jdfreefly 1 #1 April 17, 2012 http://stlouispark.patch.com/articles/torgerson-republican-convention-that-endorsed-fields-overrun-by-libertarians The most hilarious part: Quote Please note that Libertarians, who actually have PROGRESSIVE positions: - want to eliminate the TSA - want to eliminate the Patriot Act - are anti-war - are pro gay rights - don't want to protect Life with legislation - have a pro Muslim agenda - are generally anti-Christian - don't want to support Israel - don't want to prevent a nuclear Iran - want to legalize illegal drugs - want to legalize prostitution Yup, that is what the true libertarians stand for, more so than the entrenched leadership in either party, and if they gain the momentum and hijack one of the parties to their platform guess what, that's how the it is supposed to work. Politics would be much more interesting in this country if this movement gains steam. Dear god, Bill Von may have to register as a republican. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 April 17, 2012 Sounds like some of those line items were worded according to the writer's particular biases. Me? - want to eliminate the TSA good thing - want to eliminate the Patriot Act good thing - are anti-war good thing - are pro gay rights depending - don't want to protect Life with legislation good thing - have a pro Muslim agenda wrong - are generally anti-Christian wrong - don't want to support Israel wrong - don't want to prevent a nuclear Iran good thing - want to legalize illegal drugs depending on which - want to legalize prostitution good thing Am I a Libertarian? Probably not. I just want the goobermint out of my life as much as reasonably possible.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 April 17, 2012 Quote Dear god, Bill Von may have to register as a republican. He may do so 67 years, 6 months and 27 days after Armageddon. Nah.....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #4 April 17, 2012 QuoteSounds like some of those line items were worded according to the writer's particular biases. Me? - want to eliminate the TSA good thing - want to eliminate the Patriot Act good thing - are anti-war good thing - are pro gay rights depending - don't want to protect Life with legislation good thing - have a pro Muslim agenda wrong - are generally anti-Christian wrong - don't want to support Israel wrong - don't want to prevent a nuclear Iran good thing - want to legalize illegal drugs depending on which - want to legalize prostitution good thing Am I a Libertarian? Probably not. I just want the goobermint out of my life as much as reasonably possible. Well, that's pretty much what a true libertarian would say. As little government as reasonably possible. I agree with your assessment of those statements above. A true libertarian is not pro gay or muslim or other. Live and let live. Leave gay people alone. Leave muslims alone. Leave christians alone. The government has no business dealing in religion or sex to begin with. If some group or individual threatens others, you squash them regardless of their religion or sexual preference. Otherwise, who cares.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,121 #5 April 17, 2012 QuoteWell, that's pretty much what a true libertarian would say. As little government as reasonably possible. I agree with your assessment of those statements above. A true libertarian is not pro gay or muslim or other. Live and let live. Leave gay people alone. Leave muslims alone. Leave christians alone. The government has no business dealing in religion or sex to begin with. If some group or individual threatens others, you squash them regardless of their religion or sexual preference. Otherwise, who cares. Problem is, there is no money in this. It will never work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 April 17, 2012 Nicely said. Libertarians just want to be left alone and to leave others alone, unless trying to make an honest buck. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #7 April 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteWell, that's pretty much what a true libertarian would say. As little government as reasonably possible. I agree with your assessment of those statements above. A true libertarian is not pro gay or muslim or other. Live and let live. Leave gay people alone. Leave muslims alone. Leave christians alone. The government has no business dealing in religion or sex to begin with. If some group or individual threatens others, you squash them regardless of their religion or sexual preference. Otherwise, who cares. Problem is, there is no money in this. It will never work. Not with that attitude it won't! The liberty movement is growing, and it's growth is coming from the young. I think that's reason to have HOPE that we will see some real CHANGE. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,121 #8 April 17, 2012 QuoteNot with that attitude it won't! The liberty movement is growing, and it's growth is coming from the young. I think that's reason to have HOPE that we will see some real CHANGE. And which deep pockets are going to support and finance this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #9 April 18, 2012 it's been "growing" since the Seventies._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
