Thoreauvian Libertarianism

A blend of Thoreau’s anti‑statism and classical liberal economics, emphasising absolute individual sovereignty, private property (especially land), and the rejection of taxation and regulation. Thoreauvian libertarians invoke Civil Disobedience to justify refusing to pay taxes, licensing fees, or military service. They value voluntary association, homesteading, and the right to secede from society. Unlike mainstream libertarians, they tend to be environmentalists (nature is the ultimate property right) and sceptical of corporations, which they see as artificial state‑created entities.

Example: “He lived in a yurt, earned Bitcoin coding, and never filed a tax return—Thoreauvian libertarianism: your life, your land, your consequences, and no one else’s business.”

Thoreauvian Libertarianism by Dumu The Void April 21, 2026

Schrödinger's Libertarian 

A Libertarian vote that is "worthless and wasted" all while simultaneously being the singlehanded cause for your losing candidate's shortcomings

I've grown used to being Schrödinger's Libertarian every election cycle from both the left and right

Schrödinger's Libertarian by MattAlx November 8, 2020

Bottom Up Libertarianism 

Bottom Up Libertarianism

A new political platform dedicated to improving the quality of life of Americans based on inalienable rights of human beings, while at the same time allowing it to flourish as a leading world power. This is an alternative to the current two party system that merges the most admirable values/policies of both parties, thus fostering cohesion and unity.

The number one priority of Bottom Up Libertarianism is ensuring freedom of all Americans. This includes freedom of speech, religion, right to bear arms, choice over one’s body, and a completely free market. With less restrictive market regulations, corporations will be able to be able to focus on innovation to strengthen American GDP.
The next priority of this platform is acknowledging that social inequality exists but that focusing on identity politics is not a remedy, but rather a catalyst for further division. Instead, taking an economic perspective on solving this inequality is a more effective approach. If a certain demographic group lacks opportunity, enforcing action to correct this directly will end up causing adverse effects on the rights of not only other demographic groups, but the rights of the individual. The solution on this matter is to utilize economic resources to channel capital into the institutions and infrastructure of underprivileged communities based off of data analytics to set them up for a brighter future. This in turn will spur growth across all classes of America.

Bottom Up Libertarianism is the ideal American future.

Bottom Up Libertarianism by skatmandiddlybop December 16, 2022

Thoreauvian Left-Libertarianism

A political orientation that combines Thoreau’s philosophy of simple living, self‑reliance, and civil disobedience with left‑libertarian commitments to anti‑capitalism, anti‑authoritarianism, and mutual aid. Unlike right‑libertarianism, it rejects private property and markets; unlike state socialism, it distrusts centralised power. It emphasises community autonomy, ecological sustainability, and the rejection of wage labour. Thoreauvian left‑libertarians are often found in intentional communities, permaculture projects, and movements for decolonisation.

Thoreauvian Left-Libertarianism Example: “The commune operated on Thoreauvian left‑libertarian principles: no bosses, no landlords, and a collective agreement to refuse taxes that fund militarism.”

Thoreauvian Left-Libertarianism by Dumu The Void April 21, 2026