Gary Johnson loses his cool when pressed on his disputed tax policy | US Elections 2016

[@several6589]

He has to stop smoking that Aleppo

[@dominion3441]

And what is a Leppo?

[@Tyyyyuru]

i think his problem is that he stopped so that he could run his campaign

[@berzerktroll7623]

Aleppo , what's that ?

[@overlordghs1081]

Several i was smoking some earlier, then someone asked me to name a foreign leader and I had a total Aleppo moment.

[@larrywilson281]

Aleppo is also a spice too

[@trill4177]

LOL this interviewer has a future in online trolling. Never seen such natural talent in my life...

[@jebkush1052]

Based Trill "I'm not a dummy."

[@trill4177]

John Malkovich Trump is far from a troll. Hes good at roasting people but you cant be a troll if you are a sensitive pc little bitch. Bill O'Rielly is a definition of a troll, Trump is just so delusional that people think hes a troll.

[@trill4177]

John Malkovich He also sued Bill Maher and The Onion for joking about him, he also bans reporters and gets triggered on Twitter anytime anyone says anything mean about him. Trump is literally a right wing SJW at this point.

[@trill4177]

John Malkovich Lmfao

[@dan428]

Based Trill by trolling you mean he asked good valid questions about the candidate and his policies? I was impressed at his journalistic skill and knowledge about the issues he was discussing.. in fact he was much more knowledgeable than Johnson

[@transformersloverjon]

He's the Michael Scott of politics.

[@bandicuhn6436]

That "sarcasm" at the beginning, oh my god, it's like Michael is his advisor

[@stevenbennett6024]

transformersloverjon oh my god yes, I couldn't think of what he reminds me of but yes that's perfect

[@Brandon-mk9xf]

I'm still tempted to vote Michael Scott over the other two. tempted.....

[@rboogie81]

Greatest Comment ever !!!!!

[@eikast]

I'm rewatching the office with my wife (she never saw it) and omg you are so right lol.

[@TheServantOfTheOne]

"I don't want to argue." Three seconds later, screaming in his face.

[@Ryancamron3342]

Liberals Are Insane Johnson is a disgrace to the libertarian party

[@culturalmarxist2670]

Ryan the libertarian party is a disgrace to libertarianism

[@SPaul-us9ob]

lmao gold.

[@qqqrrr2556]

You would consider that "screaming"? He emphasized the word "look" and then talked normally afterwards. He tried to change the subject and it came off as awkward, but I don't think he was "screaming".

[@EmIsGodOfRap]

More importantly; "I don't want to argue" he says when being pressed on his tax policy which has recieved criticism from economists. Should'nt a presidential candidate first of all be prepared to argue about something this important secondly have strong arguments for his tax policy he can "whip out" at any time? How are people voting for this person? I mean he is a dumb clown how is this happening? (Rethorical questions btw)

[@stevos999]

This guy becomes unhinged at the drop of a dime. Seriously, that is most concerning.

[@IamMANnumber1]

He's a 'Libertarian' - they're all delusional.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

They can't think constructively, they just spout random rhetoric and hope their passion does the rest of the convincing, some liberals are just as crazy as the conservatives.

[@mdcardoctor]

IamMANnumber1 first of all I am man number one you are man number two with that being said. being way to the left or to the right is delusional and it divides and conquers a country that's how they did it with Rome they dissolved it from the inside Gary Johnson unites ideas from both parties and doesn't believe in bogus laws that make good citizens criminals he also doesn't agree with stealing money from people and property by using the government that's what he would vote down any tax raises and try to move towards the direction to where they would abolish the IRS can you use a consumption tax that would be fair

[@stevos999]

MD Car Doctor I think Bill Weld would have been the better choice for top of the ticket.

[@mdcardoctor]

stevos999 Your probably right, not the best choices this election

[@smokinghorsey9]

Ah man this is quite painful to watch. "I don't want to argue." If you don't want to argue your case then why the fuck are you running for president? Is that what he would have said if he was in the debates? That he doesn't want to argue?

[@mirandansa]

He was offered 2 debate opportunities with Jill Stein by TYT and Democracy Now, and he rejected both. Yes, apparently he doesn't want to argue his case.

[@NoNoseProduction]

last election they did a big 3rd party debate, so he might have had scheduling issues or there was something wrong about those debates. Maybe they didn't offer the debate to other people running. In his eyes maybe that would perpetuating the 2 party system.

[@younginsane90]

Miranda N that just makes me suspicious of his motives behind running and staying in the race probably on the Clinton pay roll to get votes that would go to Trump

[@dan428]

Smoking Horsey yeah seriously the whole point of the campaign is to make his case about why his ideas are the best for the country.. "I don't want to argue" then why not just drop out of the race loser

[@ghenulo]

Ekzistas distingo inter argumento kaj disputo.

[@TayDays1128]

"Loses his cool" Gary Johnson was never cool...

[@GerNiels]

Libertarian Goldfish Have you seen the video? The guy is fucking mental.

[@GerNiels]

***** I think he's always been like this. He probably can't handle the spotlight.

[@redherring5078]

says the guy who is still supporting someone that dropped out of the race already. :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

[@giselletorres9490]

Dawson SHOTS FIRED!

[@_Cato_]

Dawson GOTEM

[@jerrybronham]

I miss Ron Paul lmao

[@jebbush8491]

Even John Mcafee who ran against Johnson would have been much, much better.

[@Fook_Yu]

How did Gary even get the nom? Who shit the bed here?

[@nathanielwright1183]

Well they always send out one joke nominee just so the little guys don't feel bad.

[@dan428]

jerrybronham Ron Paul was cool as fuck he would never back down to an argument and he was consistent in delivering his ideas

[@contekozlovski]

ron paul was crazy....weak foreign policy, good economics though

[@antikokalis]

The guy is too weird and awkward. I'm a libertarian and i don't like him

[@jum90]

same with me i like ron paul. Trump2016

[@XxTrigerHappyxX]

sadly most smart people are libertarian and smart people are weird XD

[@cosmokramer179]

He’s a poor excuse of a Libertarian

[@sloanthegreat6911]

I would not boast about the succesess of the irrevicably apperant rectlessness of the Liberals xxTrigger. Instead you should indulge in the reality that both sides have equal intelligence.

[@dvferyance]

He isn't a libertarian he is a Democrat.

[@patatedoucebb2919]

5:03 evil Bilbo transformation

[@MrAceMcGee]

😂👏👏👏

[@moeezS]

4:50 WOW he went from nice "I don't want to argue" to straight up exorcist nightmare fuel!

[@moeezS]

Gobbersmack But I thought you couldn't get addicted! :P

[@XSilentDiscipleX]

CarlTheCuck Marijuana is as addictive as soda. That's really all there is to it.

[@nermket4849]

There's no way he's not doing this for attention, what a baby.

[@matthewcorcoran6150]

XSilentDiscipleX Actually soda is more chemically addictive, because of caffeine.

[@chargerrules]

it's impossible to be chemically addicted to marijuana, you can be addicted like some people are addicted to chewing their fingernails or twirling their hair lol

[@weakypickin5059]

If he became President, I would say after one week we would see Gary Johnson wearing a tin foil hat doing chicken dances on the White House lawn, wearing only a white vest, boxer shorts and socks.

[@PostSurgeOperative]

According to his linkedIn profile, he never wears socks.

[@rattlemebones7942]

Better than this country being destroyed by either Trump or Clinton

[@rattlemebones7942]

Gobbersmack what, don't believe that either are going to destroy this country? Than you're the moron

[@rattlemebones7942]

Gobbersmack​ look, I know for a fact that both Trump and Clinton will have this country destroyed but Gary Johnson, I don't know much about him, if he's not better than I take it back but if you don't believe that Trump or Clinton will destroy this country then that means you're too stupid to see the truth, so what is it?

[@rattlemebones7942]

Gobbersmack he's pissed off so many fucking countries, maybe the country won't be destroyed (well neither of them will) but both of them will bring war to both of us

[@mhambimusonda]

When you smoke too much pot

[@Thorbie]

That's no way to treat Neal Cavuto.

[@nonamenoname7477]

YEP. This guy is not all there. Serious issues. Clinton and her baggage I can take. This weirdness from Johnson I can't take. He is just...off.

[@CadmonAlima]

He's said he hasn't been smoking the entire campaign. WebMD said "Study Shows Heavy Marijuana Users Suffer Anxiety, Irritability When They Try to Quit." So this is more a, "When you smoke too little pot, and used to smoke a lot."

[@MillVillage]

LEADERSHIP

[@limen7679]

More like weedership.

[@cjpenning]

He started out whimpy and somebody must've told him so. Now he's gone to the other extreme.

[@betaboog]

cjpenning can u explain further? that's a brilliant observation

[@Julius1997.]

idislidirship!~ Gary ''potsmoker'' Johnson 2016

[@superamigasforever]

amicozzz stfu you judgmental piece of shit

[@SantiPiedrahitaVelasquez]

That change from normal to psychotic at 5:02 was legendary.

[@rcbrannon57]

we must turn off cnn cbs abc nbc, pass it on

[@jc3001]

Ricky Brannon don't forget the Kelly file. Please boycott her too.

[@rcbrannon57]

yes

[@IizUname]

Ricky Brannon There's something else we should pass too...

[@markcooney3427]

Yes! SPREAD THE WORD!

[@bksst]

Fox should be the first one on that list and lets never turn on the Trump network if that becomes a thing.

[@Dgantea]

That was uncomfortable. And just like that he lost a vote.

[@Dgantea]

Guess I'm just going to vote Dr. Suess or some shit. IDK any more

[@jessecw2]

Gantra he won't win either way but a vote for him gets the libertarian party 1 step closer to being on the debate stage next election

[@SpydeyDan]

+Jesse W ...See, I've had the same thought with regards to Jill Stein and the Green Party. I can't in all honestly say that Stein is qualified to be president or that she even behaves as a candidate for that office should, but I'm tempted to vote for her just to help get the Greens a higher share of the popular vote and gain legitimacy. On the other hand, don't you think voting for a bad candidate in a good party sends the wrong message to the party about what candidates they should be nominating? Does voting for Johnson help the Libertarian party, or does it just reaffirm that Johnson is the guy they should be running? I kinda think that third parties need to nominate the right people before we should help them get those people onto the stage. That goes for both Johnson and Stein.

[@Swordmaster7th]

Henry, Same. As an independant, I'm voting Trump. Looking up Hillary just spells evil disaster to anyone bothering to actually do real research. Trump is at least a chance to a decent America.

[@rj6110]

Garon Bradley wrong move bub

[@vegab2543]

He's like an SNL caricature of a politician

[@StupidMAN-fh8ch]

lmao

[@dfdfdgggjhjjh5081]

Johnson comes off as a lunatic. Is Ron Paul still alive? Can we bring him back?

[@cletuscleezasi7080]

dfdfdgg gjhjjh ONOOOOO

[@Lescouflair]

dfdfdgg gjhjjh If Ron Paul comes back I'd definitely vote for him

[@zacace3162]

#RonPaul2020 😁

[@scottbuckley823]

even john mcafee a kniwn drug user married to an ex prostitute seems more stable than him

[@peabody573]

He’s probably somewhere signing off on more racist newsletters

[@AFCMiamiEast]

0:35 is literally like a clip of Michael Scott from the office. It's hard to fathom that Gary Johnson is actually a real person 😂

[@josefabunijmeh4363]

He's got the argumentative skills of a toddler, and the temperament of one too.

[@saltcreekammo]

this is why I can't vote for him. all he does is get hung up on the weed and prostitution legalization as if that's a winning policy

[@izzyxyoung]

Keith Gee you missed it. Gary was basically saying that just because the majority of people criticizes something it doesn't mean that what you're doing is wrong. This is a fallacious argument called appeal to authority. That is why Gary Johnson brought up the legalization of weed because most people said it was bad, but it turned out really well in NM and other states.

[@paconoop3498]

Hey man, legal weed and legal prostitutes are a great platform for the voters who are lonely and are too afraid to meet new people!

[@rockhero2274]

Paco Noop Prostitution, sure. Weed? Don't kid yourself.

[@orionkyros1776]

Paco Noop Like your boyfriend?

[@thomtaylor5495]

Got to agree with Gary here. He's ahead of the curve. A fair-tax provision providing every family to live above the poverty level - while having an incentive to work, will be a tremendous boost to the nation. Like with mj legalization, Johnson was thinking ahead, and that's what we need in politics. I often cite Eugene Debs, who got only 6% of the vote in 1912, but set the stage for the future of the United States. J/W will do the same. Gary Johnson is a good man, a great inspiration in fact, who was thrown under the bus in this hideous 2016 election cycle by MSM. Shame on America, they have not recognized their folly. I will thank Gary every day for making me realize that free thinking & common sense trumps over whatever "the system" is promoting to us...

[@JoeFromPho]

he's mentioning weed because there is a parallel to how people were reacting to his views on weed and how people are reacting to his tax policy. people thought he was crazy for supporting weed, now it's getting legalized in a handful of states. he's saying that people may think he's crazy for his tax policies now, but may embrace it later

[@izzyxyoung]

JoeFromPho exactly. Too many sheep can't realize this =__=

[@tylerfarmer1592]

Mind telling the sheep how on Earth we fund government programs, the military, roads, etc. when we eliminate income tax? The comparison is apples to oranges and that is why it is viewed as him dodging the question. Marijuana legalization was not a concern over economics, it was largely a concern of ethics. There are many economic benefits that come from legalization such as eliminating the drug dealers, but I think many people would argue that there are plenty of other drugs which cause much more crime than marijuana. Now to come back to the tax plan, if I still have your attention (Johnson would probably have tuned out by now). There is not much room here for ethics in tax policy, things must be paid for that's just how it works. Where there is room for ethics in taxes is in their transparency in what they go toward. If that were his argument, maybe I would consider what he is saying. But no, his solution is just like every other crackpot libertarian and that is to eliminate taxes so you can go live on your isolated farm. Sorry kids, that is not where 21st century western civilization is at the moment. Maybe in the future, when our society crumbles you can start anew with your amazing government. And then a band of rabid warlords can round you all up into slavery because you dumbasses haven't funded a military.

[@scottstewart8737]

Tyler Farmer He didn't say eliminate taxes. His point is to simplify the easiest way, consumption tax, thus helping to eliminate lobbyists tax laws. The only reason most credits and deductions are there is because an institution paid politicians off to pass a law. I worked at the IRS and the only reason tens of thousands of people work there and waste tax dollars is because the laws are ridiculously complex. Would it not be better to take money out of politics in every way possible so the rich and powerful don't get more so? People that call Libertarians crackpots or crazy don't understand economics very well.

[@tylerfarmer1592]

I admit, I do not study economics. I would argue though, that it is not necessary to when it comes to taxation. If anything, a law degree and a background in philosophy and human psychology would probably be the most useful! As you say one of the greatest hindrances of taxation is loopholes and corruption. To your point though, a consumption tax does make logical sense, except for the fact that there are many things which you do not "consume" but which you partake (such as all public grounds and public areas). We need taxes to fund these things, and eliminating income taxes would be the surest way to destroy these things. The wealthy largely keep these institutions afloat via their income taxes. To get rid of that would be ridiculous, and that is what my post was about. Getting rid of the IRS is actually something I never even brought up, because I actually agree with him there. I think both conservatives and libertarians would agree on that. It is a big building that provides people with jobs. Their job being making a process needlessly complex so corporations can dodge taxes and in doing so, giving a bunch of pencil pushers jobs.

[@JulyTiger1986]

Tyler Farmer I think one part that is missed about what he said is, "if he could wave a magic wand" He's talking about an ideal, not a reality. He knows he can't swing that and I think he's smart enough to realise that he may never be able to. People like to rain on his parade about the ideal Libertarian tax plan. They wouldn't lower taxes if it meant a deficit and they wouldn't create unequal opportunity. One reason I think Johnson Presidency would go well is because I could see the congress switching progressive. If that were to happen it would keep him in check.

[@markbtw7987]

I don't see anything wrong with what he said at all. He didn't present himself very well in this instance, but his sentiment was logical. Saying that world economist disagree with him isn't a counterargument on his tax policy, so clearly all the interviewer wanted to do _was_ argue, in a sense at least. He wasn't providing an actual reason why his tax policy was bad, just regurgitating the establishment's opinion about it. This likely resonated with the mountains of propaganda speech he had to deal with regarding marijuana legalization, and he got a bit hotheaded. Big deal, ideas are more important than presentation in my opinion, and I think this man as some very logical ideas.

[@JohnRed]

Losing the argument Get's flustered Starts yelling ''LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, DUDE WEED. WEED DUDE. DID I TELL YOU ABOUT LEGALIZING WEED????''

[@bogsbinny7124]

meme magic

[@cooppp]

Justin Trudeau would be proud

[@Ivan-pr1cb]

How could he lose an argument where all the interviewer had was a gotcha moment and an argument from authority? At no point did he actually make an economics argument as to why abolishing an income tax would be a bad idea.

[@DanielMcGeee]

Because it wouldn't be a bad idea. Economists agree that it's actually a Good idea. www.npr.org/sections/money/2012/07/19/157047211/six-policies-economists-love-and-politicians-hate Gary Johnson proposes 5 of these things.

[@TheEternalBeastPodcast]

idiotic comment

[@PhiloAmericana]

This is a guy that wants to cut out the Department of Education, the EPA, etc. He's absolutely nuts.

[@schwarg]

Annnnnnnnnnnnd what good has come from having the Department of Education in the last 35 years? Like really how has education been bettered from having this institution?

[@OniSyphon]

Just off the top of my head, The National School Lunch Program often provides the only meal many low-income students actually eat. I'm sure if you actually care instead of trying to stump PhiloAmericana you could look up the rest of the DoE's programs...

[@piemonkey321]

That could be done on a state level, not to mention, if there were fewer taxes, would low-income families not have more money to spend on their individual families? Why is it the federal government's job to provide for individuals?

[@invertedbuddha]

They haven't always existed we shouldn't just keep things for no reason.

[@piemonkey321]

***** How the hell is it done on a state level? "School districts and independent schools that choose to take part in the lunch program get cash subsidies and USDA foods from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for each meal they serve. In return, they must serve lunches that meet Federal requirements, and they must offer free or reduced price lunches to eligible children." How is that not a federal government plan? If a family is only making 11,000 a year, then there are severe issues that lay on the individuals to solve. Not to mention you can still expect to be taxed $900+ a year. $900 can be spent wisely and efficiently to make a good meal for your kids. Or even say fuck it and just get them 3 hamburgers from McDonalds every day. Also, coming from a "privileged" family that made even less than $11,000 for many years of my childhood, I have no sympathy for parents who make so little and yet still have kids.

[@Don7star]

5:00 - 5:05 is just incredible

[@mmlas8683]

Fucking hilarious

[@Doom2pro]

I love the reporters reaction, moves head back, eyes flare... Wow... And people wanted this moron at the debates? Why so he can distract everyone from how bad Donald Trump is by being even more unhinged than him?

[@iamborat100]

It's like when Bilbo goes demonic against Frodo when he sees the ring.

[@Stballer2424]

Someone give this guy some weed already.

[@dan428]

Manny he looked like a rabid dog ready to chew his face off, the interviewer flinched a bit

[@u4tiwasdead]

I keep rewatching his sudden change in expression and mood between 5:03 and 5:07 It's completely bizarre, I hope he visits his therapist soon.

[@UNSCconnor]

julius vidal It's probably all that anger he's kept in cause he is doing so shitty in the polls. Can't believe this dude actually thought he had a chance lol. Trump 2016.

[@u4tiwasdead]

Synful of course the smile is a fake one (and a terrifying fake one at that) but the sudden burst of anger is still completely abnormal.

[@nitrateodin]

LOL! I did too! many times to watch the journalist rear back a little in fright, and to watch johnson's expression erupt. another classic moment for political interviews.

[@jdl6881]

Gary johnson most definitely has a bi polar problem. Look at how he looks when he says I don't want to argue really and does this very bizarre smile and then all of a sudden lashes out he's definitely not mentally stable.

[@cleopatrawaswhite4285]

Hilarious, the interviewer flinches at his change too. I've been rewinding it and laughing for 5 minutes now. This is comedic gold.

[@PKMNcharizard1995]

This guy is so unstable,I'm afraid he's going to hurt somebody.

[@JohnnyBoyCali]

Or most likely end up getting his ass kicked, the second he goes too far and someone smashes him. Old , out of shape, crazy men like him cant fight. The second someone strikes him , he'll probably fall apart and have a heart attack.

[@PKMNcharizard1995]

JohnnyBoyCali Let's hope more of what you said is true,but I was referring more towards him using a weapon or surprise attacking someone or something like that.

[@Hellrazor116]

OmegaDeathKitten says the kid with a picture of charizard

[@PKMNcharizard1995]

Houston77x What?

[@10Elmer10]

I disagree with this guy in almost everything but this guy is the least likely to engage in aggression compared to the two candidates.

[@banihex]

Wow guardian, every economist disagrees? We just had several leading economists on the radio talking about the best policies, and most of them are Johnsons policies.

[@MassAmorphous]

Did you notice how unreceptive the reporter was to Johnson's kindness in the beginning? As the "conversation" goes on the reporter deliberately goads him to get a response. I'm sure that reporter can't name even 5 economists he's supposedly spoken to that disagree with his policies. Honestly, the reporter was a complete asshole.

[@NsbGtr]

banihex NPR's planet money's podcast! Here is a link for the lazy. www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/10/26/499490275/episode-387-the-no-brainer-economic-platform

[@AlexPotvin]

Johnson is a politician. If economists support his tax plan, he ought to know and he ought to defend it citing them. Of course you guys show up and so some blame shifting like it changes anything to his inability to adequately answer questions. Comparing marijuana legalization to his tax plan is absurd because he could defend the former and can't do the latter.

[@mdwz]

+banihex he said "most", not every economist

[@nivinthundiyil9259]

But most don't. It's just an unsubstantiated claim also known as "appeal to authority" or "appeal to popularity". It's poor biased journalism in order to incite.

[@ITIonoxide]

This guy has some great proposals but the media treats him with kid gloves just because he made some minor gaffes. Repealing miscellaneous taxes and replacing with a general consumption tax (known in other countries as VAT or GST) is actually a good proposal that has led to accelerated gdp growth in other countries.

[@letolethe5878]

How? When? Where? Prove it.

[@ITIonoxide]

Pausen Think by widening tax base, lowering individual tax rates, simplifying tax structures, yet increasing tax revenues. Businesses and consumers have more on hand for investment and consumption leading to gdp growth. You look up the evidence mate, not here to spoonfeed you.

[@letolethe5878]

Ketan Pathak No evidence, no links, just assertions by you, a random person on the internet. A very convincing case, Ketan!

[@ITIonoxide]

Pausen Think I have better things to do with my time than to convince you, "a random person on the internet". The links and evidence are all in public domain, look them up.

[@TheWingmanPro]

Ketan Pathak lol, you're just like him haha, ironic

[@StevesBoyfriend]

Gary: I don't wanna argue. I really don't. I don't wanna argue. Paul:But you said... Gary:RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRR

[@dan428]

Cucky-Barnes more of a rabid dog growl vibe than a cat

[@StevesBoyfriend]

I legit can't stop watching this clip. lol

[@u4tiwasdead]

Cucky-Barnes I just want that exert you quoted (Between 5:03 -07) on loop foever

[@theo0650]

This election has completely destroyed my faith in the media. This guy is clearly more interested in proving Johnson wrong than he is in gaining and understanding of why he thinks the way he does. I am so over this.

[@tbewin1z143]

yep...the interviewer is a pos

[@blueraven3351]

Shaddup

[@johnnytempleton6830]

>Can you elaborate on your tax proposal or explain your disagreements with naysayers? >literally "DUDE WEED LMAO" response Lol.

[@KevinAndrewRea]

LMAO!!! He has to be one of the most off-putting, awkward people I have ever seen. How anybody can choose him as a 3rd party choice over Jill Stein blows my mind.

[@letolethe5878]

Whereas Jill is anti-vax loon. Much better choice.

[@khouse1554]

xfactor541 From someone taking pharmacokinetics her being against vaccines is dumber than anything Trump or Clinton has said. In this time and age, I think people should have a pretty solid understanding of how antibodies develop, especially a damn presidential candidate.

[@JavelinHands]

www.thestranger.com/slog/2016/10/27/24656255/today-in-third-party-candidates Also, plus did you listen to her early 90s music she made? Literally unelectable.

[@youtubeuserssuck3394]

She is also a 9/11 Truther and has investments in Big Pharma, Gas Companies and banks.

[@grancrackers4284]

xfactor541 Because we aren't all Liberals.

[@WhatAreYouBuyen]

All he has to do is talk about weed and his followers come rushing....

[@TheTacticalMess]

WhatAreYouBuyen I don't really think that was his point though. I think his argument was that he's not afraid of what other people with different political views think about his policies, and that it isn't going to stop him from arguing what he thinks is right. He brought weed as a way to show that despite how unpopular it makes him, he still fights for it because he believes that it is the right thing to do. Same with tax policies. Many people may disagree with him and put him down for it, but that doesn't mean he's going to change for them.

[@TheTacticalMess]

WhatAreYouBuyen Just to clarify: I do not support this man. I do definitely believe the Libertarian party could have chosen a better candidate.

[@dvferyance]

He isn't even libertarian.

[@adamlewis4047]

the strangest bird to ever enter politics

[@cdsackett]

Adam Grossman, I know of a guy that is so weird he even trumps Gary Johnson

[@marvincool3744]

Instead of hail to the chief the band would play Jack Sparrow's drunk theme.

[@popiscoolnow]

I am an idiot.wow.another honest politician.

[@billyjoyce6849]

777 pop lmfao

[@gokumetrix80]

777 pop Still an idiot.

[@popiscoolnow]

Rainman this is true

[@pikanoob]

4:58 "look i dont want to argue" 5:03 about to bite the dudes face off

[@scottishroad_pinoy9084]

🙋🏻. Alex, I'll take Aleppo for $200.

[@Partacoolwave]

Middle eastern countries for 200 Alex.

[@Karou812]

Scottishroad35 Scots I can make a mean leppo that will knock you out of your socks, do you want your leppo with or without ice?

[@DippKlippGuy]

I'll take non-interventionism for $500, Alex.

[@Drew15000]

Gary is killing the libertarian party, this should be their year :(

[@MarioDragon]

Why do libertarians say that every election should be their year

[@ultralightmeme8972]

because they're delusional by definition

[@advancedcavemen4104]

This year is different. Clinton and Trump are the most unpopular candidates we have had in a while. If the libertarians were to nominate someone with brains they could have made history and won it. Instead we are stuck with the two major parties and this guy.

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Advanced Cavemen, They're actually the two most hated candidates in American history.

[@aryanghomi1804]

Gary is the biggest troll in History.

[@lucasbetterhavemysun7732]

5:05, well...that escalated quickly

[@jonathancarless8496]

I'm voting Gary johnson

[@ultralightmeme8972]

see a doctor

[@jonathancarless8496]

Why?

[@ultralightmeme8972]

because your head is so far up your ass you'll need surgery to remove it

[@jonathancarless8496]

I think you're making a joke but I don't get it.

[@DippKlippGuy]

May want to see one yourself pal. :D

[@dan428]

"I'm an idiot, really, I'm the dumbest guy you've ever met in your whole life" ..well said Johnson, well said.

[@Zeldaschampion]

The marijuana must have worn off.

[@awsomewild]

Marijuana = Economy -Gary Johnson's logic

[@JoshLikeCrazy]

awsomewild yeah thats how it works

[@williamgill9908]

he was making an example but you missed it. the example was how everyone in power is against legalization of marijuana but that doesn't mean they are right. so if all of the economist are against his tax plan that doesn't mean they are right. plus i doubt the journalist knows any austrian economist.

[@williamgill9908]

a side note marijuana (hemp) has played a major roll in the early economy of this country and has a million different uses from medicines known to help with countless medical issues to manufacturing of pretty much anything the mind can think of houses, cars, fuel, rope and on and on. plus hemp seeds are edible and pretty good for you. conclusion marijuana and hemp could have a major positive impact on not only the economy but also the environment.

[@joshemane]

ball SACK of course no one is 100 percent all the time but if the overwhelming evidence and common sense supports it, we do it

[@urwrstntmre]

This guy reminds me of mayor Adam West

[@user-qf4ph8rr4l]

I wish Rand Paul would've ran as a Libertarian

[@frankchambers3042]

I hate Trump and Clinton, but this dude is just embarrassing on a whole new level...and now I'm hearing news reports that Jill Stein got arrested for vandalism? God help us. lol

[@PhiloAmericana]

I tried to tell folks to back Bernie Sanders. Americans aren't too bright.

[@deathstar2294]

PhiloAmericana Americans are bright. That's why they didn't support sanders

[@typheran1]

He's not a good candidate but this interview really sucked. This guy needs to learn how to interview. This was more of a interrogation.

[@thetutorialguys13]

typheran1 That was exactly what an interview should be like

[@ryandavis2775]

This is absolutely nothing like an interrogation. The interviewer is incredibly relaxed and passive while asking the questions, which are totally fair questions to ask, and Gary just blows up on him.

[@bwillwall]

This guy straight up attacked him, this isn't an interview it was just a bashing fest. No Gary Johnson doesn't have the charisma to handle situations like this the best, but I think that's what makes him so much greater than the current candidates. They can't open their mouthes without telling lies and whatever sounds good at the moment to get themselves support. Johnson tells the truth and comes up with his best ideas behind the scenes rather than promising a bunch of impossible things, insulting people like a Trump, or smiling and waving over people's lives like a Clinton.

[@mlmcasual]

LOL. righhhhht. Nice deflection try. If Johnson can't handle an "unfair" question without getting triggered into a phsycho LOTR Gollum rage every time, then he needs to get the hell out.

[@blackout07blue]

Johnson should've punched that douchebag Brit in the face.

[@bwillwall]

***** I didn't deflect anything, this is my honest analysis. Trump doesn't get triggered and rage over nothing? I just happened to watch a video of Hillary Clinton having a little outburst. He's passionate, and a little awkward. So what?

[@kikeenriquez4436]

Maybe Gary Johnson isn't going to get my vote...

[@BizGenGirl]

Just the fact that you cut off the interview right there, shows that you're neither being impartial, as news media should be, nor are you fairly portraying Johnson, or any candidate. No one is perfect. Not your candidate, not mine, not anyone's. Though if you're going to portray them in their worst, you should also portray them at their best, and also in their norm. You obviously manipulated this video to show only what you wanted, and cut in just such a place that most of your viewers are only going to share it as is and look no further. You know most ppl are like that, which means you did it on purpose. glad to have another crap media to add to my list of news sources that can't be trusted. You are a disgrace to true journalism, especially political journalism, which is supposed to be non partisan, unbiased, fair, and transparent -- none of the qualities I've seen from your media over the last year.

[@bettysuarezrules]

For crying our loud the interesting thing here is the presidential candidate, not the frigging journalist! Did any of his answers - provided in full - inspire you? did his performance impress you? Didn't think so... I don't know whether you're trying to make lame excuses for Gary "what's Aleppo" Johnson or you actually believe the Brit is running for US president or chief of BBC News???

[@DippKlippGuy]

Well on the Aleppo case, which is relatively minor compared to the cons of both main candidates; not that it really matters as much for Johnson as he's a non-interventionist, the policy many Founding Fathers favored, Washington and Jefferson come to mind. So yeah, I'm for the candidate that is truly passionate about wanting to be a wedge in a fucked bi-system of two horrible candidates.

[@Gurubu]

@Dipp Jill Stein seems a little more mentally sound if you're looking for a wedge in the political system. I like how you associate him directly to non-interventionist thus directly tying him to the founding fathers that way he can act like a complete idiot and its cool he's like the founding fathers bro :P

[@sandsandwich5123]

Regardless of whether they cut certain things to only show his worst, those were still simple questions that even I could've given much better answers to. But no one deserves unbiased coverage, if the candidate is decent they'd be able to handle loaded and biased questions just fine, and if they're good they'd give logical and exciting enough answers to get people on their side.

[@vejymonsta3006]

I am actually impressed by him, because he's the only person being honest without being a piece of shit.

[@lesryglrhfohser]

he reminds me of michael scott

[@lesryglrhfohser]

a dumber and meaner version

[@LukeyCKsMaxedOutCreditCards]

haha your so right, I never realized it until now.

[@eviljohnnybravo7575]

I was thinking the same thing. All the cringe

[@urwrstntmre]

Maybe that's what our country needs haha. Effective leadership

[@jackholland5802]

lesryglrhfohser I WAS JUST THINKING THAT

[@mathieuandres9068]

Not a Gary Johnson fan myself but I think the poor guy was just having a bad day, he looked like he was about to break down.

[@smacksmashen]

Every day is a bad day for Gary Johnson.

[@tonycrony5981]

Mathieu Andres Gary Johnson is the human embodiment of a Monday

[@HurricaneHector1]

smacksmashen this comment wins everything

[@UTU49]

Unbelievable. He's even more emotionally unstable than Trump. With such slim pickings, Hillary has managed to be the sanest of the bunch -- and that is really not any kind of accomplishment.

[@letolethe5878]

"I'm the dumbest guy you ever met in your whole life." What a ringing endorsement for himself.

[@rrrrrr-kb9sb]

Trump is dumber; but Gary is quite dumb as well.

[@jacobcarter5923]

Milton Friedman, the greatest economist who ever lived would approve.

[@Freiheit1232]

lol

[@logic7374]

Yeah, no he would not. Too bad Milton didn't run for office. We wouldn't be in a hole we are today.

[@chaosXP3RT]

Why do people hate Gary Johnson?

[@croix1470]

that's the narrative.

[@CrowntheGamer]

Man needs to lay off the weed

[@TerrellCooper]

CrowntheGamer that has nothing to do with him blowing up like that.

[@blackout07blue]

CrowntheGamer you're an idiot, you dumb fuck. You need weed if you think he's a product of it. Dumbass.

[@ericgutenhagen8270]

CrowntheGamer oh look, more stoners pulling angry Garys

[@nocucksinkekistan7321]

black you are a dumbass

[@nocucksinkekistan7321]

Charles you are so uneducated please have cancer i hope you lay off the bible.

[@AndromedanPrince]

I don't like Johnson but that Interviewer was being a bit of a jerk..

[@redknight801]

About the exact same thing i was going to say in a comment :)

[@kf4744]

how?

[@Xavier-xs4vd]

It's a very important question, sorry that it may hurt his feelings but this guy is running for president..

[@redknight801]

Hank I am sure OP and I, certainly, were referring not to just the Tax Question but to his overall demeanor. Saying he was "a bit of a jerk" is not really a harsh thing to say here.

[@orionkyros1776]

Rawkin He was too fucking soft on him.

[@Phyoomz]

This is a real life Michael Scott!! 😂😂😂

[@INXSibleStones-ItaliaFTW74]

"I CAME OUT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA..." God damn, Gary! You need to smoke some of that marijuana you want to legalize. Fuck! Calm down.

[@yupyup4209]

He literally sounds like Michael Scott in his last statement, "It's leadership, it's leadership."

[@Mystline18]

I've been laughing at the last minute of this video all day. >Gets asked about tax policies >Starts talking about weed >IT'S LEADERSHIP

[@tenslastergames8086]

Okay, Gary is kind of right. While polling at 6-15% is terrible, it's phenomenal for a 3rd party candidate.

[@mattsnap5577]

Holy shit, and I thought Hillary and Trump were meme candidates...

[@Suneed1997]

The way he was like.. “but what’s that go to do with your tax policy” because he was confused 😂

[@brandanholman453]

Bro I’m in tears..cuz I’m like yeah what does marijuana have to do with your tax policy LOL

[@Top10MusicLists]

"The Guardian: The Whole Picture" as they cut the rest of his response. Anybody else find this ironic?

[@TheNewRiflemanBob]

1:46 - 1:58 The Fuck??? Is Johnson on drugs?

[@kevinmcgrath6873]

Just seemed like bad acting...

[@danknoll8234]

he is

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

This is what a life time of smoking cannabis does to you

[@bernardblack6116]

AlfredTheGreat we landed on Mars because of a life time of smoking weed.

[@TheFrygar]

How embarrassing. The interviewer is calm and collected the entire time and Johnson just loses his shit when confronted with clear fallacies in his reasoning.

[@YeeLeeHaw]

Actually it's the interviewer that is making the logically fallacious argument (appeal to authority and popularity), Gary was just unfortunately not well versed in logical fallacies to detect and refute it on the spot. Also the reason no economist agrees with him (assuming the "journalist" speaks the truth) is because there's not a single country on earth that has a small enough government where they can only have one tax; the premise of the stance is therefore flawed. The main ethos with Libertarianism is that the government should be as small as possible and the people should be able to govern themselves as much as possible.

[@somethingis9133]

What does him supporting the legalization decades ago mean to your consumption tax question? Leaders back then called him insane for wanting to legalize marijuana. Just like leaders today are calling it insane to get rid of the income/corporate tax system and replace it with a flat predictable consumption tax. I don't blame him for getting frustrated for you not recognizing the connection. Idiotic behavior by others can bring out the impatience in all of us. #JohnsonWeld2016

[@joshemane]

Something Is do... Do you need me to explain why a federal consumption tax is a terrible idea?

[@magneticbehavior]

Johnson 1 - Guardian 0

[@nathanjoshreid]

The guardian, "the whole picture." Then shows half a video 😂

[@CFijWPG]

I love how you can pinpoint the exact moment he goes from 0 to 100.

[@Nick15632]

lol I regret voting for him in 2012. lolbertarians are memes. Trump 2016

[@DippKlippGuy]

So you're voting for another meme? GG Nick. Thank you for representing hypocrisy amid the Trump camp. Your prize can be found in the room to the left.

[@Shmaynoria]

Same, same, and same.

[@joseoddi4066]

Well back in 2012 he was more focused than he is now. I voted for him too and I don't regret it because it was a different mindset. His policies are the same but his demeanor and overall attitude have changed dramatically

[@DippKlippGuy]

Carmicha3l So, not a true libertarian voting for another big government stool?

[@righthook51]

libertarian here as well and voting for trump

[@TKillin]

'Leave Gary Johnson alone! I mean it!'

[@BenjaminTomera]

I don't think some of you are understanding what he meant with the marijuana legalization counterpoint at the end. He meant he supported that long before anyone thought that was remotely reasonable, just as he supports this tax policy with everyone telling him it's ridiculous. He means people's view on policies change over time, and he thinks this tax policy will be yet another example of that. I'm not someone who will be voting for Johnson, but I have to say I think the marijuana point somewhat saved his argument towards the end. It just seems like it's kind of going over people's heads.

[@alexanderwilliams5797]

If you dislike trump more than Clinton.. a vote for Gary is pretty much a vote for trump.

[@breppapig559]

Alexander Williams wich is a good thing. we want OUT OUT OUT!

[@blackout07blue]

Alexander Williams that is only the case in Swing States, you idiot.

[@kevinmcgrath6873]

That depends where you live, realistically speaking. In states like New York or Alabama where we can confidently predict the winner, a third party vote doesn't affect much when the winner takes all the delegates anyway.

[@TheTacticalMess]

blackout07maroon There were many swing states this election.

[@redvenomweb]

So when asked why Evan McMullin is doing so much better in Utah, Johnson's answer, verbatim, was, "He's ensuring that Hillary Clinton will win Utah." (i.e. he's a spoiler) What an utterly brazen hypocrite.

[@theGuardian]

You can watch the video this interview was part of here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5KsZI18f7plr5Y

[@Doom2pro]

It's insane that people wanted this nut to be part of the debates... All he would have done is overshadow Donald Trump by being more unhinged and distracted from how bad Donald Trump, a candidate who actually has a chance to be elected, actually is as a candidate for president. Thankfully we got to see Donald Trump in all his "glory" without any other freak shows giving the Media an excuse to ignore Donald's flaws.

[@flapjackson9962]

+Doom2pro Jesus that's rough, you'd rather have Trump than Johnson; I'd rather have someone passionate and honest than a person who doesn't give two shits about the people of this country.

[@ironmaiden2841]

Flap Jackson I agree, Trump 2016!

[@XxMeatShakexX]

ironmaiden2841 i agree dead minorities 2016

[@andrewjackson5593]

This British guy is a piece of shit and you should fire the wanka

[@billybassman21]

He got 3% of the vote. He was a total waste of time.

[@waves2259]

Gary is obviously frustrated. He should've been allowed to debate. His mistakes, compared to the two major candidates are nothing. This man is honest and humble. You can't say that about Trump or Hilary. Gary also has a pretty impressive resume. No Republican or Democrat will ever bring us change. They put on a show, but behind the scenes it's an entirely different story. There's no doubt in my mind that if Johnson had been allowed to debate, he'd be over 30% in the national polls. The 15% rule shouldn't have had to apply to Johnson. He's on the ballad in all 50 states, that should've been enough to allow him in the debates. Gary asked in the video, "then why are you here?". I'll tell you why, they want to delegitimize the idea of a third party vote for this election. A vote for a Gary Johnson, is a vote for a trash can. I vote trash can. All that being said, if Gov.Jesse Ventura would have ran, he would've destroyed Trump and Hillary.

[@jeremycline3359]

Gotcha "journalism" and narrative editing.

[@eric8292]

Jeremy Cline yeah like "what's your tax policy?" or "I'm not arguing with you, economists disagree with the consumption tax" and "what does marijuana legalization have to do with your tax policy?" Real gotcha moments right there.

[@jeremycline3359]

eric mclaughlin He asked him, what's the point of this, then? No answer.. just more questions. Guy was trying to push his buttons to get it on film, yeah.

[@vigorosoPIMPJr]

He was making a comparison. That the less intelligent journalist didn't understand. Professional/experts have said marijuana was harmful and a bad idea. Now its the opposite. It will be the same with his tax idea. They disagree now but in future years it will be the opposite. It's all about Leadership!

[@ObserversEyes]

I think Weld should have been on the top of the ticket. And Johnson .... not on the ticket at all.

[@bjnowak]

tim bartholomew Johnson would have been good as the vp

[@zzzDiamondzzz]

Weld would have never got the nomination.

[@VincentVonDudler]

While I agree with you that Weld is a reasonable politician... he wasn't in the primary and very likely isn't ideologically libertarian. He's a Massachusetts Republican (like Romney). John McAffee won second place in the primary. Austin Petersen (a much more die-hard libertarian ideologue) was next.

[@ObserversEyes]

Vincent Von Dudler If it's true that Weld is a Republican similar to Romney, then they missed an ideal moment to run a serious challenge. They could have sent the election into the House where the Republican majority might have favored Weld over both Trump and Clinton. Long shot, but certainly more viable than what they are doing now. But I don't really know Weld that well. Closer scrutiny might have revealed other flaws that could have changed that.

[@VincentVonDudler]

***** Couldn't agree more - missed opportunity by the Libertarian Party.

[@harimrothman8720]

IT'S A PSYCHOBILLY FREAKOUT

[@vicarious1028]

I don't think we'll be hearing from him again.

[@kidkool27]

5:05 DUDE WEED LMAO

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

"Major economists" except he's fogetting Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman (who won a Nobel Prize for his economic work).

[@mlmcasual]

Friedman died a decade ago. Try to keep up.

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

***** Doesn't make him any less relevant.

[@mlmcasual]

Friedman was a globalist.

[@sbcistheboss]

+Wo Long Name on economically free country that thrives.

[@reginaldbrown5943]

Name one economically free country.

[@atrejunl]

Cant believe I voted for this guy 4 years ago

[@stevienightheat1]

Gary should be president today. Brilliant man with a brilliant record as governor.

[@ib2304]

5:05 scared the shit out of me lmao

[@CharlesGervasi]

Why did you end the clip in the middle of the interview? It feels like you just showed Johnson getting annoyed with an HBO interview, your questions, Johnson getting annoyed with your questions, and then it seems like you end it when the annoyance was over. Where's the rest of the interview!?

[@ZereayM]

This guy is unhinged

[@annverawaye6035]

It is absolutely fascinating how at 5:00 his eyes blink like three times and his entire demeanor changes.

[@DorothyCarterArchive]

Yeah, he's kinda weird, but he's revolutionary in comparison to Trump and Hillary.

[@user-eg3cx5oz2f]

but in a bad way

[@justinbeagley5151]

revolutionary? since when did the idea of reverting back to a government structure that existed during the wild west become revolutionary?

[@kawhileonard3745]

Jacks no he's not. Bernie and Trump are the only revolutionaries.

[@justinbeagley5151]

eli emman lol - the only thing trump revolutionized is being a loud-mouthed fucktard who doesn't know even the most simple of facts.

[@kawhileonard3745]

*****​ A revolutionary candidate doesn't only have to do with not being politically correct, that's the dumbest thing ever. Also someone being a billionare doesn't mean they can't be a revolutionary candidates. If those are your major points as to why he isn't a revolutionary candidate then you obviously really don't know what it means to be one.

[@Kisarez]

Contemporary journalism: 1. Start about polls. Because these are sacred and prime. 2. Provide your questions in an ignorant, uninformed matter that also implicitly disrespects the interviewee from a journalism point of view, since you are unwilling to provide details or delve into the topics adequately yourself: "Tell me what you think about taxation. Because I know that's one of the policies of yours that has garnered the most attention. Could you just kinda summarize it for us in a nutshell?" [journalism like this provides ample opportunity for simple promotional, populistic answers, I know Johnson missed out on that, but that's besides the point] 3. Counter the argument or answer with generalizations and/or abstract accusations, firstly preventing an insightful answer towards the interviewee and secondly inflating the interview towards meaningless levels. "Most of the worlds' economies, most of the worlds' economists disagree with you" [not important what it means, why they disagree, if they have addressed the issue literally, etc. This pushes for yes or no, in favour or against, exactly what you might think you need but what you don't need]. Sure Johnson was not consistently too bright in his answers, yet I don't only want to criticize him.

[@JohnnyBoyCali]

Doesnt matter. If you're running for prsident you should be able to ask any question without turning into a crazy , psychopath.

[@Kisarez]

JohnnyBoyCali I was trying to make a point about journalism, not as much about presidency or candidates

[@mlmcasual]

Yea, nice attempt at deflection.

[@Kisarez]

If you read, Mark, you would've read I criticized Gary Johnson as well or would not refrain from doing so. My focus point remains that this style of journalism and focus on personalism in politics IS deflection.

[@stars111535]

This guy is nuts

[@themandem4819]

5:05 is where i shit myself

[@emlynlewis2830]

"Sensible" economists (Keynesian's) think that printing money through cheap credit from the central banks and thus increasing inflation whilst greatly increasing government debt and spending would have caused the economy to recover from the great recession when precisely what caused it to happen was the cheap credit given out to buy housing. Housing may not be as inflated now but the stock market has not done as bad as the overall economy with it's anemic and even at times negative growth since 2009 which points to a likelihood of stock market crashing again, taking down many of the major banks who were bailed out that invest in stocks but just like the Great Recession in '09, most economists won't have seen it coming.