Top 5 Reasons Libertarians Shouldn’t Vote for Gary Johnson

3. Hasn’t Made Blood Oath to Ron Paul and Murray Rothbard

Of course, this issue has been brushed under the rug by the Libertarian establishment. However, has Johnson made it clear that Paul and Rothbard are his only philosophical guidance? Has he suggested that even where they conflict, they are somehow both right? Obviously not. Until Johnson takes these crucial steps, he cannot be considered a libertarian. Any time someone wishes to adorn him or herself with the “Libertarian” banner, being fully committed to these men is just a given.

Alternatively, Johnson actually stated that one of his political role models was Thomas Jefferson. Though Jefferson is a decent representation of modern libertarianism and is both well-known and well-liked by modern Americans, Jefferson was an avowed statist. For example, he once said “A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.” Therefore, Jefferson is in this quote suggesting that there is such a thing as a “just government,” which means he is not credible and should be disowned entirely by libertarians.