[betty boop]

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to label such people “liberaltarians,” as opposed to ascribing their “philosophy” to libertarianism, which gives even libertarians a bad name!

It turns out labels aren't particularly helpful. I suggested that the self-described "true conservatives" who were objecting to Fundamentalist pressure on JimRob were perhaps Libertarians.

Now I'm wondering whether they may actually be "Radical Progressives." The reason I wonder is the type of tactic being used here is straight out of the radical progressive playbook: "First of all, blame the other guy for doing what you are, in fact, already doing." Thus one manages (somehow) to self-innoculate against any suspicion that one — a pillar of virtue — is capable of sinking to the level of behavior of the "enemy."

It's absurd. But the description seems to fit this case: Fundamentalist Christians are being blamed for what these "Liberaltarians" (or whatever you want to call them) are doing themselves. I.e., pressuring JimRob.

Why are they pressuring JimRob? Simply to remove speech of which they disapprove from public view.

But who made them "Censor?" Haven't they ever heard of the First Amendment???

[tpanther]

It turns out labels aren’t particularly helpful. I suggested that the self-described “true conservatives” who were objecting to Fundamentalist pressure on JimRob were perhaps Libertarians.

Now I’m wondering whether they may actually be “Radical Progressives.” The reason I wonder is the type of tactic being used here is straight out of the radical progressive playbook: “First of all, blame the other guy for doing what you are, in fact, already doing.” Thus one manages (somehow) to self-innoculate against any suspicion that one — a pillar of virtue — is capable of sinking to the level of behavior of the “enemy.”

It’s absurd. But the description seems to fit this case: Fundamentalist Christians are being blamed for what these “Liberaltarians” (or whatever you want to call them) are doing themselves. I.e., pressuring JimRob.

Why are they pressuring JimRob? Simply to remove speech of which they disapprove from public view.

But who made them “Censor?” Haven’t they ever heard of the First Amendment???

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I posted #380 before I read this...so I see we’re on the exact same page...”radical progressive” is just another word embarssed liberals use to avoid “liberal”.

Also, agreed 100% about the GOP too!

[count-your-change]

That's what a censor does, he grants you the right under the 1st. Amendment to say what he permits, but check with him first for permission just to be safe.