Bumper Stickers

Radar · 04-09-2006, 11:10 PM

I've been working on a design for bumper stickers that will also go on yard signs, highway signs, business cards, stationary, car magnets, etc.

I decided to use one that reminds me of the John Kerry campaign because he won my district by 88% and people might accidentally vote for me because it reminds them of him. I first designed one without the word "Libertarian" on it, because they'll see that on the ballot. Then I got a bunch of heat from those in the LP saying I should put it on there.

I'd like your opinion....and any donations you can send to help me actually buy campaign supplies.

Thanks for either your input, or your donation, or both.

Radar · 04-09-2006, 11:11 PM

Here's the 2nd one...

04-10-2006, 12:30 AM

Eh, go with the first one. The voters should be informed enough to know that you are the Libertarian candidate. I don't recall that the Kerry stickers said "Democrate for President." You should be out there generating enough publicity for yourself that the "libertarian" part would be redundent. IMHO.

lumberjim · 04-10-2006, 01:15 AM

you'll get the irish vote, no doubt.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-10-2006, 04:06 AM

First one, essential information only when you're trying to get their attention.
The red, white & blue must be good....everyone uses it. Matter of fact, election stickers become a blur, in election years, because they all look alike.

When I run for King, I'm gonna use pink or bright green, you know, something unique. That way if my sticker catches their eye, they won't have to be able to read it....they'll know what it is.

Beestie · 04-10-2006, 08:09 AM

The first one is very good.

The second one has some design problems that we needn't dwell on.

And I highly recommend that you remove the URL. From a design point of view only - not because of the website itself. The bumper sticker should convey an elegance of simplicity and a presumption of victory and its very close to doing that.

Undertoad · 04-10-2006, 08:26 AM

Traditional electoneering wisdom is that you identify your party during the primaries, since that's when your own voters will vote for you; and do not identify during the general election, since that's when you are trying to appeal to all voters. Only in districts that are already extremely partisan will you find general election signs indicating party affiliation.

Since you have no chance of winning, your role is to "get the word out" and bumper stickers will not achieve this goal whatsoever so they are a waste of time. It would be a more effective use of money to produce issue-based stickers which would still be useful after November.

Trilby · 04-10-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

When I run for King, I'm gonna use pink or bright green,

Well, you'll certainly get the preppy vote!

Radar · 04-10-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

The first one is very good.

The second one has some design problems that we needn't dwell on.

And I highly recommend that you remove the URL. From a design point of view only - not because of the website itself. The bumper sticker should convey an elegance of simplicity and a presumption of victory and its very close to doing that.

My original one looked like this attachment, but I got a bunch of email from people saying I should include my URL on everything to raise donations, and that I should include the Libertarian party so I redesigned them this weekend.

plthijinx · 04-10-2006, 10:44 AM

yeah, go with the first one......

Elspode · 04-10-2006, 01:12 PM

I agree that the first one is superior. However, should you decide to introduce a bit of truth through levity into the campaign, may I respectfully submit:

wolf · 04-10-2006, 01:21 PM

Go with the first one.

Sounds like your local libertarians have a penis envy issue ...

I can't remember the last time that I saw any campaign literature with the party clearly identified ... and it usually takes a good 15 minutes of searching around a campaign website to find it in the small print.

The goal these days is to appeal to everybody, not just your own party. For libertarians, this is critical.

barefoot serpent · 04-10-2006, 03:10 PM

I think the Clinton Campaign folks coined the motto: KISS

Keep It Simple Stupid

Trilby · 04-10-2006, 03:36 PM

I feel like I've just been fucked by a BIGFAT DICK. Via bumper sticker.

Radar · 04-10-2006, 04:57 PM

I think it would be funny to have a bumper sticker with a picture of Dick Cheney that says, "YOU SUCK, DICK."

04-10-2006, 01:15 AM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	you'll get the irish vote, no doubt. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-10-2006, 04:06 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	First one, essential information only when you're trying to get their attention. The red, white & blue must be good....everyone uses it. Matter of fact, election stickers become a blur, in election years, because they all look alike. When I run for King, I'm gonna use pink or bright green, you know, something unique. That way if my sticker catches their eye, they won't have to be able to read it....they'll know what it is. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-10-2006, 08:09 AM	#6
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	The first one is very good. The second one has some design problems that we needn't dwell on. And I highly recommend that you remove the URL. From a design point of view only - not because of the website itself. The bumper sticker should convey an elegance of simplicity and a presumption of victory and its very close to doing that. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

04-10-2006, 10:44 AM	#10
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	yeah, go with the first one...... __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

04-10-2006, 01:12 PM	#11
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I agree that the first one is superior. However, should you decide to introduce a bit of truth through levity into the campaign, may I respectfully submit: Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-10-2006, 12:30 AM	#3
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Eh, go with the first one. The voters should be informed enough to know that you are the Libertarian candidate. I don't recall that the Kerry stickers said "Democrate for President." You should be out there generating enough publicity for yourself that the "libertarian" part would be redundent. IMHO.

04-10-2006, 08:26 AM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Traditional electoneering wisdom is that you identify your party during the primaries, since that's when your own voters will vote for you; and do not identify during the general election, since that's when you are trying to appeal to all voters. Only in districts that are already extremely partisan will you find general election signs indicating party affiliation. Since you have no chance of winning, your role is to "get the word out" and bumper stickers will not achieve this goal whatsoever so they are a waste of time. It would be a more effective use of money to produce issue-based stickers which would still be useful after November.

04-10-2006, 01:21 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Go with the first one. Sounds like your local libertarians have a penis envy issue ... I can't remember the last time that I saw any campaign literature with the party clearly identified ... and it usually takes a good 15 minutes of searching around a campaign website to find it in the small print. The goal these days is to appeal to everybody, not just your own party. For libertarians, this is critical. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-10-2006, 03:10 PM	#13
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	I think the Clinton Campaign folks coined the motto: KISS Keep It Simple Stupid

04-10-2006, 03:36 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I feel like I've just been fucked by a BIGFAT DICK. Via bumper sticker. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-10-2006, 04:57 PM	#15
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I think it would be funny to have a bumper sticker with a picture of Dick Cheney that says, "YOU SUCK, DICK." __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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