2007-08-11 14:51:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Check this video out, It explains the basics of Libertarian Philosophy. It explains with visuals as well. Answers your question surprisingly well, and in detail.
http://thelibertarianforum.com/Videos/The-Libertarian-Philosophy.html
2007-08-11 14:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The United States Constitution
If a candidate isn't talking about the Constitution then that candidate has no respect for the rule of law or your freedom.
If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”—Samuel Adams
2007-08-12 20:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by bent_nail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coragryph & Cynical both hit a home run with bases loaded!!! Both know the score regarding both representative Ron Paul & our Libertarian party. Both qualify for best answer as their answers will not be bettered!
2007-08-11 23:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There many kinds of Libertarians
There are no easy and the following was the easiest I could find.
http://world.std.com/~mhuben/refdoc.html
There are many varieties of libertarianism, from natural-law libertarianism (the least crazy) to anarcho-capitalism (the most), and some varieties avoid ...
I know about one Libertarian
http://www.friesian.com/ross/ca40/
2007-08-11 21:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by American Dissenter 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We Libertarians believe in social tolerance and fiscal responsibility. The Party believes government shouldn't interfere with abortion nor should it regulate people's sex lives. We prefer a non-interventionist foreign policy meaning you leave us alone and we'll leave you alone. Doesn't mean we're chickens, we just dislike interfering in things that doesn't concern us. Overall, we believe as Thomas Jefferson said "government at is best is tolerable, at is worst is evil". We believe you can take care of your life and only you manage your finances. Government should be small, useless spending should be abolished.
2007-08-11 21:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by cynical 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
coragryph put it rather well.
I just want a government that will do only what it is supposed to, not one that tells me how to live my life. I already have parents and even they accept that I am no longer a child.
2007-08-11 22:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by Paladin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of personal choice, civil liberties, small govt, minimal taxes, minimal restrictions on belief and behavior, harsh punishment for those found guilty of crimes.
In short -- do what's necessary, do it well -- but don't do more than is necessary to get the job done well.
2007-08-11 21:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Social liberalism, fiscal conservatism. Open borders. they are perfect New World Order types.
2007-08-11 21:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋