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Originally Posted by roachboy
what i dont get is the contradiction between libertarian doctrine, which calls for state control as opposed to say federal because it's closer to "the volk" and so capable of being more nuanced and/or responsive. and the way in which libertarians approach political questions, treating their own position as a kind of inflexible a priori, and not even feeling the need to engage the actual issues in any real way. it makes no sense to me. why would flexibility and responsiveness not apply to how libertarians use their own political viewpoint?
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I don't know what to tell you. My experience is that anyone who does not agree with the Libertarian ideology writes it off as lunacy. I'm not going to spend time here trying to convince you that I'm not crazy, nor will I waste my time here trying to convince you that my way would be better for everyone. I know that isn't possible. There is zero personal responsibility written into the current flavor of liberal doctrine, therefore the Libertarian principles would certainly seem alien.
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Originally Posted by ratbastid
I don't think that's his question.
I got there's never been a president you'd consider to be "your" president. The question is, did you wish for Bush's failure, and Clinton's, and Bush's, and Regan's? Was there ever a president you didn't hope wouldn't be able to implement their vision?
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There have certainly been policies by other president's which fell in line with what I wanted to see out of the federal government and I supported those things. However, the current administration hasn't done one yet. When they do, I'll let you know and I will support it. Again, I don't expect to adequately explain any of it to you since I'm now officially the elephant man in the room, looked upon with intrigued disgust. If you want to better understand where I am coming from, you should just read up on the LP and the texts written around the birth of our nation.