Do you know what a Libertarian is?

Question

Libertarianism is a political philosophy or a family of related political philosophies based on very strong support for individual liberty. Libertarians see protection of private property as essential for liberty and seek to minimize, as much as possible, the power of the state over individuals and their properties.

Answer 1

Big-L Libertarian refers to members of the Libertarian Party; some members are libertarian, but the party isn't. It seeks certain reductions in state power, but not often the abolition of it.

Small-l libertarian refers to opponents of states, hierarchies, and of other forms of aggression and domination. (The term comes from Dejacque's criticism of Proudhon's sexist attitudes, in the mid 19th century.) There are some disagreements about what economic modes work best, and which arrangements limit aggression or institutionalize it.

Small-l libertarianism can refer to any of three overlapping groups:

1. libertarian socialists such as anarchocommunists.

2. left-libertarians such as mutualists and agorists.

3. right-libertarians such as "anarchocapitalists."

Of course, mutualists are also generally considered libertarian socialists and agorists are also generally considered "anarchocapitalists," though they share as much with each other as with the other groups.

Answer 2

Libertarians also believe in the legalization of personally and societally destructive hallucinogenic drugs.
I will NEVER be a libertarian.

Answer 3

A Libertarian is a Republican who wants to smoke dope.

Answer 4

Yes, here is a link to their Party Website so you can read and decide what they are.

http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml

Answer 5

They don't want a strong government. They are also worse than conservatives when it comes to taxes for social programs for the poor.

Answer 6

I knew that!

Answer 7

Thanks for the info I hope others find it interesting also.

Answer 8

no i don't