2006-10-10 04:45:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
ideogenetic, lol. I am able to dissect what you're saying, but its still funny.
2006-10-10 04:58:49 · update #1
The long post above mine tells a lot. I'd add that the libertarians are FAR more consistent in following their principles than either the Republicans or Democrats. Of course, it's easier to keep to your theories, when you're not really governing and are not subject to all the vagaries of the political process. Nonetheless, it's an interesting political philosophy, and worth looking into in some depth. Sorry -- you said no opinions, but how do we keep opinions out of a politics discussion?.
2006-10-10 04:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is from the Libertarian website:
Libertarians believe that you have the right to live your life as you wish, without the government interfering -- as long as you don’t violate the rights of others. Politically, this means Libertarians favor rolling back the size and cost of government, and eliminating laws that stifle the economy and control people’s personal choices.
Libertarians are neither Liberal or Conservative. Unlike liberals or conservatives, Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and economic liberty. For example, Libertarians agree with conservatives about freedom in economic matters, so we're in favor of lowering taxes, slashing bureaucratic regulation of business, and charitable -- rather than government -- welfare. But Libertarians also agree with liberals on personal tolerance, so we're in favor of people’s right to choose their own personal habits and lifestyles.
In a sense, Libertarians “borrow” from both sides to come up with a logical and consistent whole -- but without the exceptions and broken promises of Republican and Democratic politicians. That's why we call ourselves the Party of Principle.
2006-10-10 04:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main thing is the we support free choice in all areas of our lives without government interference. Kind of like the Founding Fathers felt when they formed our constitution.
2006-10-10 04:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like to demonstrate how libertarian economics will function via the Libertarian Fire Department.
LFD: Libertarian Fire Dept. What is your emergency?
You: My house is burining down and I need assistance. My children are trapped upstairs and the flames are blocking their egress. Help!!!
LFP: Sir, what are you bidding for our services at this time.
You: Bidding? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?
LFP: We are a for profit fire department, sir. There are no public or government fire departments anymore. What is your bid?
You: Well....I...uh...I've got some money in savings that...hey- we don't have time for this...send help NOW!
LFP: I'll put down zero for your bid sir. Mr Gates has outbid you for our services. He needs his cat taken down from a tree in the yard.
Thank You for calling the Libertarian Fire Department, where your life will cost you dearly. Have a nice day.
2006-10-10 04:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by ideogenetic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Libertarianism (left): A political philosophy calling for as much self-government for individuals as possible. Opposes all forms of hierarchical authority (particularly those associated with capitalist companies and the state) and social inequality in favour of group direct democracy, individual liberty and social equality. This would be accompanied by either no government or government reduced to a minimal level. (See anarchy; anarchism (social); anarchism (mutualist); anarcho-socialism; anarcho-syndicalism and socialism. Compare to anarcho-capitalism and libertarianism (right).)
Libertarianism (right): A political philosophy calling for very strong or even sovereign property rights for individuals. This would be accompanied by either no government, or government reduced to its minimalist functions: for example, police and military defense. (See also anarchy; anarcho-capitalism; Austrian school of economics; Objectivism. Compare to anarcho-socialism and libertarianism (left).)
2006-10-10 04:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by notme 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vis-a-vis the two major parties it is the Libertarian Party's total lack of influence and power.
2006-10-10 04:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by Walter Ridgeley 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They take the extremes of both liberal and conservative views on limiting governmental interaction with the indivual. On the liberal side they would support civil liberties and personal freedoms (i.e. freedom of choice), while on the conservative side support lower taxes, less governmental controls (i.e. gun control)
2006-10-10 04:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by flawed broadcast 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since it's politics, there are no facts. It's all smoke and mirrors heavily laced with opinions, false promises, and accusations -- all politics is!
2006-10-10 04:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its a watered down version of a Liberal is all it is :-)
2006-10-10 04:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Dr.Feelgood 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋