[AustralianConservative]

http://thewinstonreview.com/2011/08/21/libertarian-peter-thiel-shocks-with-political-island-project/

[Jonty30]

It should be interesting. I personally think that libertarian societies typically end in enslavement of the weak or mass murder, but that is just me.

[arderkrag]

I think this is a great idea. The idea that government should be an economic safety net got us into the mess we’re in now. Let charity organizations look out for people. Government should NEVER be involved in charity.

[shoff]

Who is John Galt and where is Galt’s gulch?

[Darkwolf377]

The micro-countries Thiel proposes are diesel-powered, moveable, 2,000-ton structures built on oil rig-like platforms, with space for 270 residents to live.

When these fail they can always use them as sets for Waterworld 2: The Beginning.

[TwoSwords]

The heathens have come far. The fall will be just that much higher.

[Quiller]

This isn't a "nation/government" experiment, it is a business.

The rig would need supplies, which would mean transaction with other countries. What does "Thielvania" do when it starts incurring a debt? Needs medical assistance for serious situations?

It would also need protection (of course, PLENTY of countries are willing to depend on the U.S. national interest and sense of noblesse oblige for their protection. To whom would Thielvania turn if it was attacked?

Then rescue, storms -- only 200 miles away from SF? Gee, Olly, why don't you just putt the little thing down to 200 miles from Mexico? Or 200 miles off Somalia? Or 200 miles from Ecuador?

Oh, that's right -- if you start sinking, the lifeline tossed isn't likely to be as well-padded.

[vetvetdoug]

270 people on a rig 200 miles out from the mainland? Self sustainability isn't a big issue with Mr. Thiel, is it? I think Jimmy Jones had the same idea and history knows how that ended.

[NamVet71MP]

There is a certain appeal to chucking it all and leaving the progressive welfare social justice state to those that deserve it. Big John Galt fan. But that really is the cowards way out. If we don't fight back now we never will.

Side note. I really hate the argument that there are too many ill-informed, misinformed, ignorant people now. I'm no historian... but, I'd guess that not even half the population in the 18th century could read. And, only a small handful knew who Plato or Cicero were or understood the arguments in the Federalist Papers. But, somehow they pulled it together. Granted, fighting a government in the 18th century that was 3500 miles away was easier than fighting one that we empowered and surrounds US.

[teeman8r]

in a one world governed society, where does one go for freedom... any expression of independence will surely be met by resistance or retribution; can't have the peasants be too revolting without a massive boot upon their necks.

there will always be those wishing to get away from dependence on tyrants, but true independence doesn't mean depending on others for sustenance out on the ocean.

[bamahead]

Galt's Gulch Island Paradise



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[Raycpa]

moveable, 2,000-ton structures built on oil rig-like platforms, with space for 270 residents to live.

Why would I want to live on a small decommissioned cruise ship?

[ken21]

bump de bump.

[Dead Corpse]

Interesting to note the almost reflexive hate for anything even remotely "libertarian" on this thread. With very few facts to back them up, comparisons are being made to every thing from Jones town to the Titanic...

People fear real freedom. It isn't easy. It is sometimes messy. And there is no Nanny to force you to clean up your room or to make life "fair" for you...

[10thAmendmentGuy]

Why are almost all the articles you post bashing libertarian ideas. This one bashes the idea of economic freedom You seem to be very fixated in your hatred of drugs and drug users, posting many anti-marijuana and pro-War on Drugs articles, yet I’m guessing from your name that you aren’t an American. Why the intense curiosity?