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40. In reality, DetlefK, history DOES tell us of such libertarian utopias

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Thu Sep 7, 2017, 04:09 AM

Sep 2017

Somalia is the archetype for libertarianism in action.

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Just curious: What exactly does a libertarian's version of disaster relief look like? [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 OP

you have to be more specific. is the libertarian adversely affected by the disaster? unblock Sep 2017 #1

LOL. nt Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #3

+ struggle4progress Sep 2017 #5

EXACTLY! Me I Me I Mine Me I CurtEastPoint Sep 2017 #6

Charles Koch, in an early rare statement, before he learned to hide Hortensis Sep 2017 #31

Otherwise known as Social Darwinism... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #34

Yes. Ryan and the Kochs all espouse a strong libertarianism, and Hortensis Sep 2017 #37

Here you go: FSogol Sep 2017 #2

I am sure genxlib Sep 2017 #4

Libertarian view? You see it now in Texas... GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #7

Yeah, that's pretty much it. marybourg Sep 2017 #28

Kinda like a disaster. byronius Sep 2017 #8

They don't get that a libertarian state would actually be just rule by warlords. Coventina Sep 2017 #11

Randi Rhodes once asked a libertarian to explain his philosophy in full. byronius Sep 2017 #22

How come, history does not tell us of such libertarian city-states??? DetlefK Sep 2017 #24

In reality, DetlefK, history DOES tell us of such libertarian utopias jmowreader Sep 2017 #40

perfect. . . n/t annabanana Sep 2017 #48

I wish I could K&R this post ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #55

Depends on if it's the liberatarian or someone else who needs disaster relief that shapes it. haele Sep 2017 #9

Private Insurance. MarvinGardens Sep 2017 #10

Simple and to the point. Wellstone ruled Sep 2017 #12

Just look at the photos of the storm damage and you'll get an idea, then imagine... brush Sep 2017 #13

Hoping for the benevolence and thriftiness of the entrepreneur/free market. HughBeaumont Sep 2017 #14

A snorkel, spear for fishing and a cheap tent? Vinca Sep 2017 #15

They deserve relief, because they work so hard. liberalmuse Sep 2017 #16

Exploitation - price gouging, protection rackets and land grabbing Thomas Hurt Sep 2017 #17

Sink or swim C_U_L8R Sep 2017 #18

That about sums it up, imo eleny Sep 2017 #19

As a libertarian in a flood event delisen Sep 2017 #20

Good Luck With That ProfessorGAC Sep 2017 #44

I am not a Libertarian but if I were delisen Sep 2017 #46

OK ProfessorGAC Sep 2017 #47

not to mention Locrian Sep 2017 #53

You Bet! (Nt) ProfessorGAC Sep 2017 #54

It looks like this icymist Sep 2017 #21

I think the ideal Libertarian scenario would be: HeartachesNhangovers Sep 2017 #23

The government? exboyfil Sep 2017 #30

I believe there are lots of varieties of Libertarianism. HeartachesNhangovers Sep 2017 #33

LOL! You're not well read on Libertarianism but know the platform?! icymist Sep 2017 #38

Took me about 2 minutes to Google it. HeartachesNhangovers Sep 2017 #49

There are two varieties of Libertarians. Exactly and only two: Orrex Sep 2017 #42

Widespread helicopter drops of supplies like bootstraps. JoeStuckInOH Sep 2017 #25

It looks like people have to fend for themselves Warpy Sep 2017 #26

Private companies and free-lance individuals come in to... Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #27

Joel Osteen exboyfil Sep 2017 #29

S.O.L. SHRED Sep 2017 #32

Uber operating boats with surge pricing (nt) muriel_volestrangler Sep 2017 #35

HELP ME NOW! Cosmocat Sep 2017 #36

broom, mop dustpan..paper towels... n/t SoCalDem Sep 2017 #39

According to the libertarian I know pretty well Lee-Lee Sep 2017 #41

great post ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #56

"If I can plug into a benefit, I DESERVE IT. If I can't plug into your benefit stream, IT'S A TAX!" TheBlackAdder Sep 2017 #43

It looks exactly like the disaster itself. n/t Orsino Sep 2017 #45

Good question ck4829 Sep 2017 #50

It has to do with relieving you of the stuff you left behind MineralMan Sep 2017 #51

Actual answer Bonx Sep 2017 #52