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Fortinbras Armstrong

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34. I keep saying that libertarianism requires ignorance of history, politics and economics

Reply to Bucky (Reply #31)

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:25 AM

Dec 2013

For example, anyone who knows what laissez-faire capitalism did to the American workers in the 19th century would reject the idea that businesses should be unregulated. Certainly anyone who gave a damn about others would.

Libertarians call for expanded freedom for the individual. In fact, their policies would lead to corporatism, which would severely restrict individual freedom. They are either too ignorant to understand this, too stupid to see it or too dishonest to admit it.

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Pope says he is not a Marxist, but defends criticism of capitalism [View all] Redfairen Dec 2013 OP

He articulated that Very Well - I like this guy FreakinDJ Dec 2013 #1

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Yes BootinUp Dec 2013 #4

+1. jsr Dec 2013 #5

You beat me to it. pangaia Dec 2013 #6

It's a great image. daleo Dec 2013 #8

Agree n/t Strelnikov_ Dec 2013 #15

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Don't forget Nazi. SoapBox Dec 2013 #12

Most of the right... paleotn Dec 2013 #14

They're so ignorant arent they? Populist_Prole Dec 2013 #21

Some years ago, a conservative I know Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2013 #33

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To paraphrase Pope Francis... paleotn Dec 2013 #10

Well the wingbats I am accustomed to MyNameGoesHere Dec 2013 #11

Capitalism... SoapBox Dec 2013 #13

People who think this pope's position is so radically different should look to what has been done Major Nikon Dec 2013 #16

Kick And Recommend cantbeserious Dec 2013 #17

Pope Francis shares the same views on capitalism as Ratz did. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #18

There is a huge difference though. pnwmom Dec 2013 #28

Really? Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #29

Bill Donohue demanding impeachment. Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #19

The snakes show their tongues and true colors mdbl Dec 2013 #20

Pope's problem with marxism is the same as his problem with capitalism mathematic Dec 2013 #22

Since when does the Pope need to justify things to Limbaugh? Paladin Dec 2013 #24

Criticism of the Pope will start in 3...2...1.... Beacool Dec 2013 #25

Sharp, sharp, sharp. burnsei sensei Dec 2013 #26

The problem ISN'T capitalism rocktivity Dec 2013 #27

It's not even just the unregulated thing Bucky Dec 2013 #31

I keep saying that libertarianism requires ignorance of history, politics and economics Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2013 #34

When you think about this, it's kind of amazing that Christ's vicar had to re-explain himself Bucky Dec 2013 #30

He must feel he has to try and explain what he meant to the incredibly stupid and dull rpannier Dec 2013 #32

Even the Pope answers to Limpballs and Fox "News" Doctor_J Dec 2013 #35