Growing up statist can have consequences. Once you learn to justify statism you are prone to self-justify or excuse any archation. They aren’t different things.
Tag: statism
Imagine…
Imagine a world where people don’t kill each other over disagreements about how their imaginary friend is worshiped, or how the holy symbols of the imaginary friend are treated.
Making People Unhappy
I guess I shouldn’t point out ways in which people who call themselves “libertarian” don’t live up to the label they claim in certain areas. I shouldn’t point out inconsistencies in what they advocate that could lead observers to the wrong conclusion.
Peaceful Coexistence is Possible
Instead of getting caught up in the minor differences between the two major political parties, focus on freedom. No one should be hurt or robbed or locked in a cage. No one deserves to be victimized by the state.
Which Forms of Government “Work”?
The unkind truth is that government– attempting to govern anyone but yourself– doesn’t work. The reason being that statism, the fundamental belief which leads to the attempt to govern others, doesn’t work. Unless your goal is slavery, death, and destruction, in which case, they all work just fine.
Statism is the Ultimate Embodiment of Vice
Pride is the worst kind of vice, power is the worst kind of pride, political power is the worst kind of power, and state power is the worst kind of political power.
Paint and Corners and Statists
In Facebook discussions I sometimes find it amusing to let statists paint themselves into corners. It’s easy for them to do, because statism is internally inconsistent and stupid. All I have to do is keep them talking, and that corner, surrounded by the paint they applied, with no way out, is where they’ll end up.
Statism’s Foundation
Statism is based on lies. Without lies it evaporates like a single drop of water skittering across the hot surface of a wood stove in January. Not just the classic Orwellian “War is peace” lies, but lies most people don’t even notice.
Who’s Calling Whom “Arrogant”?
Time after time I’ve seen people call libertarians “arrogant”. Sure, I would agree with that in many cases. So?
When, Deep Down, You Know You’re Wrong
It seems almost nothing gets statists as stirred up these days as declining to participate in their religious rituals. Isn’t that just the silliest thing?!