Grassroots Hero Vijay Boyapati Presents FreeAtLast2008.com

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anyone who takes intellectual property posthumous profit is just like the mothers of tupac and biggie.

so much for their message exploited

vijayb@gmail.com .... because I pledged and this is the address that sent me an update..>>:::???? please let me know if its not for real.. Thx

http://www.youtube.com/wa...

First of all, I think this is a FALSE FLAG operation. Has anyone actually heard Vijay say he is behind this?

Whether he is or not, doing this would be an absolute catastrophe. The King family has disavowed politicians before who linked themselves with Dr. King. They have said Dr. King would not have endorsed the candidate and they gave particulars as to why. Sorry, I do not remember who it was. They own Dr. King's ghost, and they protect it unrelentingly. If anyone uses his image for promotion without paying them, there is hell to pay. Somebody will get sued.

M.L. King is a hero to me, and to Dr. Paul. That does not matter. Using his image will stir up a hornet's nest. The media will do nothing but drag up those old ghost-written articles, etc., etc..

When Bill Clinton was running the first time, he had a sign on his wall to keep him focused on the message: "It's the economy, stupid." It still is. Foreign adventures and deficit spending are wrecking the US. That's the message. If this MLK promotion gets traction, it will not be.

The grassroots support for the money bombs was almost universal. That cannot be said for this idea, and that alone is reason enough to drop it.

The money bombs were fantastic. They raised a ton of money, and they got a lot of press. Time to give the idea a rest. I like the Paycheck for Ron Paul idea.

- Jive Dadson

Get the appropriate permissions, for MLK day if need be, and honor the message of King. If not combine other important American characters with birthdays in Jan.

I think honoring King and his message would show people that Ron Paul and his supporters are not racist. I think it would also help in getting attention from more black voters.

Also put up quotes where Paul talks about Liberty being colored blind, and how if government respected individualism, their socialist policy wouldn't perpetuate racism in America.

As far as King, some here should read his quotes, they don't realize his words have been distorted by some in they black community who still perpetuate racism in America.

His message was for all who are persecuted, not just blacks.

You are stirring up a hornets nest. King's family is not King. They will throw a deafening hissy fit over this. It will be worse than a 1000 toddlers in Walmart. People will tag us as masochists for even thinking it.

KING FAMILY LINK...NOT WITHOUT PERMISSION. YOU CANNOT USE HIS NAME FOR PUBLICITY WITHOUT PERMISSION. AND I WOULD THINK THAT WOULD GO FOR USING IT TO RAISE MONEY AS WELL.

This is from the King Family Link
http://www.thekingcenter....

. To seek permission to use the intellectual property of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which is owned by the King Estate and which includes right of publicity to his name, likeness and image; his copyrighted words; and his recorded voice; please contact Intellectual Properties Management (IPM), manager of the King Estate. Please send all correspondence to the attention of the Licensing Department, IPM, 449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, or fax the request to: 404-526-8969, or email any questions to: licensing@i-p-m.com. NOTE: IPM does not provide legal advice in the area of intellectual property law. If your particular circumstance requires the solicitation of a legal opinion, we strongly suggest that you see the advice of an attorney.

I think the pros far outweigh the cons. Some jerks in the press tried to equate Guy Fawkes with McVeigh. We won't win with certain people no matter what we do. And controversy is not always a bad thing. This event will not be ignored.

I dont think MLK day is going to be a wise choice. Too many people do not like the man, not to mention that using that name and graphics on the web page makes it look like the donation is to something other than Ron Paul...bad bad choice there. I know the intentions were honorable but this will turn out bad if it is not changed. You can see it brewing already.

Fastest way to kill this campaign is doing stuff like this, especially without permission.

There are too many legal implications that go along with the usage of this as well as the perception problems. NOT everyone likes MLK...the way he was promoted in the press.

Jan 29 Thomas Paine's birthday would be more appropriate as Dr. Paul is the modern day Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson.

Voluntary Association, Mutual Cooperation.

I'm sure this should tie this whole thing together. Why not just contact Dr. King's family and see how they feel about it? If they are against it, drop it out of respect and use the press to show what respect we have for this great man. If they are for it, it will blow Dec. 16th out of the water and make sure to get their official endorsement again because many people have respect for this great man. But again if they are not in then DON'T DO IT.

p.s. yes I know caps implies yelling that is what I was going for.

Let's keep the freedom train rolling.

There is a chance of blowback from this. The MSM reported the brothel owner and white supremacist (though only 2 out of hundreds of 1000's of doners) as much as the money bombs. If the King family objects ... you know what the headlines will be...

If the family wants to sue. What are their damages? Absolutely none. They have no grounds for a claim. I'd actually be interested in seeing what they make up.

They cannot sue the Ron Paul campaign or Ron Paul, because he had nothing to do with the site or with using MLK's words.

If they sue Vijay, how have they been damaged by him? Was money going to be donated to them, and they lost it to Ron Paul instead? Haha. And how much money will they get out of him?

Suing CBS is one thing. Suing Vijay is another. The best they could probably hope for is to get an image removed from the site. By the time they get around to that, the day is here and gone again.

How absurd is it that there is an MLK day, but no one can quote MLK? What nutcases the family is showing themselves to be. -- they will destroy any "legacy" King had all by themselves.

I can see why this plan and video contain a beautiful message, and WE understand it, but...

The King family legal issues is a deal-breaker. These plans should stop right now, unless by some chance the King family is actually willing to endorse Ron Paul (boy, wouldn't that be awesome). I doubt they do that sort of thing, even if they privately want him to win. If by some chance, even if it's a small chance, they initiated legal action against either Ron Paul or his supporters, Dr. Paul's run for the presidency would be OVER. Just like that. Think about that. (Also remember that Prince tried to sue some woman for a homemade YouTube video in which one of his songs was playing on the radio in the background.)

The MSM doesn't make a distinction whether we're the ones comparing Ron Paul to MLK, or whether RP is comparing himself to MLK. Usually, when they distort something until it's unrecognizable, all RP has to do is point out how stupid and illogical it is, and everyone shuts up. This time, people will NOT CARE how stupid and illogical the attack is, because the only thing they need to know is: "White Republican associated with Martin Luther King? GRRRRRRR!!! I SEE RED!!!" THAT allegation would make Ron Paul more famous, in a bad way, than he ever has been before, and potential/future supporters would have their minds closed like a bear trap.

But again, I really think the sentiment is beautiful and RIGHT ON. It's just that the risk is too great.

Like I said below, the King Family is zealous in protecting rights to his image and money being made from it (especially if they are not getting a cut). They've taken quite a few people to court. Something that should be considered.

I personally favored the Thomas Paine date, but in light of our first MSM attack regarding the keeping of the white sepremicist money, I think this is perfect. We go on the offensive.

It's positive....

It is a sign of openness to non-traditional Republican voters...

It signifies we are NOT tied to the old "Southern Strategy" of the Republican party...that IS very important..

It will draw in Dems, Ex-Dems and Independents....

We will probably catch some BS from some people for it...but it's bold, different, and most importantly its right...

I know it will make SOME conservative whites cringe (I'm from the South and I could write a whole book on race politics in the South) - but frankly - they'll get over it....they'll NEVER vote for Hillary or Obama...too liberal

For your consideration:

King Family Sues CBS: http://findarticles.com/p...

Putting a Price Tag on the Legacy of MLK: http://query.nytimes.com/...

From the NY Times article: "The family has been relentless in its attempts to corner the market on Dr. King's words."

I have to agree with quite a few other posters. It is one thing to tie a fundraiser to an event in history or a movie, and quite another to tie it to an individual.

Are you aware several people have been sued for using Dr. King's likeness in recent years? Effectively you are saying he endorses what we are doing, and remember, Dr. King's family is still alive.

Be ready for what will come of this.

no no no NO! listen to us, this is not a united effort, this is a set up for disaster. we're not even close to 'all aboard' on this and if we call this the next money bomb its going to be a disaster, and even if it succeeds i think it sends out the wrong message. im all for controversial dates like the guy fawkes day thing, i dont think it helped RP's image, but doing something that would otherwise seem like some weird form of pandering or somehow implying RP is correlating himself to MLK has 'bad' written all over it in my cobweb filled head.

I like all the commitment youve put into the cause Vijay and i know youre currently roomin' it up with Trevor and all, but not this date!

Good luck. I think you are taking a wrong turn here. I think this is a pandering move and will ultimately backfire.

I've been thinking about if it's a good idea MLK day as a moneybomb day. I came to the conclusion that it's a great idea. And Ron Paul have mentioned Dr King before, in the context of non violence and civil rights! Dr King is an American icon, as well as a world icon, for peace and freedom. One of my biggest concerns was what the black community would think, but I think this would send a very positive message to them.

It's a great day for dropping moneybombs for freedom!!!!

But, please cut out the part from the video about Dr Kings assassination..............

Personally I do NOT like this video starting out talking about the assassination of MLK. It is inauspicious.

Second, why do we need to tie Ron Paul's star to MLK's? MLK was a great American hero, no doubt, and so is Ron Paul. But I'm not sure of the wisdom of tying the two together. Something about it just doesn't sit right...

I'd like to see a push to get the good doctor up to $20 Million by midnight new years eve.

I am elated to see the next money "bomb" be on Dr. King's birthday (as observed). Great idea.

Sandy Sanders

Why Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican

By Frances Rice

It should come as no surprise that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican. In that era, almost all black Americans were Republicans. Why? From its founding in 1854 as the anti-slavery party until today, the Republican Party has championed freedom and civil rights for blacks. And as one pundit so succinctly stated, the Democrat Party is as it always has been, the party of the four S's: Slavery, Secession, Segregation and now Socialism.

http://www.nationalblackr...

Voluntary Association, Mutual Cooperation.

It doesn't specify on the website that pledges are for $100. So 100.000 donations doesn't translate to $10,000,000.
What's the deal?

Thanks for the video. Dr. King's words brought tears to my eyes. He was such a sincere man, much like Dr. Paul is.
Count me in for January 21st.

Well done

What a great video. Congrats to whoever put that together. Very moving.

Great minds think alike. I suggested this yesterday.
http://www.dailypaul.com/...

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Its great: http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Be sure and go to the site too!