From a political perspective, the ideal which drove me to libertarianism was that positions taken by libertarian candidates seemed to be rooted in how I lived my everyday life. I …
Libertarianism is More than a Political Philosophy
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The Peaceful Transition To Stateless Societies Is Already Happening
Libertarianism provides us with the understanding that decentralization of power works best, but only if the goal is to maximize prosperity, growth, ingenuity, and yes, peace. That’s why it’s often …
Can people today handle freedom?
Question: While I agree with the fundamentals of libertarianism, I am afraid that, at this stage of the human evolutionary process, most people couldn’t handle complete freedom. How many people …
How can I make a difference in the world without money?
Question: I’m a college student. I want to support libertarian and/or charitable organizations to make the world a better place. But I don’t have the money. I can barely afford …
The Embodiment of the American Dream
A fellow libertarian recently forwarded me a link to a quiz that he suggested I take. Since I’m always up for a good political survey (and easily distracted), I decided …
Cutting off the Nation to Spite the State
Is libertarianism compatible with a more nationalist politics? Is it possible to have a free society that is largely closed to outsiders? The short answer is yes, but the way …
“The Puppies Should Die!” – Happiness Instead of Rights
Saturday Night Live featured a sketch in 2011 portraying a caricature of Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul and his libertarian philosophy. In typical SNL style, Paul was depicted as …
Where Will You Finish?
We’ve all seen the inspirational quote, “It isn’t where you start, it’s how you finish.” While I think that it is important to finish well, I find that your starting …
You Disagree. Now What?
When you come across a libertarian who you disagree with, what do you do? As libertarians, you and I understand that individuals differ. We differ in how we choose to …
Where Is Your Compassion And Understanding?
How are we different? For many, we have the understanding that nothing can be in the best interest of everyone, save the freedom to decide for ourselves. There is no …