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davhill

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3. There is a libertarian utopia in the world right now

Reply to swag (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 03:40 PM

Jun 2013

It's called Somalia. They haven't had a government there for decades. Any warlord with enough cash can buy himself an army. Anyone with a gun and a boat can become a pirate. I think we should send all the libertarians there.

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We Already Tried Libertarianism - It Was Called Feudalism (Mike Konczal - Rortybomb) [View all] swag Jun 2013 OP

Pun of the day Beakybird Jun 2013 #1

I'd argue that feudalism wasn't when we tried libertarianism, JoeyT Jun 2013 #2

There is a libertarian utopia in the world right now davhill Jun 2013 #3

What a relief to see some catching on. Thanks for posting this. freshwest Jun 2013 #4