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Comment on A Brilliant Libertarian Series by Daniel Krawisz

Daniel Krawisz — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:41 +0000

Dollywitch, I disagree with your analysis. One of the reason libertarians are against government is BECAUSE it is very easily controlled by special interests who can turn it to their own purpose. This is not about good government versus bad government; it is an inherent weakness in the nature of government as a monopoly. Because the government claims the right to quell all competition, everyone involved in it has an incentive to use it for their own purposes. Once someone have a position within the government system, either directly within its bureaucracy or as part of a parasitic corporation that lobbies the government for its own benefit, then the monopolistic nature of government means that they cannot easily be unseated.

Also, the image you posted is in no way antilibertarian. Libertarians believe in the free market, which is entirely based upon human cooperation. The free market promotes specialization, which correspondingly means that everyone is more heavily reliant on one another.

Comment on My Little Pony and the Perspective of the Upper Class by queue

queue — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:31:09 +0000

Trying so hard to write a witty blog post…got the formula, content FAILS. :/ coulda been funny, wasn’t.

Comment on A Brilliant Libertarian Series by Dollywitch

Dollywitch — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:57:46 +0000

In particular, I don’t know how you could call it “Libertarian” after this – http://i.imgur.com/wIbCL.jpg

Comment on A Brilliant Libertarian Series by Dollywitch

Dollywitch — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:37:45 +0000

I thought this at first, but it really isn’t a “Libertarian” story. The problem with the world government isn’t it’s statist oppression in the traditional sense, it’s that the pirates(equivalent of corporations) and nobles have it wrapped around their finger.

The vast majority of villains are driven by greed, they are treasure hungry pirates. The real source of peril isn’t fascist oppression, but an effective lawlessness at sea, and “Might makes right”, which is in some ways part of the social darwinist mentality of many “libertarians”. If anything, it’s a jab at Corporatism(which many people believe would be an inevitable consequence of right wing libertarianism anyway), not statism.

The idea of each Crew Member being “Self made” etc. is missing an important point too. All the crew members have individual strengths and weaknesses that compliment each other, and it’s strong on the idea of comrades – again this is far more in line with the more anarcho-socialist thinking or true communism than right wing libertarianism.

And how do you defend a self-made versus. not self made character anyway? They didn’t rely on government handouts? But if it wasn’t for that, Nami’s mother wouldn’t be dead. They got no assisstance, they tried their best to live happily but ultimately they were marginalised.

Privilege isn’t something that the government grants and if anything societies where the government interferes in such things have a more equal playing field. Again, that’s a more classical anarchist viewpoint, that the government is there to serve the rich, and generally to some degree it’s correct.

But I think one piece is a portrayal of a world that is just plain corrupt on a number of levels, and if and if anything has a more anarchistic feel, as you would expect from a pirate adventure.

Comment on My Little Pony and the Perspective of the Upper Class by Owen

Owen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:44:51 +0000

Words cannot express just how wrong this whole thing is. You haven’t even understood any of the show, have you?

Comment on Texas House passes legislation banning Security-Theatre Patdowns by Billy A. Hall

Billy A. Hall — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:22:24 +0000

Rep. Simpson is a very smart man. He is one of us, a true libertarian. He has supported Ron Paul for years and even though he is running as a Republican he has openly endorsed him in 2012. He stands for everything Dr.Paul stands for, including legalizing drugs. He single handedly killed them trying to outlaw Salvia. What ever a person wants to do in the privacy of the own home is the liberty he stands for. Also I like the way he has copied Ron Paul’s Money Bomb, thats sweet. Other than Ron Paul Simpson could be our next Presidential candidate down the road.

Comment on Rango: A Libertarian Spiritual Epic by Libertarian Furries · Rango: A Libertarian Spiritual Epic

Libertarian Furries · Rango: A Libertarian Spiritual Epic — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:12:51 +0000

[...] article has been published before at LibertarianLonghorns.com and Mises.org. Rango, unsure of who he is, imitates a [...]

Comment on My Little Pony and the Perspective of the Upper Class by Analysis is Magic · My Little Pony and the Perspective of the Upper Class

Analysis is Magic · My Little Pony and the Perspective of the Upper Class — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:50:40 +0000

[...] article was originally published at Libertarian Longhorns. The herd. From left to right: Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and [...]

Comment on A Truly Great Free Market Movie by Vichy

Vichy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0000

Hob was absolutely the star of that movie. I’m a big fan of RoboCop himself as a character, but I absolutely agree that the moral message the Progressive Verhoven wants to make creates a character who is reprehensible from a personal responsibility perspective.

Comment on Top 10 Libertarian Books for Christmas 2011 by Ted

Ted — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:34:43 +0000

Very attractive tenants and ideals, but his party is doomed. I see it as an “esoteric speech club”. The appeal seems to be mostly to ersatz “young entrepreneurs” of whom I have met many. All drive BMW’s, wear rolexes, and “Big-Daddy” paid for their expensive (but usually not ivy league) educations. All dream of being filthy stinking rich one day. Twenty five years later, they have either lost most of the inheritance big-daddy left them in hair brained get rich quick schemes, or are desperately awaiting it because it’s already spent!

A major libertarian talking point is the “evil labor unions” who are blocking their access to a private jet! Wise up, all those Toyotas, BMWs, Mercedes etc. you love to drive were built by Union labor. In Germany, where they have an incredible 4 day work week (but work 10 hour or longer shifts for efficiency of commuting) – Durable goods orders are up an astounding 5.6% going into 2012.

Without the support of the masses, eg decent working people, this party has no chance of winning any significant office. Non union workers always benefit from unions, to keep the unions out requires fair treatment. I work for a huge corporation, I cannot imagine it without a solid voice in what goes on (ALPA Intl).