Tag: Libertarianism

1273: Walter Block – Libertarianism is Neither Left nor Right

W1273: Walter Block - Libertarianism is Neither Left nor Right
Libertarianism is neither of the left nor of the right. It is unique. It is sui generis. It is apart from left and right. The left-right political spectrum simply has no room for libertarianism. Think of an equilateral triangle, with libertarianism at one corner, the left at a second corner and the right at the third corner. We are equally distant from both of those misbegotten political economic philosophies. No, better yet, think in terms of an isosceles triangle, with us at the top and the two of them at the bottom, indicating they have more in common with each other than with us. —Walter Block
Libertarianism is neither of the left nor of the right. It is unique. It is sui generis. It is apart from left and right. The left-right political spectrum simply has no room for libertarianism. Think of an equilateral triangle, with libertarianism at one corner, the left at a second corner and the right at the third corner. We are equally distant from both of those misbegotten political economic philosophies. No, better yet, think in terms of an isosceles triangle, with us at the top and the two of them at the bottom, indicating they have more in common with each other than with us. —Walter BlockDownload Print Quality (7680×4020) 657KB  |  Normal Quality (3840×2010) 555KB
Libertarianism is neither of the left nor of the right. It is unique. It is sui generis. It is apart from left and right. The left-right political spectrum simply has no room for libertarianism. Think of an equilateral triangle, with libertarianism at one corner, the left at a second corner and the right at the third corner. We are equally distant from both of those misbegotten political economic philosophies. No, better yet, think in terms of an isosceles triangle, with us at the top and the two of them at the bottom, indicating they have more in common with each other than with us. —Walter BlockDownload Print Quality (6144×7680) 754KB  |  Normal Quality (3072×3840) 738KB

Libertarianism is neither of the left nor of the right. It is unique. It is sui generis. It is apart from left and right. The left-right political spectrum simply has no room for libertarianism. Think of an equilateral triangle, with libertarianism at one corner, the left at a second corner and the right at the third corner. We are equally distant from both of those misbegotten political economic philosophies. No, better yet, think in terms of an isosceles triangle, with us at the top and the two of them at the bottom, indicating they have more in common with each other than with us. —Walter Block

1272: David Boaz – Libertarianism and Socialism

W1272: David Boaz - Libertarianism and Socialism
The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can’t tolerate a libertarian community. —David Boaz
The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can’t tolerate a libertarian community. —David BoazDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 6.54MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 303KB
The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can’t tolerate a libertarian community. —David BoazDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 9.82MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 433KB

The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can’t tolerate a libertarian community. —David Boaz

1268: Scott Horton – The Horror Version of Libertarianism

W1268: Scott Horton - The Horror Version of Libertarianism
Liberalism is the horror movie version of libertarianism. —Scott Horton
Liberalism is the horror movie version of libertarianism. —Scott HortonDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 6.40MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 285KB
Liberalism is the horror movie version of libertarianism. —Scott HortonDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 8.42MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 361KB

Liberalism is the horror movie version of libertarianism. —Scott Horton

1265: John Stossel – People Are Not Comfortable with Freedom

W1265: John Stossel - People Are Not Comfortable with Freedom
People are not comfortable with freedom. They're scared, they're worried that if people can do whatever they want, the rich will abuse the poor, the strong will abuse the weak. It's just easier to believe that if you elect wise people who want to help, that it will be better. But it doesn’t help. Once I learned [libertarianism] it was just clear to me, but most people will never either spend the time to learn it or they can't learn it. —John Stossel
People are not comfortable with freedom. They're scared, they're worried that if people can do whatever they want, the rich will abuse the poor, the strong will abuse the weak. It's just easier to believe that if you elect wise people who want to help, that it will be better. But it doesn’t help. Once I learned [libertarianism] it was just clear to me, but most people will never either spend the time to learn it or they can't learn it. —John StosselDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 6.33MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 314KB
People are not comfortable with freedom. They're scared, they're worried that if people can do whatever they want, the rich will abuse the poor, the strong will abuse the weak. It's just easier to believe that if you elect wise people who want to help, that it will be better. But it doesn’t help. Once I learned [libertarianism] it was just clear to me, but most people will never either spend the time to learn it or they can't learn it. —John StosselDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 8.37MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 404KB

People are not comfortable with freedom. They’re scared, they’re worried that if people can do whatever they want, the rich will abuse the poor, the strong will abuse the weak. It’s just easier to believe that if you elect wise people who want to help, that it will be better. But it doesn’t help.
Once I learned [libertarianism] it was just clear to me, but most people will never either spend the time to learn it or they can’t learn it. —John Stossel

1262: Murray Rothbard – The Right-Wing Honeyed Words

W1262: Murray Rothbard - The Right-Wing Honeyed Words
I grew up a right-winger, and became more intensely a libertarian rightist as I grew older. How come I am an exile from the Right-wing, while the conservative movement is being run by a gaggle of ex-Communists and monarchists? What kind of a conservative movement is this? This kind: one that you have no business being in. I got out of the Right-wing not because I ceased believing in liberty, but because being a libertarian above all, I came to see that the Right-wing specialized in cloaking its authoritarian and neo-fascist policies in the honeyed words of libertarian rhetoric. —Murray Rothbard
I grew up a right-winger, and became more intensely a libertarian rightist as I grew older. How come I am an exile from the Right-wing, while the conservative movement is being run by a gaggle of ex-Communists and monarchists? What kind of a conservative movement is this? This kind: one that you have no business being in. I got out of the Right-wing not because I ceased believing in liberty, but because being a libertarian above all, I came to see that the Right-wing specialized in cloaking its authoritarian and neo-fascist policies in the honeyed words of libertarian rhetoric. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 3.11MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 211KB
I grew up a right-winger, and became more intensely a libertarian rightist as I grew older. How come I am an exile from the Right-wing, while the conservative movement is being run by a gaggle of ex-Communists and monarchists? What kind of a conservative movement is this? This kind: one that you have no business being in. I got out of the Right-wing not because I ceased believing in liberty, but because being a libertarian above all, I came to see that the Right-wing specialized in cloaking its authoritarian and neo-fascist policies in the honeyed words of libertarian rhetoric. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 4.94MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 257KB

I grew up a right-winger… I got out of the Right-wing not because I ceased believing in liberty, but because being a libertarian above all, I came to see that the Right-wing specialized in cloaking its authoritarian and neo-fascist policies in the honeyed words of libertarian rhetoric. —Murray Rothbard

1258: Murray Rothbard – The Abolitionist is a Button Pusher

W1258: Murray Rothbard - The Abolitionist is a Button Pusher
The abolitionist is a "button pusher" who would blister his thumb pushing a button that would abolish the State immediately if such a button existed. But the abolitionist also knows that alas, such a button does not exist and that he will take a bit of the loaf if necessary — while always preferring the whole loaf if he can achieve it. —Murray Rothbard
The abolitionist is a Download Print Quality (3840×2010) 3.38MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 215KB
The abolitionist is a Download Print Quality (3840×2744) 4.31MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 285KB

The abolitionist is a “button pusher” who would blister his thumb pushing a button that would abolish the State immediately if such a button existed. But the abolitionist also knows that alas, such a button does not exist and that he will take a bit of the loaf if necessary — while always preferring the whole loaf if he can achieve it. —Murray Rothbard

1257: Ron Paul – Intellectual Revolution is Happening

W1257: Ron Paul - Intellectual Revolution is Happening
Believe me, the intellectual revolution is going on, and that has to come first before you see the political changes. —Ron Paul
Believe me, the intellectual revolution is going on, and that has to come first before you see the political changes. —Ron PaulDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 4.90MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 228KB
Believe me, the intellectual revolution is going on, and that has to come first before you see the political changes. —Ron PaulDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 7.06MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 320KB

Believe me, the intellectual revolution is going on, and that has to come first before you see the political changes. —Ron Paul

1256: Ron Paul – Rejection of the Initiation of Violence

W1256: Ron Paul - Rejection of the Initiation of Violence
The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence. —Ron Paul
The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence. —Ron PaulDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 3.34MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 219KB
The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence. —Ron PaulDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 4.49MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 302KB

The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence. —Ron Paul

1252: Murray Rothbard – Liberty is a Revolutionary Concept

W1252: Murray Rothbard - Liberty is a Revolutionary Concept
Liberty is a profoundly revolutionary concept and it can only be achieved through the liquidation of the oppressor State. —Murray Rothbard
Liberty is a profoundly revolutionary concept and it can only be achieved through the liquidation of the oppressor State. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 2.65MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 161KB
Liberty is a profoundly revolutionary concept and it can only be achieved through the liquidation of the oppressor State. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 2.90MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 194KB

Liberty is a profoundly revolutionary concept and it can only be achieved through the liquidation of the oppressor State. —Murray Rothbard

1246: Murray Rothbard – Only Through Rational Persuasion, Not Violence

W1246: Murray Rothbard - Only Through Rational Persuasion, Not Violence
Men can become more moral only through rational persuasion, not through violence, which will, in fact, have the opposite effect. —Murray Rothbard
Men can become more moral only through rational persuasion, not through violence, which will, in fact, have the opposite effect. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2010) 3.55MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1005) 205KB
Men can become more moral only through rational persuasion, not through violence, which will, in fact, have the opposite effect. —Murray RothbardDownload Print Quality (3840×2744) 10.51MB  |  Normal Quality (1920×1372) 263KB

Men can become more moral only through rational persuasion, not through violence, which will, in fact, have the opposite effect. —Murray Rothbard