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Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Endorses Gary Johnson For President (dilbert.com)
Long-time Slashdot reader SonicSpike writes: Scott Adams, creator of the popular comic, Dilbert, has decided to endorse
Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson for President. He writes at his blog:
"Clinton supporters have been telling me for a few days that any visible support for Trump makes you a supporter of sex abuse.
From a persuasion standpoint, that actually makes sense. If people see it that way, that's the reality you have to deal with. I choose to not be part of that reality so I moved my endorsement to Gary Johnson. I encourage all Clinton supporters to do the same, and for the same reason...
"To be fair, Gary Johnson is a pot head who didn't know what Allepo was. I call that relatable. A President Johnson administration might bring with it some operational risks, and policy risks, but at least he won't slime you by association and turn you into some sort of cheerleader for sex abuse in the way you would if you voted for the Clintons or Trump."
The essay concludes, "You might enjoy my book because you're not sure if I'm really endorsing Gary Johnson or just saying so to protect my brand."
"To be fair, Gary Johnson is a pot head who didn't know what Allepo was. I call that relatable. A President Johnson administration might bring with it some operational risks, and policy risks, but at least he won't slime you by association and turn you into some sort of cheerleader for sex abuse in the way you would if you voted for the Clintons or Trump."
The essay concludes, "You might enjoy my book because you're not sure if I'm really endorsing Gary Johnson or just saying so to protect my brand."
Since he's already endorsed Clinton, Trump, and Johnson, I look forward to Scott Adams' inevitable endorsement of Jill Stein. One of the most important things about being a "Master Persuader" is saying enough conflicting bullshit that you can point back to the time you got it right! ...
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Pay no attention to the man behind the comic strip
Gary Johnson isn't aware of the world outside of the US's borders. He has repeatedly flubbed names of leaders and nations. And I'm skeptical if he could find the Middle East on a map.
BUT he can totally nail Middle Earth!
You have the right to remain sentient. If you give up the right to remain sentient, you will be elected to public office
As a former member of the LP, I can say they've blown their chance on multiple occasions. Every election they trot out some nutty extremist who is ill equipped to hold office.
As opposed to Trump?
I care if they are competent
Clearly you can't choose the candidate on the left. But you must have known this ...
Trump has a LONG and well documented history of misogynistic and racist behavior.
So clearly you can't choose the candidate on the right.
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Apologies to Princess Bride.
Agent K: A *person* is smart. People are dumb, stupid, panicky animals, and you know it.
I agree. An immobilized government is not going to take away and additional freedoms, which is the best we can hope for.
WALLY 2016!
By now maybe Adams should outsource his political analysis to Elbonia.
But now it's not Just Some Guy's Blog anymore
Leave me out of this.
Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
You've been waiting about 17 years to say that, haven't you.
SJW n. One who posts facts.