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In the discussion thread: Small example of lovely conversation I had this a.m. with a Libertarian nutjob [View all]

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 11:12 AM

Mimosa (9,115 posts)

10. Most of the self-described libertarians are in fact rightwing Republicans

Every now and then I used to visit a couple of boards where most of the males posting claimed to be 'libertarians'. Having leaned that way when I was young I know libertarian philosophy.

You can tell when a self-described libertarian is really a rightwinger by their views on abortion. That's where they can't keep up the pretense.

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Small example of lovely conversation I had this a.m. with a Libertarian nutjob [View all]	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	OP
Excellent work there, Sarah!	PassingFair	Apr 2012	#1
Thanks! You'd have thought someone had punched him when I said that nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#2
I don't understand their need to defend the rich.	progressoid	Apr 2012	#3
Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levine deliver those talking points daily.	Mimosa	Apr 2012	#9
He made 'some' money in the market, but he's by no means rich. His kids are not doing well	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#11
They're under the illusion that one day they'll be as rich as the Kockroach brothers	Raine	Apr 2012	#58
This sounds like every conversation I've had with every Libertarian and Republican ever.	HughBeaumont	Apr 2012	#4
Not to mention the incessant whining about the plight of the overrich	gratuitous	Apr 2012	#5
Reminds me of this book, which every American should read.	HughBeaumont	Apr 2012	#8
The Great Risk Shift. I'd never heard of it. I'll be sure to read it. Thanks! nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#30
Exactly! That's another thing I tell these pretend-idiots, that if you get a BENEFIT from something	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#26
Ding, ding, ding. Wish I could rec your post. God did not decree free markets and	coalition_unwilling	Apr 2012	#28
Most of the self-described libertarians are in fact rightwing Republicans	Mimosa	Apr 2012	#10
Exactly. I have never considered a Libertarian to be anything BUT a Republican smoking a joint nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#31
You're right. Libertarians ARE Republicans. I think they just don't like to be SEEN as GOPers, but	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#12
Libertarians = Republicans - Teh Jesus + Legal Weed + Hawt Capitalist Chix.	HughBeaumont	Apr 2012	#16
Who is that? nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#18
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a particularly loathsome CNBC joker.	HughBeaumont	Apr 2012	#34
Another right wing freakazoid? I just looked her up...	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#41
you have more patience that I do...	Javaman	Apr 2012	#6
Me too!!! Why bother? Plus so many are near violent you never know but even the most benign	lunasun	Apr 2012	#7
I don't have more patience. I just have more of a desire to tear their arguments to shreds -	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#13
My conversation was similar	RockaFowler	Apr 2012	#14
Oh how pretty that is! "A Hitler Jew." Did you tell him to shut his filthy piehole? nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#15
I blasted him for it	RockaFowler	Apr 2012	#44
I guess they grew up and got stupid. nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#45
What, pray tell, is a "Hitler Jew"??? Is that akin to a "Marx Capitalist"? - n/t	coalition_unwilling	Apr 2012	#32
they live in a fantasy world	Locrian	Apr 2012	#17
Oh, you betcha! In their philosophy, the rich can do no wrong. nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#19
plus	Locrian	Apr 2012	#21
It's pathetic how f'd up a view of themselves and of people they have. nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#29
I posted this toon yesterday,but it is apt.	Swede	Apr 2012	#20
That's exactly what Libertarians and Repukes would like us to think is a solution. Stupid people,	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#23
Your conversation in totality sounds like my brother's diatribe	Skidmore	Apr 2012	#22
Oh yeah, that's what "independents" like to say: Both sides are the same. BS. Both sides are not	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#24
Conversational whiplash and severe headaches - I think all Libertarians	coalition_unwilling	Apr 2012	#35
That's 15-20 minutes of your life you'll never get back, but thanks	coalition_unwilling	Apr 2012	#25
It's okay. I want them to know I realize they're full of shit, and just plain evil. It doesn't	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#27
I love to see the little veins pop out on the sides of their heads.	smirkymonkey	Apr 2012	#42
Ew. That's a little gross to watch, yes. But it's so much fun smacking the heck	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#43
We couldn't have fought and won World War II	proud2BlibKansan	Apr 2012	#33
Actually, the truly hard-core Libertarian nutjobs will insist that we should	coalition_unwilling	Apr 2012	#36
When you have someone like that, the only reason for continuing...	JHB	Apr 2012	#38
True. nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#39
I try to point out that I don't "want to take money from the rich"...	JHB	Apr 2012	#37
You bring up a great point. Libertarians and Repukes use the term, "Commie" on anyone that points	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#40
The largest expense this country has is military.	Ganja Ninja	Apr 2012	#46
Oh, of course not! They love excess spending on the military, but only certain types of spending	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#47
Sounds like my father	Populist_Prole	Apr 2012	#48
Where did he come up with this idea of the rich? Do you know the history behind his thoughts? nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#49
I think he always wanted to be a big-shot and outwardly successful. He's a big time schmoozer	Populist_Prole	Apr 2012	#50
Oh Lordy. That kinda explains it. Have you ever asked him how he wants people to remember him?	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#51
I should ask that but I'm afraid how he'll answer	Populist_Prole	Apr 2012	#52
I think most people get mellow with age, but boy, he's not mellowing much is he?	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#53
Thanks for the great OP and your input n/t	Populist_Prole	Apr 2012	#57
Thanks! nt	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#59
Yeah the rich pay the bulk of taxes...	SomethingFishy	Apr 2012	#54
That went well.	MissMarple	Apr 2012	#55
Yes, didn't it?	Sarah Ibarruri	Apr 2012	#56

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