Ok I understand what you're saying. I think it's a good point that you make.
Btw, I am NOT the same thing as LPUK. I'm sure neither of us is glad of the direct association.
Ok I understand what you're saying. I think it's a good point that you make.
Btw, I am NOT the same thing as LPUK. I'm sure neither of us is glad of the direct association.
The final result might be different but the method is still very red. Although i admit libertarianism is a wider gamut of political thought, but the policies of this Libertarian party is quite close to early communism.Originally Posted by HM
Ive been doing a bit of reading on this subject as of late, political history is my field.
One thing that puzzles me about Libertarianism that i cant get my head round is the strange elitism i detect thats very different to other left idoligy's.
Libertarianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wikis your friend.
I couldn't see Libertarians and nationalists getting along, although having similar views and aspirations.
Last edited by Gill; 30-07-2009 at 11:05 PM.
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You are so far off the mark it is untrue.
Communists are collectivists. Libertarians are individualists.
Communists believe in state control of the economy. Libertarians believe in laissez-faire capitalism.
Communists believe in equality over liberty. Libertarians believe in liberty over equality.
If this is your field, I'd hate to see you out of your depth in someone else's field.Ive been doing a bit of reading on this subject as of late, political history is my field.
If you are puzzled, it's because you are unable to grasp the simple concepts that libertarianism is the ultimate enemy of elitism, and that it is a right-wing, not statist left-wing ideology...and that it is an ideology, not an idoligy (though that may be what it is called in your fieldOne thing that puzzles me about Libertarianism that i cant get my head round is the strange elitism i detect thats very different to other left idoligy's.)
Wiki can be a friend, but I recommend reading a few real books on political theory, and maybe some history before you go around telling people it's your field.Libertarianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wikis your friend.
On the first part of this I have to entirely agree with you. Libertarians and nationalists wouldn't get along at all, since nationalists are collectivists and often protectionist economically (like the BNP), which is completely against liberty and therefore libertarianism. Similar views and aspirations. You are completely ignorant, sir.I couldn't see Libertarians and nationalists getting along, although having similar views and aspirations.
Can you recommend some literature on your version on libertarianism kafir. Thanks.
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My version of libertarianism is just that: mine, which I have developed from all of my research, consideration and experience.
That being said, I owe a huge debt to the following:-
Thomas Jefferson
Milton Friedman
Robert Nozick
Friedrich Hayek
Murray Rothbard
Ludwig von Mises Institute
Frederic Bastiat
Peter Schiff
Geert Wilders
Christopher Hitchens
Daniel Hannan & Douglas Carswell
Ayn Rand
Rob Menard
I suggest you watch "Free to Choose", the TV series made by Friedman in 1980, then read a handful of books. It will bring you closer to understanding what liberty is all about.
I prefer books.
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Interesting to see you include Christopher Hitchens among your influences. He is certainly one of the top 'public intellectuals' of our age.
Last edited by Eureka; 31-07-2009 at 10:37 PM. Reason: Corrected typo.
In which case, I recommend "Free to Choose", "Anarchy, State and Utopia" and "While Europe Slept" as a nice starting trilogy.
Thanks ill look them up sometime.
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