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Bill Weld: Clinton camp ‘planted’ rumors of Libertarian collapse
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Posted on 09/26/2016 11:17:39 AM PDT by outpostinmass2

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To: outpostinmass2
While Gary Johnson does deserve criticism for his, “What is Aleppo?” response, I did think the way that interviewer — Mike whathisname from Boston? — posed the question, “What are you going to do about [dramatic pause] A...le...ppo?” was odd and was designed to throw Johnson off. I semi-believed Johnson when he later explained, “I thought ‘Aleppo’ was some kind of acronym.” Wouldn't most interviewers have said something more along the lines of, “The situation in Syria has been a powder keg for a decade and doesn't seem to be improving. How do you plan to tackle things in Aleppo?”
21 posted on 09/26/2016 12:10:49 PM PDT by utahagen
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To: lee martell
That’s when he confirmed a lot of folks opinion of who Libertarians really are; Immature Coke Heads in three piece suits. This is not always true. Rand Paul wouldn’t have done this. I know Rand is now known as GOP, but he still leans Libertarian and probably always will. As Hank Williams sang; “It’s (being a libertarian) A Family Tradition”.

Unfortunately, most "Libertarians" are either establishment Republicans who like to smoke weed, or else Democrats who want somewhat lower income taxes. Johnson and Weld seem like they're trying their best at being walking stereotypes of the first and second type of libertarian.

Rand Paul had a chance to introduce libertarian ideas into the Republican and conservative mainstream, which he blew thanks to running an inept campaign combined with a lack of charisma. Lack of gravitas is fine if you're running for the nomination of a fringe third party, less so for the Republican nomination. It's a shame, because even though Rand Paul is a mixed bag on some issues, he takes the right stand on many Constitutional issues much more consistently than most of his Senate colleagues.

22 posted on 09/26/2016 12:23:32 PM PDT by ek_hornbeck
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To: Voluntaryist

Or do a “national unity” thing like Lincoln did in 1864 and give Johnson and Weld minor roles in the Trump administration. Suggestions?


23 posted on 09/26/2016 12:25:31 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Johnson is certifiable. Give some voice to Rand Paul and other Libertarians...the top of their ticket is the pits.


24 posted on 09/26/2016 12:57:49 PM PDT by Mjreagan
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To: outpostinmass2

Hillary didn’t have to do a thing.

As long as that buzzard Johnson lives, he thinks ‘the iron throne’ is his on a platter, thereby screwing the pooch for all the next generations of would-have-been Libertarians, and those, like me, that ditched and switched, rather than stay in a party that is rotting from the inside.


25 posted on 09/26/2016 1:11:50 PM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: Lurkinanloomin

I hope the Trump camp was smart enough to actually be the source of this rumor about Weld dropping out and endorsing Her Highness. That would indicate they are playing 3D chess to Clinton checkers.


26 posted on 09/26/2016 1:21:51 PM PDT by backwoods-engineer (AMERICA IS DONE! When can we start over?)
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To: outpostinmass2
Clinton camp ‘planted’ rumors of Libertarian collapse

Oh it did NOT!

This story is a rumor started by the Bernie losers!



Snerk!!

27 posted on 09/26/2016 2:59:37 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: outpostinmass2
Why WOULDN'T Hillary supporters be afraid of Johnson-Weld?

They are MORE left-wing than she is.

Pro-coal tax, open borders.

Even Hillary isn't stupid enough to run on gun control.

These two characters are as far from "libertarian" as you can get.

28 posted on 09/26/2016 3:59:13 PM PDT by boop (Jimi Hendrix: "Are You Deplorable?")
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To: Impy

They tried so hard to drain conservative votes, but now they and Hillary are polarizing against each other.


29 posted on 09/26/2016 4:42:12 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (ICANN giveaway complete any day now. Call Congress. Yes to SB3031 HR5418)
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To: lee martell

>>Immature Coke Heads in three piece suits. <<

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Mark Cuban


30 posted on 09/26/2016 5:18:44 PM PDT by Disestablishmentarian
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Or do a “national unity” thing like Lincoln did in 1864 and give Johnson and Weld minor roles in the Trump administration.

Johnson is an open borders globalist who'd sabotage any conservative administration by leaking damaging information to the press. He should stay in the political wilderness where he belongs.

I like Weld personally but he seems to share Johnson's views. We're far beyond the point where tax and spending cuts can solve our problems.

31 posted on 09/26/2016 10:08:39 PM PDT by MaxFlint
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Even Hillary isn't stupid enough to run on gun control.

What campaign are you watching? She even brought it up in the debate.

32 posted on 09/26/2016 10:10:13 PM PDT by MaxFlint
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To: ek_hornbeck

Johnson turns out to be worse than a RINO, far worse in some cases.


33 posted on 09/27/2016 5:07:49 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed)
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To: Neoliberalnot

I don’t like Johnson or Weld either, but if they can convince some PO’d Sanders supporters and liberal-leaning independents to vote for them instead of voting for Hillary, I’m all for promoting their candidacies. I’d be happy to see them included in the debates for this very reason.


34 posted on 09/27/2016 12:41:47 PM PDT by ek_hornbeck
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