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"when I say 'libertarian,' I mean true libertarianism . . ." Talking about "true libertarianism" is no different than talking about "true conservatism," "true
by sramsay 14y ago
"when I say 'libertarian,' I mean true libertarianism . . ."
Talking about "true libertarianism" is no different than talking about "true conservatism," "true feminism," "true Marxism" or anything else -- these terms are all historically fluid, and accusing one another of not being "true" is one of the main activities among communities who unite under the supposed unity of an ideological stance.
Richard Stallman, it should be noted, has also been called a libertarian (http://actonline.org/act-blog/archives/1147 http://actonline.org/act-blog/archives/1147).
But yes, you're probably right in the main about their not liking to be pushed around by others. Still, that describes a vast cross-section of human society.