Gary Johnson is NOT a Libertarian.
Gary Johnson does not understand the bedrock philosophy of libertarianism, the "NAP."
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It's not something I relate to! I'm sorry, it's not. It just goes right over my head!
Gary Johnson believes that under some circumstances, the federal government has the right to implement mass, forced vaccinations.
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No, I chose to have my children vaccinated. I understand all the concerns that some people have, but for me personally, I made a decision to have my children vaccinated. I want people to make decisions and I believe in [opt-outs]. With the exception of a few states, everyone has an opt-out. But I also want to say that, as president of the United States, if I am confronted with a zombie apocalypse that will happen unless the total herd is totally immunized, I will support [mandatory vaccinations].
http://reason.com/blog/2016/08/26/gary-johnson-no-to-carbon-taxes-and-mand
“You know, since I’ve said that … I’ve come to find out that without mandatory vaccines, the vaccines that would in fact be issued would not be effective,” he said. “So … it’s dependent that you have mandatory vaccines so that every child is immune. Otherwise, not all children will be immune even though they receive a vaccine.”
Johnson said he believes vaccination policy should be handled at the local level.
“In my opinion, this is a local issue. If it ends up to be a federal issue, I would come down on the side of science and I would probably require that vaccine,” he said.
http://digital.vpr.net/post/reversal-gov-gary-johnson-now-supports-mandatory-vaccination#stream/0
Granted, the "zombie apocalypse" statement is his latest one. But as an anarchist I am left wondering, what exactly is he trying to say?
Sounds like a whole lot of milksop, flip-flopping bullshit to me, and at the end of the day, he still supports the mandate under certain abitrary conditions.
Gary Johnson supports the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership, or TPP, which would allow international corporations to function above national, local regulations, and be immune from legal action.
We support TPP. We support NAFTA. I can remember being in the white house with Bill Clinton...I can remember working on NAFTA with President Clinton.
~Bill Weld (Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Nominee)
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He claims in another interview his advisors told him "it was okay" so that is why he would sign it. Has the man even read any of it for himself???
I don't see really how this is even an issue anymore, but oh well. I hope that the confused "anarchists" out there supporting this guy will come to realize that statism is antithetical to anarchism and that Johnson is indeed, as statist as they come. You have to be, to run for president and to wish to rule over your fellow human beings. Thanks for reading.
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist residing in Niigata, Japan.
You're know you're doing a stand-up job as a Libertarian when you got former Republican presidential candidates, the pure champions of freedom, rooting for you:
https://twitter.com/MittRomney/status/773631092570062850I've never liked him and I really hope this is the last time he gets the nomination. Thanks for putting this together.
I'm glad to see that you understand the truth about vaccinations. I've just discovered your blog, and we have so much in common. My 12-yr-old son is named Isaiah, like yours. I'm an unschooler too, and believe in gentle parenting. I've followed you now. Thanks!
I didn't even realize how little he understood libertarian philosophy until this presidential race.
anyone attempting to vaccinate me will find me defending myself. these guys are just tyrants in libertarian clothing. except Larkin and the woman. don't know her name.
This is a great primer on Gary Johnson, especially the "2016 Gary Johnson." I liked him better in 2012. I voted for him. Since I think this guy has been subverted by Clinton, I'm not voting for him this time. I think I'll write in "No One," as in " I don't want to have anyone as POTUS."