Trip Report: Las Vegas Ron Paul Meetup

[ZeroPointMachine]

I know this may be the wrong forum, but I really don't care. I am a Ron Paul crackhead, when I need my fix, I will do whatever I need to get it.

I attended my first Las Vegas Ron Paul "meetup" last night. There were 50-60 people in attendance and the formal meeting lasted a little over 2 hours.

Topics included:

"How to become a Clark County delegate for the republican caucaus" (at least 5 or 6 people filled out voter registration forms to become registered republicans; some shed tears doing so)

"First hand reports from the Iowa Forum/ Ron Paul Rally" Video from Ron Paul's rally shows a packed house (reportedly close to 1000 people vs. the 600-700 next door) Apparently the people who attended the Iowa Forum were not allowed to leave the way they came in because the Ron Paul Rally was next door. They were instead forced to leave by a back entrance and walk all the way around the building and re-enter if they wished to here Ron Paul speak.

"The Great Ron Paul Overnight Signing Campaign" There are plans for a massive signing campaign the night of July 3rd. If you want to participate you can PM me or call me at 702-241-8248.

It was an extraordinary mix of people; 20-30% republican, 40-50% libertarian/unknown/undecided, 20-30% democrat, and one certifiable nutjob. I would characterize at least 60% of the people as disenfranchized, disgruntled, and disappointed. As far as I was able to determine I was the only "internet poker" person there and everybody seeemed unaware of the level of support from the poker community.

The level of enthusiasm was unbelievable. I have never met a group of more intelligent and articulate people(except perhaps on these forums). The discussion went on for several hours after the formal meeting. For better or worse I have pledged my soul to this campaign.


Ron Paul will be arriving in Las Vegas Thursday or Friday. As soon as we get the details( probably this morning) I will post them. We intend to have at least 100 people at the airport to meet him.

There will be a rally for Ron Paul at the Paris hotel in the champagne room on Saturday July, 7th between 2 and 5 pm.

"It might just be that freedom is popular" - Dr. Ron Paul

ZPM

[firstyearclay]

This guy is seriously going to run? That is just LOL! I thought this was all internet fodder.

GL supporting his campaign!

fyc

[Uglyowl]

GL... looks like a long-shot, but if you believe in something and going for it, good for you! Keep us posted anyhow if you hear anything from Paul about Internet Gambling.

[schwza]

i was shocked to see that tradesports had him as high as 3% to win the republican nomination.

[Legislurker]

"How to become a Clark County delegate for the republican caucaus" (at least 5 or 6 people filled out voter registration forms to become registered republicans; some shed tears doing so)


I posted this idea before, and I think its the best part of the Ron Paul campaign for us. Even if he never makes it above a low %, we get to send people to the convention, get on TV, get seen, carry signs, network, and be articulate, involved ambassadors for poker. Every state is different, so learn what it takes, and go. Its a big party, even for the Republicans, great vacation. First movers definitely will have an advantage to be named Paul delegates(unless your state is winner take all and no Paul).

Also, would be nice if we had a Dem candidate we pooled around for those who want to vote Dem, and went as Dem delegates.

Save you 5 seconds on Google. http://ronpaul.meetup.com/

Good people to drink with in my area.

[ZeroPointMachine]

What: Welcome Ron Paul to Las Vegas

When: Friday, July 6, 11:00 PM

Where: Las Vegas Airport - LAS - Mc Carran Intl Airport

Event Description: Dr Paul will arrive at the airport July 6th at 11pm on flight 116
Everyone who can be there to welcome him is welcome!