As a token of good faith, Austin gave Johnson a replica of George Washington’s flintlock pistol, to let him know that he has Austin’s full support in the general election. Tearing up on the front stage of the convention floor, Austin said to Gary as he presented him with the pistol, “You have my sword, and you have my gun.”
Hours later, a number of delegates were reporting on social media that Johnson was seen tossing Austin’s pistol in the garbage. A husband and wife witnessed Johnson throwing out the pistol and retrieved it from the garbage. The pistol has since been returned to Austin Petersen and remains in his possession.
This story has been verified by numerous delegates at the convention, as well as a state coordinator for Austin Petersen. Entrepreneur and tech expert Israel Anderson was present in Austin’s hospitality suite when the gun was returned and can also confirm this story. The story has also been confirmed by libertarian talk show host Jason Stapleton.
Man, Gary Johnson, what an incredible jerk. Johnson's greatest rival gives him an endorsement after losing to Johnson, and in return Johnson gives this incredible manifestation of contempt and ingratitude for Austin Petersen's kind gesture, and throws away a flintlock of great personal value to Austin Petersen. And despite multiple witnesses, Johnson denies he did it!
Add to that, Gary Johnson has admitted he smokes marijuana, and gets high every day.
Oh yeah. This is the guy I want in control of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Who the hell would vote for this guy?
