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Are there any differences between Conservatives and Libertarians?
1/12/03 | Sparta

Posted on 01/12/2003 9:15:48 PM PST by Sparta

I've been reading posts by people who use the term Conservative and others who use the term Libertarian. I have a question for all FReepers, is there a difference between the two?


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To: Sparta
I despise Libs and I'm libertarian. I think liberal-socialist statists are the biggest threat the Republic faces domestically.

One believes liberty is achieved through an extremely big government and the other believes it is achieved through an extremely small government.

381 posted on 01/15/2003 9:56:26 AM PST by biblewonk
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To: Leisler
Rights are in the adeptly named "Bill of Rights". The preamble of which doesn't limit it, or us, to enumerated rights. No need getting into Monroe, Jefferson vs. the Federalist arguments with you. Too over your head/knowledge base.

So now the amendments to the constitution are not part of the constitution. Amazing what you can learn from a pothead. And I all ways thought that the right to bear arms was a in the constitution. But no it's in the "Bill of Rights". Gee you sure made a fool of me all right.

382 posted on 01/15/2003 9:58:44 AM PST by Democrap
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To: Sparta
A libertarian is a pot-smoking conservative.
383 posted on 01/15/2003 10:04:53 AM PST by ffusco (siempre raggione)
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To: tacticalogic
You may indeed. If you do, I will be there arguing for your right to live in a society under state and local laws that reflect your beliefs, and not dictated to by a federal government that has exceeded it's Constitutional authority to do so.

Don’t worry about me I have a voice try arguing on the side of those that do not have the right to be called human because they have not completed the birth track by 2 inches.

384 posted on 01/15/2003 10:07:49 AM PST by Democrap
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To: 185JHP
Not neccessarily approving of it, but a libertarian would not try to regulate your activity, including vice, as long as you and your activity was done privately and by consenting adults.
385 posted on 01/15/2003 10:09:29 AM PST by ffusco (siempre raggione)
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To: ffusco
A libertarian is a pot-smoking conservative.

LOL True

386 posted on 01/15/2003 10:10:03 AM PST by Democrap
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To: Democrap
thanks!
387 posted on 01/15/2003 10:13:39 AM PST by ffusco (siempre raggione)
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To: Jhoffa_
That might be the position of the party but its not classic libertarianism, which allows mature adults to make their own choices and engage in behaviors privately so long as they harm no one. This would not condone bestiality, since the animal is not consenting. A key part of Libertarianism is that the gov't shouldn't be governing states of consciousness (thru punishing drug use) or sexual activity. Now a true libertarian would not approve of drunk driving since it is not responsible.
388 posted on 01/15/2003 10:23:55 AM PST by ffusco (siempre raggione)
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To: supercat
"I wish Republicans would realize that Democrat-lite is a lousy platform."

I'm not a Democrat, because they are pro-abortion, pro-tax.

I'm not a Libertarian because they are pro-abortion, pro-drug.

I know, you are going to argue about my characterization of Libertarians, but it is how I view them - just as you apparently view most Republicans as 'Democrat-lite'.

389 posted on 01/15/2003 10:24:12 AM PST by MEGoody
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To: supercat
Your explanation of what 'most Libertarians' believe sure isn't what is generally presented by Libertarians on FR.
390 posted on 01/15/2003 10:25:42 AM PST by MEGoody
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To: Democrap
Don’t worry about me I have a voice try arguing on the side of those that do not have the right to be called human because they have not completed the birth track by 2 inches.

I do, though perhaps not loudly enough or strenuously enough to suit you. Is that the extent of your political philosophy?

391 posted on 01/15/2003 10:27:23 AM PST by tacticalogic (This tagline is dedicated to SheLion and family until further notice.)
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To: tacticalogic
I do, though perhaps not loudly enough or strenuously enough to suit you.

I have to admit that I do put the life of a child above the right to better living threw hemp chemicals.

Is that the extent of your political philosophy?

I am against all evil and for good.

392 posted on 01/15/2003 12:45:33 PM PST by Democrap
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To: biblewonk
Big gov't and liberty are oxymorons by definition
393 posted on 01/15/2003 12:59:47 PM PST by rb22982
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To: Sparta
Conservatives have better hygiene.
394 posted on 01/15/2003 1:00:58 PM PST by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: MEGoody

That's one of the hallmarks of libertarianism: You can't define it. It's an ideology built upon quicksand.

395 posted on 01/15/2003 1:06:41 PM PST by Cultural Jihad
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To: <1/1,000,000th%
LOL!
396 posted on 01/15/2003 1:06:52 PM PST by Cultural Jihad
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To: Democrap
The Bill of Rights came years after The Constitution, however I believe you are correct in that the The Constitution and the Bill of Rights do form the Constitution and are one inseparable document.. Anyways.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

397 posted on 01/15/2003 1:16:45 PM PST by Leisler
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To: Democrap
I don't take any drugs, asshole.
398 posted on 01/15/2003 1:18:23 PM PST by Leisler
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To: rb22982; newgeezer
Big gov't and liberty are oxymorons by definition

Depends on your definition of liberty. To a lot of the homies in my hood liberty is defined as not having to work and still getting to eat, watch tv, talk sh*t, smoke weed and drink and screw. All that requires big government and lots of wealth redistribution.

399 posted on 01/15/2003 1:30:59 PM PST by biblewonk
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To: biblewonk
You are absolutely, dead-on right with that one! :-D
400 posted on 01/15/2003 1:38:14 PM PST by newgeezer (Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my guns ever will.)
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