Saturday, July 21, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Article I found...
The Ron Paul Revolution – What Every Marketer Can Learn From It
by Marnie Pehrson
July 19, 2007
Traditionally, people who want national exposure for their product, service, or message, have had to spend millions of dollars for national marketing campaigns. But with the growing influence of the internet, things are changing. There's YouTube videos, podcasts, email campaigns, article marketing and other no-cost or low-cost viral marketing methods for getting your message out to both a national and international audience.
The question is: Can someone who is taking the internet by storm transfer virtual fame into the "real world?" That is what presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, is hoping will happen with his wildfire online popularity.
Regardless of your political orientation, there is much to learn from the "Ron Paul Revolution." His name is searched on Google more than any other presidential candidate. After both the California and South Carolina debates, Ron Paul came out number one by a landslide on MSNBC and Fox polls. Even though these polls block duplicate voting, Dr. Paul's competitors still claim his supporters must be tricking the system or are just overzealous extremists.
The interesting thing is, if they are outsmarting the polls or simply overzealous voters, why does no other candidate engender such devotion or creativity? Articles about Ron Paul consistently fly to the top of Digg. He has more subscribers on YouTube than any other Republican candidate. His fans join online groups to alert each other to every piece of media Ron Paul receives. Media clips turn up on YouTube and become viral marketing messages.
Ron Paul supporters gather in person in thousands of meet-up groups across the nation. The last I heard, he has more meetup groups than any other presidential candidate.
But what about money? Doesn't it take money to make it to the primaries? It sure does. According to a July 1st, 2007 report Republican candidates had the following net campaign assets:
Rudy Guiliani $18,326,220
Romney $ 3,176,535
Ron Paul $ 2,354,855
McCain $ 1,567,009
Tancredo $ 583,451
Brownback $ 460,236
Huckabee $ 406,125
Hunter $ 212,926
T. Thompson ($ 5,787)
Gilmore ($ 67,163)*
* Dropped out of race
For a candidate with sparse coverage on major networks, Ron Paul comes in third! Evidently Paul's supporters are putting their money where their beliefs lie. And since he's doing much of his marketing via grassroots methods, he may not need as much money as other candidates.
As an internet marketer, I cannot help but try to analyze this success. I'm also carefully watching to see how and when Ron Paul translates his internet success into off-line popularity. Isn't that the quandary for so many of us online marketers? For example, how do we turn internet ebook sales into New York Times best sellers?
In analyzing Ron Paul's campaign, there is one thing that I believe stands at the root of his success. And it's something from which we can all learn.
It's All About the Message
There is no other candidate with a message like Ron Paul's. It's unique and it's one that many people crave. It's about liberty, smaller government, and a return to Constitutional principles. It's about a shift in U.S. foreign policy which would minimize our involvement in wars. It's about shutting down the IRS and getting rid of the income tax. It's about keeping the internet free and untaxed. It's about more individual responsibility, less government intervention, and hope for a better world.
It's a message that no one else is preaching, and he always delivers it with an optimistic smile. It's edgy, requires integrity, and few would have the guts to teach it, much less stick by it unapologetically. Yet, he does. In congress, special interest groups won't even knock on Congressman Paul's door because they know if what they're asking for is unconstitutional he will not budge.
As edgy as his message is, it's resonating with many Americans. In a recent interview YouTube conducted with Ron Paul, he praised the younger generation who were stepping forward to clean up the mess previous generations had made. Even though he's in his 70's, he's popular with a younger crowd who resonate with a peaceful, freedom message.
Unlike many politicians, Ron Paul doesn't just tell people what they want to hear. He sticks to his principles and trusts that those who resonate with those principles will step forward to support his cause. They do so in evangelical numbers.
So, how can you apply this to yourself? You define your message. You get clear about who you are and what you stand for. You make no apologies for it. Sure, there are going to be some people who don't like the way you do things. There are going to be some people who don't want or need what you're selling, but you don't worry about that. You decide your message and stick to it with integrity. If your message is powerful enough, your customers will start doing your marketing for you!
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/pehrson1.html
by Marnie Pehrson
July 19, 2007
Traditionally, people who want national exposure for their product, service, or message, have had to spend millions of dollars for national marketing campaigns. But with the growing influence of the internet, things are changing. There's YouTube videos, podcasts, email campaigns, article marketing and other no-cost or low-cost viral marketing methods for getting your message out to both a national and international audience.
The question is: Can someone who is taking the internet by storm transfer virtual fame into the "real world?" That is what presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, is hoping will happen with his wildfire online popularity.
Regardless of your political orientation, there is much to learn from the "Ron Paul Revolution." His name is searched on Google more than any other presidential candidate. After both the California and South Carolina debates, Ron Paul came out number one by a landslide on MSNBC and Fox polls. Even though these polls block duplicate voting, Dr. Paul's competitors still claim his supporters must be tricking the system or are just overzealous extremists.
The interesting thing is, if they are outsmarting the polls or simply overzealous voters, why does no other candidate engender such devotion or creativity? Articles about Ron Paul consistently fly to the top of Digg. He has more subscribers on YouTube than any other Republican candidate. His fans join online groups to alert each other to every piece of media Ron Paul receives. Media clips turn up on YouTube and become viral marketing messages.
Ron Paul supporters gather in person in thousands of meet-up groups across the nation. The last I heard, he has more meetup groups than any other presidential candidate.
But what about money? Doesn't it take money to make it to the primaries? It sure does. According to a July 1st, 2007 report Republican candidates had the following net campaign assets:
Rudy Guiliani $18,326,220
Romney $ 3,176,535
Ron Paul $ 2,354,855
McCain $ 1,567,009
Tancredo $ 583,451
Brownback $ 460,236
Huckabee $ 406,125
Hunter $ 212,926
T. Thompson ($ 5,787)
Gilmore ($ 67,163)*
* Dropped out of race
For a candidate with sparse coverage on major networks, Ron Paul comes in third! Evidently Paul's supporters are putting their money where their beliefs lie. And since he's doing much of his marketing via grassroots methods, he may not need as much money as other candidates.
As an internet marketer, I cannot help but try to analyze this success. I'm also carefully watching to see how and when Ron Paul translates his internet success into off-line popularity. Isn't that the quandary for so many of us online marketers? For example, how do we turn internet ebook sales into New York Times best sellers?
In analyzing Ron Paul's campaign, there is one thing that I believe stands at the root of his success. And it's something from which we can all learn.
It's All About the Message
There is no other candidate with a message like Ron Paul's. It's unique and it's one that many people crave. It's about liberty, smaller government, and a return to Constitutional principles. It's about a shift in U.S. foreign policy which would minimize our involvement in wars. It's about shutting down the IRS and getting rid of the income tax. It's about keeping the internet free and untaxed. It's about more individual responsibility, less government intervention, and hope for a better world.
It's a message that no one else is preaching, and he always delivers it with an optimistic smile. It's edgy, requires integrity, and few would have the guts to teach it, much less stick by it unapologetically. Yet, he does. In congress, special interest groups won't even knock on Congressman Paul's door because they know if what they're asking for is unconstitutional he will not budge.
As edgy as his message is, it's resonating with many Americans. In a recent interview YouTube conducted with Ron Paul, he praised the younger generation who were stepping forward to clean up the mess previous generations had made. Even though he's in his 70's, he's popular with a younger crowd who resonate with a peaceful, freedom message.
Unlike many politicians, Ron Paul doesn't just tell people what they want to hear. He sticks to his principles and trusts that those who resonate with those principles will step forward to support his cause. They do so in evangelical numbers.
So, how can you apply this to yourself? You define your message. You get clear about who you are and what you stand for. You make no apologies for it. Sure, there are going to be some people who don't like the way you do things. There are going to be some people who don't want or need what you're selling, but you don't worry about that. You decide your message and stick to it with integrity. If your message is powerful enough, your customers will start doing your marketing for you!
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/pehrson1.html
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
MY MAN MITCH...
This was in the IBJ Today...
Daniels orders reassessment, launches panel
Gov. Mitch Daniels today ordered that all residential and commercial property in Marion County be reassessed. Daniels said tax bills will be frozen at 2006 levels, and that a big part of the county's property tax calamity appeared to be that business assessments were not done or were performed inaccurately. Seeking a long-term solution to the problem, Daniels also announced that Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard and former Gov. Joe Kernan have agreed to lead a bipartisan commission to find ways to streamline government.
Daniels orders reassessment, launches panel
Gov. Mitch Daniels today ordered that all residential and commercial property in Marion County be reassessed. Daniels said tax bills will be frozen at 2006 levels, and that a big part of the county's property tax calamity appeared to be that business assessments were not done or were performed inaccurately. Seeking a long-term solution to the problem, Daniels also announced that Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard and former Gov. Joe Kernan have agreed to lead a bipartisan commission to find ways to streamline government.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Ron Paul to end the Federal Reserve Monopoly
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-2755
Monday, June 18, 2007
Sean Hannity Quote:
Sean Hannity:
"Let me tell you something, SIR, Osama Bin Laden and these mad men, if you learn anything about 'em, they're dedicated to the destruction of anybody they disagree with. And they think that God is instructing them to do it."
Now all you really have to do is change three words...the total number of characters even stays the same:
"Let me tell you something, SIR, George W. Bush and these mad men, if you learn anything about 'em, they're dedicated to the destruction of anybody they disagree with. And they think that God is instructing them to do it."
Fuck Sean Hannity
"Let me tell you something, SIR, Osama Bin Laden and these mad men, if you learn anything about 'em, they're dedicated to the destruction of anybody they disagree with. And they think that God is instructing them to do it."
Now all you really have to do is change three words...the total number of characters even stays the same:
"Let me tell you something, SIR, George W. Bush and these mad men, if you learn anything about 'em, they're dedicated to the destruction of anybody they disagree with. And they think that God is instructing them to do it."
Fuck Sean Hannity
Sunday, June 17, 2007
By the way... Rupert Murdoch ..is...
Trying to buy Dow Jones who owns and operates the Wall Street Journal who publishes all sorts of financial data. This would be completely fucked if it happens.
Also: watch out for Myspace to censor and manipulate info (Murdoch already owns myspace if you didn't know that)
Just in case: He is the guy that owns FOX News. I hope you knew that.
Also: watch out for Myspace to censor and manipulate info (Murdoch already owns myspace if you didn't know that)
Just in case: He is the guy that owns FOX News. I hope you knew that.
Ron Paul Speaks the TRUTH...
Our government over threw a democratically elected president of Iran in 1953. We installed our own leader and ran prison camps all over Iran for oppossers of our policy. BP (The gas station that we give $4 per gallon to) had a lot to do with this... do some wiki on that....please.
do you think Iranians and other Muslims just forgot about this??
Ron Paul brings this up....
Why did 911 happen?
Why Iraq?
do you think Iranians and other Muslims just forgot about this??
Ron Paul brings this up....
Why did 911 happen?
Why Iraq?
Google Video Search..
Search google video for "Barack Obama Ron Paul" it's all Ron...It's a Ron Paul Revolution....
Can Ron Paul Win???
Yes.. He can. Reason number one.. This is the first election of the internet era. Yeah we have had the internet for what..10?? 15 years now.. but here is why this is the first presidential election of the internet era.. Myspace.. prior to 2004 I was for sure talking shit on myspace about some politics along with alot of other Myspace geeks. But in 2003 Myspace did not have the 55,000,000 users that it has now. Did george W bush have a myspace page during his campaign trail in 2003? Not that I remember. Today every candidate for President has a myspace page.. or fifty. ..Beyond Myspace.. Youtube has increased in popularity.. Blogger.. Facebook.. Craigslist.. and the allmighty Google. Information is being traded more effieciently than ever. The internet is a free market of information trade. If the information can get to the people and spread.. Ron Paul can win.
Ron Paul Has Never Voted To Regulate the Internet..
Ron Paul Always Votes On The Side Of The Constitution and Free Markets..
Ron Paul Has Never Voted To Regulate the Internet..
Ron Paul Always Votes On The Side Of The Constitution and Free Markets..
Ron Paul For President..
Ron Paul is the only candidate for President that tells the truth about anything... He is the only candidate who has the guts to actually tell the truth about how the globale elite are stealing your money through Inflation. Its unconstitutional.. Ron Paul is a constitutionalist and he sticks to his guns.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Its gonna be a long bumpy ride but 2028 will be different.
Well here we are. 2008 is coming soon and elections are gonna be a bitch. There is good news. In 2028 there is a clear cut winner for President of the United States of America and Iraq. Ryan Mullin For President. Please go to my website and see all my views on important political issues like: "Fuck Paying Taxes"
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