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In reply to the discussion: Hello, DU. I am a libertarian. [View all]Kevin from WI
(184 posts)63. I was once a libertarian
But I found myself drifting further and further left. Today I am a socialist, bleeding heart liberal. In the end I asked myself what sort of world I wanted to live in. I chose one with clean air, clean water, education, equality, and a social safety net. You don't get these things by getting rid of the EPA, abolishing the civil rights act, destroying public education, ending social security, ending medicare, creating private roads, private police, and legalizing missile launchers. Let's be honest, there is a place that has all of those libertarian ideals. It's called Somalia. It is what the tea party and libertarians are trying to turn america into.
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A flat tax would be a terrible thing for middle and lower income workers - very regressive ...
Scuba
Sep 2014
#3
Let's say a flat tax of 17% would cover all the expenses, and 2% more would be needed to
Cal33
Dec 2014
#68
You're welcome to use it Kevin. Sadly the libertarian who prompted the discussion ...
Scuba
Dec 2014
#64
Have you ever read the marriage statutes in a state? I have and they are about who owns what,
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#9
Thank you for clarifying. Who are you supporting for the next Presidential election? I am curious.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#13
Because your line in a previous post, quoted below, is a troubling position to take, in my view.
NRaleighLiberal
Sep 2014
#21
Do that one man one woman have to be of breeding potential to be recognized as a real marriage?
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#25
I am asking your opinion since this is a discussion forum and we are discussing this.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#31
You say' "marriage" is between a man and a woman', yet partnerships should not be viewed
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#19
If you were to congratulate a couple on their marriage, what would you say to each?
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#24
Talking about our personal beliefs is a way to get to know one another. Thank you for answering.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#35
But you recognize that both the civic and the religious institution are called "Marriage".
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2014
#38
How would you feel about eliminating all worker income tax and only taxing corporate income and weal
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#28
Tax collection becomes infinitely less expensive. Resources are freed up to find
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#33
Def agree on 1&2, 3 I think would lead to needless death and a lot of externalized costs.
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#46