Pro Heroin Libertarian Gives Hottest Take all Year

[@kendog0731]

An actual kid who can hold a conversation. Well done.

[@k1ngkr1sh]

He’s just a good listener

[@johnjones5354]

I find his views appallng and naive, but at least he was respectful and stood up for what he believed.

[@sheratzy]

@@k1ngkr1sh First step to being a good conversationalist is being a good listener.

[@davidsaralegui8209]

I disagree. I think he did a poor job at holding up libertarian ideas

[@Tac45Acp]

​@@davidsaralegui8209 He's still a kid at heart who has just entered the REAL world...He did great for being put on the spot in front of a bunch of people knowing that this would be put on the internet. You can disagree with this random no named person but he deserves respect.

[@colleenpodraza6050]

Kudos to this young man who did not yell, scream or curse at Charlie Kirk because of differing views. He listened and admitted when he didn’t know things. It is the way a conversation about differing viewpoints should be done. His peers should take notice!

[@HubertofLiege]

Opiates will do that, guy had tiny pupils

[@waux]

This is why I like these debates. To be honest NOBODY will ever agree on anything in politics but as long as we can have a civil conversation and not get too upset, It’s ok.

[@steviemoney]

It’s the difference between libertarian and liberal

[@isac6978]

I also think it differs alot depending on the crowd if he had a crowd full of woke people hyping him up he might have acted different. But you see all the maga hats

[@steviemoney]

@@isac6978 no Charlie never acts different due to the crowd around him he’s 1000% about free speech the MAGA hats just show how actual educated ppl have been able to pull back the curtain to be enlightened by the truth

[@matthewtate7885]

Another respectful conversation. It's refreshing.

[@sergio-179]

The difference between right and left😂

[@sheratzy]

I've not seen this kind of respectfulness in 5 years.

[@finncarlin7173]

Libertarians are not respected. I would know. The only way to get respected is to be respectful. Unfortunately, the 2 party system will never change

[@TheBeanGreen]

Totally. We all need to strive to have conversations like this

[@overcomingobstaclescreates1695]

@@sergio-179 I'd say Libertarians are far more centrist. It's the difference between the *looney left* and, well, normal people.

[@-The-Stranger-]

Right leaning Libertarian myself, mad respect for this guy. He's thinking critically so he's on the right track. Lions over Sheep.

[@williammasters1620]

Libertarian here too.. although I'm rethinking a couple things

[@Killswitch1411]

I think once he gets little older he will be on the right side lol

[@BrewsterMcBrewster]

Me also, Stranger. Yes, big respect for him!

[@TheCryptidEncounters]

But who are yall voting for is the big question.

[@williammasters1620]

@@TheCryptidEncounters trump dawg obviously

[@matthagan6555]

This young man deserves a lot of respect for having a civil discussion. Good on him.

[@geoms6263]

smarter then Kirk

[@johnnyamerica2144]

You can tell Charlie had respect for this young man and his courage to be honest.

[@ShadeC-ff6si]

😂 I’m sorry but this incel dork named Charlie Kirk is such a queen. He is a weirdo. Maybe half the stuff he says makes sense. All his anti-weed stuff is toddler talk. He lies nonstop.

[@trollateder5588]

When I was homeless and shooting fentanyl, crack & meth in San Francisco back in 2017, the cops would be 5 feet away from me and wouldn't do anything because the laws that the dems made, they couldn't do anything to stop me. Thank God I got arrested in the next county over that had harsher laws so that when I got caught, I actually wanted to change. I am sober now thanks to that. That same police officer that arrested me was watching over me when I got sober. I actually got pneumonia during my time of getting sober. I almost died, and the only reason I lived was because the officer found me and carried me to the hospital. I was anti trump while I was using because I knew that as long as a Democrat was in power, I would be allowed to use drugs with no consequences. Thank God for the officer that saved me and Trump for saving our country.

[@venomousgas3300]

God Bless you sir, and I thank Jesus that you are now sober. May you continue to be, and enjoy the life God has given you. Again, God Bless you! May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ bring you grace and peace!

[@audreym3777]

To add context, Kamala was our Atty General at that time….. and glad you got sober dude. 🤙

[@billallen4793]

Good for you! I'm a former smoker of 39yrs, that and adrenaline were my drugs of choice. Cigarettes 🚬 I could buy, adrenaline I got naturally, thank God that stuff wasn't sold on a corner, or I'd have been in trouble! You should be proud of what you've stopped doing!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

[@peacelily64]

Thank you for sharing ✌🏻

[@FatalSensation]

I should be able to smoke my pot and mushrooms without any bullshit from other people. Non of us choice to be born. I ain't no slave to other people's disagreements.

[@JagoSma-s3u]

I've struggled with addiction myself. Heroin's grip is incredibly tough.

[@Tylerze]

I lost a friend to heroin overdose. It's a heartbreaking reality, mushroom are great!

[@MamaamAnanna]

I was skeptical, but psilocybin mushrooms helped me quit smoking after 20 years.

[@Shepherd-n3b]

Same here! I tried everything, but mushrooms helped me overcome heroin cravings.

[@Russellmccoln]

Ive started taking mushroom powders in my morning tea and give supplements to one of my teenagers. Such a difference. Mushrooms are the hidden gem. Mother nature has everything we need.

[@Dain23]

Did you use a specific protocol or dosage?

[@cloo7525]

I love this young man. I respect his choices on who to vote. He clearly wants to learn about the world and is not screaming or belittling anyone. What a wonderful discussion

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Absolutely. Critically thinking, civil discussion on issues and not ruled by emotion or indoctrination.

[@mispre9553]

What a well spoken young man. See you can disagree, be kind and say things that make sense all at the same time!

[@noom5076]

he was a clown lol

[@mispre9553]

@ What a thought provoking response… well said…

[@Davincion1]

It's insane how he went from talking to a handful of disrespectful liberals to talking to massive crowds in a matter of a few years

[@FLManDan]

Ya crazy huh almost like they want us focused on fighting with each other while they destroy us 🇮🇱

[@homelander2243]

They made him famous. All it takes is calm collective talk for them to break

[@randybobandy7613]

Persistence was key

[@nunyalastname-ej8vl]

​@@homelander2243 i couldn't lol I can't stop from GETTING YT time outs.

[@Kraken9911]

Kirk for Senate one day?

[@sherryfurr9115]

Sharp young man who will figure out the truth. No swearing, no anger, open mind. Way to go young student.

[@aidanmartin3]

That's how libertarians roll

[@geoffalpert3678]

@@aidanmartin3as a libertarian ancap yes we don’t flip out like leftist

[@Earl442]

He is a true libertarian

[@josephh891]

All those MAGA hats gives one hope.

[@BNezzy]

sorry to crush it but you should red up on the overseas voting ballots and how lax the standards are. Between sketchy overseas voting, illegal immigrants getting ballots, ballot mail in harvesting, the extra Trump support this time around is not gonna be enough. I don't like saying it but Democrats have the steal secured already.

[@geoffreylincicome7298]

My computer has a default news article pusher. Lots of these comments on these articles are pro trump. There is no 50/50 split. They arent neck and neck

[@bennypit4411]

Thank God we've got the Govt to tell me not to do heroin....without that I'd be completely lost 🤣

[@josephh891]

@@geoffreylincicome7298 The reality is Trump is about 70 with kamala 30. They pretend it's close so that when theyrigg the election again, not many will question it, again.

[@ElijahWatts-ji9yx]

Cultists

[@JD_0083]

I genuinely like how this man conducted himself in this conversation.

[@ajroc1393]

Libertarians are the most level headed fr.

[@ryan.vasquez]

kamala harris just announced a new accent 🗣🗣🗣💯💯💯

[@MrCharliejaera]

🤣👌

[@Fendogs.]

I want to hear her do an Indian accent?

[@becca318]

Hahaha made me laugh out loud! 🤣😂

[@BobbyOfEarth]

@@Fendogs. Nothing truly changes, she'll just bore her constituents with empty platitudes using an Indian accent.

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

@@Fendogs. or an Italian accent maybe.

[@pipeflush]

Im a registered Libertarian and i always vote Republican or Independant if theyre conservative. Most Libertarians are conservative and on the Right.

[@Xyz_dot]

If you Vote youre no Libertarian! You might be Registered (wich is dumb) but arent a real Extrem Liberterian.

[@richardaiken1]

​@@Xyz_dot Do you have autocorrect disabled?

[@Xyz_dot]

@@richardaiken1sorry I was writing on my Computer there is no autocorrection and I don’t give a shit about correct spelling as long as you can understand it it’s fine.(Secondly it’s not my first language)

[@saltyzu8412]

@@Xyz_dotwoah there edge lord

[@ThatGuyvoltage]

​​@@Xyz_dot anarcho-Capitalist, nice only could work in a very new country I feel but great concept.

[@yukonjack8103]

Kudos to this thoughtful Libertarian and to CK for this productive and civil discourse!

[@thorns]

In his first sentence, he called him a "libertard". Too bad CK couldn't help starting with an insult.

[@yukonjack8103]

@@thorns And yet it was a productive and civil discourse.

[@BKTX]

Honestly even though he won't vote for Trump, he articulated his points well, what he believes, and without the typical leftist screeching and crazy eyes. I respect his convictions.

[@FleeTheFactory31]

His convictions are misplaced and deserve no respect. I respect that he is at least having a discussion but I will not respect the thought that streets lined with junkies is some utopia. Libertarianism is trash.

[@kheldaryt]

well, he's not leftist... he's libertarian

[@BKTX]

@@kheldaryt I compared him to a typical leftist, I didn't say he was one.

[@kheldaryt]

@@BKTX ya not knocking you, just saying it’s a weird comparison

[@tachyonindustries]

@@kheldarytI’m really not sure why so many people conflate libertarianism with leftism. Most libertarians I know are right-leaning, including myself.

[@lisauwilliams2564]

Another respectful young man who knows how to debate to connect and learn ❤😊

[@maddydog1234]

I have hope for this kid. I think he will change his views, it seemed like he was trying to listen and take it in.

[@heythere4970]

His views aren't necessarily wrong, they're just a gamble. Most of us would more align with the libertarian party, but we choose to support the less evil of the two parties who can win. He's gambling that the country won't be destroyed by the time the libertarian party is competitive. I heavily lean libertarian, but a Democrat win is just too dangerous right now.

[@BearPawSwipe]

@@heythere4970 Libertarians are just as necessary as any other political group. They bring their own concerns and own approach to our government. Kirk dismisses the people in the middle of all stripes at the peril of conservatives. He seems to have forgotten that the republicans are only around because of Trump who isn't a conservative.

[@iamchillydogg]

​@@heythere4970 Votes only count in the swing states. The 1% libertarians get in my state is inconsequential.

[@Thinks-First]

I think he doesn't think at all. Only a schnook can say what he did and then not vote for Trump. He sees the issues as abstractions, not reality and stands his ground even though Charlie just destroyed it right under his feet. He's a fool.

[@steventaylor6881]

@@heythere4970too dangerous right now? Please explain wats good about the democratic party at all? Im happy to hear u out, I just don’t see anything myself

[@BelleSouthUs]

I can't remember how long it's been since I heard 2 opposing positions discussed in such a respectful way. It was appreciated. I pray the young man will think about the convo & do some personal research so that he can vote in a way that does matter & make a difference.

[@daveb2280]

I like the fact the young man isn't drinking the Kool-Aid. He has some intelligence and A LOT of misguided viewpoints. There is actual hope for him as he ages and gets wiser to the way the U.S. and the world functions.

[@BelleSouthUs]

​@@daveb2280Yes!

[@CallMeA6]

@@daveb2280Prohibition of alcohol was a mistake. Too bad folks don’t understand the underlying principle.

[@davideverett1863]

A party that can get 5% on a national race gets matching federal funds. That means that voting for a Libertarian matters even if your candidate doesn't win.

[@Dutchbrother07]

How about you pray that American stop thinking in terms of 2 parties instead. Everyone complains about the 2 party system yet everyone also criticizes people who vote for who they really want if it doesn’t fall into the 2 major parties. The goal isn’t to guess the guy that wins. The goal is to get the best president

[@captain543]

Hoping this kid ends up voting for Trump!

[@mikealvord55]

⁠give it time. Lotta people gave up on Reagan for a few days hundred days or so or whatever but he fixed it.

[@danielwilkins7509]

I hope, that this kid, start his own, NINE INCH NAILS tribute band!🙂.

[@bennypit4411]

But tariffs will be passed down to the consumer...look at trucks since Charlie brought it up, the cost of the avg 1\4-1\2 ton truck increased $11,000 under Trump b/c of the tariffs he imposed..... that cost was clearly and easily documented to show the cost was passed down to the consumer, not only that but fewer trucks are made in America today than when he imposed those tariffs. Tariffs can work to bring manufacturing back to America but it rarely does, the only cases where it does work is with small daily consumer products, there's not one instance of it working with large scale consumer items like cars, construction materials or household appliances...literally not one in the last 40 years. There's better ways and legislation to implement to lure businesses back than tariffs which 95% impact the end consumer.....but I hate to break it to people....these businesses are NOT coming back, no matter if you impose a 500% tariff, give a 5% corporate tax rate or any other business friendly incentive you enact b/c of the environment today. In an environment where every employee might sue not just the corporation for a litany of reasons from harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, wrongful termination or any of the ****ist being alleged today, but upper management and executives also face such lawsuits...even if the corporate aspect thought it smart to move back the human executive aspect would fight it tooth and nail. With such a litigious environment mixed in with a everything is racist, sexist, anti LGBT, these corporations and leadership wouldn't dare come back to America...keep in mind once they do come back they have to hire American workers ...AND THAT'S the problem and the reason they wont move back, so you can pass all the tariffs, all the tax incentives you want, until the culture changes they AREN'T coming back. President Trump even touched on this on his, of all places, Theo Von podcast. First time I've heard him or anyone mention it, the biggest problem in this country, he actually ranked it #1 among everything was the private personal injury lawyers and how easy it is to sue anyone in America. It's not like this anywhere else in the world, and things wont change until that is addressed. There are literally people who sue their employer for being fired b/c they were late over and over(you can get progressive leftist doctors to diagnose anything nowadays, and time blindness is actually reconsigned by some districts in CA)... now I suspect those lawsuits don't make it far but every time it costs the business at least $10K just to fight it initially. Do you know how many "issues" trans people have on a daily basis, with surgery or taking body altering hormones....try firing someone going thru that, you are asking for a costly lawsuit and bad PR. And many states are passing laws not only "protecting" people with all those issues but actually requiring and demanding businesses hire them(Elon and SpaceX just got sued for not hiring enough non-citizens for Gods sake). DEI is clearly a problem but it's only a problem b/c it's so easy to sue anyone in America, that's the real problem, DEI is just a system of the problem.

[@junicohen7918]

How dare those citizens have good jobs.

[@Mike-lp9rv]

@@bennypit4411 Tariffs could be good or bad but in my opinion the most harmful thing to production and profit are unions. Look at the harm caused to the economy from the dockworkers going on strike while the union leader is seemingly looking like he's overpaid. "According to recent news, the dockworker union leader, Harold Daggett, is considered one of the highest-paid union leaders in the country, earning a substantial salary even while leading a strike, with reports stating he makes close to $1 million annually despite the ongoing labor dispute."

[@Tinarita]

Charlie Kirk has done so much to help the college-aged voters begin to think for themselves again. God bless you, Charlie. I’d like to send my nephew to you for a month. He’s been indoctrinated into the Nick Fuentes cult and it’s killing me.

[@nsh1980]

Stay charitable with him I don’t think Fuentes is a cult. He is just way outside the Overton window. You should be able to express to him what you find objectionable about Fuentes views without name calling or condemnation. I hope. Have a nice day

[@lucusgriffith]

He’s calm and rational, that’s a future conservative. That was me too

[@mobius4897]

I've been libertarian since 93, who's to say this kid won't become even more 3rd party 🙄

[@ladistar]

Why would you become a conservative if you’re already libertarian?

[@Kartikeyamani]

​@@ladistar for practical reasons.

[@bisket2003]

Also, Psychedelics would come legal WAY before coke would. Also, same as guns go, its not the gun that's the issue, it's the user. Don't like drugs, don't use them. It's self responsibility and accountability.

[@ccrow3355]

Drugs impair your mind. Its easy to say be accountable until there person is literally out of their mind.

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@ccrow3355so does alcohol, friend.

[@DieNibelungenliad]

I get high on magic mushrooms. There's no way to be violent on that because it makes you way too lazy and lost in your thoughts

[@PeppercornBingBong]

@@ccrow3355so does alcohol but there’s a liquor store on every corner

[@mrplayfulshade]

​@PeppercornBingBong Yeah and Alcohol is also horrible. Substance use is too damn slippery of a slope to just say "haha be responsible!" When the moment you intake these things it impaires judgment and decision making. Therefore making the whole "be responsible" thing completely null and void. REAL responsibility would mean to just not do it. Simple, common sense.

[@sonnypeck6828]

Colby is right, the federal government has no right to tell people they can or can’t use drugs, even if it really messes up their life, totally different story if they hurt someone or do something bad while on drugs but the government should not have the authority or power to decide if they can or can’t even if it’s subjectivity bad for them.

[@LOGAN-de9ub]

I’m just physically attracted to that young man tbh

[@youngswoll3]

Dumb take. Then not wearing seat belts should be legal, being intoxicated in public should be legal, etc. Federal government can absolutely tell you what you can and cannot do, that’s kind of the whole purpose behind law making

[@aaronkingston3444]

If a drug is subjectively bad for any individual, what negative impact does that have on the people and the society that person is living in? After all, that person having a negative drug issue, is not living in a vacuum. Their negative fallout becomes a burden upon society, and it is this negative impact to society by the individual, that is what the government needs to control and prevent through the enactment of various laws.

[@zaddy2760]

Dumb take, drugs only hurt society, the government literally is there to make America as great as possible, regulation is necessary, but shouldn’t be excessive, people should vote on the regulations, and the government brings those regulations to reality and enforcement

[@sonnypeck6828]

@@youngswoll3no, I’ll trust my state government and local government to do that, I don’t need the federal government to… and yeah seatbelts should definitely not be law

[@K3lB3l]

I have hope for mankind when I see a young person like this kid who is obviously educated, does his own research and is ready to debate someone like Charlie Kirk without embarrassing himself. The respect exchanged between the two of them was nice to see compared to what we normally see with college kids. Mad props to this kid and his parents who raised him to be a respectful human being..

[@jayrikoshae]

This is by far the best interview I’ve seen yet, and the most respectful guest. Disagreement with grace.

[@noname-xo1bt]

That's the Libertarian way. And probably why they don't get any real traction.

[@randysmith3654]

Respect to this young man! Very impressed with him. Makes me have hope for the future that maybe not all is lost.

[@Horsegirl2024]

The problem with drugs is what it turns good people into and what it enhances in bad people. I've known a lot of addicts. Usually meth and I've never met a single one who didn't lie, steal, or ruin their lives for that crap.

[@BelleSouthUs]

It's devastating to people & their families.

[@Neoma1999]

Fair, but psychedelics and weed? Idk man those drugs seem way less harmfull than alcohol imo.

[@JustLikeYou.]

⁠@@SelicularI for one would like to see what would happen if we tried to get those people the help they need with their withdrawals rather than continuing to fuel their addiction, but hey to each their own

[@mmancino1982]

The Issue with this statement is "the problem with DRUGS". not all drugs are the same. THC is far less harmful to a person than meth and has medicinal use whereas meth does not. To put them in the same category by saying the problem with "drugs" is x is intellectually lazy. I doubt you'd find many if any people that support legalization of THC also support legalization of meth.

[@CyberdyneSystems435]

The older I get the more I see how bad drugs are. When I was young and dumb I wouldn’t agree. What a waste of money and time is all I can think of when I see addicts. And I think it’s because some people don’t want to hold their self responsible for their actions

[@LêĐoànBáLong]

It's rare to see a respectful conversation!

[@chillmatoes7125]

Love this kid being gentle and actually listen to Charlie 🎉

[@TONYT725]

Respectful debate, the young man was well spoken, prepared, and open minded. Everyone can agree to disagree.

[@mustangsally4362]

So refreshing to see this young man asking questions without a mobile in his hand, listening to the answers and taking them in and analysing without interruptions and pulling faces , his views may be different to Charlie’s but at least he’s willing to hear another side to the argument 😊

[@g0veGaming]

You can be libertarian and also believe in strict border control. You can value personal freedom, yet refuse to take in people who do not share your values.

[@shaft5]

I was thinking the same thing. I consider myself to be Libertarian but i do not support open borders

[@Hg-vl6fk]

Libertarians shouldn't support open borders as migrants are inherently socialist. Open borders violate property rights as the same people being let in are also being hooked on state funding so Democrats get votes

[@annojance]

That second sentence is true. That first sentence is not. The very existence of nation states and their borders are extremely anti-libertarian. To a lesser degree, the same is true of the concept of land as property. Within reason, it's acceptable for land to be property. But it must be constrained by the Lockean proviso such that others will have "enough and as good" as others. Accepting anything more than that is an endorsement of a monopolistic, one-sided control by some property holder who will likely utilize force to defend the "borders" of what they believe to be their territory, very much akin to a nation-state.

[@bane3991]

As a hardcore Libertarian myself i can go a bit deeper on this to put it into perspective for you. Libertarians are for open borders in an anarcho capitalist society. But many of us do not agree with open borders in the current society we live in now with a government.

[@ItsRyanStudios]

Just a reminder, Trump's 2017 border bill was set to fast track biometric passports. A secure border keeps others out, but also keeps you in.

[@rambeau7234]

Thanks!

[@Gofex786]

This kis was respectful and actually listened so hats off to him.

[@JoeDope00]

I am also a Nevada registered Libertarian (Vegas) and I am voting for Trump - and living in a swing state DUDE your vote DOES matter and yes it CAN actually make a difference which is why I am bothering to vote this year!! Please please PLEASE consider voting for Trump, THANK YOU BROTHER from a fellow Nevada Libertarian and fellow also not a Harris fan!!

[@BrewsterMcBrewster]

I'm an old LP registered in Oregon and I will vote. Libertarians are an odd "group" in that they don't like to be grouped. Like herding cats. I'll likely vote Trump because, yes, libertarians are improbable to get elected.

[@judymitchell27]

Good thoughts young man. Keep thinking!

[@sofar_sogud4929]

As for Portlands drug use legalization….alcohol is also legal but not allowed to be consumed on the streets. They didn’t put that same limitation on drugs. It was set up to fail

[@Durzo1259]

I noticed this too. I'm 100% for legalizing weed and not sure about the rest of drugs, but decriminalizing public intoxication is just bafflingly stupid. I was once standing in line at the food bank, there was a mother and her 6 year old daughter standing in front of me , and right in front of them was a guy hitting his crack pipe.

[@noname-xo1bt]

And if they are like San Francisco, they stopped busting people for littering, vandalism, and medium-scale theft. Even without junkies, that place would be a dump because of those policies.

[@Improudofyou99]

Because it wasn't legalization, it was decriminalization. It was rolled back because all it did was keep something illegal and just made it a misdemeanor. So trafficking and illegal sales were still an issue.

[@ChrisDoehla-o9x]

As a libertarian from Nevada myself, why on earth would you associate them with Kamala? Just because some libertarians want open borders and no laws against drugs? Those are 2 extremely small parts of libertarianism, especially compared to goliaths like economics, social welfare, local vs federal government, gun rights, etc.

[@Rachel-er5tl]

Exactly, I'm libertarian and I would never ever vote Kamala. The left is so far from freedom it makes me sick. I think he believes Libertarian equals Godless?

[@johnnycarcrash]

I think his point was that libertarians throw their vote away instead of voting republican

[@ChrisDoehla-o9x]

@@johnnycarcrash His point with other comments maybe, but his initial gut reaction is to associate libertarians with Kamala, and my comment was about how absurd that is

[@bear3616]

And him calling him a Libtard. I like Kirk but the libertarian party is great. I’m sorry we don’t like socialism, even if it’s socialism by conservatives and are actually right wing.

[@thomasarbec7242]

All drugs should absolutely be legal

[@bassbrother81]

As someone who has done near everything, meth, basuco, crocydyl should definitely be illegal but there is an argument for positives for all other drugs in the right settings or to treat people medicinally if addiction and dosage is managed properly

[@BittersweetDuality]

You're 100% right, but what is essential to legalization of all drugs is that they must also be taxed and regulated. If you only legalize or decriminalize all drugs without having infrastructure in place to ensure they are regulated by the FDA to the same standard of alcohol and cigarettes, the problem of mass overdose by lacing will remain. If you go full boar with deregulation when it comes to drug control the impetus of harm reduction behind drug legalization is undercut severely. Legalize, tax, and regulate stimulates the economy, substantially mitigates the border crisis, decreases gang violence, and reallocates police resources to more serious and harmful crimes. The perpetuation of the drug war is easily one of if not the most deleterious domestic policy currently being upheld in the United States and is the modern day equivalent to the failed prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s-30s

[@aidanmills2091]

@@bassbrother81fuckin crocodile? Wild shit

[@ronniefriedline9995]

The last time i went to Washington, it saddened me! Washington, Oregon, and Northern Cali are so gorgeous but yet so disgusting!

[@bigwoz78]

Thank you, Charlie for doing what you do

[@nicoletoney]

Honestly, this is the smartest person I’ve ever seen debate charlie

[@barreldking7138]

This kid is really respectful kudos to him

[@tullman3craggs102]

W debate lads, brave of the young man, and good hearing out in all sides, this is how you make the country better

[@johnjonzz4348]

The kid is on the way to becoming a Conservative. This is how debates should be conducted. The young man presented himself well.

[@bane3991]

No, he's a Libertarian. He's correct it's just that he isn't quick witted enough to respond on the spot. Tariffs make goods more expensive which is why they're shipped over seas to begin with. If they were cheaper to make here the company wouldn't have shipped them overseas because they'll profit more. Charlie is wrong about the drug issue. The black market thrives with drugs being illegal which leads to more crime. We have seen prohibition clearly fail which Kirk denies. In CA drugs are not legalized. You can't just open a store and get drugs. CA is nothing Libertarian like. Legalizing drugs eliminates the black market. People won't just all start shooting heroin. If it became legal tomorrow would you start doing it? Of course not. Our tax dollars rise to incarcerate victimless crimes. People won't just all start shooting up because it's legalized that's ridiculous. Furthermore, we have seen the same drug laws with fluctuating rates of drug usage. Drug laws don't stop people from doing drugs same way alcohol age limit didn't stop any high schooler from drinking. Kirk is wrong. The kid is right. He either didn't have the correct knowledge of isn't good on his feet.

[@christytaylor5554]

​@@bane3991exactly!

[@bear3616]

Why would anyone want to be a conservative? You guys are simply leftists but 20 years behind. Soon enough you’ll be taking about how there are only 10 genders but definitely not 50.

[@thehightide2559]

This... was... FIRE!!! Such an eye-opening discussion man. Charlie has the best content

[@marktwang2989]

this kid doesnt need to change his views, he should realize that Trump is the better of the two "shit sandwiches" as he would put it.

[@robertvondarth1730]

Correct A bit less Rand a bit more Machiavelli

[@DavidRichardson-yb3ef]

Good luck convincing a lolbertarian to be reasonable, rational and open minded. They are like toddlers. Just like the Christians who refuse to vote Trump because he’s not enough of a hardliner on abortion. Letting the 1/10 candidate win because the 9/10 candidate isn’t a 10/10. Effing genius. At least they get to keep their “principles”, with “always lose elections” taking the top spot.

[@piziskewl]

He admitted that Trump is better. He's on his way.

[@junicohen7918]

​@@pepwaverley2185unrivaled prosperity and peace was awso

[@broeheemed32]

He did say that Trump was the better of the two (he called The Cackler a contemptible name!).... but he will still vote for the candidate of the libertarians.

[@Zwiizyy]

TRUMP VANCE 2024🇺🇸🇺🇸 #saveamerica

[@squidnugget6570]

Didn't really see anything pro heroin in here but I will say that the amount of respect in this debate was phenomenal

[@Richiemartin2]

A lot of respect for this young man

[@Nancy-487]

I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in life until $75,000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to offer!!!! !!

[@Beatrice5875]

That's lovely 🌹if I may ask, How did you come up with so much biweekly?

[@Nancy-487]

It's (Angela Phyllis Martin) doing she changed my life. A BROKER- like her is what you need.

[@Nancy-487]

$_700k and yet still counting on. Angela is the kind of person one needs in his or her life to be honest❤️❤️❤️>>>>

[@Nancy-487]

$356K monthly is something you should feel differently about..

[@jamietammy4285]

Wow😱 I know her too Angela Phyllis Martin is a remarkable individual who has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life. Her unwavering wisdom have been invaluable assets, enriching my journey in countless ways.

[@scorchogrey2385]

There is def hope for that kid. He isn’t letting his ego block his learning.

[@C.RAWLA-qf1gv]

CHARLIE IS A BEAST!

[@bruiserbong4001]

What a respectful young drug user. This guy is humble and peacefully asks questions unlike one party

[@toddstover5291]

This is such important work you’re doing, and this was a great example as to why it needs done so badly!! Please keep it up, and thank you for your time and effort sir!!

[@Bminutes]

He was one of the better conversationalists on these videos tbh

[@KPAllDay55]

Sorry I had to miss Charlie on campus here at UNR. Couldn't get out of work. I'll be at the stadium right behind where this took place watching our Nevada Wolf Pack play Oregon St. on Saturday. Refreshing though to see a good amount of our students donning the red hats. There is hope for the future of this country and Charlie is certainly making his contribution with these college campus debates. Bravo sir!

[@nealgold8442]

Well done Charlie!!

[@williampeterson4416]

Great conversation with this young man. They were able to find some common ground and disagree on other topics with this young gentleman acting like a screaming child as so many do. He articulated his views sensibly. Well done young man. We need these types of conversations more now than ever.

[@itza6197]

Thank you both sides for a respectful interesting conversation. We need it here.

[@shady9891]

This was actually refreshing. That kid walked away without being attacked, insulted or being told what to do. He was respectful and left with more to think about on his own than he showed up with. That's where real growth happens.

[@supermuskelmann8557]

Originally, what nowadays are Libertarians or Anarcho capitalists, were Liberals. Can someone explain to me as a foreigner, how Liberals in the US transformed to what are actually Marxist communists? What the hell happened there and when?

[@Law19157]

California has ceased prosecuting the use of hard drugs and even helps people use them so essentially there is no war drugs in California it's essentially legal to use hard drugs in the state which has resulted in the increase of the homeless population.

[@dudebro91-fn7rz]

War on drugs was a massive failure anyway

[@craigbannister7826]

The problem is bc they dont punish actual crimes like stealing and public intoxication. That's why it failed in oregon and Washington

[@dudebro91-fn7rz]

@@craigbannister7826 why should "public intox" be a crime as long as you aren't bothering or endangering anyone? You support thought crimes too while you're at it?

[@Dutchbrother07]

Think so? Get pulled over in CA with some coke on you if you’re so sure. You’ll be shocked at what happens

[@Law19157]

@@Dutchbrother07 Doesn't happen in San Francisco, Oakland or Los Angeles

[@shanepallette]

The only reason why it's ridiculous to think we would elect another party besides the two is because of (R)s and (D)s. They have made it that way.

[@dustincarter8129]

This was my favorite debate I’ve seen from the channel. Great job to random person and Charlie 👍

[@ryanvieira952]

Would’ve been interesting for the topic “Portugal” to be brought up, where drugs are legal yet frowned upon.

[@BradLovett97]

God I love these. This kid was respectful and didn't yell or curse. Man was raised right, seems like he has good morals. He has his views and openly listened to an opposing view. Kudos to him and Charlie for having a respectful conversation, something we are missing in this country now.

[@HONDA_gAWD]

In Nevada, they also said that money would go to the schools. Which NEVER happened. That was also a lie. Please use that in your argument. God bless you, Kirk.

[@jerryf3307]

THIS IS HOW DEBATES USE TO BE -------- CIVIL !!!

[@tiffanylamb1187]

I'm so impressed with this young man. He may not hold the same political beliefs I do, but he is well spoken and best of all, willing to listen to the other side, which is something that is missing in 99% of all political discussions. My guess is that a bit more life experience will see this young man changing his opinion on a few things. I wish him the best!

[@Slow4.6]

The worst part is like especially about Seattle in my opinion is all these horrible cities used to the the best cities I used to love Seattle even up till like 2016

[@4literv6]

Mark twain over a century ago said if voting mattered they wouldn't allow us to do it!

[@Cheroking]

It does matter though. Trump has almost two to one rallies every day trying to convince us Americans to vote for him, as we should.

[@junicohen7918]

It matters now .

[@stsensei312]

Always love these wholesome discussions. I think Charlie really planted a viewpoint seed in this young man which will grow into changing his beliefs for the better of our country

[@ladistar]

Why does he have to change? The kid is absolutely right.

[@angiefairchild6443]

My son was in a rehab in Michigan where we live. After he graduated from this program they sent him to California. He was there for only 3 weeks because he said it was so bad. That was the dumbest place to send drug addicts. Unfortunately our son lost his battle with drugs at the age of 25. He has been gone now 6 years.

[@billallen4793]

I'm soooooo sorry for your loss! Our oldest boy is slipping again, and I'm lost as to what to do! He's been to jail! He's been to prison! Rehab, counseling until we are in the poor house. But I won't let him move home. He's gonna be 32 soon, and it's killing my wife. I'm a military 🪖 raised guy, so my sensitivity gene is missing! I know we weren't perfect parent's, but he was raised better than he behaves! Now there's a woman who's dragging him down. My opinion! I'm just lost as to what to do next! I pray he sees a future without her, or drug's, but he isn't lucky with the ladies, if you know what I mean. So he will grasp anything and find it acceptable!..smfh Sorry for the rant, this was about your son!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

[@melainewhite6409]

​@@billallen4793 Dr. Laura would point out that sometimes it's not you, it's them. Hold the line and if they're lost, they're lost and certainly never expose yourself or anyone else in your family to the possibility of suffering from any future action of your son's.

[@dextermoore278]

Omg. I'm so sorry that you lost your son due to drug abuse. Drug abuse is a big problem in America 🇺🇸

[@junicohen7918]

That's rough.sorry for your loss.

[@angiefairchild6443]

@@billallen4793please don’t apologize. It is so hard watching your child go through it. Our son was an addict for 10 years. We had to kick our son out too. It was the hardest thing. That tough love you gotta do. Hang in there! I will be praying for your family.

[@Insertnamehereplz]

I’m in Portland Or and it’s nasty here!

[@metubeglvz]

respect to the kid

[@Trial-N-ErrorFarms-jk9iz]

STEALING is a crime. An adult taking a drug is NOT a crime, It may be a dumb idea, but there is no victim. Therefore, there is no crime.

[@luthasunspell8365]

As a family member of several addicts, there are victims, trust me. For one thing, one of my relatives drove under the influence of drugs and alcohol and killed two people.

[@kevinconboy7387]

There’s millions of victims every single day. You might want to do some research, buddy.

[@tylersmith7534]

@@luthasunspell8365 Driving under the influence is the issue not the substances themselves.

[@mystdragon8530]

You have never been on the front line when it comes to drugs and alcohol.

[@bane3991]

​@@kevinconboy7387 The drug didn't commit those crimes, it's the person who did it.

[@cynderellie-in8kv]

Portland re-criminalized illicit drug possession & began enforcing the new law on Sept 1, 2024. Will it help our community or is it too late to recover from our destructive stupidity?

[@AL_EKs]

Are they being charged/tried/incarcerated for breaking those laws? Or better yet how is the new law worded and enforced? Remember this is the city that ALLOWED malcontents to take over private property as a "free speech" issue during the summer of love/mostly peaceful rioting/demonstrations.

[@craigbannister7826]

It failed bc they also legalized theft and public intoxication. I was an addict for 8 years but still worked full time

[@noname-xo1bt]

@@craigbannister7826 Yep. Theft, vandalism, and littering are still non/under-enforced, so the place is still a dump.

[@gutlesswarrior]

San Francisco is definitely not libertarianism, that's ridiculous. You literally said that the state itself is giving out the drugs. You think a "libertarian state" would be giving out free drugs?

[@frozenrats]

Yeah its just a poor argument

[@kadenyt6623]

"libertarian state" is a oxymoron libertarians are anti-statist

[@gjjx7554]

kirk doesn’t know what libertarianism means

[@kierangodfrey7572]

one of the most respectful conversations i've seen Charlie have with someone that was refreshing to see kudos to the young man.

[@Pattern51lover]

Great conversation here

[@kaidoChess]

Props to that kid

[@nightrider3067]

I've been to San Francisco.......it's bad. Really bad

[@ElCochiLoco17]

Lived there for years recently and every day had to step over passed out drug users and their feces on the sidewalk on my walk to work. Open air drug markets and streets lined all the way down with tents and junkies. That city is disgusting. Sad. Used to be a beautiful city. Now the whole thing smells like piss.

[@robtaylor1156]

Living in a fantasy world is thinking that there are 19 year olds who don't do drugs because they're illegal.

[@davestang5454]

There will always people who will break a law, any law. That doesn't justify not having the law that's being broken.

[@heheheha1997]

There are though. States and cities that have legalized drugs have seen an increase in it's usage.

[@robtaylor1156]

@@heheheha1997 There are US states that have legalized drugs? I must've missed that 😆

[@steve8803]

@@robtaylor1156 There are some cities/states that have decriminalized drug possession and/or don't enforce any laws against it. Charlie just gave some examples in this video.

[@robtaylor1156]

@@steve8803 Charlie used SF as his example. By his own previous admissions, their problem is tolerating vagrants, sleeping on the street, and petty crimes like stealing. I still stand by my assertion that there isn't a long line of people waiting for the government to legalize or decriminalize drugs to give them permission to start using crack and heroin.

[@tbury2516]

Colorado sucks since they legalized, I lived there for 23 years before it was legal and loved it and had to leave the state before they passed it. Went back to visit after and it was a whole different atmosphere in Denver. Never want to go back.

[@GudieveNing]

Sad. Was in Boulder in 2012, very nice. Had it gone to the dogs?

[@Aqua__Supremacy]

Just a beautiful interaction of two people who disagree slightly.

[@connercummings5336]

Ton of respect for Charlie, but I just can’t agree with him telling people it’s pointless to vote Libertarian. Do your research, find a candidate you like and agree with no matter the party. Don’t just choose “the lesser of 2 evils” because you feel like a 3rd party candidate has no chance.

[@BrewsterMcBrewster]

Well said!

[@maxtaylor12]

Good kid!

[@pisces228]

I'm in Nevada. I hope this kid wakes up and votes for Trump.

[@Jglabel262]

Waking up would be not voting trumpz

[@F_a_V1]

I vote for who I think is the best person for the job. Sure, a third-party candidate won't win, but I vote in a way how I believe people should vote. I cannot control what others think or do. I will not choose a lesser evil. I will choose what is right. Often times, the right path is less traveled.

[@sheldondinkleberg6525]

Honestly would have loved a podcast length with this guy. He seemed very intelligent and actually though about his position.

[@DeusExNihilo]

legalizing drugs without allowing allowing for legitimate businesses to manufacture and sell them doesn't make any sense. After the prohibition era, if we didn't regulate the production and sale of alcohol, and didn't allow corporations to produce and sell alcohol, we would still have all the problems we had during the prohibition

[@minecraftfox4384]

Like government poisoning alcohol?

[@chrisdisch1995]

Good conversation

[@yaboycapone1996]

I actually agree with most things Charlie says but i do disagree with charlie about cannabis.

[@c-w-h]

I dont think Charlie has had cannabis. But then again. Some people dont like it. They also only try it one time and think all the strains are the same. They arent. Some give you great recovery energy. I only used it for medicimal purposes. It took away some serious burschitus pain. Eventually eliminated it. I was prescribed chemical pain killers that didnt do shit to help. Herbs are the good guys. But too much propaganda stands in the way.

[@Rachel-er5tl]

BOOM Libertarian: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE DRUGS!! Charlie glossed right over that one.

[@evilengine9]

If this guy started to listen to Sean Hannity and Mark Levin for a period of 1 year, I believe he would see the light. There is hope for this one.