Politico: Gary Johnson emerges as the next Ron Paul
By Jonathan Martin | Politico.com
But don’t let the jeans and black mock turtleneck he's sporting on his new website fool you: Johnson is starting to sound like a mad-as-hell populist with an eye cast on 2012 and the building fury aimed at Washington.
“I’m finding myself really angry over spending and the deficit,” he said in an interview with POLITICO this week. “I’m finding myself really angry over what’s happening in the Middle East, the decision to stay in Afghanistan indefinitely. I’m angry about cap and trade. And I’ve been on record for a long time on the failed war on drugs.”
Is that enough to design a presidential campaign around? It might be, at a time of tea parties, rage at bailouts, job loss and general voter discontent. And there is plainly an opportunity for some politician to harness the anti-establishment, populist grass-roots fervor that is right leaning but untethered to any party at the moment.
It’s what Ron Paul tried to do in last year’s presidential campaign, but Johnson may better positioned to ride the populist wave than the longtime Texas GOP congressman. For one thing, the anti-establishment energy was not at the fever pitch then that it’s nearing now. And, unlike the unlikely Paul, a 73-year-old who got interested in elected politics when Richard Nixon abandoned the gold standard in 1971, Johnson is telegenic, is media savvy and, equally important, has twice been easily elected to statewide office.
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Gary Johnson at Rally for the Republic Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2EhAVQS2V8
Politico, and soon other
Politico, and soon other mainstream outlets, will try to king the next Ron Paul. They can deal with some mongrel who is like Ron Paul, as long as it isn't the real deal, and that is Ron Paul.
We need to build political strength and political will.
We need to build political strength and political will.
While its true the liberty
While its true the liberty and freedom movement should not rely only on the leadership of one person, there are very few who can keep the coalition together as Ron Paul can.
Gary Johnson not only has ties to the CFR but is opposed to liberty and freedom for citizens in the womb. I don't mean that he is a "states rights" guy, he is an active member of the pro-abortion cause. I am not sure how that goes hand in hand with liberty and freedom. I think its clear, based upon what we know about Ron and his faith, that he will not get behind somebody like that. I have said before...I am glad Gov. Johnson is on our side. I like him. I could support him on a local level perhaps, but never at the top of a presidential ticket. I believe Ron Paul would not as well.
Who does that leave? Ventura? The guy is a joke! All about himself. DOES NOT care about freedom or liberty except inasmuch as it lines his pockets or gets him media attention. So we are going to pass the mantle to former Gov. with ties to the CFR and abortion lobby or Ventura, a FAILED gov. with no grasp of economics at all??
No way!
Ron Paul in 2012. And if its not Ron....Then maybe the Judge?? I do not see any other way.
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He is worth checking out in depth. Gary has a damn good record as governor of New Mexico.
5 Minutes of internet
5 Minutes of internet research already ties Gary Johnson to the CFR (Council on Foreign Relations) via his campaign manager:
http://www.cfr.org/bios/11203/douglas_turner.html
"Douglas Turner is the Founder and President of DW Turner Strategic Communications based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has nearly 15 years of public relations, public affairs and political experience throughout the United States and Europe, and has provided political and strategic council to a wide variety of Fortune 500 clients. Mr. Turner has been the general consultant and is the former State Director and Campaign Manager for New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson’s 1994 and 1998 election. He has served on the Republican Governors Association National Finance Committee. He was the Communications Director for Forum Europe, a Brussels-based public issues firm. He is a former syndicated columnist, and served three terms as Chairman of the New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission." Mr. Turner received his B.A. from the American University School of International Studies and his M.A. in international relations from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles in Brussels, Belgium."
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"Let the good heart speak words of true peace, not inciting others to further war." -- B.I.S.
yes but further research
yes but further research will lead you to what his campaign manager actually did for the CFR.
-->Fellowships
International Affairs Fellowships
Launched in 1967, the International Affairs Fellowship Program is designed to advance the professional development of outstanding young Americans between the ages of 27 and 35. Each year, approximately ten men and women receive the opportunity to broaden their experience in the field of international affairs through this unique program. The fellowships seek to bridge the gap between thought and action in foreign policy by supporting both a variety of policy studies and active exposure to policymaking. The distinctive character of the program lies in the contrasting experiences it provides at the juncture of policy research and policy formulation. Thus, it encourages academics and others from the private sector to serve in a policy-oriented environment through operational experience in public service. Conversely, it permits government officials on leave to study key issues in a scholarly atmosphere free from operational pressure.
International Affairs Fellowship in Japan
In 1997, the Council established a new International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., to enable a number of outstanding young American leaders and thinkers to expand their intellectual and professional horizons by working and living in Japan. Fellowships are intended for American citizens between the ages of 27 and 45. The program seeks to cultivate American understanding of Japan and to strengthen communication between emerging leaders of the two nations.
This comes from: http://www.cfr.org/about/fellowships/iaf.html
If he was on the board or held a higher up position I would make it out to be a bigger a deal, however, it was just an internship type job at a young age.
Here is Gary's Website OUR AMERICA...
link: http://ouramericainitiative.com/about-gary-johnson
The real thing
Gary Johnson is for real. He was a two term governor for the state of New Mexico. He doesn't bow to pressure. He thinks for himself what will really work. He has tremendous confidence and security in his beliefs.
To this day, Johnson carries with him his "Seven Principles of Good Government":
1. Become reality driven. Don’t kid yourself or others. Find out what’s what and base your decisions and actions on that.
2. Always be honest and tell the truth. It’s extremely difficult to do any damage to anybody when you are willing to tell the truth–regardless of the consequences.
3. Always do what’s right and fair. Remember, the more you actually accomplish, the louder your critics become. You’ve got to learn to ignore your critics. You’ve got to continue to do what you think is right. You’ve got to maintain your integrity.
4. Determine your goal, develop a plan to reach that goal, and then act. Don’t procrastinate.
5. Make sure everybody who ought to know what you’re doing knows what you’re doing. Communicate.
6. Don’t hesitate to deliver bad news. There is always time to salvage things. There is always time to fix things. Henry Kissinger said that anything that can be revealed eventually should be revealed immediately.
7. Last, be willing to do whatever it takes to get your job done. If you’ve got a job that you don’t love enough to do what it takes to get your job done, then quit and get one that you do love, and then make a difference.
He vetoed more bills than all of the other governors combined.
And he can get elected to the US Presidency.
I have heard him speak live. His honesty is off the chart. You know he is telling you the truth when you hear him.
This guy deserves a good look.
Kissinger??
Item 6 - Henry Kissinger quote, what's up with that??
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"Let the good heart speak words of true peace, not inciting others to further war." -- B.I.S.
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"Let the good heart speak words of true peace, not inciting others to further war." -- B.I.S.
Will he nominate judges that would overturn Roe?
That is a key point. He has to be able to answer that question. He has to be able to say that the judges he will nominate will be strict subscriptionists and therefore would vote to overturn Roe.
libertybrewcity, This should be front page with video embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2EhAVQS2V8
"Creator is a judicial creator. It was a man who gave away his liberty. So it had to be a man who would legally take that liberty and authority back. So Creator created another man (let's call him second man) who did exactly that." D.W.B.
"GINO" = Government In Name Only
i am not an moderator but
i am not an moderator but i'll add it to my post. i have seen this video before and really enjoy his speech! i think he would be a very good president.
Remember Mark Sanford?
Many people here were championing Mark Sanford,a nd look where that led. LOL
I don't want Gary Johnson to be another Sanford. We must excruciatingly examine his record. It's too easy to get another CFR tool these days. We all know Dr. Paul isn't one of those, and right or wrong I'm sticking w/ Dr. Paul above any other candidate.
I still haven't found anyone who can really examine monetary policy like Dr. Paul.
- Jesse Ventura called Al Gore a friend in his last conspiracy theory episode. Is he an insider? Goodbye.
- Sanford is getting a divorce from cheating. Goodnight
- Gary Johnson? We'll see.
It would be nice to see Gary actually contribute to these forums like RJ Harris.
my $.02
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"Jesse Ventura called Al Gore a friend"
That's a bit unfair, don't you think?
If he was a true friend of Al Gore, then he wouldn't be doing a show on the GW hoax in the first place.
He wouldn't have accused AG to be poised to make millions off of the scam.
This is a bit of a stretch here. I think he was trying to convey that he had met him, and considered him a friend (even though I doubt they hang out together) so that he didn't seem like he was just blindly attacking AG.
I think it is more effective to say, "I thought this guy was on the up and up, but now I have questions." Instead of "AG is the spawn of satan, and drinks the blood of small children".
Make any sense?
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Sanford is not even close to Johnson in terms of integrity
Gary Johnson is the real deal.
"Creator is a judicial creator. It was a man who gave away his liberty. So it had to be a man who would legally take that liberty and authority back. So Creator created another man (let's call him second man) who did exactly that." D.W.B.
"GINO" = Government In Name Only
so... a little help here
I know there's some fans of Gary Johnson here and perhaps they can help me understand his positions a little better. He could be a decent contingency plan should Ron not be able to run. But some things stick out.
First
From the article it sounds like Gary wants to decriminalize marijuana, alright, I don't believe constitutionally it should have been illegal in the first place, BUT then he wants to go and regulate and tax it? Does that work? I mean from a liberty perspective? How is that not replacing one unconstitutionality for another? Perhaps I'm mistaken in that understanding? Or is it just politician speak to make it easier for the the masses to swallow by saying it will bring in revenue, and so he can get elected?
Second
The article wasn't very clear on his immigration stance except that he has a very passionate one. I'm for securing our borders until such a time as we clean house and become a nation of laws again and can work out a better system of legal immigration/work visas etc. I understand many libertarians are very against borders at all and for many good reasons. I just don't believe now or any time in the near future is the time for open borders to be a forefront issue although I can see that as a possibility much farther down the line. What is his stance?
Third
The article talked about economic differences between him and Ron. Saying something about voters not having to worry about Dr. Paul's wonky ideas on gold and economic policy etc. What's going on there? Does Gary really differ that much from Ron in that regard, or was that just the article not knowing what it's talking about. I mean, you may differ on some other issues but Ron is pretty spot on and I wouldn't stray to far from him in that arena. What are Gary's beliefs?
Those are the three that initially stood out for me that I recall, most of the rest sounded pretty good but I could use some clarification on these points if someone would be kind enough to save me the search. Thanks!
Johnson at the Rally for the Republic
for those of us who missed it:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2EhAVQS2V8
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcu8jWD2Qs0
I posted these because I am unfamiliar with him, and some folks below are saying his speech here strongly influenced their opinion of him.
Having watched this, I like him...he does brag a little, but he makes sense, and people also like to hear about his accomplishments for the cause of liberty. It's uplifting to hear.
And I think he is sincere when he says, "I love Ron Paul....I love all of you....thank you for being so wonderfully informed."
The only thing I know every candidate
I voted for I found out they were owned. We have to be VERY VERY careful who we support. Maybe, we need a background check on these candidates.
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you've got that right quilting
absolutely they are owned...probably a lot more than we even realize!
I think that they can BECOME "owned" once they show interest in running for office. Then they go for a quiet little trip to Europe - like Arnie did - to get their plan of action and promise of success!
i>"Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains. A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience, is incompatible with freedom." Patrick Henry
"Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains. A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience, is incompatible with freedom." Patrick Henry
ditto
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Not me
I am not trusting too darn smooth talk guy like Gary Johnson. Do you believe Fox News network? Could be another faked one with assigned mission to break, undermine, divide grassroot movement. They are so evilly smart and cunning! Stick with RP.
Lou is totally faked. No blame on him. No body can resists ten of million dollar salary. He sold everything of his. Country and American people mean nothing to him so don't be mesmerized by his smooth talk! Keep going with RP.
yes
i'm on board!
hate to say it, but to the general public, gary johnson will be much more "electable" than paul
I'd prefer a Paul / Napolitano ticket.
I'm suspicious of Johnson, since he hasn't received much if any negative media.
Just wait, Johnson's name
Just wait, Johnson's name hasn't been out there enough for the bashing to be seen...just give it some time. unfortunately.
I'll take johnson over Cheney or Jebb Bush... Any DAY!
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"Human beings with love and compassion are some of the most beautiful creatures in the universe... Those without are a plague on us all."
Why not both?
I'd much rather be able to vote for a Paul/Johnson ticket in '12, then a Johnson-on-top ticket in '20. Both men are healthy, eat right, and exercise regularly. Admittedly, at 76, The Good Doctor would be at a greater statistical risk of mortality, which is why we need the insurance policy of The Iron Man in the number two position for the first eight years of the New American Renaissance.
I have been pimpin' for Paul since 1988, and watching Johnson since 1999. My only caveat to the above analysis is one of political cynicism -- it would be nice to be able to appeal also the shallow-minded melanin-rich or vaginal voters, who constitute hefty blocs in their own right. It would be ideal if Sarah Palin had Walter Williams' brains and skin tone.
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Prof....
That's brilliant.....
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front page bump!
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I am still a little frustrated...
Not too many people undertand that our private Republic government is still around but just vacant. There is a movement to restart the actual Republic.....the democracy is a public corporation which is why Obama doesn't need any Constitutional qualifiers to run for office (birth certificate)
He is only president of UNITED STATES INC. not the Union or the united states of America or the Republic.
We must stop using the democratic system of benefits and privlidges and voluntarily contracting away our freedoms....there is no freedom in the public democratic corporation and there never will be. If we spent half the energy we spend campaigning-moneybombs etc on building up our Republic instead, we would be in total control....no need to depend on anyone but ourselves
If we had our own sovereign assembly (many are popping up right now), we could immediately stop all these foreclosures, could set-up our own Grand Jury, could issue passports, "driver id tags" etc.
True
But is there anything wrong with peeling back the layer of one rotten onion while a new one is sprouting right next to it?
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If Dr. Paul didn't run for his same congress seat in 2010,
could he run for president of the Republic, "parallel" to Obama?
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