Why Does Libertarianism Suck So Much? Let's Delve Into It

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  1. Ten Lubak

    Ten Lubak Salty Dog

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    Libertarianism has been the next big thing since the 1880's

    Yet, it has never really manifested itself into the mainstream culture of Western Civilization, despite us constantly being assured by Libertarians that this is the preeminent way to live

    Are they full of shit? Are we missing their point?

    Let's have a nice civilized chat about it, shall we?
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  2. Fisherman's Worf

    Fisherman's Worf I am the Seaman, I am the Walrus, Qu-Qu-Qapla'!

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    Libertarianism was created by Ayn Rand, but perfected in 2009 by Federal Farmer.
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  3. matthunter

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    It's full of shit.

    Like pure capitalism.

    Or pure communism.

    It only works if humans can be relied on not to be cunts.

    We can't, so some form of regulation is needed.
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  4. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    And that's with good faith libertarians!

    Ayn Rand flat out said "your cunty impulses are actually GOOD! Not only that, if you're REALLY good, you can be in the inner circle of my cult, and fuck me! :yes:".
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  5. Ten Lubak

    Ten Lubak Salty Dog

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    I can't help but notice we have a tough time even doing basic, simple things that would help other people. Anti-maskers come to mind

    How would Libertarianism help combat something like that, I wonder :thinking:
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    You die. She dies. Everybody dies.
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  7. We Are Borg

    We Are Borg Republican Democrat

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    Libertarianism is really only appealing to teenagers who have yet to grasp the complexities of real life.
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  8. Ten Lubak

    Ten Lubak Salty Dog

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    Are you saying this is one of the basic tenets of Libertarianism, oldfella with tits?
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  9. Jenee

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    I have never been interested enough to look up the basic tenet of Liberalism. However, a Libertarian facebook friend that I knew in elementary school suggested I read the party platform. and, yea, that's it in a nutshell.
  10. Lanzman

    Lanzman Vast, Cool and Unsympathetic Formerly Important

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    I find no issue with this. :bailey:
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  11. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    ?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!
    :wtf:

    UA is a Randroid!
    He never taught you his shit!?
    :wtf:
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  12. Tererune

    Tererune Troll princess and Magical Girl

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    Can someone help Ten Nooback catch the fuck up? The libertarians became the Teap Party, the tea party became the birthers, the birthers became the trumpistas, and now they all are called Q.

    This is why we call you Canadian Dayton.
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  13. Fisherman's Worf

    Fisherman's Worf I am the Seaman, I am the Walrus, Qu-Qu-Qapla'!

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    No one calls him that.
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  14. matthunter

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    Yeah, we have a whole smorgasbord of insults before we get to "X Dayton".
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  15. Tererune

    Tererune Troll princess and Magical Girl

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    I was using the royal "we"

    Thank you, now go away rabble.
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  16. matthunter

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    No.

    Rabble rabble rabble.

    :mob::mob::mob:
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  17. MikeH92467

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    Libertarianism is a great bookend for the linear depiction of political reality along with communism on the other end. That's about all either of them are good for.
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  18. Bickendan

    Bickendan Custom Title Administrator Faceless Mook Writer

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    Nice trying to save face, but Face hasn't even posted in this thread yet to need saving, and he certainly doesn't need your help to save face.
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  19. Steal Your Face

    Steal Your Face Anti-Federalist

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    Yeah Flashlight called him Ten Lubed Ass. I like that.
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  20. garamet

    garamet "The whole world is watching."

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    No longer interested in discussing the topic? Why am I not surprised?
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  21. Steal Your Face

    Steal Your Face Anti-Federalist

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    You’re right I’m not interested in the topic because a) it’s predicated on trolling me and b) it starts with a false premise.
  22. MikeH92467

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    The false premise is that Libertarianism has worked anywhere it's actually been tried.
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  23. tafkats

    tafkats scream not working because space make deaf Moderator

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    Define "worked."

    It works great for the rich and powerful, since it enhances their ability to exploit people as much as they feel like.
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  24. garamet

    garamet "The whole world is watching."

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    Then be mature enough to walk away. Lubak is a very sophisticated troll who occasionally has something contributive to say. The latter doesn't excuse the former. Blow him off and he'll focus on his other targets. He spends a lot of time convincing himself that he's (a) bipartisan and (b) edgy. He's neither.

    He scurried over here from TBBS some years ago, having been dismissed as a moderator, and actually had something real to say 90% of the time back then. Then he decided trolling was kewler, so the ratio has been 10%/90% "Um, gee, who can I troll today, eh?"
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  25. MikeH92467

    MikeH92467 RadioNinja

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    It's telling that the attempts to build a real life "Galt's Gulch" collapsed as the founders went Animal Farm.
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  26. Tererune

    Tererune Troll princess and Magical Girl

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    Saving face would imply our words put him in some form of danger. We declare your statement confirms our powers now and forever. You will rue the day your messed with us.
  27. Bickendan

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    Ok, Dayton. :dayton:
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  28. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    Shut up Floriduh Dayton.
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  29. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    Go on...
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  30. Tererune

    Tererune Troll princess and Magical Girl

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    I thought you were dead from covid?
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