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It is clear that Assange is both libertarian and anti-globalist. His attitude towards 2016 elections is predictable and consistent with his world view.
by oh-kumudo 8y ago
It is clear that Assange is both libertarian and anti-globalist. His attitude towards 2016 elections is predictable and consistent with his world view.
- c3534l 8y ago> both libertarian and anti-globalist Those are mutually exclusive concepts.
- oh-kumudo 8y agoIn which way? Libertarians aren't necessarily globalists. They are just indifferent towards the concept. But if the globalists weave in too much influence, it would definitely been seen from an libertrain's perspective, a threat to their liberty.
- c3534l 8y agoHow does being free trade and open-borders not make you a globalist? Those are like the primary pillars of globalization.
- hermitdev 8y agoNot all libertarians are the same. I tend towards libertarianism, but also believe in enforced borders and legal entry. Likewise I believe free trade means everyone plays on equal terms. If, say China, is going to impose a 30% tariff on US goods, I think a reciprocal tariff is warranted. Libertarianism is not outright anarchy, it is about limited government.
- oh-kumudo 8y agoI don't think there are many self-claimed libertarians actually voice for open-borders. It is just an extension of interpretation out of the theorists. Limited government doesn't mean a complete denial of necessary national governance. It can be easily argued that void of such governance isn't in the interests of those libertarian ideals.
- resters 8y agoI don’t think we can infer anything about Assange’s political views from the 2016 election. He strongly opposed both candidates but running Wikileaks in a principled way is obviously more important to him than who wins an election in the US.