An individual who, having limited life experience or political knowledge outside of the internet, espouses firm belief in the philosophy of libertarianism and limited government. Known to oppose taxes for the sake of opposing taxes, cite historical facts when they add nothing to the debate, and quote the founding fathers out of context. Most frequently a middle to upper-middle class white male between the ages of 15 and 30. Unlikely to have a college degree; if so, the degree is most likely in engineering or computer science. Despite his frequent advocacy of self-reliance, he is often supported by his parents
Etymology:
WIKI, from Wikipedia, the internet site he uses when people ask him to explain his views.
LIBERTARIAN, derived from Libertarianism, the name of Wikipedia article he most frequently reads.
Etymology:
WIKI, from Wikipedia, the internet site he uses when people ask him to explain his views.
LIBERTARIAN, derived from Libertarianism, the name of Wikipedia article he most frequently reads.
Wikilibertarian: If you can't afford healthcare, then you don't deserve it! SINK OR SWIM, that's the way the world works.
Politically-literate person: Oh god who let that wikilibertarian in. Someone tell him to go back to the apartment his parents pay the rent for and post on internet message boards using the laptop his parents bought him.
Politically-literate person: Oh god who let that wikilibertarian in. Someone tell him to go back to the apartment his parents pay the rent for and post on internet message boards using the laptop his parents bought him.
by PoliSci101 August 19, 2009