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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why I fled libertarianism — and became a liberal [View all]calimary
(81,220 posts)39. Welcome to DU, ensemble!
Good to have you with us! I think all of us liberals are liberals because of what you describe - belief in government that has a place in society (and actually can be a force for good), and free market solutions aren't always the best or most worthy of trust. Government isn't in it strictly and exclusively to make a profit. The free market is. And there's a lot to life in this society in this day and age that SHOULD NOT be relegated to the "it's gotta make a profit" column. It maybe okay for the Ferengi, but that's not who we are.
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Yes, they want less government but bitch if there's a pothole in their street.
groundloop
Dec 2013
#4
whenever I encounter a libertarian running for public office, I point out the hypocricy. somehow,
niyad
Dec 2013
#14
Good point. You need not go any further than here, with a different opinion on something,
7962
Dec 2013
#17
Good article! The first time I listened to Ron Paul speak against our foreign aggression
mountain grammy
Dec 2013
#21