Libertarian John McAfee's Campaign to Tear Down The Political System

Cybersecurity expert John McAfee sat down with Reason Magazine's Matt Welch at the Libertarian National Convention to discuss the anti-political themes behind his candidacy.
Approximately 8 minutes.

[@robertsmalls2293]

McAfee didn’t kill himself. RIP, this man was a genius of our times.

[@Mortum_Rex]

He sure didn't. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqC5oo2wpbFjrc0

[@mojokuku2745]

Compared to the other candidates, McAfee is the only one that has passion that you can feel in these interviews.

[@kristianoravec9154]

In this one interview he said that no sane person would vote for him and that he just wanted a platform to be heard and spread awareness.

[@nursenasdaq]

@@kristianoravec9154 listening now....

[@evanshiong3557]

He was not as hardcore a libertarian as Austin Peterson and he seemed more articulate and well spoken than Gary Johnson. Basically the “safe centrist” of the field. Probably wouldn’t have minded him as the nominee. But, as the below comments point out, if he had won and had been inaugurated, his presidency would’ve been the fourth-shortest in U.S. history. He fled the country in December 2018 before getting arrested in October 2020 and “killed himself” in prison in June 2021.

[@ivandate9972]

if all candidates was IQ tested .... McAfee will be the winner

[@enclavesoldier5842]

Yeah drugs really make you wise

[@kmg501]

McAffee was probably on drugs during this interview and I would still sooner vote for him over anyone in the D or the R camp.

[@codysimpsonfreak11]

NorCal OntheRight yes , far left Liberalism is a mental disorder not libertarianism

[@nursenasdaq]

@@codysimpsonfreak11 unfortunately we have a choice to vote right or left. In the middle is not a feasible choice yet...

[@tjack735]

No doubt and agreed! 😂

[@pearl0705]

He'll be missed and always appreciated. 🙏

[@petersrule]

This man whom I don't think is the best libertarian candidate is so much more of a leader for the cause of liberty than Gary Johnson will ever be.

[@fatcamel6304]

RIP to a true legend 😭

[@charlottesimss9853]

Man, I wish Johnson had this kind of personality. McAfee is one of those guys I just want to chill with

[@taxslave5906]

RIP John McAffee.

[@chromanin]

Love his agile mind and animated passion for principles. My fav candidate.

[@PromoteLiberty]

Rip, legend 🙏

[@ethanmatlock5579]

Did anyone else notice that John McAfee looks like an older Liam Neeson? Or is it just me?

[@ethanmatlock5579]

Bad ass if you ask me.

[@krakenthrottle2199]

I thought he looks vaguely like chuck norris.

[@ethanmatlock5579]

Numberless Oats He just looks bad ass

[@allenellsworth5799]

Looks like a Call of Duty villian lol.

[@zuutlmna]

Kinda looks like Tom Selleck.

[@charitybelzyt1793]

God Bless You John 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Your Messages are More Louder and Powerful then Ever Before AMEM! You are still being heard Brother God Be With You. Amen!

[@friedrichb.616]

Rest in peace. He was a real legend

[@jacob.overturf]

Rest in peace, you mad genius.

[@ZombieLicorice]

McAfee would play an amazing Lex Luthor

[@_A_D_]

Batman.

[@augustusmustus6217]

Beck Perrine President

[@cartoonhanks1708]

Nah, Jeff Bezos.

[@MacktheCarpenter]

The real most interesting man in the world =) got my vote

[@AutismPolice]

if the Libertarians don't nominate McAfee, I'm voting Trump

[@AndroidsDontDance]

If you vote trump, then you're obviously not a libertarian. So spare us and just go with Trump because that's who you want anyway.

[@AutismPolice]

I'm not a libertarian lol, never said I was

[@AndroidsDontDance]

AutismPolice Then what's the point in tell us who you're voting for if we don't pick the nominee you like? I don't like McAfee but I'm a Libertarian and I'm voting with my party.

[@reinoehlz]

I like McAfee, but I'm a libertarian--I don't support the government, and I don't mind that he'll lose.

[@reinoehlz]

***** LOL I appreciate the mitigating caveat. I think this discourse is more important than what talking head wins the popularity contest. If a libertarian candidate (even nominally libertarian) were to win the election--of course, I will be at least somewhat relieved. But let's be real.

[@r.p.harris5990]

SOOOO Can I Still Vote McAfee if I have to vote anyone else I feel like I am just dooming the country or wasting my time?

[@sebholding]

he is clearly the best candidate !

[@chrissnyder3809]

He is a Badass

[@jokerquinn8569]

Mcafee/petersen 2016!!!

[@UltimateBargains]

For those of you who support McAfee, put your money where your keypad is and donate to his campaign. I did.

[@TrequartistaFM]

RIP John

[@seantigert9344]

Is Doctor Rockso his V.P. pick?

[@danielleh8570]

McAfee's my guy!!

[@TwizzyEmpire]

So a man who has an amazing alternative idea for success with the most passionate and consistent Libertarian values isn't nominated, in favor of Johnson, a man who has been a negative poster boy for the party?

[@ShitStainedBallSack]

Rip John McAfee. Will always remember your posts and your jokes. I will miss you and your based humour. I hope your wife is ok. God bless you buddy. The media are disgusting the way they are talking about you. He promised he would never kill himself.

[@NuYiDao]

Politics is the exact opposite of engineering. Changing the narrative as a means of controlling reality is not harmless.

[@Spaceddout]

love McAfee

[@rockytunes89]

like a boss

[@augustusmustus6217]

Mcaffe is a profound human. Dude is a genius

[@ivandate9972]

4:09 ...when he mention Mahatma Gandhi... , it felt like he kick me back to 1970 meet all those hippies dancing and laughing ... truly i can smell the space changes

[@wbx9126]

Beast

[@LIVEWELLLIFESTYLE]

4:11 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cemvural7245]

Rest in Peace John

[@DoctorFeatherstone]

I used to be a McAfee supporter from the very beginning of his announcement. Over the course of many debates, I am moving back under Gary Johnson/ Bill Weld Ticket. McAfee/ Judd Weiss ticket is a little bit out there if you know what I mean. Also, the way McAfee responds to questions seems indirect, and inconclusive. Don't get me wrong, I like McAfee, but not as much as I like Gary Johnson. Mr. Johnson is tested, and proven as a true fiscally responsible individual during his time as governor. Also, Bill Weld sealed the deal for me, because he has a great reputation like Mr. Johnson.

[@anarchoutis]

Zaphod Beeblebrox for President of the Galaxy!

[@friedrichb.616]

R.I.P

[@apofis231]

i like him a lot, partially due to my views on technology, but he's definitely a rambler..

[@leonandrews7180]

I am a Libertarian but the people seem to be weird, sort of nerdy weird. It’s like the political version of a comic book/cosplay convention. Probably some good dope there too!

[@Adel-qo2cn]

McAfee 2020!!!

[@robertbruce957]

not that crazy. just a real person that we have lost touch with. ourselves are more like him

[@fogandwhirlwind]

If you aren't following @officialmcafee on Twitter, then frankly what are you doing with your life?

[@user-je7fr6he2k]

#constantly campbell

[@angelomartyr]

If John McAfee were to join the Tea Party, given that Mitt Romney made it and Ron Paul was a contender, McAfee could be the Republican candidate without selling out his values.

[@tjack735]

RIP John.

[@user-on2ys9jr6t]

were not about votes, we're about change.

[@gratefulacres4107]

Convention of States!

[@keshimotto8676]

Who's here after his "suicide"

[@friedrichb.616]

It was not a suicide. He was murdered

[@keshimotto8676]

@@friedrichb.616 Facts

[@CravenTHC85]

0:08 "Anybody can eat milk toast." Please tell me I'm confused about what this woman said.

[@Dynorphin7]

Gary Johnson has celiac disease and can therefore NOT eat milk toast.

[@CravenTHC85]

Disulfide Bond Forgive my ignorance, but what the fuck is milk toast? I googled it, but I am still confused as to why this is a phrase. Do people still eat this? Is it a regional thing?

[@batmanthe]

I don't know why it's a saying but it's a saying that means boring.

[@CravenTHC85]

Jim Treacher Thanks. I also like how they give the origin story. Still it seems odd that this person chose to use a colloquialism derived from a depression era cartoon strip.

[@crazyr605]

RIP.

[@timothyfoster819]

RIP

[@primaballerina84]

I'm concerned about him coughing in each and every interview...

[@Benjamin93swe1]

Atleast occasional smoker, that bastard

[@Johnconno]

Nobody with hair like that kills themselves, unless it was a syrup.

[@davemojarra2666]

I avoid voting for folks who use the pronoun 'I' incorrectly. Grates on my nerves, for some reason.

[@TeslaBitcoinFree]

Rip

[@Muonium1]

Murder any more neighbors recently John?

[@WAAOF1]

He hasn't murdered anyone, you dingbat! Stop believing in the bullshit mainstream media is shoving down your gullet! Open your eyes and do your research.

[@TheAmazingJimmy]

Do you have proof that he murdered anyone?

[@andreyv1]

John Mcafee didn't kill himself

[@jameswendellmiller]

Why is he so jumpy, touching his face frequently, and speaking in starts and stops? What he says isn't necessarily inaccurate but his presentation is... Odd.

[@briancwoodall]

COCAINE

[@heyons2808]

Im amazed at the random bullshit he is able to say and still captivate

[@jtwilliams8895]

Gary Johnson and his mountain climbing narrative is stale politicking at its worst. And Bill Weld. ..SMH. I wasn't an Austen Peterson fan, being that he loves to bash Ron Paul and is a poor man's Marco Rubio, but at least he might have garnered some media interest for libertarian principles against two decidedly anti libertarian candidates. no one will even want to talk to Gary Johnson, and I predict depressingly small event turnouts and a similar vote total as 2012.

[@con8437]

$whackd

[@captainpatchwork8107]

His stomach growls at 6:52

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

The dead mans switch is said to have been flipped

[@SkyCuration]

Buy $WHACKD

[@shyampadmanabhan4171]

McAfee didn't kill himself

[@1spitfirepilot]

An incoherent ideology, and here's the frontman.

[@Truth5eeker33]

Lol it’s philosophy of the founding fathers and the constitution

[@bfpskater]

So many seconds and minutes wasted talking about the votes, politics and the presidential race.

[@jonmapa9418]

TRUMP 2016 #OnlyTrump #NeverCruz #Hillary4prison

[@WAAOF1]

John McAfee!!! not Trump!

[@WAAOF1]

I won't be voting for anyone but John McAfee

[@TheAmazingJimmy]

Jon is waiting for Trump to "open up that water" so he can mix in some of his Trump-aid and take a big ol' swig and fall to the floor convulsing like the rest of his pals.

[@WAAOF1]

The guy who believes in UFO's...what?

[@TheAmazingJimmy]

+Jon Mapa Ever see something flying in the air you couldn't identify? If so than congrats, you saw a UFO. I've seen a few ufos in my lifetime, only thing I can figure is that they were experimental aircraft the government was working on, seeing as how I lived right next to an air force base.

[@theeasyway9432]

You’re dead!

[@jamiefox8670]

Trump 2024!

[@billkammermeier]

Still can't believe the U.S. Government suicided him :( R.I.P. John McAfee

[@cassiusferreira8783]

RIP