Comments on: Can Ron Paul Raise $12 Million In Q4? http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:03:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: D Dines http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382510 D Dines Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:08:07 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382510 $12 million ... it will surely come and the goal will have to be set higher mid-swing. I've called my parents, three brothers and my sister long distance (I'm USAF active officer) recently and started talking campaign 2008. When I asked them if they heard of Ron Paul, they all said "who?". Of course they know who Giuliani is, but when I told them Giuliani is not pro-life they were surprised. I began explaining the Patriot Act and Giuliani's idea for a national ID card (all Federal employees and contractors already have them ... I know because I have one) and they were all shocked. Folks, my point is, most Americans by far have only cursory knowledge of what is going on in politics and indeed with this war on terror. When people are exposed to the truth about this war and the current crop of candidates they will wake up and this message of freedom will catch on like wildfire. Ron Paul has only one direction to go and that's up! The establishment politicians, the military-industrial complex and the big corporate bankers are fearful of this awakening. Ron Paul could be their downfall and they will stop at nothing to get him out of the way. These folks have had the mainstream media as their tools for a long time now, but again, the people are waking up to reality. Please give generously and be proud to allow Ron Paul's freedom message to reach Americans through radio and television advertising. Ron Paul 2008 is my Hope for America $12 million … it will surely come and the goal will have to be set higher mid-swing.

I’ve called my parents, three brothers and my sister long distance (I’m USAF active officer) recently and started talking campaign 2008. When I asked them if they heard of Ron Paul, they all said “who?”. Of course they know who Giuliani is, but when I told them Giuliani is not pro-life they were surprised. I began explaining the Patriot Act and Giuliani’s idea for a national ID card (all Federal employees and contractors already have them … I know because I have one) and they were all shocked.

Folks, my point is, most Americans by far have only cursory knowledge of what is going on in politics and indeed with this war on terror. When people are exposed to the truth about this war and the current crop of candidates they will wake up and this message of freedom will catch on like wildfire. Ron Paul has only one direction to go and that’s up!

The establishment politicians, the military-industrial complex and the big corporate bankers are fearful of this awakening. Ron Paul could be their downfall and they will stop at nothing to get him out of the way. These folks have had the mainstream media as their tools for a long time now, but again, the people are waking up to reality. Please give generously and be proud to allow Ron Paul’s freedom message to reach Americans through radio and television advertising. Ron Paul 2008 is my Hope for America

]]> By: Jennifer http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382499 Jennifer Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:33:04 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382499 He was at 2.5 million before the fundraiser last night, and he's still at 2.5 million, so they definitely haven't added the Hollywood Hills money yet. He was at 2.5 million before the fundraiser last night, and he’s still at 2.5 million, so they definitely haven’t added the Hollywood Hills money yet.

]]> By: Jennifer http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382497 Jennifer Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:27:47 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382497 As others have mentioned, the amount listed on the website is ONLY the amount collected on the internet and doesn't include, for instance, money raised at the Hollywood Hills fundraiser last night, which was $2,000 per person donation. It is entirely likey that Paul has exceeded 4 million for October. As others have mentioned, the amount listed on the website is ONLY the amount collected on the internet and doesn’t include, for instance, money raised at the Hollywood Hills fundraiser last night, which was $2,000 per person donation.

It is entirely likey that Paul has exceeded 4 million for October.

]]> By: Keith http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382475 Keith Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:17:59 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382475 Thanks Scott I wasn't sure but cest-la-vie! In leiu of most Christmas gifts I'm going to spend most of the money I'd spend on useless things to donate to the cause of freedom. I can't think of a better late Christmas gift than a Ron Paul presidency. Call it part of my gift to America. With all the people that have died overseas It seems hypocritical to be joyous when so many are either dead, dying or in utter misery! Thanks Scott I wasn’t sure but cest-la-vie! In leiu of most Christmas gifts I’m going to spend most of the money I’d spend on useless things to donate to the cause of freedom. I can’t think of a better late Christmas gift than a Ron Paul presidency. Call it part of my gift to America. With all the people that have died overseas It seems hypocritical to be joyous when so many are either dead, dying or in utter misery!

]]> By: joe http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382473 joe Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:18:12 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382473 It's the Club for Gov't Growth. Not compromising and caving in on the Constitution is pragmatic! Also to note, he's raised 2.5 million in less then a whole month. The goal for 4 million in October was posted around the 5th of the month. His 3rd quarter totals were not even out till around the 3rd or 4th. Ron Paul will come close to the 12 million is my guess. It’s the Club for Gov’t Growth. Not compromising and caving in on the Constitution is pragmatic! Also to note, he’s raised 2.5 million in less then a whole month. The goal for 4 million in October was posted around the 5th of the month. His 3rd quarter totals were not even out till around the 3rd or 4th. Ron Paul will come close to the 12 million is my guess.

]]> By: Justin Walker http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382471 Justin Walker Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:08:05 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382471 Pass this on! 1 Million Ron Paul supporters + $12 each =VICTORY Everyone donates $12, even if you’ve given before, to the Ron Paul HQ at www.ronpaul2008.com Ron Paul’s HQ will post our info online. Our Name / State we reside in / Our pledge to vote in our State Republican primary. This will prove that our campaign has the largest grassroots support of any candidate! If we can’t raise enough money and get enough people to commit, Ron Paul won’t win, no matter how popular he is on the net Pass this on!

1 Million Ron Paul supporters + $12 each =VICTORY

Everyone donates $12, even if you’ve given before, to the Ron Paul HQ at http://www.ronpaul2008.com
Ron Paul’s HQ will post our info online. Our Name / State we reside in / Our pledge to vote in our State Republican primary. This will prove that our campaign has the largest grassroots support of any candidate!

If we can’t raise enough money and get enough people to commit, Ron Paul won’t win, no matter how popular he is on the net

]]> By: Alan Smith http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382468 Alan Smith Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:04:57 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382468 Ron Paul sucks because he's perfect. HAHAHAHAHa! Go Ron Paul! We're behind you! Ron Paul sucks because he’s perfect. HAHAHAHAHa!

Go Ron Paul! We’re behind you!

]]> By: Brad http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382465 Brad Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:23:37 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382465 Ron Paul will have no trouble raising the money by the end of the quarter. Every where I go I talk to people who are explicitly plain about two things: Their fed up with the same crap regardless who is in office; and they are ready to vote for Paul. The kind of support Paul has scares the mainstream because they can't duplicate it and hiding it is requiring more and more effort. President Paul...nice ring to it. Ron Paul will have no trouble raising the money by the end of the quarter. Every where I go I talk to people who are explicitly plain about two things: Their fed up with the same crap regardless who is in office; and they are ready to vote for Paul.

The kind of support Paul has scares the mainstream because they can’t duplicate it and hiding it is requiring more and more effort.

President Paul…nice ring to it.

]]> By: Rick http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382440 Rick Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:56:25 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382440 Educate yourselves. Google "money masters" video, watch it in it's entirety... Listen to Ron Paul, then do the research for yourselves. When people dig up and find out whats been going on for THEMSELVES, it becomes much more clear that Ron Paul IS the only choice... Ron Paul 2008-2016 oh what a wonderful return to LIBERTY... Educate yourselves. Google “money masters” video, watch it in it’s entirety…

Listen to Ron Paul, then do the research for yourselves. When people dig up and find out whats been going on for THEMSELVES, it becomes much more clear that Ron Paul IS the only choice…

Ron Paul 2008-2016 oh what a wonderful return to LIBERTY…

]]> By: FLrEVOLt http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382433 FLrEVOLt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:01:22 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382433 *PLEASE* GOOGLE VIDEO: "North American Union" They're not just conspiracies anymore!!!! RON PAUL 08' *PLEASE* GOOGLE VIDEO: “North American Union” They’re not just conspiracies anymore!!!! RON PAUL 08′

]]> By: Rusty John http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382408 Rusty John Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:11:35 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382408 I was afraid that they wouldn't meet their goals just becauseof the simple fact that most Paul supporters aren't able to give the 2300 cap at once- most are giving what theycan from pay period to pay period. I would suspect there will be a huge surge at the beginning of November, even more so with the money bomb. More importantly is the work not seen- as more and more supproters canvass and get the word out the donations will grow exponentially. $3 million in October would be terrific. I would estimate another $6 million in November. I was afraid that they wouldn’t meet their goals just becauseof the simple fact that most Paul supporters aren’t able to give the 2300 cap at once- most are giving what theycan from pay period to pay period. I would suspect there will be a huge surge at the beginning of November, even more so with the money bomb. More importantly is the work not seen- as more and more supproters canvass and get the word out the donations will grow exponentially. $3 million in October would be terrific. I would estimate another $6 million in November.

]]> By: FreedomFanatick http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382407 FreedomFanatick Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:46:30 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382407 Do you know what would happen if we were to scale back our empire-like overseas spending and bring our budget to 2000 levels, so we can eliminate the income tax?! Madness, anarchy... The US economy would literally EXPLODE!!! So many people would have so much money to spend (especially the middle class, it's no secret, the real rich people evade almost 100% of taxes), that we would grow leaps and bounds. Our proud and respected place in the world, will be regained... ***Don't dream it, be it... we can be free, Ron Paul 2008*** Do you know what would happen if we were to scale back our empire-like overseas spending and bring our budget to 2000 levels, so we can eliminate the income tax?!

Madness, anarchy…

The US economy would literally EXPLODE!!!

So many people would have so much money to spend (especially the middle class, it’s no secret, the real rich people evade almost 100% of taxes), that we would grow leaps and bounds. Our proud and respected place in the world, will be regained…

***Don’t dream it, be it… we can be free, Ron Paul 2008***

]]> By: Christopher Burch http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382406 Christopher Burch Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:28:10 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382406 Actually, it wouldn't matter if it was Dr. Paul, Hillary, or Obama... Donations for all candidates follow a bell curve throughout a quarter. Usually if follows the pattern of 15% of any quarter's total donations come in the first 4 weeks, 32% in the second set of 4 weeks, 38% in the third set of 4 weeks, and the remaining 15% in the final week. So Dr. Paul is on track to make between 12 Million and 16 Million for the 4th quarter. Not bad, eh! Actually, it wouldn’t matter if it was Dr. Paul, Hillary, or Obama… Donations for all candidates follow a bell curve throughout a quarter. Usually if follows the pattern of 15% of any quarter’s total donations come in the first 4 weeks, 32% in the second set of 4 weeks, 38% in the third set of 4 weeks, and the remaining 15% in the final week. So Dr. Paul is on track to make between 12 Million and 16 Million for the 4th quarter. Not bad, eh!

]]> By: Dan Warner http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382405 Dan Warner Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:11:41 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382405 Just a reminder that Haloween is coming up. Its great because people come to YOUR door! I hope you are all ready to pass out Ron Paul stuff to the parents as you pass the candy to the kids! It is a great way to tell them how scarry the other candidates are compared to Ron Paul! Just a reminder that Haloween is coming up. Its great because people come to YOUR door! I hope you are all ready to pass out Ron Paul stuff to the parents as you pass the candy to the kids!

It is a great way to tell them how scarry the other candidates are compared to Ron Paul!

]]> By: rhys http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382403 rhys Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:22:47 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382403 I usually try to make more intelligent pragmatic posts, but this seems like a friendly audience. I wouldn't mind if Ron Paul brought the whole process to a schreeching halt. I can't wait until he gets into office, and refuses to sign an unbalanced budget. I'm hoping that there is a government shut-down within the first couple months. Shut downs off and on will probably convince Federal employees to get real jobs. Then they can call a personal income tax moratorium, and the US can re ascend to its rightful role as the leader of the free world economy. Can you imagine, the 'growth' from a year or two without federal income tax? The idea boggles my mind and tickles my fancy. Go Ron Paul - think about signing up to donate. People like to support winners. If we can convince America that Ron Paul doesn't need their support to win, even Rush, Medved, and Hewitt will vote for him to keep the Democrats from winning. I usually try to make more intelligent pragmatic posts, but this seems like a friendly audience.

I wouldn’t mind if Ron Paul brought the whole process to a schreeching halt. I can’t wait until he gets into office, and refuses to sign an unbalanced budget. I’m hoping that there is a government shut-down within the first couple months. Shut downs off and on will probably convince Federal employees to get real jobs. Then they can call a personal income tax moratorium, and the US can re ascend to its rightful role as the leader of the free world economy. Can you imagine, the ‘growth’ from a year or two without federal income tax? The idea boggles my mind and tickles my fancy.
Go Ron Paul – think about signing up to donate. People like to support winners. If we can convince America that Ron Paul doesn’t need their support to win, even Rush, Medved, and Hewitt will vote for him to keep the Democrats from winning.

]]> By: Joe lawson http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382402 Joe lawson Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:18:55 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382402 I wish Donkel would do some research before they make bad statements- makes them look silly. First the goal is 3 million in October 4 million in November 5 million in December Now revise your statements I wish Donkel would do some research before they make bad statements- makes them look silly.

First the goal is 3 million in October
4 million in November
5 million in December

Now revise your statements

]]> By: Scott http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-2/#comment-382401 Scott Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:06:33 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382401 Keith, I am pretty sure the $400k he raised for the radio ads is included in that total you see now. I remember the total being much higher after those 3 days.... about $400k higher to be exact. Regardless, 2.3 mill is pretty darn good and I expect the appearance on Jay Leno and the Nov 5th moneybomb to do wonders for Ron! Hopefully Jay will ask about Nov 5th to get it out there more. Keith,

I am pretty sure the $400k he raised for the radio ads is included in that total you see now. I remember the total being much higher after those 3 days…. about $400k higher to be exact.

Regardless, 2.3 mill is pretty darn good and I expect the appearance on Jay Leno and the Nov 5th moneybomb to do wonders for Ron! Hopefully Jay will ask about Nov 5th to get it out there more.

]]> By: Sammi http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-1/#comment-382400 Sammi Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:25:24 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382400 I don't believe the statement from Steve that "The donations we see online are only online donations they do not include other fund raisers only online donations so we may still reach the 4 million" is true. I believe they recently added $438,000 that they collected in offline fundraisers to the online real-time total. I don’t believe the statement from Steve that “The donations we see online are only online donations they do not include other fund raisers only online donations so we may still reach the 4 million” is true. I believe they recently added $438,000 that they collected in offline fundraisers to the online real-time total.

]]> By: Brent Borgers http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-1/#comment-382399 Brent Borgers Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:07:23 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382399 Great point. I thought maybe that was just me after a long days work. It's called obfuscation. His "reasoning" is a blob of nothingness. Great point. I thought maybe that was just me after a long days work. It’s called obfuscation. His “reasoning” is a blob of nothingness.

]]> By: John Howard http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/comment-page-1/#comment-382397 John Howard Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:55:50 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2007/10/29/can-ron-paul-raise-12-million-in-q4/#comment-382397 To Kevin Parker: excellent comment! Also the Mainstream Media won't mention him because he has no name recognition because the Mainstream Media won't mention him. With opposition this transparent, Ron may get to the oval office. To Kevin Parker: excellent comment!

Also the Mainstream Media won’t mention him because he has no name recognition because the Mainstream Media won’t mention him.

With opposition this transparent, Ron may get to the oval office.

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