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Hydra

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4. I like what another DUer said about Ayn Rand and her less than amazing worshippers

Reply to Galraedia (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2013, 09:32 PM

Jun 2013

"Libertarianism is something you grow out of."

Even Rand wound up becoming a "taker&quot I would argue she always was) and grew out of it.

The Libertarian movement is a bunch of smug people who haven't had reality bop them on the head yet. It always comes if they live long enough, though...

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10 Reasons Why Libertarianism is Bullshit [View all] Galraedia Jun 2013 OP

Requisite addendum to the (mis) use of the word Libertarian. TalkingDog Jun 2013 #1

Thanks jimlup Jun 2013 #2

Surely the "legalize drugs" and "leave Government out of abortion" parts are good (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #3

Both Ron and Rand Paul are rabidly anti-abortion, they're fine with women having no liberty. nt SunSeeker Jun 2013 #5

The latter is less common than you think. JoeyT Jun 2013 #8

According to the Libertarian Party Platform.... Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #10

If I remember the argument correctly: JoeyT Jun 2013 #11

I like what another DUer said about Ayn Rand and her less than amazing worshippers Hydra Jun 2013 #4

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #6

Agreed! grahamhgreen Jun 2013 #7

Agreed. JoeyT Jun 2013 #9