An Interview with Transhumanist Candidate Zoltan Istvan

The following is a transcript with presidential candidate for the Transhumanist party Zoltan Istvan.

 1.) Your party is the trans-humanist party. Its a small and slightly unknown party, due to it being new  of course. How do you plan on getting the name out and bringing in more Members?

At this point in time, the Transhumanist Party is really just trying to spread transhumanism. We have a nonmembership party, and our real aim is to use the media to get the word out that the  future will be transhuman--and that future will be wonderful if we all allow it to happen.

2.) will you ever nominate anyone for Public office, other than yourself for the presidency? We have a few people that have reached out to me to try to run for office under the banner of the Transhumanist Party. However, so far they haven't declared themselves candidates. We did have one individual run for city council for the Transhumanist Party. 

3.) What is your parties stance on economic, social, and foreign issues? Our party aims to be politically centric, but we tend to try to be socially liberal. We try to have an open border policy, and aim to spend more money on science and technology, than on the military. We also support a Universal Basic Income. Check out our website "platform" section to learn more.

4.) what is the first thing you would do as president? I'd begin process of spending less money on the military and putting that money into science, technology, and life extension research in America. 

5.) One of your parties main stances is making people live forever. How would you handle over population? 

The world can successfully handle twice as many people as it has now, but we must do a better job of sharing resources. Technology can help that. We can use new tech to grow food much quicker. We can change our body parts so that we might not even need food in the future. People don't realize how far science has come. Many of use will be cyborgs in 25 years. There's a robotic eye coming out in about 10 years that will be better than your eye. We can remake the human body so more people can easily and safely live on the planet.

6.) have you been campaigning at all in key states? No, I've been campaign through most of the East and West coast places. I have very little chance of winning the election, so most of my campaign is spreading transhumanism through the vehicle of politics. 

7.) why should we choose your party, over a larger, more well known party? I don't think you should choose my party over another in this 2016 election cycle. Our goal is to get the other parties--the larger ones--talking technology. We encourage people to vote for the party that best serves science and technology during this election cycle. 

8.) who is your Vice presidential pick? That is something I haven't thought about yet and don't plan to for a long while. 

9.) whats your stance on the environment and global warming? I believe in global warming and I'd like to make the planet more pristine again. But I would like to do it via radical technology. I think that's the easiest way to do it. We should find the science to quickly regrow rainforests (in days). It's hard to change human behavior, but you can miracles with radical science and genetic editing. 

10.) If you had to choose someone other than yourself for the presidency , who would it be? At this point, I believe it would be Gary Johnson. 

11.) How would you handle ISIS? I'd overwhelm them with drones--and I mean very small drones that follow them around all the time. Maybe five drones for each member. Drone technology is very cheap--sometimes as cheap as $25 a drone. We could watch their every move and also drive them crazy. 

12.) any final thoughts? Science and technology are radically changing the species. Many people don't realize how fast it will happen. Humans may not even exist as we do know in 50 years. We may be part robots already with artificial intelligence. We need to discuss these issues more. Our leaders need to discuss it more so we can plan a successful way forward for the species. 

Thanks for reading! Go to http://www.zoltanistvan.com/ for more info! 

Thanks again, 

-Rocco.

an interview with Libertarian candidate Darryl Perry.

The following is an Interview via email with candidate for the Libertarian nomination, Darryl Perry.

So, you are an Anarchist. Why should we nominate you over someone less extreme?

1) I do not call myself an anarchist, but do not repudiate the term
2) For too many election cycles the Libertarian Party has nominated Presidential candidates who have claimed they can bring more members to the Party or get a certain vote percentage by delivering a watered down message of liberty. The Libertarian Party needs to once again be the Party of Principle and nominate a candidate who will state as loudly as possible, and as often as possible: “Libertarians support freedom on every issue, every time!”.

The articles of confederation were in Place before the Constitution. It put in place no Federal Government. it failed. How is that any different than a president Perry dismantling the Federal Government?

The AoC failed at allowing power-seekers to centralize power. The difference between abolishing the federal government and re-instating the AoC is that abolishing the US federal government would create 50+ new nations, possibly more than 400 nations depending on how the various states choose to handle the semi-sovereign native tribal lands. Centralization of power is never a good things, and competition is generally good for human freedom.

Do you believe in  the NAP. 

Yes, I believe it is wrong to initiate acts of aggression

Thoughtson Austin petersen, Gary johnson, and John Mcafee.

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What are the first ten things you would do as president?

1) Pardon Chelsea Manning

2) Pardon Ross Ulbricht

3) Drop all charges against Edward Snowden

4) Issue a blanket pardon for all non-violent federal drug offenders
5) Issue a blanket pardon for all federal prisoners convicted of non-violent offenses without a victim

6) Immediately cease all combat operations

7) Start the process for closing all ~900 military bases around the globe

8) Order all federal agencies to immediately cease all bulk data collection
9) Order all federal agencies to immediately cease enforcement of federal drug laws

10) Begin working with Congress to cut spending, repeal laws & abolish agencies

How would you handle ISIS

I would stop funding them and supplying them with weapons

Is there any Libertarian candidate you would not endorse?

There are lots of Libertarian Party members who are not libertarians, and I do not endorse candidates who are not consistently libertarian.

How do you plan on winning the election or getting us the five percent we need should you get the nomination?

I make no promises about winning the election or obtaining a certain vote threshold that enables the Party to be eligible for a federal welfare check - that I hope the Party rejects. I only promise to run a principled libertarian campaign, and to promote the ideas of liberty as boldly and as often as possible, and to give as many people the chance to vote for an actual libertarian in November 2016!

Next i'll try Gary johnson, Steve kerbel, Rhett smith, and i'll interview some other third parties as well.

AN INTERVIEW WITH LIBERTARIAN MARC ALLAN FELDMAN.

The following is an interview i conducted via email with Libertarian presidential canadate Marc Allan Feldman.

1.) what are your thoughts on Austin PetersenAustin is a solid Libertarian party member and a great asset.  He
brings youthful energy and a talent for showmanship.  He likes to
create controversy that can be divisive, which is often damaging.  He
has a limited, but very loyal following, based primarily on his
personality.  His stand on the Non-Aggression principle is
particularly controversial, divisive, and it engenders much bad
feeling about him.  He tends to take apparently vague and moving
positions on conservatism, Pro-life issues, military interventionism,
and individual liberty.   His "penny plan" for shrinking government
If his personality became popular enough to bring many new committed
Libertarians into the party, I would support his efforts.
Unfortunately, his social media footprint, name recognition, and
influence outside the Libertarian party remain exceedingly small.

2.) thoughts on Gary JohnsonGary Johnson was the best of the Republicans.  He was a good and
successful Republican governor of New Mexico for two terms.  In 2011,
he was the best of the candidates for the Republican nomination for
president.  He was not very popular with the Republican party and was
excluded after the first couple Republican primary debates.  That is
when he decided to leave the Republican party, and run as a
Libertarian candidate.  Unfortunately, Gary was not successful in
promoting the Libertarian movement, in growing our donor base or
bringing many new people into the party.  Gary still sees politics in
a Republican paradigm, with outreach primarily to special interest
groups (marriage equality, gun rights, marijuana legalization) and
looking to those special interest groups for funds and volunteers.
Gary believes that 2016 is a great opportunity for the LP to reach out
to disgruntled Democrats and Republicans because of the high negative
ratings on the current candidates.  I tend to see most Dems and GOP
voting not in support of their candidate, but in opposition to the
candidate of the other major party.  When people are motivated by
opposition voting, the worse the candidates, the more committed they
are.    I see a very different opportunity for the LP.

3.) Do you believe in the non-aggression principle?The non-aggression principle is a moral and ethical imperative.  The
initiation of force against others is unacceptable.  This is not a
crazy idea.  I see it as a corollary to the Golden Rule, do unto
others as you would have them do unto you.  We do not want others to
aggress against us, so we should not aggress against others.  This is
a good moral guide, but not a great political one, primarily because
it is phrased in the negative.  It tells on what NOT to do, but
doesn't tell one what one should be doing.  That is why I pair the NAP
with a new principle, a political principle.
I call it the positive empowerment principle, or PEP.  "Maximize the
power of individuals to control themselves, their property, and their
environment, as long as they do not infringe on the rights of others.


4.) thoughts on john mcafee  John Mcafee is a fascinating individual,
and a notable software company pioneer.  He is new to the Libertarian
party, as a former Republican who gave up his Presidential nomination
bid as the candidate of his new Cyber party, when he realized that he
would not be able to achieve ballot access.  He is an excellent
speaker, but often it seem to me that I find inconsistencies in his
facts and opinions.  He made his fortune by raising concerns about
computer virus attacks, and selling a software product as a solution.
He now raises concerns of cyber attacks, and is selling his candidacy
as a solution.  I do not see than many Libertarians are convinced.

5.) is there any Libertarian candidate  you would not endorse?I am a believer first in individual empowerment.  That includes
thinking for yourself and deciding for yourself.  That is why I do not
seek the endorsement of anyone.  I also would not endorse any
candidate.  However, I admire and value the contributions of all the
candidates.  I feel that our weakest candidates are better than the
strongest candidates of the Dems and the GOP.  I will be happy to
support whoever is the choice of the Libertarian delegates in
convention.

6.) what are the first 10 things you would do as president.
1.  Deliver a balanced budget to Congress.
2,  Work with Congress to pass a bill to change all deductible
charitable donations to dollar-for-dollar tax rebates.
3,  Put an immediate Federal government hiring freeze in effect, and
place spending caps on all federal agencies to limit spending to
available revenue, while waiting for a balanced budget from Congress.
Either way, I will not add a dollar to the national debt.
4.  Pardon 10,000 non-violent prisoners with a plan for private social
support after release.
5.  Announce the end to all government foreign aid  (that is under the
jurisdiction of the President and the executive branch)  with the
transfer of responsibility for international support to private
individuals and voluntary organizations.
6.  Develop a plan to transfer or re-purpose all overseas American
military installations and bring our troops home.  My criteria for
allowing American military installations in other countries would be
the same as my criteria for allowing other countries to have military
installations in the United States.
7.  Drop the family relationship requirement for sponsorship of
immigrants and refugees.  It should be a benefit of citizenship for
each American to sponsor as few or as many immigrants as they are
willing and able to support and take responsibility.
8.  Identify ISIS as an international criminal organization, and work
with our current partners in fighting international crime, to arrest,
try, convict, and punish those responsible for criminal and terrorist
activities and to interrupt their funding and support according to
international agreements.
9.  Work with Congress to develop a voluntary plan where individuals
can invest their social security contributions in
government-guaranteed student debt.  This will take the control of
social security and student debt funds out of government, raise the
return on Social Security funds from below 1% to 2%, and lower student
debt interest rates from 4 to 8% down to 2%.
10.  Take a cost-effective vacation with my family to south florida or Arizona.

7.) how do you plan on getting us the 5 percent we need?I would start a nation wide voter registration drive with Rock the
Vote and other organizations, to turn as many of the countries 100
million non-voters into engaged citizens.  I would try to send a
message that the Libertarian Party want to represent them, and send a
message that many voters currently desire none of the above.


On Austin Petersen:  .   His "penny plan" for shrinking government is
unrealistic and avoids difficult questions of budgetary priorities.
What would you replace obamacare with?  A plan to move the
responsibility for our health to individuals, communities, and
voluntary organizations.
Social security see above
Are you an anarchist.  Anarchists believe in no rulers.  I am a
panarchist - I think everyone should rule themselves.
does the LP ever stand a chance winning an election?  Much stranger
things have happened.  The key is to understand that it is not our
decision to make, and not our power to decide, the decision and the
power rests with the American people.

Thanks for reading! you can visit his website votesnotforsale.com to read more!  stay tuned for darryl perry, Gary johnson, Rhett smith, and more! 

A conversation with Libertarian Candidate Austin Petersen.

Hello readers, this is Part one of my series of Interviews with all the Libertarian party  candidates.
Today i interviewed Austin petersen, and asked him the following questions.
 1.) how do you expect people to vote for you even after you said you Disagree with the NAP?
2.) thoughts on gary johnson
3.) who do you think is your biggest challanger for the LP nomination
4.) If you get the LP nomination how do you plan on getting us the five percent needed  for major party status
5.) Why should you get the LP nomination even though you don't have the expereince?
6.) Thoughts on john mcafee?
7.0 thoughts on marc allan feldman?
8.) why president? why not go for a smaller office?



the following is his answers: The non-aggression principle leads to anarcho-pacifism, and certain rights (positive rights was one example)  cannot be insured or protected. He also showed the example of abortion, (he's pro-life as i am) and stated that in the defense of the unborn babies life, The Government would be the aggressor by protecting  the fetus and not allowing the abortion/termination.

On gary johnson he stated that he is a more left libertarian, Because he's for  subsides to the energy industry, etc. He also mentioned the fact that gary johnson has proved to be un-electable and said he's more 'an ex-republican who smokes pot."

On the question of who's the biggest challenger for the LP nomination, He said Gary Johnson. John mcafee he said he likes very much as a "party bro", But that Mcafee is simply unelectable.  He's the only one who can build a coalition from the "never trump" group, and conservatives because he's pro-life, and get the people who would never vote for Gary because of his pro-abortion stance. As for the question on his lack of experience, he stated that he  has spent plenty of years in the Libertarian party doing activism like work, (working with judge napalitanos show, etc.) His thoughts on Marc allen Feldman are the same as gary and mcafee. Likes the guy very much, But he's a bit of a left libertarian policy wise. And as for the presidency,  he stated every great man through history when it was their time, they did it. But to be clear, he wasn't gloating. I asked him if there was any candidate he would NOT back, he said the only one he wouldn't endorse is jessie ventura. Ventura, in his view, is a conspiracy theory nut who messes with peoples intellect.

Thanks for reading all! next i might do Marc allen feldman himself. 

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Hey, everyone, im so sorry for being inactive. i was discouraged by my "unoriginality" and took a break. I promise i will try to become more active in the coming days!