRoots-Radio

Oh I forgot

Submitted by clint4liberty on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 21:45.

I did get to hear Dr. Paul yesterday at a picnic he was very lucid. You may also check out the News Conference Call on the 2010 US Senate Run in Kentucky. Click here" http://www.blogtalkradio.com/KY-GrassRoots-Radio

I'm in. This is fun!

Submitted by duff on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 15:30.

I'm in. This is fun! weeeeeee!

Thank you everyone

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 14:58.

Needless to say, I am in!. All in.

Michael, I'm in with you

Submitted by Daryl on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 21:47.

I will pledge to donate $50.00 to Rand Paul's campaign on August 20th.

I we can elect just one US Senator and have him totally on our side, we can begin to gum up the machine.

--Daryl

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Daryl

can non Us citizens donate?

Submitted by freedomnyms on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 13:40.

can non Us citizens donate?