ClearWest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Hello, everyone! Some of you may be aware that I am a Libertarian--and I noticed that many of you share a lot of my opinions, but do not consider yourselves libertarians. I do not intend to solicit you all to Libertarianism, but I would love to have a discussion about the philosophy in further detail. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, please watch this short animated introduction to Libertarianism located here. And then please post your comments and/or criticism. Let me know what you agree with, and what you don't agree with, and why. Libertarianism advocates a free market where people can make voluntary exchanges of goods and services with no restrictions, tarrifs, or regulation from a third party. We support small government, little to no taxation, and no government involvement in social issues and people's personal affairs. We oppose prohibition, censorship, and conscription. And we believe in the human rights to Life, Liberty, and Property. The Libertarian Party of Canada's official website is: www.libertarian.ca Thanks. Quote A system that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have Paul's support.
theloniusfleabag Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Dear Clearwest, There was a fellow named Hugo that used to haunt this place as a staunch 'libertarian', I suggest you look up some of his posts. He hasn't been around for a while, but he had put up many a good argument. Borderline genius, I should say, but devout in his line of thinking...which can make one look more like a 'savant' at times. Quote Would the Special Olympics Committee disqualify kids born with flippers from the swimming events?
ClearWest Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 Dear Clearwest,There was a fellow named Hugo that used to haunt this place as a staunch 'libertarian', I suggest you look up some of his posts. He hasn't been around for a while, but he had put up many a good argument. Borderline genius, I should say, but devout in his line of thinking...which can make one look more like a 'savant' at times. Thank you for directing me to that name, Theloniusfleabag. I looked at some of Hugo's posts, and I must say I'm very impressed. The man really knows his stuff. Hopefully he comes around for more discussion! While we're on the subject, are there any other Libertarians out there on the boards? If so, don't hesitate to make yourselves known. Hopefully there will be more and more of us, so that we're no longer an obscure idealogy, but an actual formidable party in Canadian Politics. Those of you who disagree with Libertarian philosophy, I'd love to hear from you as well. Quote A system that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have Paul's support.
August1991 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Hello, everyone! Some of you may be aware that I am a Libertarian--and I noticed that many of you share a lot of my opinions, but do not consider yourselves libertarians. I do not intend to solicit you all to Libertarianism, but I would love to have a discussion about the philosophy in further detail.Start a thread in the Moral & Religious category and I'll discuss Libertarianism with you (and anyone else) there. This is the category for Federal Politics. Quote
Hicksey Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Is it just me or does liberatiranism resemble the right without the moral intervention? Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - “In many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.” - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
ClearWest Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 Start a thread in the Moral & Religious category and I'll discuss Libertarianism with you (and anyone else) there. This is the category for Federal Politics. I considered that--but it isn't really a religious issue. It's pure politics. It is a federal issue in the sense that this is a philosophy that will hopefully become Federal Policy. But, if the moderators deem that this in the incorrect place for this thread, then I assume they will move it. Until then, would you care to continue the conversation as though it were a federal issue? Because that was my intention. Quote A system that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have Paul's support.
ClearWest Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 Is it just me or does liberatiranism resemble the right without the moral intervention? Or you could say that we resemble the left without the fiscal intervention. The main difference between us and the current parties that are in power is that we believe in the individual, and true freedom of choice, with no government regulation or interference in the market. Both the left and the right interfere in people's lives in one way or the other. The Libertarian Party would end that. Quote A system that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have Paul's support.
August1991 Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Start a thread in the Moral & Religious category and I'll discuss Libertarianism with you (and anyone else) there. This is the category for Federal Politics. I considered that--but it isn't really a religious issue. It's pure politics. It is a federal issue in the sense that this is a philosophy that will hopefully become Federal Policy. The Moral & Religious category includes political philosophy. And I don't think you'll want to discuss Libertarianism as it applies solely and specifically to the federal government of Canada.In general, this category is reserved for news about federal politics. Quote
ClearWest Posted May 20, 2006 Author Report Posted May 20, 2006 In general, this category is reserved for news about federal politics. I see what you're saying. Very well, this topic will now be started up in the "Moral and Religious Issues" forum. Please go there to continue the conversation about Libertarianism! Hope to see you all there. http://www.mapleleafweb.com/forums//index.php?showtopic=5788 Quote A system that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have Paul's support.
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