What's RPF's Opinion of Adam Kokesh?

[TheTexan]

I like and support Adam even though I am sure he is far from perfect. I have no doubt of his dedication to liberty.

I won't be voting for him over Republican Kelli Ward.

Thanks for voting!

And especially thanks for not voting for an anarchist

 

[Suzanimal]

Sounds like he's a smart guy with some lady drama/baggage. I'd have a beer with him, but not holding my breath that he will ever be a serious candidate for office. That 'contract' was pretty creepy, but I've seen stranger. Maybe he can continue to be an advocate for liberty and move the needle a little bit here in AZ.

That's the approach I would take.

 

[angelatc]

Here is a fun thread:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?504601-So-Apparently-Adam-Kokesh-is-an-abusive-sociopath

His ex-girlfriend has apologized for that about 7 or 8 times now.

 

[brushfire]

Kokesh is like a keyboard activist, only he actually puts his a$$ on the line.

They've taken enough from him at this point, I dont think he has a whole lot to lose.

The last time I'd seen Adam was a broadcast event at "Anarchapulco".

I must admit that he has annoyed me at times, but I'd have no problem with voting for him. Its not hard to figure out where he stands and who he is - he's pretty transparent. Add to that I agree with much of what he says and does, in terms of protesting government and promoting nonaggression. Some of his interviews are quite entertaining as well.

 

[luctor-et-emergo]

In general I think the best activists make the worst politicians. I'm not sure if this holds for libertarians as we generally would say that a principled stance is the only one. But that doesn't work in our current political climate. Some kind of compromise will have to happen somewhere and as a candidate you'll have to support some of it. Simply because you cannot change society in one day... And trying to establish that, will not get you elected. The only thing it would do, is make you look like an idiot. No effort necessary, the media will help with that.

Having said that, it's not my personal opinion that the type of baggage that he has should keep him from being elected. But a gun-conviction, this stuff with his ex, things he's said over the years... If we're realistic, he doesn't have the kind of machinery that Trump has so his chances of getting away with all that are not good.

Having said THAT, I do think he'd make a good politician. What he does in his personal life may be unwanted however more politicians seem to dabble into weird stuff. He's a principled guy, even though he can be loud, he's also good at forming an argument. Even better in passionately conveying it. I have not seen much of what he has been doing in the past years but who knows, if he has matured a bit and learned some more... He's not a second Ron but I do think he's one of those that truly understood Ron's message.

Having said all of that. I agree with Brian but if Ward doesn't win, then I'm very interested to see what Kokesh can bring. In that case, I wish him all the luck he needs!

 

[AuH20]

He's kinda like Cernovich. The self-promotion is way over the top.

 

[ThePaleoLibertarian]

Degenerate. As almost all political activists are.

 

[dannno]

His ex-girlfriend has apologized for that about 7 or 8 times now.

 

[phill4paul]

I've got no problem with him. Wish he would have seen through the plan for an organized armed march on Washington.

 

[TheTexan]

I've got no problem with him. Wish he would have seen through the plan for an organized armed march on Washington.

He seems like an OK guy, but I could never vote for someone who doesn't vote.

 

[oyarde]

I would write myself in before I would vote for him . I am basing that solely on the fact I think he is nuttier than I am .

 

[phill4paul]

I would write myself in before I would vote for him . I am basing that solely on the fact I think he is nuttier than I am .

It's time to watch Rome burn.

 

[RonZeplin]

Kokesh / Petersen 2020

He should move into the White House in 2021.

 

[Origanalist]

Thanks for voting!

And especially thanks for not voting for an anarchist

What kind of crazy person votes for an anarchist anyway?

 

[TheTexan]

What kind of crazy person votes for an anarchist anyway?

Fortunately, nobody.

Thank the roads.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Yeah, she sounds like a hippy, new age loon.

As far as the “contract” and relationship goes, some context might help enlighten. This was when a book series (soon to be movies) was very popular. It was “Fifty Shades of Grey”. There were clubs full of people, mostly female, that loved those books. IIRC, even Harvard had a “Fifty Shades Club”. It’s unfortunate for Kokesh that this was dragged into the public. The most revealing thing that comes from this incident is that he is leans libertine, which is not unusual in the Libertarian Party. It is also quite common amongst the neocon libertarians too, not to infer that Kokesh is one of them. Quite the opposite. If Kokesh was a neocon libertarian, he would probably be on some TV show today, or at a beltway think tank.

 

[Anti Federalist]

I've got no problem with him. Wish he would have seen through the plan for an organized armed march on Washington.

Yup, this.

 

[Anti Federalist]

 

[pcosmar]

What kind of crazy person votes for an anarchist anyway?

What kind of anarchist wants a state job?

 

[Krugminator2]

He's a life failure from a wealthy family who lives off a combination of welfare, donations, and probably his parents. Would not considering supporting him for any race under any circumstances. A good start for him would be a job, not another grift. I don't know what it is with these people like Kokesh and Austin Petersen. It is go time man. Scamming morons out of money is not a way to live. J-O-B.