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Originally posted by ElectricUniverse
So pretty much what Libertarians want is to rewrite the Constitution of the United States, as well as the Bill of Rights, and write a new Declaration of Independence. In conclusion, you want to create your own country. A country in which every man rules himself, hence anarchy rules, which is nothing more than chaos.
Originally posted by TheWayISeeIt
So I am coming out at:
Economic Left/Right: -3.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.13
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My dot right next to the Dalai Lama's.... I'm gonna go get some coffee, and ponder that
I will say that since spending time on ATS that my political views have shifted becoming... I guess one would say more cynical. I really don't think a two party system exists except as a facade that encourages the division of the voting public.
Originally posted by badmedia
Btw, I think that political test is a scam in itself. The questions are a bit loaded.
Another thing about the LP is that while I do believe the Libertarian values are the best and correct way, I at the same time realize what a shock to the nation it would be to try and do this all at once. One of the main things I liked about Ron Paul was he seemed to "get" this. And while these are the end goals, you can't just throw people who have become dependent on government programs out on the street overnight. You would cause many problems doing that, but over time you could get them off the "government tit". Throwing some 80 year old lady on the street and telling her to get a job isn't very bright.
Originally posted by Blaine91555
The fact that Libertarians are a Party at all is a minus. I've never dealt well with being pigeonholed and labeled. There are issues I agree with from all Parties.
Originally posted by Gigantopithecus
Oh yes, before I forget here is mine test result, bulleye centre:
I don't participate in political discussions at ATS because it is somewhat over run by extremists and paranoids.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
However, I must say that I've never subscribed to any form of communist belief, the closest I can say I come is what you see on Star Trek, a society with no need for currency or economy due to the complete abundance of everything. (Yes, I know thats post TOS Trek, nerds)
Originally posted by schrodingers dog
On a more pragmatic context, I find it hard to imagine a functional society in today's world without "big" institutions. We actually have a recent model for this: The Internet.
Libertarianism is a term used by a broad spectrum[1] of political philosophies which seek to maximize individual liberty[2] and minimize or abolish the state.[3] There are a number of libertarian view points, ranging from anarchist to small government, and from anti-property to pro-property.[4][5][6] The word libertarian is an antonym of authoritarian.[7]
The term libertarian in a metaphysical or philosophical sense was first used by late-Enlightenment free-thinkers to refer to those who believed in free will, as opposed to determinism.[8] Libertarianism in this sense is still encountered in metaphysics in discussions of free will. The first recorded use was in 1789 by William Belsham in a discussion of free will and in opposition to "necessitarian" (or determinist) views.[9][10] Metaphysical and philosophical contrasts between philosophies of necessity and libertarianism continued in the early 19th century.[11]
Originally posted by Skyfloating
Originally posted by Gigantopithecus
Oh yes, before I forget here is mine test result, bulleye centre:
Thats awesome. Havent seen that before.
I don't participate in political discussions at ATS because it is somewhat over run by extremists and paranoids.
And then a typical centrist-view to accompany it
Originally posted by Rockpuck
reply to post by Gigantopithecus
Congrats. Your the ultimate fence sitter!! I was waiting for someone to be smack in the middle lol.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
I think thats about where I would have placed you. Female Libertarians are often more in the greenish square while its common for male Libertarians to be purple-ish. Something I find rather interesting.