What a weird telephone call I just got.

BigBuffaloGuy

So, we are sitting here at the office getting ready for the Silver Dollar Coin Show, and someone from Presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign office calls up and wants to set up a table at the show. Why? I have no idea, but my sister, not even knowing who Ron Paul is, sells them a table. Personally, I don't want politics involved in our show, period. After all, one of the points of this hobby is escaping the real world for a while. So, we are going to call his office back and tell them they can't set up.

What do you all think. Did we make the right decision?

MisterBungle

I don't know, maybe he wants to sell some silver dollars.



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drwstr123

Keep politics the hell away from my coin! Mike

eddyemack

He's trying to get the five and dime vote.

droopyd

yes. i don't want to have political candidates or organizations setting up at coin shows or other events. they'd be completely out of place and an intrusion.

if they wanted to set up outside the hall, you probably couldn't prevent them from doing that.

123cents

They probably want to sell those NORFED Dollars.

BobKochis

<< <i>So, we are sitting here at the office getting ready for the Silver Dollar Coin Show, and someone from Presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign office calls up and wants to set up a table at the show. Why? I have no idea, but my sister, not even knowing who Ron Paul is, sells them a table. Personally, I don't want politics involved in our show, period. After all, one of the points of this hobby is escaping the real world for a while. So, we are going to call his office back and tell them they can't set up.

What do you all think. Did we make the right decision? >>



Something to remember about Mr. Paul: Hates the Federal Reserve system and has some kind of relationship with the Liberty Dollar guys. I also am led to believe is he is a 'closet' numismatist. (I have a collection but I do not really want people to know). The Liberty Dollar guys were selling Ron Paul medals to help finance his campaign.

Thanks, Bob

Pentimento

I might let them sell the medals, but I don't think I would let them hand out literature.

notwilight

Good decision.

cladking

His campaign is coin related so it seems to follow that he'd be interested in the show and guests might be interested in him.

You're not in a lot of danger but if he wins the office this decision will look like one of the most monumental blunders ever.

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it in either case though.

notwilight

<< <i>His campaign is coin related ... >>



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fc

i see nothing wrong with it. give it a chance.
money is money.

call them up and ask what they plan to do would be the obvious choice
on what to do next.

Coxe

If you didn't assign a table, give him one way in the back and put him between the greasiest slimeball and some oldtimer you have keep waking up.

I hate when the stamps, sportscards, autographs, or poker chip guys get bourse space. Could probably make a joke about who's worse, a coin dealer or a politician, but I hate to generalize.

IRCWCoins

Of course you should let them set up. Most coin dealers hate the IRS (and so does everyone else). Ron Paul will get rid of the IRS.

He will also make it easier to carry concealed handguns across state lines to coin shows.

He will end the federal reserve.

He will set up a gold and silver currency system.

Anyone who cares about their personal freedoms should be interested in Ron Paul.

edix2001

It shows that his campaign is working hard.

IRCWCoins

Also, was the call from Ron Paul's campaign office, or was it from one of the many grassroots groups that support him?

Steve27

They probably want to sell these:

Russ

<< <i>Of course you should let them set up. Most coin dealers hate the IRS (and so does everyone else). Ron Paul will get rid of the IRS.

He will also make it easier to carry concealed handguns across state lines to coin shows.

He will end the federal reserve.

He will set up a gold and silver currency system. >>



Aside from the fact that he doesn't have a snowball's chance, there's a little thing called Congress that would get in the way of him doing any of that.

Russ, NCNE

cladking

<< <i>

<< <i>Of course you should let them set up. Most coin dealers hate the IRS (and so does everyone else). Ron Paul will get rid of the IRS.

He will also make it easier to carry concealed handguns across state lines to coin shows.

He will end the federal reserve.

He will set up a gold and silver currency system. >>



Aside from the fact that he doesn't have a snowball's chance, there's a little thing called Congress that would get in the way of him doing any of that.

Russ, NCNE >>




#2 and #3 are within the realm of possibility especially if lots of encumbents lost their
bids for reelection. There would be a new and somewhat change minded Congress if
Paul won.

edix2001

The elite put their money behind Democrats for the coming election, so that's who will win.
'nuff said.

coinsarefun

<< <i>Keep politics the hell away from my coin! Mike >>








A double

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>The elite put their money behind Democrats for the coming election, so that's who will win.
'nuff said. >>



my dad always said : "just because the world goes the wrong way don't make it right, joe"

WTCG

Unless he's planning to display and sell only numismatic material and not display any political materials at his table then he and his campaign should not be sold a bourse table. His group should be physically removed from the bourse floor if any political items or slogans are displayed.

There is a checks and balances system involving the branches of the U.S. government. He does not have a chance in hell of accomplishing any of his proposals, particularly those involving the IRS and the Federal Reserve System.

By the way, the "Ron Paul rEVOLution" slogan is a plagarized slogan.

Connecticoin

<< <i>
Aside from the fact that he doesn't have a snowball's chance, there's a little thing called Congress that would get in the way of him doing any of that.

Russ, NCNE >>



If the election is close, he may help Hillary get elected.

Texast

<< <i>Aside from the fact that he doesn't have a snowball's chance, there's a little thing called Congress that would get in the way of him doing any of that. >>



Ever heard of an Executive Order?

habaraca

Probably the same two that were right inside the door at ANA, just off center to the right, and up front.

habaraca

sorry I was sitting with my back to my pc and had it backwards.

the two were to the left inside the door.

BigBuffaloGuy

<< <i>Of course you should let them set up. Most coin dealers hate the IRS (and so does everyone else). Ron Paul will get rid of the IRS.

He will also make it easier to carry concealed handguns across state lines to coin shows.

He will end the federal reserve.

He will set up a gold and silver currency system.

Anyone who cares about their personal freedoms should be interested in Ron Paul. >>



That is all fine and good, but our decision wasn't about a political view point of his. I just don't think a coin show is an appropriate campaign forum (outlet).

BigBuffaloGuy

<< <i>Also, was the call from Ron Paul's campaign office, or was it from one of the many grassroots groups that support him? >>



It was from their Missouri office, from what I understand. The call was from somewhere in Springfield, in southwest Missouri.

For those that think I should have let them set up, please understand that I want attendees of the show to have "coins" on their mind. We advertise this event as a coin show, and that is really all that it should be.

ModernCrapNut

Since he's never seen on CSPAN speaking in congress, he's got to be somewhere doing something. Send him to the nearest flea market, that would be more fitting for a politician.

ricko

No politics at coin shows... distracts from the venue. Of course, if you have an 'open forum bourse', all that changes. Cheers, RickO

TavernTreasures

His presence may bring a lot of walk-ins into the show. This exposure to the general public and whatever media follows him there, could be a positive, in promoting our hobby.

ColonialCoinUnion

It's a coin show. I would rent tables to people engaged in buying and selling coins (and related items).

If you rent a table to anyone who asks, be prepared for all sorts of kooks looking for a soapbox.

fishcooker

Hey, before ya shoot him down - keep in mind he might be the only table working the last day!

oxy8890

<< <i>So, we are sitting here at the office getting ready for the Silver Dollar Coin Show, and someone from Presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign office calls up and wants to set up a table at the show. Why? I have no idea, but my sister, not even knowing who Ron Paul is, sells them a table. Personally, I don't want politics involved in our show, period. After all, one of the points of this hobby is escaping the real world for a while. So, we are going to call his office back and tell them they can't set up.

What do you all think. Did we make the right decision? >>



That is the right decision unless they plan to sell coins.

numisma

I think that Scotsman made the right decision. Of course my opinion is slightly biased since they rejected my request to set-up a lemonade stand on the bourse last year.

rec78

Maybe he is a part time coin dealer.

You could tell him that there is a $10,000 extra fee on tables rented to politicians.

sbeverly

Maybe he is a part time coin dealer

I understand that he used to be.
Richard Maybury's newsletter "Early Warning Report" still lists him as a coin dealer.