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freshwest

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3. Libertarians think taxes and regulations are tyranny that impedes the profit from the real burdens.

Reply to Oakenshield (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 27, 2014, 06:39 AM

Mar 2014

There is big money in leaving that kind of social system to fester. They like to talk about 'enlightened self-interest' and fail to recognize that those who profit from oppression, are acting on their self-interest.

You are enlightened, as you do not see society as existing just for your own benefit from your words, but as your part as a citizen making it work for all. The word enlightened as they use it is just a scam. A good OP was posted by a DUer here:

Libertarianism

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024324819

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Now You're free! [View all] MrScorpio Mar 2014 OP

K&R DeSwiss Mar 2014 #1

Hm, misses the mark a little. Oakenshield Mar 2014 #2

Libertarians think taxes and regulations are tyranny that impedes the profit from the real burdens. freshwest Mar 2014 #3

k&r for the truth, however depressing it may be. n/t Laelth Mar 2014 #4