Word on the forums is the other side's covers were delayed but since the blimp was paid for they used it for the week rather than just pay to have it sit there while the other side ron paul revolution covers were driven down from Mass.
My wife and I went out that night to try to see it, but from the amount of light I'd say we got too late a start. You had better luck than we did, obviously. Where were you, if I might ask? We drove down Providence to Pineville-Matthews Road, then took Independence downtown and made the 277 loop, and got nothing. Hopefully we'll get a second chance!
Ok... here's what happened. To get the blimp in the air on time they had to launch with only one side covered. The other side has the "google ron paul" banner. In the last day or so, they have added the "ron paul rEVOLution" banner. So it's all good now.
wow one side is blank, someone is retarded. with the all the money dropped on this thing, they could have at least put two sides on it. what a huge waste of money, the guy owning the blimp probably made out good. would have been better to give it to the paul campaign or run ads in your local newspapers..
ShiekYerbooty ... Because the second banner could not be flown in due to weather. The maker of the banner put it in a minivan and tried to get to the airfield before launch, but could not because of the weather up there. I think they are supposed to have it on by the 16th, so there will be the "Who is Ron Paul - Google Ron Paul" on one side (already on the blimp) and the "Ron Paul R[3VOL]ution" on the other side (the currently blank one).
Guys, understand that this blimp plan was realized in a matter of weeks, when it usually takes months to organize such a thing. There was just one banner ready, so they decided to fly the blimp with it while the second banner arrived. It's still a great feat, and if you were seeing the news, it got some pretty decent coverage, aside of the people who saw it in SC. Let's be a bit more positive about this.
I wonder Myself. Someone didn't use good Judgement. The weather kept it from Boston, so delaying for the other banner should not have been a big deal. I think it was a waste to launch without it.
There were some delays getting the second banner. In fact, according to the owners of the blimp they were surprised we were able to get banners this quick. Usually they take months to get.
A waste of AD space. Haha. Relax. Its the simple truth.
Next you should use the Star Wars theme. Since it is sort of theme... All the Jedis (founders) have died, and Ron Paul is representing the Return of the Jedi. The last hope to fight the Empire Its fitting.
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johnnycon 4 years ago
I hate I missed the blimp coming to the Queen City!
srs6d 4 years ago
Kinda sux they are only using the left side of the blimp. The right side is totally blank!
For such an expensive undertaking, why are we only getting 50% use out of our giant aerial billboard???
MidnightRide2008 4 years ago
Word on the forums is the other side's covers were delayed but since the blimp was paid for they used it for the week rather than just pay to have it sit there while the other side ron paul revolution covers were driven down from Mass.
blahinhawaii 4 years ago
/watch?v=tdgViYrA_jg&feature=related
the other side is covered now.
blahinhawaii 4 years ago
maybe they should think about developing it, like: "Now you know Ron Paul"... or something.
electric789 4 years ago
My wife and I went out that night to try to see it, but from the amount of light I'd say we got too late a start. You had better luck than we did, obviously. Where were you, if I might ask? We drove down Providence to Pineville-Matthews Road, then took Independence downtown and made the 277 loop, and got nothing. Hopefully we'll get a second chance!
aclove78 4 years ago
I was on the side of Park Rd near the East Blvd intersection.
devil421 4 years ago
Okay, so it took a different route than I thought. Good to know, though.
aclove78 4 years ago
Grassroots projects like the blimp should be our first priorities. Everyone please donate.
RonPaulBlimp(.)com
alieas008 4 years ago
Ok... here's what happened. To get the blimp in the air on time they had to launch with only one side covered. The other side has the "google ron paul" banner. In the last day or so, they have added the "ron paul rEVOLution" banner. So it's all good now.
lfuboi 4 years ago 3
dirigible!
quarknimble 4 years ago
They just had to down size, the letters are only 16 font but it does say "google Ron Paul".
you will have to print and handout the fliers yourself. you are the revolution.
coolfoilhatman 4 years ago
How do we know this is our blimp? Our blimp should ahve both sides done!
Sclorch 4 years ago
why do they have a blank side? did they run out of money?
aarohazel 4 years ago
Please read all the comments. The blank side is being covered Monday.
devil421 4 years ago
RonPaulBlimp? Where...oh that! how do you know thats
THE RonPaulBlimp? Nah... Thats an unmarked HOMELAND SECURITY Surveillance Blimp! Ads on both sides...PLEASE! ronpaulrevolution2oo8
livanletliv 4 years ago
It's too bad the Kucinich money bomb didn't work out so well. He could have purchased the blank side.
billbacon 4 years ago 2
donate to official campaign today!
haircutname3 4 years ago 2
im not bashing ron paul for that either, it did get some national tv time which is cool though.
CitizenBrain 4 years ago
wow one side is blank, someone is retarded. with the all the money dropped on this thing, they could have at least put two sides on it. what a huge waste of money, the guy owning the blimp probably made out good. would have been better to give it to the paul campaign or run ads in your local newspapers..
CitizenBrain 4 years ago
you would assume that it doesnt have two sides? a better assumption would be that the ad wasnt up yet.
JonnyRingo84 4 years ago
Excellent Video. I'm pondering whether I should make a series of video in regards to Paul's issues.
randomDudeDeux 4 years ago 2
i love the blimp idea. I'm sure they'll have both sides covered soon. But why post a video of nothing?
sman777 4 years ago 4
It's the only video of the blimp in the wild that Ive heard of.
devil421 4 years ago
A blimp in the wild! Awesome. Go Ron Paul!
sk8rpunk1691 4 years ago 5
AMERICA FOR RON PAUL!!!!!!!
baredd79 4 years ago 3
hahaha OUTSTANDING! :)
sharedvoice 4 years ago 3
Why did they leave one side blank? that's almost stupid?
ShiekYerbooty 4 years ago 7
ShiekYerbooty ... Because the second banner could not be flown in due to weather. The maker of the banner put it in a minivan and tried to get to the airfield before launch, but could not because of the weather up there. I think they are supposed to have it on by the 16th, so there will be the "Who is Ron Paul - Google Ron Paul" on one side (already on the blimp) and the "Ron Paul R[3VOL]ution" on the other side (the currently blank one).
purechaos2000 4 years ago 5
aha! I knew they weren't stupid, lol:P, thanks
ShiekYerbooty 4 years ago 4
Should use the song "Ride of the Valkyries"
dedrer 4 years ago
Good choice of music. :) Gonna rock even more with the other banner on.
odigity 4 years ago 2
Just keep up the Great work. Everything always works out. Thanks to everyone for making this happen. I'll be donating again. $75 so far.
justgoboating 4 years ago
I guess if they want to be at the Tea Party on time they will have to install it later.
tenthring 4 years ago
Ron Paul speaking in Fallon Nevada, Dec 13th.
Nevada's Newest TOP GUN!
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FurkDaJerk 4 years ago 2
too bad they dont have the other banner on yet.
blueballzstudio 4 years ago
blank side=teh sux
Honkyrappa 4 years ago
I saw it on CNN with some text on one side, not much. How much would it cost to decorate it like the concept was presented with big bold lettering?
ghawk1232 4 years ago
Only half of the artwork had arrived. I imagine the other side will be done when the artwork arrives. Go Ron Paul!
tazz1919 4 years ago
I heard that the other side will be finished on Monday.
blueballzstudio 4 years ago
Thanks for adding this video. Nice to see freedom flying.
I was lucky enough to shake Ron Paul's hand on Tuesday the 11th of December in Council Bluffs, Ia. He is the most honest politician i've ever seen.
fastlane321 4 years ago 3
That's cause he's a statesman and not a politician.
supersijy 4 years ago
This should have the "jaws" theme in the background. And yeah, let's get that 2nd banner on there!
ofcol1962 4 years ago
Guys, understand that this blimp plan was realized in a matter of weeks, when it usually takes months to organize such a thing. There was just one banner ready, so they decided to fly the blimp with it while the second banner arrived. It's still a great feat, and if you were seeing the news, it got some pretty decent coverage, aside of the people who saw it in SC. Let's be a bit more positive about this.
Fabyfakid 4 years ago
Geez why couldn't they have delayed launch to ge the other banner on...
ladyjade3 4 years ago
I wonder Myself. Someone didn't use good Judgement. The weather kept it from Boston, so delaying for the other banner should not have been a big deal. I think it was a waste to launch without it.
Jeff000000000000000 4 years ago
That doesn't say Ron Paul...it says...nothing at all !!! ????Whats the big deal...they launch it and can't afford a sign on both sides...thats weak!
cherylcroft 4 years ago
There were some delays getting the second banner. In fact, according to the owners of the blimp they were surprised we were able to get banners this quick. Usually they take months to get.
aachester 4 years ago 3
LOL, the other half didn't make it in time due to terrible weather conditions. -It'll either be added by tonight/tomorrow, or Monday.
gillianseed 4 years ago 4
That's the best thing to hit the skies since the wright flyer! I want it to visit Idaho :D
chris627 4 years ago 2
how did you ever find it in the dark?
ncrebphoto 4 years ago
It wasn't dark yet but was getting there.
devil421 4 years ago
exactly where were you when you saw it?-- was it headed west or south?--thanks from Gastonia
ncrebphoto 4 years ago
The video was taken from the side of Park Road in Charlotte near downtown. It was heading south, presumably to follow 85.
devil421 4 years ago
thanks for the reply--heading down to airport to see the sun rise over the RP blimp now--
ncrebphoto 4 years ago
banner on both sides???...ummmm why not...wtf...
morph988 4 years ago
there were delays in producing the second banner. there's a whole story, but the second banner will be on by monday. it was/is en route now i believe
sweetworld731 4 years ago 2
lol indiana jones music makes it
tekkenjam 4 years ago 2
Excellent, soon there will be Ron Paul blimp sitings all along the east coast.
ricelso 4 years ago
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What a waste of of space.
silus2000 4 years ago
Because?
countrybob2 4 years ago
I think he means a waste of that side of the blimp with no banner...
d991 4 years ago
I hope so.
I think that they may not have had enough time to do both and get it up in the air.
countrybob2 4 years ago
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cherylcroft 4 years ago
A waste of AD space. Haha. Relax. Its the simple truth.
Next you should use the Star Wars theme. Since it is sort of theme... All the Jedis (founders) have died, and Ron Paul is representing the Return of the Jedi. The last hope to fight the Empire Its fitting.
Can I get a +1 now?
silus2000 4 years ago 4
banner is on the back side only right now
DCUPtoejuice 4 years ago
stealth mode LOL
DCUPtoejuice 4 years ago 2
Yeah, the second banner will be fitted in a couple days. Don't worry :)
devil421 4 years ago
shhhh... it's in Stealth Mode
WelcomeSite 4 years ago 2
lol
zdwade 4 years ago
Damn, it's blank
haiauphixu 4 years ago