Libertarianism is not about what many of its enemies pretend it is about. It is not about being “anti-government”. What it is about is the recognition that no one has the right to initiate force or violate private property. In other words, no one has the right to archate. That’s it, period.
Author: Kent McManigal
Collecting the Bones of an Empire
Maybe I’m funny, but I look forward to a time after the US Empire has fallen in on itself, and pathetic “patriotic” losers of the future collect memorabilia from the police state past they miss; wearing the uniforms and insignia while clinging to their nostalgic delusions of a glorious past.
Slow to Speak Up
A lot of times, in discussions with statists, they refuse to make a case for their position. They’ll just make an assertion and refuse to explain their reasoning when asked. I suspect they can’t explain, because they haven’t thought it through, but are simply parroting something that sounded “right” to them. It feels right. That’s not going to impress me and it’s certainly not going to convince me of anything.
Hans-Hermann is Lying
Sorry Hans, but if you are advocating something which violates the ZAP, you are not a “real libertarian” by definition no matter what sort of name calling you engage in. No matter what you believe your “study” has shown you. If your advocated violation hinges on allowing (employees of) the State to violate the ZAP then you are lying and advocating statism.
How to Irritate People
I know, they are supposed to be enlightened ways to communicate, but… the Socratic Method, E-Prime, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), are all good ways to piss off the people you use them on. I mean, look what happened to Socrates!
Which Came First?
I do know that when combined, the Christo-Statism which results is a deadly ideology. And very smug and self-important as well. You’ll never face a nastier statist than one who believes God wants him to force you under his State.
Your… Duty?
Government extremists HATE rights and liberty, no matter what they say. They want to pretend you have a duty to prop up the State with your life, liberty, and property. They lie.
If Archation is OK…
Maybe archation isn’t a problem. Maybe you do have the right to initiate force and take, damage, or otherwise violate the property of others. Where does that lead, if that’s the case?
Statist Apologetics
You can’t justify your evil actions by finding others who did worse. You’ve got to straighten up and stop doing wrong even if no one else joins you. Don’t do evil.
Reality Isn’t Your Enemy
What is, is. Yes, you can work to change it if you don’t like it. I hope you do. But pretending reality is something other than it is probably isn’t healthy, and probably won’t even make you happy in the long run.