libertarianism

I'm serious. I don't mean to ask if people should be free, I'm asking if there is any evidence whatsoever that a total lack of regulation has worked over the long term. My beef isn't with the idea of libertarianism, small 'l', but with the 'L' version that seems like it preaches more than it...

For those of you who don't frequent SC, here's a summary of interesting quotes from Michael Badnarik, LP candidate for president, nutcase extraordinaire. _________________________ About his personal guns: I caution people that should they stand in front of my apartment door when the police...

I would like to know more about Libertarian political philosophy according to JREF members. I have researched libertarianism briefly online, but I it would be great if I could hear personal testimonials related to the philosophy. In particular, I am interested in the conflict between the views...

I'm fairly on board with what some of the libertarians say on this board. I'm not %100, but I see the sense. Less government is a good idea, least government goes too far in my opinion. Anarcho-anything is a bad idea, I think. Anyway, no bashing or attacking... Are privatized prisons a good...

One of the arguments against libertarianism that I've been experimenting with lately questions its commitment to meritocracy. The following first appeared (in embryonic form) in an e-mail to a friend explaining one problem. Instead of duplicating past efforts, repeating myself over and over...

(I doubt this one will ever make it to the Language Awards, but I'm hoping I'm making this sufficiently coherent for the purpose.) In reading through some of Shanek's posts, and in reading the continuing debate regarding Federal regulation, (particularly in regards to its excesses), I thought...

Hello Libertarians! My question is simple; I keep hearing Libertarians speak about Constitutions of USA and how the government has done many things that go against it. Such as passing laws or taking action that are claimed to be unconstitutional. Now what I want to know is why doesn't the...

Lets face it, both have high ideals, but both belong in fairyland.

In another thread, shanek claimed: To which I pointed out the following exchange from a previous thread dealing with my hypothetical of a desert island where one person "owns" the property: Shanek said: I remarked: Shanek responded: It appears from this that shanek is disregarding the...