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> That being said, neoliberalism is a fairly well-defined descendant from classical right-wing liberalism that arose during the 80s. It's characterized by laiss
by creddit 6y ago
> That being said, neoliberalism is a fairly well-defined descendant from classical right-wing liberalism that arose during the 80s. It's characterized by laissez-fair market economy, less taxes for the rich, and no support for welfare programs.
And yet, your characterization doesn't gel very well with self-identified neoliberals!
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- jonathanstrange 6y agoWhy? That represents exactly what I've said. Neoliberals are right-wing classical liberals. The points on the pamphlet you link are typical positions of classical liberals. They are right-wing because there is no worker's protection and social welfare on the list. Right-wing and left-wing liberals gave different answers to the "Social Question" that arose during 19th Century Manchester Capitalism. It concerned child labour, inherited debt, and the crippling of workers in factories. Left-wing liberals considered it a task of the state to protect workers and children because only with a certain level of protection they would be able to exercise their individual freedom. You're not free in this view if you have inherited debts from your grandparents, for instance. Right-wing liberals instead took these issues to be self-regulatory and did not want the state to interfere. Neoliberals stand in the second tradition.
- creddit 6y agoYou: “no support for welfare programs”, “no worker’s protection and social welfare on the list” Self-described neoliberals: “a robust social safety net” But, sure okay, represents exactly what you’ve said.