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[MrSupercoolkid44]

That kid actually goes to my school.

[Jussi101]

This kid actually enrolled in my high school this past semester and indeed he claims he is no longer conservative.

[juliejazz]

It was a self-published book. And the kid now says he is no longer a conservative. Smells like stage parents to me.

[HIFKhockey90]

feckin smart ass!

[Mutough]

I like his use of filibuster. It really is one of those words you can throw around for no reason so you can sound like you know what you're talking about... Wait...

[zoobly3]

Irkle Goebbels. Hitler youth anyone. Mein summerkampf will be published next from juvenile hall. Don't drink the FoolAid! Oooh yeeah!

[actionist2009]

I use to be conservative too...then i grew up.

[merocket]

How true it is, last year...my god to think of what a self-important shit I had become...that conservative shit is poison...

[Triumphoffreedom]

I used to be liberal too...then I grew up.

[fxnooodle]

@actionist2009 because "I" got brainwashed by the high school and campus commies.

[seekthetruth6006]

oh! he's home schooled no wonder he's so boring!

[semajXratiug]

hey man i red your article

[JackBursh]

This kid is badass!!

Holy shit, everyone buy his book!!

[yalebound]

no. I actually know him. he is a disrespectful annoying little prick. don't promote him.

[JackBursh]

Yeah, for a young kid like that to be in politics something must be up. Like he can't play any sports and he doesn't have any friends.

I'm still gonna buy his book, eventually.

[RichieD814]

I hate to nitpick but this kid has poor grammar. He should probably bone up on language arts before taking on more than he can handle.

[ianna41]

hes home-schooled....no wonder!

[relicofgold]

stole this from another poster, and it is perfection:

Conservatism's principles ....

slavery, crony capitalism, fascism, Nazism, racism, sexism, bigotry, religious intolerance, illiteracy, hatred of science, genocide, imperialism, neocolonialism, ineptitude, incompetence, corporate oligarchy.

This kid is like those teens in 1945 Berlin, being used as cannon fodder.

HIS PARENTS ARE DISGUSTING BARBARIANS, PROSTITUTING THEIR BRIGHT, CHARISMATIC KID AS A SHILL FOR NEOCONS.

[relicofgold]

his parents are BARBARIANS!

how dare they prostitute their own kid and use him as a shill for the pawn hannity and rusche limbo crowd.

DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!

run, jonathan, run.

his parents are pimping him to the world.

a nice kid, intelligent, charismatic, being used as a shill for his parents and the rush limbo crowd.

for shame.

[yalebound]

his mother's twice as bad as he is. his dad's pretty cool though.

[SeitansPuppet]

Maybe when this kid turns 35 the Republicans will have a chance at getting back the White House.

But probably not.

[SourianteLH76]

Il faudrait peut-être rappeler 1) aux parents de cet adolescent prépubert et 2) aux journalistes qu'ils l'interviewent, qqs principes de base qui sont au fondement de toute société humaine = n°1 Interdit de l'inceste ET n°2 = rituels de passage de l'enfance à l'âge adulte...... Je ne suis pas une spécialiste, mais ce qui me parait excessivement choquant c'est que les ADULTES laissent ainsi un ENFANT leur faire la leçon !!! Transgression ouvrant tout droit la porte à la BARBARIE !

[4u2b1ib12]

Jonathan, Lil' Krohny, Krohn is so brainwashed he's pickled.

[mizilus]

If I'm ever broke I figure I'll just write a book called "Fucking Liberals; how to blame them for all of our mistakes." and make a mint.

All would be writers should think about that. If you are at all having trouble finding a publisher just listen to hate radio for five minutes, cause every one of them says the exact same things over and over, and then just type out what you've heard and submit it for publication. These mental midgets never have a problem getting published.

[NO46116]

I like any kind of genius.

[Discipleguy]

Yeah right...."help form mommy and daddy my butt". Unlike Obama this kid does NOT carry a teleprompter with him EVERY where he goes. He is intelligent.

[getgus]

right advice,he gets the most gorgeous women.

[RubGnow]

Could this kid be the Anti Christ.. hmmmmmm

[gummiebearz94]

hes adorable but OBAMA ROX MY SOX!!!

so johnathan..SUCK IT!!!

=)

jkjk..ilove this kid <3

[Aditi000]

He's homeschooled because if he'd go to school he'd get the crap beaten out of him as well he should.

[Zackrocks2006]

Ah ah. Be a good liberal and "tolerate" his different opinion. And he should be beaten up you say? Aren't you supposed to advocate peace? Only when it's convenient perhaps?

[peterpatros]

He is awesome.

[mrios328]

from this interview he seems more anti-dem. than pro-rep.

[chittybang102193]

this is creeping me out waaay too much. its like a 50 year old stuck in a 13 year old's body.

[CAOS03]

1 CLOWN ..

[jackiestbird]

SforzandoFilms, who told you this kids parents are rich ? Show me where you found that they are rich ? Are you saying poor people can't be smart ?

[SforzandoFilms]

If his parents weren't rich or didn't have connections to rich people than the book never would've been published. That's how it works.

[Aditi000]

He saved his own money he earned to self publish.

[SforzandoFilms]

Bullshit I don't believe that. He had help from Mommy and Daddy.

[NuttyNetterz]

where the heck did you think he would get his support and informative environment? He's home schooled. of course his parents have helped him in some way. I think it's good thing that he has a passion and motivation for learning about our government rather than how to get to the next level of some video game.

[SforzandoFilms]

Yeah and they also brainwashed him. Good job Mom and Dad!!

[relicofgold]

i'd rather he was watching videos than spewing as a shill for ultra-right-wing-warring corporate fundamentalist christian liars.

[SforzandoFilms]

You know what, this kid's an idiot. You don't base your judgment off of what you hear on talk radio ... ever!!! And I agree with you SoupyLibertarian, this kid is fascist trash.

[jackiestbird]

LOL, you Liberals are funny. You base YOUR judgement on NBC and CNN and you talk about talk radio? A bit hypocritical dont you think?

[SforzandoFilms]

When did I ever mention NBC or CNN? Tell me I'd like to know because I'm scrolling through all the comments I posted on here and ... nope never mentioned them once!

[SoupyLibertarian]

No, the kid is not that amazing he regurgitates the same material in every single interview I have every seen him in.

[Aditi000]

You're right but that's what people do who are hawking a book or movie. Do you think they say something NEW in every interview?

[Akesson1986]

I think the kid is good, A new Ron Poul?

[SoupyLibertarian]

No, how dare you slander Ron Paul's name by comparing his to this lisping 14 y/o loooozer!

[SforzandoFilms]

Are you out of your fucking mind? The kid hasn't even been to college yet!!!!!

[jackiestbird]

To all you liberals, I suppose if he was singing "YES WE CAN CAN CAN" written by a SCHOOL TEACHER it would be "cool".

[SoupyLibertarian]

no, I think that's stupid too... I'm a Libertarian!

[SforzandoFilms]

No it wouldn't. Any 13-year-old who thinks he knows so much about politics that he has to write a book about it is just plain stupid.

The only reason why this kid is getting so much publicity is because his parents are rich.

[jackiestbird]

mgband: let me remind you that public school teachers voice their opinions to the students constantly. It was a school teacher that wrote the song and made the video of the children singing "YES WE CAN". Remember?

[Hemphill68]

I ordered his book online just to support his efforts.

[SforzandoFilms]

I'm thinking of doing that too just so I can wipe my ass with it in case I run out of toilet paper.

[Hemphill68]

nice - evil angry person, guarantee he has out acheived you at the same age.

Your anger and rudeness is unfounded.

He is thinking, he is not at High School doing drugs, he is focused on learning which will adapt to more developed experienced thought when he gets older. Hopefully he doesn' find himself on some random video comment section talking shit about another human trying to achieve something in life like you.

[SforzandoFilms]

If he was so focused on learning then he wouldn't be acting like he knows everything, which he doesn't. He hasn't even been to college yet. I think I know far more about conservatism then this moron.

[Hemphill68]

Wow - you are competing against a 14 year old and he still has a better disposition than you. You win, wow, who knew. Except he didn't resort to cursing and ignorance.

I guess he didn't stoop to your level - and yet you say you're smarter and better.

hmmm

learn to give someone credit for effort, learn to love others and praise any achievement at all.

The world needs to quit criticizing achievement and criticize the LACK OF achievement instead. It would be a better place.

[SforzandoFilms]

Exactly what has he achieved? All he has done is write a book, that's it! Frankly, I'm not impressed. He could be working to stop the spread of AIDES, but he's not. He could decrease famine in Africa, but he's not. What has he done that is worth praising him for?

[ilovefireemblem]

Please name another 13 year old kid who's written a successful political book. This kid doesn't have control of stopping AIDS. He doesn't have the control to decrease famine in Africa. He's written a book, a very popular book, and that's more than a lot of people have done, let alone 13 year olds. You raise your expectations far too much.

[SforzandoFilms]

He could encourage organizing a charity organization to fight AIDES and decrease famine in Africa. I have not raised my expectations too much. I want to see this kid actually help others. But so far, he's only helped himself.

[artesianangel]

Sforzando, have you organized charities to fight Aids or famine? Jonathan wrote a book, HE had it published (not his parents), and this interview was in Nov -- 2 months before Hamas' relentless attacks on Israel sparked this latest war. Personally attacking a CHILD for doing something extraordinary for his age only discredits you.

[SforzandoFilms]

1300 people died in Gaza in January, yet this kid wants to talk about how much he thinks he knows about politics. I may be vulgar, I may be profane, but I have a right to be. To see a selfish little brat like this help himself instead of helping others really drives me to the point of total rage.

[ilovefireemblem]

He's being questioned about these things. It's not being selfish. It's answering the questions. It's no more than Obama would do.

[SforzandoFilms]

Yes but he's only helping himself, he's not helping others. Get the point: he only cares about his own personal gain!

[Aditi000]

I agree with your point. It would be

"nice" to see those who are truly intelligent helping others but he's an America. He lives in America. It's all about puffing yourself up & lining your own pockets. People don't care about their next door neighbor, let alone any African in Africa.

[dmelkumo]

he sounds like a midget

[unclesamandy]

Clearly, a well-adjusted human being

[WilliamBrothers]

Sharp kid, whether you agree or disagree with him. The interviewer tried to play the "bipartisan" reminder card on him, but the kid stood his ground.

[jackiestbird]

This is what you get when the child is NOT in public school...brilliance !!!!! He speaks better than 99% of Republicans and 99.99% of Democrats.

[mgband]

I don't know if you know what brilliance actually is. Actually, what you get when a child is not in public school is a one track mind, because he is not exposed to different ways of thinking. What he is saying is not what HE thought of, he is just regurgitating things he heard from within his small world. AND his world IS small.

He does speak well, but his points are devoid of actual higher thought. I think if he were pressed, he would fall apart. Interviewers are just afraid to seem mean.

[SoupyLibertarian]

this kid is fascist trash, stay Libertarian... stay clean

[SforzandoFilms]

No, what you get is brainwash galore!!!!!!!!!!

[peni209]

Very sharp kid !!!!

Amoergosum if you dont think intelligence and having confidence isn't enough to be special , then can you please tell me what you consider SPECIAL ?? I am sure he is well rounded in many areas . He seems to be very comfortable within himself and very sociable !!!! BRAVO JONATHAN for your ongoing success !!!

[amoergosum3]

People who watch this kid get blinded by his speaking skills. He's obviously intelligent and very self confident. Apart from that I don't see anything special.

[davemachado]

I guess we can use your exact words to describe Obama. Yes?

[davemachado]

in response to amoergosum3, we can use your wors to describe Prez. Obama.

[ilovefireemblem]

That's the kind of comment I respect from Democrats. I'd probably say the same thing if this kid was liberal.

[dandizzle5956]

conservative intelligence always = gay.

[wiserlady]

Response to dandizzle

I believe it's the llberal Democrats who tend to be in favor of gay marriage...therefore more often gay people tend to be liberal Democrats.

And lesbian feminists tend to be liberal Democrats. Gee, maybe you need to change party affiliations?

[dandizzle5956]

this geeky kid gives me the creeps. whats next, 6 pack abs and his own cookbook or maybe an expose documentary on gay porn.

[wiserlady]

dandizzle,

Why do you think intelligence equals gay?

[tdo79]

No doubt this is an above average kid, but he makes himself look like an idiot when he said he was a conservative and a McCain supporter. Those are contradictory terms bro. McCain may have been more conservative than Obama, but that is like arguing Paris Hilton's is sexual purity by comparing her to Jenna Jameson. Conservatives did not have a horse in the race, that is why Obama won.

[WestmorelandL]

I agree...

[jackywushengzong]

Not to mention that he's not old enough to even vote yet...

[BigNard20]

I hope someone shoots this little faggot through the teeth!

[WestmorelandL]

You've got some nerve to talk about a child that way, you maniacal bastard. I don't care what your beliefs are. The young man obviously has more intelligence and common decency than you could ever hope for. Scumbag...

[BigNard20]

I laugh in the face of people who stick up for this trite pretentious little douche bag!

[shamrock32]

This kid talks like he was forced to watch Fox News 24/7. None of his opinions are all that insightful or groundbreaking.

[HyperSonic9000]

He doesn't even make a living wage. Some of you act as if this was all him, but the reality is, he's a young political scientist, not a full fledged adult, living on his own, living off of his own income. Give credit where credit is due. Who do you think drove him around? Who do you think handled the business aspect of it? 1 word, parents.

[vudufire]

Home school...home Drool !!!

[ConradoBrenna]

Dear Jonathan,

That was great!!! You did perfect on the interview!!! How does it feel to be on air? I am very sure it must be very exciting!! I will ask my mom if I can go to your house on Saturday this evening.

Best regards,

Conrado

[hmunkey]

Wow, what a geek. If he's so intelligent why is he an ardent conservative? It seems like his parents brainwashed him, with his homeschooling and all.

[bravesfan091]

shut the hell up! this kid is smarter than you'll ever be!!! i've personally heard this kid speak many times and i swear 2 God he could go on for hours about any political topic having 2 do with ANY party. once you're even half as smart as this kid, then talk. until then, SHUT THE FUCK UP!!

[nstutsman]

Nothing like trying to suppress anyone's opinions there huh?

[MacGyverMagic]

Swearing is not the way to go. It actually weakens your argument.

[MacGyverMagic]

I might not agree with his viewpoints, but I have to agree with the other people here. Having 'wrong' viewpoints has absolutely no relation to someone's intelligence. The fact he wrote a book that managed to get covered on television and the fact he was able to defend his opinion in a discussion proves that he is indeed intelligent.

[Hemphill68]

You endless critics should be ashamed of yourselves. Do you not want anyone to try to do anything.

At least he is trying.

You are all evil and should call your parents and apologize for your hate.