by CPL. Bloggins April 20, 2025
Get the Libertarian mug.Not an oxymoron. In fact, the term "libertarian" was first used by a French anarcho-communist back in 1857 to describe himself (an anarchist). The modern term libertarianism (economic freedoms) was originally called liberalism. The term "libertarian" describes liberty (thus, the term is also used to describe metaphysical liberty within philosophy and metaphysics), and the term socialism describes a society in which wealth is fairly distributed. Thus, it is neither a literal nor a practical contradiction.
A libertarian socialist would argue that a society based on such huge disparities of wealth is unfree. If you wish to enter into employment, you choose first and take orders later (as with liberal democracy). Libertarian socialists believe in voluntary association and economic democracy. This will allow the individual to reach his/her full potential.
The most famous example of successful libertarian socialism is the anarcho-syndicalist experiment in Spain during to Spanish Civil War, which was eventually destroyed by Communists and Fascists (see Orwell' "Homage to Catalonia" for excellent first hand reportage of this). At its peak, the anarchist union (CNT) had one million members.
Although sharing much of (if not all of) the Marxist analysis of capitalism, lib socialists vehemently oppose state socialism, especially the authoritarian socialism of Lenin, Trotsky, Mao and, more recently, the socialism of Hugo Chavez. The modern dispute between the two schools of socialism began in the First International, in which Karl Marx and Mikhail Bakunin bitterly argued over the road socialists should take. This dispute has continued ever since, with many Marxist regimes imprisoning, murdering (Russia), and exiling (Cuba) anarchists.
A libertarian socialist would argue that a society based on such huge disparities of wealth is unfree. If you wish to enter into employment, you choose first and take orders later (as with liberal democracy). Libertarian socialists believe in voluntary association and economic democracy. This will allow the individual to reach his/her full potential.
The most famous example of successful libertarian socialism is the anarcho-syndicalist experiment in Spain during to Spanish Civil War, which was eventually destroyed by Communists and Fascists (see Orwell' "Homage to Catalonia" for excellent first hand reportage of this). At its peak, the anarchist union (CNT) had one million members.
Although sharing much of (if not all of) the Marxist analysis of capitalism, lib socialists vehemently oppose state socialism, especially the authoritarian socialism of Lenin, Trotsky, Mao and, more recently, the socialism of Hugo Chavez. The modern dispute between the two schools of socialism began in the First International, in which Karl Marx and Mikhail Bakunin bitterly argued over the road socialists should take. This dispute has continued ever since, with many Marxist regimes imprisoning, murdering (Russia), and exiling (Cuba) anarchists.
Modern advocates of libertarian socialism include linguist Noam Chomsky, historian and playwright Howard Zinn, and the Industrial Workers of the World ("One Big Union"), and the International Workers Association (of which the Spanish CNT is its largest affiliate).
by Anarcho-Atheist January 16, 2009
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A complete lack of order, regulations, or rules that results in a disaster.
A complete lack of order, regulations, or rules that results in a disaster.
by Libertatis July 12, 2015
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What are the markings on her back?
Some say it's the way to dry land.
Dry land is a myth.
Libertarian waterworld.
Some say it's the way to dry land.
Dry land is a myth.
Libertarian waterworld.
by Weekend At Bernankes August 22, 2011
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"My best friend is a libertarian communist -- he reads Noam Chomsky but doesn't call himself a 'Chomskyan'."
by Passion Rabbit June 9, 2009
Get the libertarian communist mug.Libertarian Socialism is a political philosophy that advocates abolition of the state and private property. The term can also be synonymous with anarchism or left libertarianism. The term chould be differentiated from right libertarianism with it's emphasis on laissez-faire capitalism as opposed to libertarian socialism's anti-capitalism and anti-statism ideals.
Johnny is a libertarian socialist who believes in abolition of private proverty along with the state. He believes in a non-violent organic shift to libertarian socialism as opposed to a revolutionary overthrow of authoritarian regimes.
by Jean-Paul Marx December 23, 2010
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Some of the points on their platform include:
1. Tax cuts for environmental objectives
2. Removal of normative objectives
3. Restore autonomy to the states
4. Reduction of legal complexity
5. Repatriation of non-Germanic populations
6. Create cultural center to oversee media
7. Reputable international politics
8. All undeveloped land is purchased by government to preserve it in it's nature state
9. Tax incentives for inner city development
10. Repeal of laws limiting citizen autonomy
11. Return to strict meritocracy in hiring and education
12. Any area more than 50% concreted must begin planting
13. End tax-free status of religious organizations
14. Certain destructive things banned
Some of the points on their platform include:
1. Tax cuts for environmental objectives
2. Removal of normative objectives
3. Restore autonomy to the states
4. Reduction of legal complexity
5. Repatriation of non-Germanic populations
6. Create cultural center to oversee media
7. Reputable international politics
8. All undeveloped land is purchased by government to preserve it in it's nature state
9. Tax incentives for inner city development
10. Repeal of laws limiting citizen autonomy
11. Return to strict meritocracy in hiring and education
12. Any area more than 50% concreted must begin planting
13. End tax-free status of religious organizations
14. Certain destructive things banned
The Libertarian National Socialist Green Party advocates the death penalty for genetically modifying foods; dumping of toxic waste; child molestation or possession of child pornography; and possession of nerve toxins.
by OneBadAsp October 22, 2006
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