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'''Gary Johnson''' is former governor of [[New Mexico]] and [[U.S. Libertarian Party]] candidate in the [[2012 U.S. Presidential election]]. His slogan, "The People's President," has been criticized for its [[Marxist]] overtones. However, it could be regarded as purposefully ironic, much like the practice of referring to Libertarian Party official [[Bill Redpath]] as "Comrade Bill." While serving as governor, Johnson unsuccessfully pushed for [[cannabis reform]]. He predicts that cannabis will be legalized by 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2018836530_johnson03m.html|title=Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson predicts pot will be legal by 2016|author=Rosenthal, Brian M.|publisher=Seattle Times|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> | '''Gary Johnson''' is former governor of [[New Mexico]] and [[U.S. Libertarian Party]] candidate in the [[2012 U.S. Presidential election]]. His slogan, "The People's President," has been criticized for its [[Marxist]] overtones. However, it could be regarded as purposefully ironic, much like the practice of referring to Libertarian Party official [[Bill Redpath]] as "Comrade Bill." While serving as governor, Johnson unsuccessfully pushed for [[cannabis reform]]. He predicts that cannabis will be legalized by 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2018836530_johnson03m.html|title=Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson predicts pot will be legal by 2016|author=Rosenthal, Brian M.|publisher=Seattle Times|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> | ||
Johnson has asked voters to "be libertarian with me for one election", noting that if he implements libertarian policies and the people find they don't like the results, they will be free to vote tyranny back into power in the next election. | |||
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Revision as of 07:50, 7 October 2012
Gary Johnson is former governor of New Mexico and U.S. Libertarian Party candidate in the 2012 U.S. Presidential election. His slogan, "The People's President," has been criticized for its Marxist overtones. However, it could be regarded as purposefully ironic, much like the practice of referring to Libertarian Party official Bill Redpath as "Comrade Bill." While serving as governor, Johnson unsuccessfully pushed for cannabis reform. He predicts that cannabis will be legalized by 2016.[1]
Johnson has asked voters to "be libertarian with me for one election", noting that if he implements libertarian policies and the people find they don't like the results, they will be free to vote tyranny back into power in the next election.
References
- ↑ Rosenthal, Brian M. (2 August 2012). "Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson predicts pot will be legal by 2016". Seattle Times.