tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post109110701887831554..comments2008-08-28T04:29:50.056-07:00Comments on Vindicated Cynic: Libertarianism is fraudulentThe Cynichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11826156791728278556noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091210553820765832004-07-30T11:02:00.000-07:002004-07-30T11:02:00.000-07:002004-07-30T11:02:00.000-07:00You know what? Among my peers, infidelity is prett...You know what? Among my peers, infidelity is pretty shameful too. But then, that's because I choose my peers.
I can tell you as a matter of fact, thought, that there are many out there that do not see things that way. Most of my extended family not only has experienced it, but have no problem with it.
I understand those aren't statistics, but it is definitely not a givent that everyone agreesThe Cynichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11826156791728278556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091206644519221292004-07-30T09:57:00.000-07:002004-07-30T09:57:00.000-07:002004-07-30T09:57:00.000-07:00I agree that as a society we should hold each othe...I agree that as a society we should hold each other accountable for irresponsible behavior. I just don't think we need to get the legal team involved when behavior threatens a group's sensibilities and nothing else. It is truly amazing that all Americans are subjected to drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling during some point of our lives but we manage to resist the temptation to become morally Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091184919486044692004-07-30T03:55:00.000-07:002004-07-30T03:55:00.000-07:002004-07-30T03:55:00.000-07:00Firstly, most people practice self-restraint. Most...Firstly, most people practice self-restraint. Most of us do not spend out entire paycheck on payday. Most of us do not use illicit drugs. And most of use do not use prostitutes. Nothing idicates that this would change under a more 'libertarian' system. People who choose to engage in these activities would continue to do so, and most of us who do not would continue to abstain.
Secondly, I have aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091178170251468212004-07-30T02:02:00.000-07:002004-07-30T02:02:00.000-07:002004-07-30T02:02:00.000-07:00A response to your claims.
http://jeffrey.theutec...A response to your claims.
http://jeffrey.theutechs.com/blog/archives/001292.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091149626630851652004-07-29T18:07:00.000-07:002004-07-29T18:07:00.000-07:002004-07-29T18:07:00.000-07:00Thanks God you are not absolute overlord of this E...Thanks God you are not absolute overlord of this Earth as it appears that you wish to be.Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03495124479146080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091143148923620702004-07-29T16:19:00.000-07:002004-07-29T16:19:00.000-07:002004-07-29T16:19:00.000-07:00>> so long as it doesn't interfere with someone el...>> so long as it doesn't interfere with someone else's nose. <<
By overspending and damaging your household, you are interfering with your family's nose, and you can/will be held to account. Your grasp of libertarianism is tenuous at best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042222.post-1091140498653867482004-07-29T15:34:00.000-07:002004-07-29T15:34:00.000-07:002004-07-29T15:34:00.000-07:00Your last paragraph generalizes to the point of me...Your last paragraph generalizes to the point of meaningless. I'd be interested in actual examples of the American populace traveling down the road to slavery after social norms relax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com