Help Me Understand Jesse Ventura...

[Sola_Fide]

I am watching his new show and he is showing some really healthy skepticism toward government...so...

Why is he a socialist?

Wouldn't a distrust of government lead you in the direction of liberty? I don't get it...

[AuH20]

He feels..............................He doesn't think. His emotions guide him far too much, which explains his socialist persuasions. I'm not advocating to be a wooden man devoid of feelings, but the moment you start to inject emotion into our supposed blind laws, you embark upon a dangerous road.

[FrankRep]

Why is he a socialist?

Jesse Ventura supports Government-run Healthcare (ObamaCare).

[tangent4ronpaul]

Jesse Ventura supports Government-run Healthcare (ObamaCare).

First I heard that he supports ObamaCAare or that he was a "socialist".

He did speak at Dr. Paul's rally in Minneapolis that kicked off C4L

-t

[MRoCkEd]

He doesn't understand economics. Otherwise, he's alright. Can be kind of annoying.

[FrankRep]

First I heard that he supports ObamaCAare or that he was a "socialist".

He did speak at Dr. Paul's rally in Minneapolis that kicked off C4L

I would consider Government-run healthcare a Socialist idea.

What's strange is that Ventura doesn't trust the government, but he trusts the government to manage his health?

:rolleyes:

[Vessol]

He doesn't research anything. He just repeats what others tell him. That's my main issue with him, he's not saying his own ideas.

Oh and him constantly saying "I WAS A NAVY SEAL" is really annoying, especially considering that he was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team which was merged with the SEALS 8 years after he left the Navy.

[Kregisen]

I thought Ventura was a libertarian????

[Stary Hickory]

I thought Ventura was a libertarian????

Yeah he is a libertarian/socialist......which makes him moron because he apparently has not thought out just how those two things cannot coexist logically in someone's brain.

[tangent4ronpaul]

Is Jesse a Libertarian?

Thinks No
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http://www.angelfire.com/mn/rongstadliberty/ventura.html

Thinks Yes
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http://www.dailypaul.com/node/93795

http://www.ontheissues.org/Jesse_Ventura.htm

http://libertymaven.com/2010/04/09/ron-paul-w-jesse-ventura-on-cnns-libertarian-larry-king-live/9486/

-t

[Sentient Void]

Yeah, Ventura is definitely too emotional-based... and he tends to make some contradictory statements... such as a solid distrust of govt - then thinking its best for them to run his healthcare. He's confused and needs some economics in his brain - then he'll be golden.

[Stary Hickory]

Yeah, Ventura is definitely too emotional-based... and he tends to make some contradictory statements... such as a solid distrust of govt - then thinking its best for them to run his healthcare. He's confused and needs some economics in his brain - then he'll be golden.

This is like 75% if the country though. If they actually thought things through just a little bit, they might see how their means do not suit their ends.

[tangent4ronpaul]

Yeah he is a libertarian/socialist......which makes him moron because he apparently has not thought out just how those two things cannot coexist logically in someone's brain.

http://www.ontheissues.org/images/s080_060.gif

Jesse Ventura is a Liberal Libertarian.

http://www.ontheissues.org/Jesse_Ventura.htm

-t

[Stary Hickory]

http://www.ontheissues.org/images/s080_060.gif

Jesse Ventura is a Liberal Libertarian.

http://www.ontheissues.org/Jesse_Ventura.htm

-t

If he is a socialist he is not a libertarian. In fact I don't even get liberal libertarian. If you believe in centralized government control over people's decisions you cannot be a libertarian too.

[tangent4ronpaul]

If he is a socialist he is not a libertarian. In fact I don't even get liberal libertarian. If you believe in centralized government control over people's decisions you cannot be a libertarian too.

Most ppl believe we need some government at a min. endless variation as to local, state or fed and if it should deal with social or economic issues. You can be a liberal libertarian.

-t

[Flash]

Yeah he is a libertarian/socialist......which makes him moron because he apparently has not thought out just how those two things cannot coexist logically in someone's brain.

Libertarian Socialism is a real political ideology. You can frequently find libertarian socialists posting videos on youtube glorifying Soviet leaders

http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=sqZEnSoW1W0

[Stary Hickory]

Libertarian Socialism is a real political ideology. You can frequently find libertarian socialists posting videos on youtube glorifying Soviet leaders

http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=sqZEnSoW1W0

And yet just because they name it that does not make it any less insane. We can also have Neoconism/libertarianism too!!!

[Stary Hickory]

Most ppl believe we need some government at a min. endless variation as to local, state or fed and if it should deal with social or economic issues. You can be a liberal libertarian.

-t

So this makes Beck a conservative libertarian...gotcha, oh and Hannity too!

[trey4sports]

hes great on some issues, dead wrong on others.

[nate895]

Jesse Ventura is the definition of a "useful idiot."

[xd9fan]

he IS a liberal.......as governor he was just another liberal....and a thin-skinned one at that!!