Are non-Libertarians capable of HONESTY?

Question

We've addressed the facts issue - Libs just make up their own - but this finally gets to the "why" -

Everyone other than a Libertarian divides human endeavor and activity into two areas, one in which he "believes that the government has an interest in intervening" and one in which he "believes that the government has no business intervening."

Can we drop the pretense here?

There are certain things you'd like to do, your friends would like to do, or that you don't personally disapprove of. Those things, particularly the things you want to do, you "believe the government has no business regulating."

Then you have some societal ideals - things you'd like to see society as a whole do but that individuals aren't voluntarily doing. In those areas you "believe the government has an interest in intervening."

Can you admit that this is all subjective, a matter of preferences, and that you'd like the freedom to pursue your own but also to impose yours upon the rest of us?

Answer 1

I, too, am libertarian in regards to my political philosophy. I take exception to your theory. I like the freedom to pursue my own preferences....and I couldn't care less about imposing my preferences upon others (with the exception of my preference to be free).

As long as you leave me and mine alone, you can do what ever the hell you want with you and yours. I believe, deep down, most people feel this way. That's why voter turnout isn't higher.

Answer 2

PJ O'Rourke put it extremely well when he said that Democrats think government can do anything and Republicans think that government isn't good for much. Then Republicans get into office and prove it.

I believe that that is where that very thin line between conservatives and libertarians is drawn. Libertarians want a government that has zero power over our private lives while conservatives believe government has at least some utility in shaping standards. For the most part, I would tend to agree with libertarians on most any issue with two caveats in mind: That minimal societal standards enforceable by law do benefit our society, and that no one outside of our two-party system has a chance of gaining the White House.

C'mon Libs; get on board with the major party that most reflects your views!

Answer 3

It's a wide ranging conspiracy to displace libertarian ideals.

Answer 4

Even Libertarianism is a subjective philosophy.....exactly how much "government" is enough to keep order?

Libertarianism is also a dangerous philosophy, because through it government can be grown as long as the reason for growth is given to "keep order."

Answer 5

libertarians are capable of lies too, as are conservatives and liberals or whatever you are! everyone is capable of lying and honesty...duh.