[Ron] Paul Raises $6 Million in 24-Hour Effort [December 16, 2007]

breitbart.com ^ | December 16, 2007

[grundle]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul's supporters raised over $6 million Sunday to boost the 10-term Texas congressman's campaign for the White House.

Called a "Money Bomb," the goal was to raise as much money as possible on the Internet in one day. The campaign's previous fundraiser brought in $4.2 million.

At midnight EST, donations were over $6 million, according to the campaign Web site. Those donations are processed credit card receipts, said Paul campaign spokesman Jesse Benton. Benton said the median donation is about $50 in the fundraiser, which was the idea of Paul supporters who are not officially connected to the campaign.

Trevor Lyman, a Paul supporter who is traveling the country following the Ron Paul blimp, said the date of the fundraiser coincides with the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

The Ron Paul blimp is an aerial billboard emblazoned on one side with "Who is Ron Paul? Google Ron Paul." The other side reads "Ron Paul Revolution." The blimp, another grass-roots effort, was in Chester, S.C., on Sunday, and organizers hope to get it to New Hampshire before the Jan. 8 primary there.

[logician2u]

The article does not mention it, but you need to know the Paul campaign had absolutely nothing to do with the Dec. 16 money bomb.

The credit goes to Trevor Lyman, who set it up with a Tea Party 07 web site asking for pledges, just as he did for the Nov. 6 money bomb. (Watch this PBS clip and you'll learn more about Lyman's political journey.)

The frequent comments about how Ron Paul's campaign staff managed all the volunteer efforts remimd me of the Chinese on their first visit to the US after Nixon's trip. They were impressed by all the technology, the wonderful consumer products in stores, etc., but wanted to know what geniuses the government found to do the central planning. (I'll let you figure out the answer.)

[AmericaUnited]

In both cases it was more a matter of waiting them out

No, no, no! Reagan declared war on the Soviets in all areas. To say he just "waited them out" is pure fantasy.

[incindiary]

Wow, that's awesome... I hadn't heard about that, but I wish I could've been there. I heard a speech by Ed Griffin on YouTube, from another rally, and it was really good, in fact I want to read his book now. (Creature from Jekyll Island)

It makes me happy that there are a lot of people who passionately care about this country and the constitution and protecting our freedom. I thought that there were a lot of apathetic people in this country, but that is apparently not the case. And I so agree with you, about not wanting another CFR-annointed drone. And about how Paul is striking a chord, with so many people, who want a man of good character and consistency in the White House... even those in other countries (I have seen the many comments on YT, from people all over the world, and how he even has meet-up groups in Europe and other places overseas)

Thanks for your post!

[miss print]

The House version of S. 1959 is H.R. 1955. Ron Paul made a statement about this and it can probably be found at www.ronpaullibrary.com. There are several people on YouTube who have read his statement.

[marsh_of_mists]

Not holding on to Afghanistan prevented the Soviet Union from collapsing?

Maybe FDR's constituency realized that you had to have a Congressional declaration to go to war and that it's generally best not to get involved in foreign entanglements. In fact, it was our entanglement in WWI under Wilson that helped set the stage for the rise of Hitler and WWII. In any case, when it became clear that Japan and Germany were a threat and declared enemy we declared war against them and went to war the constitutional way.

I did NOT prefer our entrance in to Iraq....Doesn’t mean I don’t support it now, though.

Then I assume you support it because you fear the consequences of leaving. I think that our continued presence there actually destabilizes the region more than our leaving would in the end. For one thing, the resentment it causes helps make regimes like Iran's more popular and, thus, actually buttresses them. Unlike you, I actually supported the war early on, and only came around to my opinion after the years of hearing how the mission was over or nearly over, and now even Shrillary hints she to keep us their longer. Furthermore, its simply not a tenable foreign policy in general. The longer we stay there (and other places around the world) the weaker we grow in defense, in our economy, and in our international standing (and international standing is actually important in terms of our best interests). Meanwhile, we still haven't captured Bin Laden! Why?

[rineaux]

Thank you for sharing. One of the best recaps of an event I have ever read.

Out of Country right now so could not participate in any of the events.

Did however donate. Donated twice, when the party started, and when, after reading on a forum to donate a second time as the party was about to end, I did again.

I just hope when RP takes the WH he will send me Christmas Cards as GW has for the last 7 years. LOL Donated and raised a lot in GW’s bid for the WH and second term.

Time for a change, a real change.

[marsh_of_mists]

Yet not a shot against them was fired. That’s why it’s called the “Cold War.”

[D-fendr]

Paul Democrats are closer to Kucinich Democrats than Reagan Democrats.

[thewitz]

In response to your statement about support from Europe:
Remember, he is running for the Republican ticket. Support from the Euro/coms, could actually hurt him. Trust me, I live in Italy. While I can’t support Mr. Paul because of his foreign policy ideas, it wouldn’t bother me too much if he actually did get the nomination. After all, what could be worst than hillary, obama, oprah and the rest of them?

[D-fendr]

If Paul were to get the nomination, the Democrat would win in a walk.

[D-fendr]

Did you miss Korea, Viet Nam, Central America, Afghanistan...

[logician2u]

That's incredible! And in Santa Monica, yet! (I hope nobody damaged the environment or killed any whales.) Will some of the videos be on YouTube for us to watch -- especially G. Edward Griffin's speech? He's the greatest.

Possibly ahead of the beach rally, one of the Hunter folks' husband didn't care for all the Paul rabble disturbing the little children. She reports it second hand that (horrors!) some of the Paul marchers voted for Kerry and AlGore instead of Bush. Can't have any of them supporting a Republican, can we?

[thewitz]

Yeah, you’re probably right about that. I think that it is mostly dems who are supporting the dude to begin with. As for the nonsense about the military supporting him over anyone else, I have yet to meet anyone on base who’s ever even heard of him. With the media propping up Obamination and hillary, most misinformed servicemembers can’t even name a Republican candidate. I was just awarded sailor of the quarter because I was the only one of the candidates who could name all of the Republicans running (no one could name anyone but Giulliani)! Sad, but true.

[incindiary]

It's the exact opposite, as we said here. The numbers just aren't there for the establishment GOP candidates. Paul is the only one who draws support from conservatives fed up with politics as usual, independents, libertarians and crossover dems. As long as the election isn't rigged, he is the ONLY candidate who can stomp Hillary, I have no doubt about that.

[miss print]

I care passiionately about America and the U.S. Constitution. Ron Paul is the only candidate who cares about them, too.

Interesting how “norms” don’t apply to Ron Paul. People use norms to predict outcomes but Ron Paul’s support is so strong that norms are outdated.

I spoke of the Tea Party in Santa Monica but there were Tea Parties all over the country, including the big ones in Boston and Las Vegas. Someone remarked today that they didn’t know how a Tea party could be held in Vegas and I proffered that Mandalay Bay could be used.

I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Paul on 9/12 when he came to Los Angeles for a fund-raising trip. Fund-raising trips, as norms, will be outdated, as the supporters are thinking of clever ways to raise funds without Dr. Paul’s having to travel. Dr. Paul never leaves a rally, however, without talking to everyone who wants to speak with him. He is a genuine “people person.”

May God richly bless him and keep him safe!

[incindiary]

Support from the Euro/coms, could actually hurt him.

It's not just from Europeans, but people all over the world. I have seen comments from people in India, Australia, and other places. And btw, they know that he is not a leftist, so (if I'm understanding you correctly) these are not just the kind of people you are thinking of.

[logician2u]

You realize, of course, from first-hand observation that most service members are non-political. Eisenhower never voted until he became a candidate for President in 1952.

The fact that more military donations went to Ron Paul than any other candidate in Q3 does not say much about "the military" supporting him, nor does it say they oppose him. Most have never heard of him, as you say.

Your supposition that it's "mostly dems" supporting Paul cannot be proven, unless you want to take the time to check voter registration for over 100,000 individual donors.

But go ahead and believe that, or that George Soros is sending money to phantom contributors, if it makes you feel better.

[D-fendr]

Paul draws support from the fringes. Both Fringes.

Reagan drew support from the middle.

You’re confusing drawing from all the edges for support from the middle.

[thewitz]

Yeah, I know what you’re talking about. He is actually very much in line with my own personal beliefs, with the foreign policy exception. It always makes me feel a little uncomfortable though, when the Euros (or any other left leaning place) support someone for the U.S. president. I think they probably like him due to percieved isolationist mentality he has put out.

[logician2u]

Define the middle. Take your time, I’m patient.