Reply #86: I agree, the label is used to cover a lot of crap.

[Warren DeMontague]

And when applied to corporations (who have too much power and liberty in our society) as opposed to individuals (who have too little, IMHO) it becomes ridiculous.

But really, I consider myself mildly left-leaning and socially libertarian. I think there are certain societal compacts (like health coverage) which cannot legitimately be left 100% to free enterprise. But overall, I do believe in the "power of freedom and autonomy". Shit, I don't think that's naive at all! Look at the history of the human race- what is the alternative.. top down control? You end up with Totalitarianism, or the Catholic Church, or both...

Seriously, I'm not trying to argue, I'm just curious- if you don't believe, at least somewhat, in the "power of freedom and autonomy", what DO you believe in?