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Mission Statement
Our goal is to educate Americans in this critical election year and promote the cause of personal liberty across the country by presenting a "Think Outside The Bowl" hot air balloon demonstration program at schools, public gatherings and rallies.

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Where the funds will go
Since November through May is normally our off season, we do not need to earn a lot of money to live. We can do this for well below the typical industry cost. Expences will include, diesel, propane, tolls, basic mileage on the tow vehicle, occasional motels and or campgrounds for the trailer. Hourly rental on the balloon itself, annual inspection and pro rated insurance. The balloon system cost about $30,000. when new and has a useful life of approximately 500 hours.
We would like to offer demonstrations to schools and civic or church groups at no charge to them.
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Contributions, the Who,What and Why
We are not a political organization, PAC or a non-profit group. As such we can legally accept contributions from maxed out political donors, companies and foreigners who might be prohibited from donating to pro-liberty political candidates.
While we cannot use contributions from prohibited donors to directly support pro-liberty candidates like Ron Paul, we can educate the public and promote the same ideals of peace, liberty, rule of law and respect for life that he does. These are universal ideals not political causes.
We are a private hot air balloon ride and advertising company who's owners have strong belief in our Constitution and the cause of Liberty, Freedom and Justice worldwide. We personally support Ron Paul as the only Presidential candidate who consistantly supports the constitution and the cause of liberty.
As an advertising company there is nothing preventing our being hired by eligible donors with earmarked funds for a political event but donors might be better off donating their maximum directly to the campaign.
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Your pilot
Frank, an FAA certified commercial balloon pilot with an 18 year accident free record has hundreds of hours of experience tethering rides and demonstrating balloons at schools and camps.
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Itinerary
We would like to kick off the Liberty Balloon Tour in the "Live Free or Die" state of New Hampshire and work our way south from there. We are open to special requests for appearances in other areas of the country especially when those requests come from donors who can cover travel expenses.
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Background
"Goldie and Gus" The worlds largest goldfish bowl was designed and custom built in 2001 to promote a childrens book about personal liberty and the perpetual freedom vs. security argument that citizens have with their governments.
The theme of the book follows the lives of two goldfish. Goldie who is the dynamic freedom loving performing Goldfish and Gus the security seeking frightened red fish.

Although the book project was put on the back burner for a few years and the balloon ended up in storage, the concept is more relevant today than ever with the "war on terror" and the passage of the "Patriot Act" and other draconian laws and the rising tide of freedom stifling talking heads on television. The balloon is as new and fresh as the 2007 liberty movement itself.
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