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In reply to the discussion: Introducing the Libertarian Democrat. Are You One? [View all]silverweb
(16,402 posts)45. Agreed.
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If kerosene manufacturers rose up against the electric light bulb we would still be in the dark
GummyBearz
Jan 2016
#2
I found someone who's intellectually dishonest because you're too lazy to read
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Jan 2016
#29
the "change" involved in Uber and AirB&B is regressive, anti-regulatory behavior.
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#11
the solution to problems with the regulated taxis is to force them to improve-
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#41
AirB&B didn't creat a new technology. It used one to regressively skirt regulations and taxes.
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#12
False thinking, unfortunately, is so rampant that it's beyond a disease - it's an epidemic.
highprincipleswork
Jan 2016
#10
Even this is not necessarily true. Witness Bernie essentially equalling Hillary's fund-raising.
highprincipleswork
Jan 2016
#26
Well it is "officially", but that doesn't mean everyone who calls themselves one...
Populist_Prole
Jan 2016
#20
EVERY Libertarian is a SOCIALIST - But, they ONLY want socialist programs THEY can plug into! nt
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2016
#23
it's why we have policy to determine a set of rules that's fair to everyone in the marketplace
nashville_brook
Jan 2016
#39
If one believes in capitalism, then one can't be a "libertarian" ...
Fantastic Anarchist
Jan 2016
#47
Here's the thing about Uber. The taxi industry has had DECADES to address their endemic problems.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#56
I am not a libertarian democrat and I see the problems with uber, lyft, and airbnb
betterdemsonly
Jan 2016
#58