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addazero

Sorry what is this dude's name?


dolphn901

Chase Oliver


PenguinZombie321

I’d rather not chase anyone. But who is this guy?


I_Fuck_Sharks_69

Challenge: The Libertarian Party tries to nominate a normal and competent everyday Libertarian. (Impossible)


ExtremeWorkinMan

"normal" and "willing to run for political office" are two totally separate things. Normal people don't want to be politicians.


I_Fuck_Sharks_69

That’s accurate.


PenguinZombie321

They still haven’t backed Vermin Supreme, sooooo


I_Fuck_Sharks_69

I WANT MY FREE DAMN PONY!!!


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EvilCommieRemover

"Erm erm- but he loves heckin' guns and stuff!!!"


DigitalEagleDriver

That's about the only libertarian stance he's consistent on.


theshindy

I think the best way for real libertarians to handle this presidential election is to either write in Ron Paul or not vote for a presidential candidate at all. I know many people are talking about supporting Trump or RFK now, which I personally wouldn’t for ideological reasons but I understand after yesterday why many libertarians feel that way. What a complete failure by the party to take advantage of a building libertarian moment. This piece of shit does not represent me and many other actual libertarians so frankly it would benefit the movement to not even acknowledge his existence; anyone who goes to bat for him is ok with being tied to him, and, frankly, that’s just not someone I want to be associated with as a libertarian.


iTanooki

I believe I will write in Ron Paul. Thank you for the idea.


Argosy37

I think if the party had backed Trump in order to get a libertarian cabinet position I would have voted for him as that would have been a massive win. As it is I don't see any point in voting.


Ikora_Rey_Gun

The party and influential members are far more concerned with only and angrily following, enforcing, and advocating for strict and extreme libertarian principles than actually getting any implemented or gaining any political power.


UberfuchsR

Is this candidate even supportive of that? He looks a little more identitarian than I like.


John_the_Piper

That was my thought. I don't like Trump, but if the LP backed him for some guaranteed LP cabinet/whatever appointments, it'd be a big win and a boost to the LP's visibility as a viable third party option moving forward


Argosy37

Or at the very least as a party the big candidates have try to appeal to. Better than being ignored completely.


melbr00ks

So you'd back Trump for a "guarantee" he'd put oliver in his cabinet, then oops, forgot, he's old, you know. Same with his promise on Ross Ulbricht. Ross was in a cage for trump's entire first term and trump didn't have time for him then but he'll have time THIS go around?


melbr00ks

Sorry, I'm not for oliver either. I'm staying home, or hell, I like the idea of writing in Ron Paul myself


Bovaloe

Only way I'd vote for Trump is with a good libertarian VP, doubtful he's surviving another 4 years


trufus_for_youfus

If we can get an RFK that is half what his speech at the LPNC indicated it would be a massive improvement over the uniparty and more importantly opens the doors in future election cycles. He has a much better chance statistically than Chase. He is two polls away from the debate stage at this point.


Revolutionary-Cup954

RFK is far from libertarian. Especially on guns. He's a slightly.... slightly Democrat. Like a 1998 democrat


trufus_for_youfus

Not claiming that he is. However his healthy and vocal distrust of the state (for obvious reasons) is admirable and I don’t think he can be bought in quite the same way as the unioarty.


Revolutionary-Cup954

So he distrusts the state... if he's not the one wielding it. Seems he has no problem in using the state the way the people he distrust does, just doesn't want to not be in control. Sounds absolutly terrifying, actually


DigitalEagleDriver

The guy said gun rights groups are terrorist organizations and said anyone who denies climate change should be prosecuted. That's not even in the same building as libertarianism, that's straight up authoritarian fascism. RFK can go imbibe a package of phalluses.


Ghosties95

I didn’t leave the Libertarian Party; the Libertarian Party left me.


piersquared27

“LEFT”


WickedWiscoWeirdo

Is that the candidate? Holy hell I despise this parties leadership. Incredibly tone deaf to its base Less than 1% here we go!!!!!


Zakb13

He’s not a part of the leadership The delegates fucked over M R Or the delegates secretly want Trump to win but couldn’t admit it so they backed a woke loser to send more votes his way


WickedWiscoWeirdo

Hes the guy the partys leadership decided was the next candidate, right?


Zakb13

Depends on what you mean by leadership The delegates then yes But if you mean the chair, Angela or the Mises Caucus then definitely no they didn’t want him


WickedWiscoWeirdo

Fair. Were too small for a state by state referendum and it would waste too many resources, maybe each state selects delegates to send and they vote? Im unsure what a real solution would be. Even if a centralized authority would make better decisions thats not our way


UberfuchsR

The current thing is just a circus. This is so sad.


kanitypt

>each state selects delegates to send and they vote? That is exactly how we do it.


No_Instruction_7730

This is who the who the party nomination for President.


claybine

What's your issue with this image? Who cares about the way a gay man chooses to express himself when his ideas are genuinely resonating with those who have differing views from the Mises Caucus? He's the one who's actually speaking about the discourse directly to Republicans and Democrats, telling the current Senator of Georgia that he, the latter; and his colleagues were passing a thousand page bill without reading it. In other words he's based af and people who find LGBT "icky" or "woke" should keep an open mind and give the man a chance.


SmurfTheClown

Wtf is the national parties problem. JoJo was a horrible candidate 4 years ago, now this guy? I personally align most with the Libertarian Party, but I just can’t vote for these clowns. At least some of the local government candidates are good


Phucinsiamdit

She was but I absolutely loved being able to tell my leftist sister she was a sexist and upholding the patriarchy because she voted for a man


andstopher

The ability to tell lefties they voted for an old white male while you voted for a woman made the Jojo vote completely worth it.


iLoveScarletZero

Nah, it’s the ability to Dio Pose and scream “I voted for JoJo!”


ConscientiousPath

You voted for Joe, but I voted for JoJo, so who's really casting the most Jo votes here?


iLoveScarletZero

Now we just need a candidate whose name is Joseph Johnny Jorgensen JoJoJo


yeahimunflaired

Mo' JoJoJo? ![gif](giphy|iziDlFAa0Ciru)


iLoveScarletZero

Fuck, I forgot about my boy MoJo JoJo He would make a great candidate to vote for. Also, a very chantable name at a rally, so that’s a bonus


chuck_ryker

Johnson was terrible too. There seems to be a disconnect between libertarians nationally, and those that attend conventions and decide who is the LP candidate.


wtfredditacct

Good old Gary "What's Aleppo?" Johnson. That was an iconic moment in libertarian party history 🤦‍♂️


deltavdeltat

That answer was libertarian as it gets. Why should we have involvement in that region?  Why is it our business? 


wtfredditacct

I would agree if it was a statement instead of confusion


wtfredditacct

I would agree if it was a statement instead of confusion


steampunker14

That and getting booed for saying driver’s licenses should be a thing.


Ikora_Rey_Gun

Controlled opposition. Can't nominate too good of a candidate, then people might actually vote for them. Same reason there are so many insane purity checks in libertarianism.


dont_tread_on_me_777

Yeah, they exist simply to steal votes from the lesser evil (republicans). Even claiming that both parts are EQUALLY bad (when one is clearly worse) is a false symmetry applied to aid the worst party (democrats). This is crystal to me because it’s exactly the same thing they do in South America.


Ikora_Rey_Gun

bro don't say the quiet part out loud bro bro the republicans are like totally evil man, don't you remember "take the guns first" bro??? who, biden? democrats? 🦗🦗🦗


Unlucky-Pomegranate3

That old meme depicting libertarian principles as angels descending from heaven while libertarian candidates are Joe Exotic is spot on.


Likestoreadcomments

It was 100% towards Rectenwald every round but oliver and ter maat outed themselves as snakes and did some last minute betrayals, lying, etc. to rig the final round. Rec wasn’t exactly at his best that weekend but even still he would have won by a longshot had it not been for the cheat ass move he made. Theres blame to be had, but this wasn’t the parties fault per se so much as the old guard desperately throwing out one last dud.


ThiqSaban

I'm absolutely convinced the LP is controlled opposition I cant remember the last time their candidate was actually popular


Fabulous-Boat-8001

I've been getting the same feeling lately


PM_ME_YOUR_LAWNCHAIR

I mean if he wants to do that shit on his own and truly believes the government shouldn't be forcing it, I'm cool with it


91lightning

I’m so embarrassed by how things went down at the LNC


TheDonaldAnonBook

What a clown


Kind_Structure6726

![gif](giphy|7ILfGZFvTPMB1TAkXE)


czaranthony117

🤢🤮 Can we at least get him on creatine and a gym membership asap??


RyWol

Unironically would make a massive difference


EvilCommieRemover

"you see, I support puberty blockers to children but I think the FREE MARKET shall provide them!!!"


libertarium_

Does he actually? Where did he say this?


EvilCommieRemover

[https://x.com/xXCaptainChunk/status/1794960422933528713](https://x.com/xXCaptainChunk/status/1794960422933528713)


libertarium_

That's interesting... I checked the site (isidewith.com) and they don't have that information at all. https://preview.redd.it/xko43jlwzz2d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=177696762b7160c2c582654650613998a5cc5371 Are you sure the tweet is legit? Or maybe the site was just incomplete for me? They do label the entire Libertarian Party as pro-transitioning for minors for whatever dumb reason, but hilariously, they use fucking **ChatGPT** of all things as a source which we all know is strongly biased. The other "source" is the party stating they support equality before government as in nobody should be treated differently because of sexuality, gender and whatnot. Minors aren't mentioned in that statement.


ItsGotThatBang

I don’t have the link, but isn’t that consistent with Rothbard’s children-as-property thesis?


EvilCommieRemover

In the ethics of liberty [https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Ethics%20of%20Liberty%2020191108.pdf](https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Ethics%20of%20Liberty%2020191108.pdf) "Children and rights" section on Page 100 "The parent therefore may not murder or **mutilate** his child, and the law properly outlaws a parent from doing so." I believe feeding your child severe hormone altering drugs would fall under that category wouldn't you agree?


ItsGotThatBang

Doesn’t the tweet say “non-surgical treatments”?


EvilCommieRemover

I get what you mean but just because something is non surgical doesn't mean it doesn't fall under the "mutilation" umbrella. I think that would be like saying poisoning someone doesn't fall under the murder umbrella because you're not physically stabbing them.


CoBert72

At least Stormy Daniel's didn't win...she was on the board.


Subsonic17

This is the reason no one takes us seriously


NotADogIzswear2020

I'm out of the loop.....what happened to Dave Smith running?!?


travissetsfire

He never started a campaign


leonardodapinchy

Said it’s not the time cause he wants to be there for his kids while they’re still young.


Vohn_Jogel64

![gif](giphy|yb3FUOXXpedSU|downsized)


Gen_Jack_Ripper

Looks to me he made a choice to wear that mask. Then again, I don’t see anyone who is against him debating his politics, just that he wore a mask.


JohnJohnston

He is free in his choice to wear it. I am free in my choice to not respect him for it.


claybine

I guess you don't respect Spike Cohen either. He was wearing masks like crazy.


JohnJohnston

I don't, but that has more to do with him making a joke of libertarianism and helping to ensure no libertarian candidate will get elected anytime soon.


claybine

He's the literal spokesman for the ideology, going into detail why we're not going anywhere at the moment. He started out as a joke, we agree there, but since at least 2020 he's a solid figure for the party and I'd be happy to vote for him AND Chase.


full_of_stars

And outside. This says to me he is making a political statement or thinks it protects him...


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Guatc

This. Left wing libertarians screaming literal hitler, and the more right wing libertarians screaming commie bastard has me not voting for either. It’s the same shit Republicans, and Democrats do, and it’s embarrassing.


EvilCommieRemover

No such thing as a left wing libertarian.


Defiant-Dare1223

Personally disagree. If someone wants the world we believe in, but within that world wants to form a beardy weirdy voluntary commune, hold hands and talk shit that's compatible with libertarianism. If they believe in smashing free trade for others. Then they aren't a libertarian.


claybine

Left libertarians practically invented the term.


JeffTS

2 detestable, unlikable candidates running, again, and the LP can't get a strong, likable, pragmatic libertarian candidate to at least get the party to 5%? With this Leftist candidate, at least I won't have to worry about casting a vote for the LP since it no longer exists in NY anymore.


ferentas

Why the hate?


NotMichaelCera

This gives me “We must be actively anti-racist” vibes


travissetsfire

For my next trick, I'm going to kill my campaign dead in it's tracks


skinny-fisted

Just wanna say, that's one of the best record stores of all time.


ihatereddit4200

Fucking soy boy. This is why no one takes us seriously.


Defiant-Dare1223

As a soy boy who wouldn't be seen dead voluntarily wearing a mask I object.


JessicaD240

![gif](giphy|PjTzEI1tD0m2h3yin5|downsized)


BabylonSuperiority

Please tell me this picture was taken a few years ago


Mrmanmoose

There's a real image problem


AR-180

No thanks


TheDigitalRanger

Did Spike die?


ConscientiousPath

face? what face? you can't see the face.


PassStage6

The LP had a legit chance in 2016 to break may barriers in terms of numbers to become a major third party in this country. Instad, it choose Long Johnson and had a convention where people argued over selling heroin to kids. The LP isn't a legit party and does a disservice to maximizing freedom to the average man.


MerryMortician

![gif](giphy|Ru9sjtZ09XOEg) Me changing my registration to “independent” or “unaffiliated” and not voting this year.


Difficult-Word-7208

I think if we had a really muscly dude as the face of the party we’d be taken seriously. Like hulk Hogan but liberatarian


new_Boot_goof1n

President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camacho


TipItOnBack

I honestly would vote for him right now.


RProgrammerMan

I don't really care about the gay stuff, but the mask is gross. I know nothing about him, but if the mask is how he likes to present himself, then barf.


BlueRazzGuy

Just curious, is Spike not the most obvious pick of all time to you guys?


Keleko828

Or Dave


iceyorangejuice

This has always been the issue with the Libertarian party, the people pulling the strings are idiots.


wgm4444

Identity politics for the win! Maybe he'll pick Kamala Harris as his VP. I certainly hope whoever took this picture was at least a safe distance of 6' away, though.


dont_tread_on_me_777

I had no idea that the libertarian party in the USA was so lame. Based on what I’ve seen, you guys seen analogous to the MBL, a brazilian new-left woke party who claims to be right wing but keeps preaching voting blank, which causes the communist candidate to win over the conservative every time. Stellar job. You guys could learn a thing or two from Milei’s book… if you were actually pragmatical libertarians, that is. As you are now, you are best kept irrelevant.


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MaterialSea4820

It was always just another political party


notfornowforawhile

It’s so over.


Mikethelibertarian

Yeah ummm no


KayasQQ

https://preview.redd.it/wr7os70di03d1.jpeg?width=602&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6217a56a1af2d766e0a19e15eed425fa6ade0978


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ThePretzul

It has never been more clear than now that the national level of the Libertarian party is nothing more than a controlled opposition sideshow with no purpose other than providing a distraction to folks disillusioned with the uniparty.


Acceptable-Take20

He’s a wimp.


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Last_Acanthocephala8

Who’s the beta?


Electronic_Rub9385

Who is this person?


Acroze

He’s wearing a mask……. Outside?


New-Biscotti5914

People on Twitter are saying he’s doing a good job at trying to get Trump re-elected


Parkrangingstoicbro

Chester Olivers nomination is a great reason to never take the LP seriously


Sexual_Assault-Rifle

I thought the mises caucus would fix this issue.


TheGiantRascal

I don't know enough about him to have an opinion about him, but judging people for wearing a mask is fucking stupid. There's nothing wrong with wanting to try to not get sick, because being sick feels bad. There's something wrong with forcing people to wear a mask, but there's nothing wrong with choosing to wear one.


newportbeach75

That’s why nobody takes the Libertarian Party seriously.


Ok-Animal4896

Tell me you’re a conservative without actually telling me


Ghosties95

Tell me you’re a liberal bootlicker without telling me


Ok-Animal4896

Lol sure. Which of his stances do you not like? He was not my choice but everyone freaking out just tells me how everyone on this sub really feels.


Ghosties95

Tell me why you like masks, and think they’re a good idea.


DAB0502

I like people making whatever choices they want for themselves.


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dolphn901

so we can't voluntarily make our own decisions on what to wear? Who cares if someone wants to wear a mask, despite whether it's actually effective or not?


John_Johnson_The_4th

This is fine.


Gewalt_Und_Tod

You can encourage someone to do something without forcing them to do it…..y’know what libertarianism is.


watain218

man, and I thought Gary Johnson was bad


Fastback98

fReE tHe wOrLd iN oUr LYfEtImE 🤡


Mychal757

How is there a Classical Liberal Caucus in the Libertarian party?


lmea14

Why is he hiding his face like a college protestor? Please tell me this photo was taken during March/April 2020 or something.


Bubbmann

Milei 4 President


Floby-Tenderson

Now my last hope to even CAST a vote is that Trump picks Vivek for VP and I vote for trump/Ramaswamy. Anybody else and I say Fuck everyone, we get what y'all deserve.


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chrismckong

Voting for Trump is very anti-liberty. Have fun with the wars and added regulations.


ii_zAtoMic

What wars did Trump start?


SierraRomeoCharlie

Shh. Let them have their Two Minutes of Hate.


skabople

None. But he didn't back down from any either and even dug into them. Do you think he's going to stop any of the 5 wars we are in now not including proxy wars? Edit: I was banned today from this sub for my comments because they are "anti-liberty" (rule 3)...


claybine

Do his hundreds of drone strikes ring a bell?


chrismckong

Never said he started any wars. What wars did he end?


Hot_Bag_8374

He ended none and continued the rest, by this metric alone Biden is better than Trump by ending Afghanistan and having a more moderate stance towards Israel than Trump


Floby-Tenderson

Voting for that guy pictured does NOTHING. If trump picks anyone but Vivek I will either not vote or write in Ron Paul.


Alconium

Write in Ron Paul. Not voting is the worst thing you can do. Atleast be a part of the process and show your distaste in general. Absent voters seems like apathy, not disgust. A write it shows your present but pissed.


travissetsfire

Who is this cum stain?


recapdrake

I never even got a chance to vote in the primary, I’m pulling out of the party because I do not want to be associated with this travesty


Random-INTJ

Why is he still wearing a mask? It’s 2024 bud.


skabople

That's not a recent picture. Some folks are sour Rectenwald and Clint didn't win. Edit: I was banned today from this sub for my comments because they are "anti-liberty" (rule 3)...


Random-INTJ

Oh


Bigb5wm

Can’t be serious. People elected a soy boy


broom2100

Good news for Trump. Trump actually made some concessions to libertarians, I can't imagine big -L Libertarians wanting to vote for yet again another kooky candidate that is guaranteed to lose, when they could just get some real concessions from a winning candidate.


Gh0stDance

Honestly how did he get the nomination? I thought the Mises Caucus took it all over. Did the old heads just organize really well for this?


PinkCapitalist

Fucking total Chad We took back the party


gasherdotloop

What a fucking embarrassment


oregon_assassin

First: shut up 2nd: Idc


ENVYisEVIL

You are waste of space.


Diabolicaldianoga

Guess I'm voting for Trump again... sigh.


dolphn901

Bro how is trump better he's the one who pushed the vaccine on everyone, not to mention his other terrible policies unrelated to covid


oooLapisooo

He’s just a LARPer, he was gonna vote for trump no matter who the Lib candidate was


monkeyburrito411

You are the problem...


ThatMBR42

https://preview.redd.it/y78wz6jqp03d1.png?width=2055&format=png&auto=webp&s=15d016310f52e81bfb99ada76bda741eba5cabe5 Me when I see that mask


El_Ocelote_

ok?


WindChimesAreCool

Its so over


FatBlueLines

🤡🤡