Eric Odom

What would be the first thought to cross your mind if a blimp suddenly appeared over head and it was a Ron Paul Blimp?

I heard about this a week ago, but I didn’t think it was serious. Today, out of curiosity, I Googled the “Ron Paul Blimp” and found that not only is there a group organizing to make it happen… they’ve picked up more than $300,000 in pledges to pay for it.

Imagine.. the mainstream media is mesmerized as the image of the Ron Paul blimp is shown to tens of millions of Americans throughout the day (and throughout the month). Wolf Blizter, stunned and as if in a trance, repeats the words “Amazing, Amazing”.

As GPS co-ordinates stream to the website a map shows the Ron Paul blimp’s location in real time. The local television stations broadcast its every move. The curious flock together and make a trip to see history in the making. Emails with pictures are sent, then forwarded, then forwarded again. Youtube videos go viral and reach tens of millions of views. Ron Paul becomes the first presidential candidate in history to have his very own blimp. The PR stunt generates millions upon millions of dollars worth in free publicity, and captures the imagination of America.

The blimp will cost $350,000 per month, which includes graphics and manpower.

And people say the Ron Paul support is only online? I think not.