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I don't understand the difference between Libertarian and Anarchist

Most of what I've seen sounds like Libertarians are actually anarchists who've been misinformed by the dominant culture about what anarchism really is.

What would you say is the reason you identify with libertarianism over anarchism?

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  • For me, it's a matter of practicality. Because sure, I'd love a perfect system in which everything operates entirely on voluntary cooperation, feel free to toss in a spherical cow with zero air resistance as well. But I don't believe such a solution to be a practical option in reality, at least for the foreseeable future. Its basically a giant instance of the prisoners dillema, just at the scale of state militaries and nuclear weapons. And at that scale, I find it significantly more desirable to hedge our bets against bad actors than to rely on near universal acceptance of an ideal solution.

  • Libertarianism is anarchy but with rules set forth by right-wing morons.

    Most libertarians would consider themselves "Fiscally irresponsible and socially removed".

    Anarchists on the other hand would say something like "no gods no masters". For libertarians to match something like that, they would try but then break down and vote for Ron Paul.

    Anarchists accept the world around them. Libertarians try to return to the gold standard, despite gold not carrying much value any more. Libertarianism wants to make america great again, since Libertarianism at its heart is a right wing religion.

    People who claim to be libertarians are at a special place in life where they beleive the world can be changed for the better by giving everything to the ultra wealthy and leaving us to fend for scraps. Libertarianism isn't a legit political science.

    This is just a TL;DR: for a better understanding of life as a libertarian, dig a hole and stick your head in it. After all, the only way to understand someone is to think like someone.

    Libertarians, upon breaking their bones and being unable to afford treatment respond with "that's ok, it's the free market!" When the last doctor in their area refuses to treat them because they didn't make enough money. "Social programs are for losers!" The doctor nods and turns the libertarian out on the cold winter street. "The free market provides!" Mutters the libertarian.

    • Please adhere to the rules here. Generally any types of posts are allowed if they stay constructive or add some value to the discusion. Your post is a primitive rant that contributes few and is just annoying. You were probably reported for this reason, which makes this a first warning. If you continue to behave in a similar manner, your post will be deleted consequently.

      • What did I tell ya? Libertarians: 'some gods, some masters'.

        Anyway I was just answering OPs question, sport!

        Brainless huh? Want to try addressing any of the points I raised or nah?

        Dorks.

        Why delete the comment when you can let the marketplace of ideas decide?

        The answer is because the idea of libertarianism isn't worth much.

        Baseless rant, sure if you don't know the meaning of words. Probably reported by a libertarian.

        I kid! You wanna know something nice about libertarians? They always let you know who they are so you can have a chance to duck out of the conversation before the brain rot sets in. That's swell!

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