A libertarian believes his right to swing his arms ends where his neighbor's nose begins. Government's sole function is to guard that relationship.
by TomS April 13, 2006
Advocates of free will, protecting of all rights natural or other, truest most tangible liberty and justice for all. They herald those who protect freedoms, despise those who trounce upon it, are proud of the rich, want to see the poor better themselves, see all races as equal and equally capable,
defy the institutions that dare to regulate our private lives and public opinions, and are the be-all, end-all majority of the middle class whether you know it or not.
defy the institutions that dare to regulate our private lives and public opinions, and are the be-all, end-all majority of the middle class whether you know it or not.
Me, in a nutshell
by X-S~ April 06, 2004
The only people in this country with common sense.
The Libertarian platform is this-
"We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose."
That means that abortion, gay marriage, gun rights, property rights, etc., etc. would not be regulated or prohibited. Robbery, murder, vandalism, arson, etc. would still be punishable by law.
The Libertarian platform is this-
"We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose."
That means that abortion, gay marriage, gun rights, property rights, etc., etc. would not be regulated or prohibited. Robbery, murder, vandalism, arson, etc. would still be punishable by law.
by JuliaNicole January 20, 2010
Along with anarchism, one of two ideologies that teenagers adopt in high school before growing older and smarter.
Matt just checked out an Ayn Rand book from the library. I'm afraid he's beginning his libertarianism phase.
by MTukansa December 29, 2020
1. A person who wants to downsize government, and government control over the lives of citizens.
2. Philosophically, a person who advocates an ideal balance between freedom and responsibility.
3. A person who believes that "stupidity should be painful", and that painfulness is the surest remedy to rid the world of stupid people -- who will either cease to be stupid, or simply cease to be.
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I am a libertarian. I am pro-choice. I am counter-feminist. I am pro-hemp. I am against the war on drugs. I am against political correctness. I am atheist. I insist on the separation of church and state. I think that capitalism is a dangerous servant and a fearful master, but indispensable to life just like fire, and like fire must be closely watched and contained --NOT by government, but by deeply embedded cultural sanctions. ( Ahem! home-school your children well!)
I am also very, very "green", since one planet is all we get, folks!
2. Philosophically, a person who advocates an ideal balance between freedom and responsibility.
3. A person who believes that "stupidity should be painful", and that painfulness is the surest remedy to rid the world of stupid people -- who will either cease to be stupid, or simply cease to be.
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I am a libertarian. I am pro-choice. I am counter-feminist. I am pro-hemp. I am against the war on drugs. I am against political correctness. I am atheist. I insist on the separation of church and state. I think that capitalism is a dangerous servant and a fearful master, but indispensable to life just like fire, and like fire must be closely watched and contained --NOT by government, but by deeply embedded cultural sanctions. ( Ahem! home-school your children well!)
I am also very, very "green", since one planet is all we get, folks!
by fidelbogen October 05, 2004
A person who very strongly believes in principle of 'no INITIATION of force is allowed', with government being included in the most frequent initiators of force, i.e. abusers.
Libertarians typically view government as a source of fraud, economic waste, political insanity, cronyism and legally created monopolies, as opposed to the body delivering important social services (see statists). Many libertarians believe that government per se, as such, costs people more than its non-existence.
Libertarians divide mainly into minarchists (proponents of minimum government) and anarchists (proponents of no government).
Minarchists want government to be protector 'against force and fraud'. Anarchists want reliance on other social mechanisms, such as local community, common law, and free market for defence against such.
There is an important difference between classical liberals and liberatarians: libertarians advocate free market for reasons related to individual rights, while classical liberals advocate free market for social utility.
Notable examples of anarchist libertarians are David D. Friedman, professor of law, and Vernon Vinge, mathematician and scifi writer.
Libertarians typically view government as a source of fraud, economic waste, political insanity, cronyism and legally created monopolies, as opposed to the body delivering important social services (see statists). Many libertarians believe that government per se, as such, costs people more than its non-existence.
Libertarians divide mainly into minarchists (proponents of minimum government) and anarchists (proponents of no government).
Minarchists want government to be protector 'against force and fraud'. Anarchists want reliance on other social mechanisms, such as local community, common law, and free market for defence against such.
There is an important difference between classical liberals and liberatarians: libertarians advocate free market for reasons related to individual rights, while classical liberals advocate free market for social utility.
Notable examples of anarchist libertarians are David D. Friedman, professor of law, and Vernon Vinge, mathematician and scifi writer.
Libertarians believe government is monopoly of force serving the monopolists and politically connected VIPs, not the people.
There's no such thing as society, there are only individuals.
Self-interest trumps ideology.
Liberals are liars and conservatives are cowards.
There's no such thing as society, there are only individuals.
Self-interest trumps ideology.
Liberals are liars and conservatives are cowards.
by mrkafk February 25, 2006
CONTRARY TO POPULAR STEREOTYPE, we are NOT a bunch of pot smoking anti government conservatives.
Libertarians believe that state regulation should be minimal. We believe in reforming or abolishing welfare, lowering taxes, disbanding unions, legalizing marijuana, legalizing same sex marriage, etc.
Libertarians are economically (fiscally) conservative, believing in minimal government regulation and a free market economy. However, we are socially liberal, being tolerant of social groups of all types.
Libertarians also believe that citizens should not be punished for harmless crimes, such as not wearing a seatbelt, possessing drugs, driving without license plates, and tax fraud.
Libertarians believe that state regulation should be minimal. We believe in reforming or abolishing welfare, lowering taxes, disbanding unions, legalizing marijuana, legalizing same sex marriage, etc.
Libertarians are economically (fiscally) conservative, believing in minimal government regulation and a free market economy. However, we are socially liberal, being tolerant of social groups of all types.
Libertarians also believe that citizens should not be punished for harmless crimes, such as not wearing a seatbelt, possessing drugs, driving without license plates, and tax fraud.
Libertarians are a right wing group that believes in very high levels of freedom and low government dependence and regulation. So stop stereotyping us and making us all look like anarchist potheads.
by broke ass happy man November 03, 2020