Lying Lester Asks: Is It Time For The Ascendancy Of The Libertarian Party?

With America's two major parties unable to get much done these days, and with both stuck in old paradigms or just plan nonsense, it is time, IMNHO (in my never humble opinion) to consider alternative minor parties. Libertarian is not a bad choice, although not one that would be endorsed by Ayn Rand, and for hose who have read her thoroughly know this.

Nonetheless, the Libertarian party offers an attractive alternative for hose concerned with an overreaching overarching federal government. Reaching into the pockets of rich people and stealing their wealth. The wealth they stole from workers by forcing them to work for low, low wages. Which, as the great Ayn Rand knew, is the reverse of the natural order of things, and therefore as unacceptable to Lying Lester as it was to Ms. Rand!

But now, with talk of Rand Paul possibly running for president, the time may finally be right. Because Rand would run as a rEpublican, and, what with oBama being a horrible pResident (due to the obstruction of the rEpublican congress) and with the dEmocrats foolishly thinking the American people might agree that it is "time" for a Lady president - right after it was "time" fore a lazy Black man to be POTUS - the time could be right to elect a Libertarian.

A recent New York Times magazine story asks if the "Libertarian Moment" has finally arrived, pointing out that there are still many Americans who do not have a clear sense of what "libertarian" means... which means the rAbble is ripe for being fooled into voting for Rand.

And, with about one-in-ten Americans (11%) describing themselves as Libertarian and actually knowing what the term means (running the country for the benefit of the wealthy), Lying Lester is VERY optimistic that Rand could get elected if he wins the nomination.

Although, as with his father, there is practically zero chance of that happening. So, to hedge his bets, Lying Lester plans on voting for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson if Rand Paul doesn't win the rEpublican nomination. That's two men versus one Lady. You may say Lying Lester's logic sounds like plan nonsense, but I am sure one of these Men will win if the only other choice is a chick.

Lying Lester has deluded himself into thinking "yes". The next president will most definitely be a Libertarian. Or the chances of this happening is quite good. If the American people can be fooled into thinking Rand's agenda is to shrink gOvernment so the rich can "create jobs". As opposed to his real agenda - which is also the Libertarian agenda - of shrinking gOvernment so the rich can destroy the middle class by stealing all their wealth.

Byline: This exercise in mental masturbation was jacked out by Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of fantasies. LLIN-120.

Vote Lying Lester For United States President in 2016

Should Lester Nation (AKA Lying Lester) run for United States president? You might be surprised, but I'm seriously considering it. At a minimum I've decided that I might write myself in when it comes time to cast my ballot in 2016.

That is, of course, only if my beloved Gary Johnson does not run. Gary Johnson is a hypocrite who said (concerning Barack Obama's position on marriage equality before the 2008 presidental election) "I guess the President is still more worried about losing Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia than he is in doing the right thing".

This is despite the fact that Gary also "evolved" on the gay marriage question. Sure, NOW he says he "wouldn't leave it up to the states", but he DID leave it up to the state legislature while he was governor of New Mexico. Gay marriage is legal in NM now, but it didn't happen until 10 years after he left the governorship!

The fact is that Barack Obama did more to further the cause of marriage equality in his first term than Gary ever accomplished, and the pathetic putz Johnson has the nerve to criticize Mr. Obama with BS statements about Obama being more concerned about losing states than "doing the right thing"? Could it be that Gary's "evolution" is total BS and the truth is that he was just too scared (politically) to voice his support for marriage equality back when he was governor?

Yeah, those are valid questions lIberals and pRogressives might ask, but, frankly Lying Lester is with the Gary supporters who lie about his position being "consistent and strong".

Yes, it IS easy to take a position that you know might cost you votes while running for president when you know you've got no chance of winning either way. Which is the position Gary was in the last time he ran as the Libertarian candidate for the highest office in the land.

In 2012 Gary and his running mate (someone you've never heard of) received 0.99% of the popular vote, amounting to 1.27 million votes, and ZERO electoral votes... meaning that, no matter what Gary said he wasn't in danger of "losing" any states.

Which is why I voted for the Man and will vote for him again if he decides to run in 2016. Given Lying Lester's love for mental masturbation, is it any surprise that I also love to vote for POTUS in a similar mastubatory fashion? Honestly, me pontificating on the virtues of a hypothetical Johnson presidency is intellectual activity that serves no practical purpose. Yet I can't help jacking it (mentally) when it comes to the very unlikely practically impossible never-going-to-happen Gary Johnson administration.

The only thing more pointless than voting Gary for president in 2016 would be to write in "Lester Nation"... which is why I urge you to do so. But only *if* Gary does not run. Then vote for him and not me. Not that it matters, as Gary winning the presidency is probably only slightly more likely than Lying Lester ascending to the White House.

Byline: The magnificent individual responsible for this hopeful commentary is Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of untruth. LLIN-046.

Lester Nation The Proud Mental Masturbator

In regards to my joke blog, rAtional nAtion uSA, I'd like to clue my readers into a hearty ha-ha that I recently pulled at the expense of the blogger I like to call "Dervo". Or, a joke is what I've decided to call it. In actuality I screwed up when I referred to Dervo as someone who engages in "mental masturbation". Turns out I didn't know what "mental masturbation" means.

I should have looked up the term before using it, because, as it turns out, I used it incorrectly. That is egg on my face, no doubt. Given that I've been using the term so much recently, it occurred to me (after typing it for the umpteenth time) that I wasn't positive I had the definition correct. Well, after a Google search I found out that "mental masturbation" really refers to "intellectual activity that serves no practical purpose".

Huh. Now that I've looked it up, it REALLY sounds like "mental masturbation" applies to my pursuit of the teachings of the great philosopher, Ayn Rand. As well as my entire political outlook. I mean, I voted for Gary Johnson in the last election, a dude that received less than one percent of the popular vote and absolutely zero electoral votes. I spent a lot of time talking up Mr. Johnson on RNUSA and on other blogs. "Hop aboard the liberty train and see where it takes you", I said.

Yeah, I rationalized my Johnson-ballot-casting by claiming that if enough people voted for my man Gary it would build the momentum for a viable, strong, and vibrant Libertarian Party. But did that happen? NO! It was all a complete waste of time given that Mr. Johnson had no chance - and still has - no chance at all of ever being elected president. And also given the fact that the Libertarian Party always has been, and will likely always remain a fringe Party and ideology.

Reading, studying and proselytizing in regards to the teachings of Ayn Rand is undoubtedly a huge waste of time as well. If that isn't "mental masturbation", I don't know what is. Given that fact, I feel a heartfelt apology from me to Dervo is quite rightly in order. I had no right what-so-ever of accusing this fine blogger of wasting his time with his excellent blog Sleeping with The Devil.

While it is true that all the rEpublicans and many of the dEmocrats (including the pResident) could certainly be described as Conservative, it is also true that the Progressive caucus is the largest Congressional caucus. Therefore, the "intellectual activity" that Dervo engages in on his blog might actually serve a purpose, in that there are members of Congress that are of a like mind as this outstanding blogger, whereas I am in disagreement with the totality of all members of our federal government. Even Libertarians like Rand Paul, who one might think I'd be an admirer of... I am in strong disagree with him as well on most issues.

So, should I allow the fact that the chances that my political philosophies are ever instituted in Washington are absolutely bupkus get me down? I was using "mental masturbation" in a derogatory sense when I applied it to Dervo, after all. One might think I'd abandon Objectivism and Libertarianism given how completely useless my pursuit of them are.

But, NO! Mental masturbation in pursuit of the truths expounded upon by the great philosopher may serve no practical purpose, but I will continue to mentally masturbate in pursuit of these truths nonetheless. Fact is, in this regard I am a PROUD mental masturbator! Some may view this stance as illogical and irrational... and I completely agree with them!

So... in conclusion: I, Lying Lester am proud to be an irrational mental masturbator... just like my hero, the great philosopher, Ayn Rand. If you're mentally masturbating on the subject of Rand, that is good. If you're mentally masturbating in regards to any other intellectual activity - say, pRogressivism - that is definitely bad. And, while the pRogressive caucus is large, they are largely ineffective. So take that Dervo!

Byline: This 4th LLIN commentary was authored by Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of Untruth. LLIN-004.