That was a great post. I appreciate your sincerity and directness. I'm almost afraid to comment lest I seem argumentative or unappreciative of your contriburtion. - But, --
You then go on to chatter at length about points not at issue.
Finally, you address libertarianism, in response, I assume, to this part of the post you so 'appreciated':
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"Hayek is describing the only two systems of government, what I would call the model of internal control and external control, or the model of self-government vs. statism. The common strawman that is advanced that libertarianism = anarchy is exactly that - a strawman. Libertarians are not anti-government; if anything, they are pro-government in that they realize the legitimate role of the State and therefore acknowledge the state has a definite role to play in advancing freedom ---- Libertarians are pro-Constitutional government, ---"
I see libertarians who throw away the vagueries of Principles and want the cold logic of "one simple single formula" and while there are some in their rank I respect, and even enjoy, that system is not one I can admire. It sets them on the Rationalist Totalitarian line that Hayek condemns so heartedly.
Your reply above has little or no real response to the posted quote. -- It's an incredible, - & even bizarre comment.
-- Are you posting these threads just to regale us with your rather odd views about so-called 'totalitarian libertarians', or what?
Yes.