tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post2146115021669072565..comments2023-09-27T09:29:08.682-04:00Comments on Politics for Moms: What is a Libertarian?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post-8121872560586057352008-07-16T14:05:00.000-04:002008-07-16T14:05:00.000-04:00A description of Libertarianism I often use is thi...A description of Libertarianism I often use is this one from the 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate, Michael Badnarik. <BR/><BR/>"Libertarians are fiscally conservative, socially tolerant and constitutionally proper."<BR/><BR/>Additionally, a view of Libertarianism can be found when the question is asked, "Since people within the Libertarian Party sometimes differ on individual issues, are there no absolute truths in Libertarianism?"<BR/><BR/>The answer provides insight into the Libertarian philosophy and party ... Libertarians do share an absolute truth and it is "People have the right to control their own lives as long as they do not initiate the use of force or fraud against others."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post-4661765301728245252008-02-09T14:16:00.000-05:002008-02-09T14:16:00.000-05:00Dear anonymous,I didn't say anywhere in my stateme...Dear anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I didn't say anywhere in my statement of what I believe that I am avocating taking away anyone's right to do what they want to do....that is the lovely thing about being an American. I personally am NOT a proponant of any of those things.<BR/><BR/>One thing that is amusing is that people feel there has to be a label put on everyone and then you must fit into that precise category. There are a lot of people who are Democrats but support the war, there are people who are Republicans but believe in abortion. I happen to think I'm more Liberitarian and have a conservative viewpoint on social issues. So yes, I think you were jumping to conclusions.2 Boys' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967924083636110383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post-73949064658578144242008-02-09T12:16:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:16:00.000-05:00By saying you don't believe in drug use, alcohol, ...By saying you don't believe in drug use, alcohol, "p*rn", or homosexual behavior, are you suggesting that the government should insert itself more into personal matters? I have a hard time understanding how one can take the position that we should end all federal social programs and yet be more intrusive in private matters. It's like saying, I'm a Liberterian, except in cases where I want the government to enforce my personal morality on people and things that offend me. In the case of alcohol, are you advocating for a revival of the 18th Amendment? Maybe you're not saying this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post-72166687364033303072008-02-08T16:12:00.000-05:002008-02-08T16:12:00.000-05:00I like 2BoysMoms' definitions of her personal stan...I like 2BoysMoms' definitions of her personal stances. I am wondering, how does this differ from the official platform of the Independents? I've never done the research till this conversation today!<BR/><BR/>It's sooo interesting to see how far we've all come from the original founding fathers' blueprints, both good and bad journeys!The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3788206431174763.post-76797176888076552492008-02-08T14:15:00.000-05:002008-02-08T14:15:00.000-05:00You did not characterize my position incorrectly. ...You did not characterize my position incorrectly. I am definitely a social conservative. I do NOT believe in drug use, alcohol use, p*rn, or sex between those of the same gender. I Do believe that we are a Republic and not a democracy...at least that is what the founding fathers intended... and as such we should have a free-market with private companies. The government should not be involved in all aspects of our daily life. Quit all the programs and go back to families taking care of families then we would not need the majority of the social programs we have today.<BR/>I think people should remember how we were founded and try to stay true to the Constitution. The Federalist papers would be good reading for anyone who truly wants to know the mindset of our founding fathers. http://www.foundingfathers.info/ <BR/><BR/>Ron Paul would definitely be my pick but he doesn't stand a chance. =(2 Boys' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967924083636110383noreply@blogger.com