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Modern Libertarianism is Ayn Rand's horribly written capitalist pornography in practice. You can't separate the two at this point.
by weare138 7y ago
Modern Libertarianism is Ayn Rand's horribly written capitalist pornography in practice. You can't separate the two at this point.
- mindslight 7y agoEvery political philosophy is rooted in valid critique and lofty ideals, but gets selectively amplified by the status quo and used to justify oppression. This is part of why I use a lower case 'l' to describe being a libertarian. It comes down to judgment. If a "Libertarian" thinks that reducing government means taking the opportunity to dismantle the CDC while NSA/DEA/TSA/ATF remain untouched, they're a useful idiot. Or more aptly, defunding the CDC/FDA while leaving their veto authority in place. If you do not see how your own favored philosophy ends up doing this bait and switch in the limelight, you too are likely working as an enabler for oppressive paid-for policies. The major function of voting is to make the winners think they actually want the ensuing corruption.