The Case for Gary Johnson

[Metro Jacksonville]

The Case for Gary Johnson



Jonathan Loesche makes the case for Libertarian Candidate for President of the United States, Gary Johnson.

Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2016-sep-the-case-for-gary-johnson

[Adam White]

Johnson is the only candidate running that truly cares about the civil liberties for all Americans.

Yeah - the guy who champions private prisons and opposes hate crime legislation 'truly cares'. Beyond that, I'd argue Jill Stein cares as much, if not more.

As far as him vetoing legislation (I assume that's what you meant - the article said 'voted over 750 bills') - without context, that's a meaningless statement. All that tells me is that he is obstructive and doesn't want to let the legislature do its job.

And nice job sweeping the Aleppo comment aside - I'm not asking "where's Aleppo" because I know where it is. I sure as hell would expect any candidate running for President to have an idea.

[spuwho]

As viable as Lyndon LaRouche.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_LaRouche_U.S._presidential_campaigns?wprov=sfla1

[Adam White]

As viable as Lyndon LaRouche.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_LaRouche_U.S._presidential_campaigns?wprov=sfla1

God, that's a name I've not heard in a long time!

[bencrix]

Good interview w/ Gary Johnson on WBUR's On Point (best call-in radio show in America?) here: http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2016/08/10/gary-johnson-on-what-it-means-to-be-a-libertarian

And one w/ Jill Stein: http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2016/08/10/green-party-nominee-dr-jill-stein

Both highly recommended.

[FSBA]

Just wanted to say thanks to Stephen for giving me the platform.

[Adam White]

Just wanted to say thanks to Stephen for giving me the platform.

Thanks for taking the time to write the article - even if I disagree with your case

[Tacachale]

I'd estimate that there are probably several thousand core Johnson voters in Jax. From what I've heard, there are hundreds at the colleges alone. He's also get a "protest" bump from Republican and Republican-leaning voters who don't want to vote for Trump, and probably some Democrats and Dem-leaning voters who won't vote for Clinton. Polls are showing him at or above 5% in the Florida general, which is a lot for a third party (if he can keep it up).

[FSBA]

Can't say for sure. Johnson received about 2000 votes in Duval in 2012 with nowhere close to the same amount of media attention. Then Adrian Wyllie got 8000 for governor in 2014. Even without getting in the debates anything less than 10,000 votes would be a disappointment.

[lastdaysoffla]

The Case For Gary Johnson:

1. He's not Donald Trump.



I rest my case.

[Houseboat Mike]

Seriously!  Thank you for this excellent essay.

How many Gary Johnson supporters are there around town, FSBA?

Ive run into a few, but under a hundred.  Is the organization larger?

At least 2- I am one. 

[coredumped]

There's lots of us (yep, me too) around town. The Duval Party Libertarians are quite active and meet monthly, and attend each city council meeting. Remember, it's the only party in America growing, so I only expect the numbers to go way up.

Great article!

[willtyler]

Whether you like Johnson or not, he deserves to be in the presidential debates for the simple fact that he is the only other candidate on the ballot in all fifty states.  That is very difficult to accomplish, and the Libertarian party is the only other party to have done that in at least four presidential elections.

As a two-term governor with a proven record of fighting corruption, balancing the budget, cutting taxes and leaving a budget surplus of a billion dollars, his resume as an executive is more impressive than either of the other candidates.  Without any scandals.

Undecided voters should at least do some research and consider Gary Johnson.  He has my vote.
https://www.johnsonweld.com/

[coredumped]

Yeah, because budgets and money are all that matter.  Forget protecting citizens from corrupt corporations, forget about protecting our environment; let's make sure we outsource everything to private companies.  NO RULES! THE MARKET WILL SORT IT OUT.

Same old Libertarian nonsense, except now with more 420.

Same old left wing "government help me because I can't help myself" nonsense. Perhaps you should click the link that willtyler provided and READ up on where he stands on issues, like, the environment:

The environment is a precious gift and must be protected. Governors Johnson and Weld believe strongly that the first responsibility of government is to protect citizens from those who would do them harm, whether it be a foreign aggressor, a criminal — or a bad actor who harms the environment upon which we all depend.

We need to stand firm to protect our environment for our future generations, especially those designated areas of protection like our National Parks. Consistent with that responsibility, the proper role of government is to enforce reasonable environmental protections. Governor Johnson did that as Governor, and would do so as President.

https://www.johnsonweld.com/environment

But, sounds like your mind was already made up...

[Adam White]

Yeah, because budgets and money are all that matter.  Forget protecting citizens from corrupt corporations, forget about protecting our environment; let's make sure we outsource everything to private companies.  NO RULES! THE MARKET WILL SORT IT OUT.

Same old Libertarian nonsense, except now with more 420.

Same old left wing "government help me because I can't help myself" nonsense.

Erm... I didn't see that in MMR's post.