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Jon Stewart's 19 Tough Questions for Libertarians!
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, responds to 19 tough questions for libertarians. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world -- www.freedomainradio.com From http What would be your best response to these questions and statements: Is government the antithesis of liberty? One of the things that enhances freedoms are roads. Infrastructure enhances freedom. A social safety net enhances freedom. What should we do with the losers that are picked by the free market? Do we live in a society or don't we? Are we a collective? Everybody's success is predicated on the hard work of all of us; nobody gets there on their own. Why should it be that the people who lose are hung out to dry? For a group that doesn't believe in evolution, it's awfully Darwinian. In a representative democracy, we are the government. We have work to do, and we have a business to run, and we have children to raise.. We elect you as our representatives to look after our interests within a democratic system. Is government inherently evil? Sometimes to protect the greater liberty you have to do things like form an army, or gather a group together to build a wall or levy. As soon as you've built an army, you've now said government isn't always inherently evil because we need it to help us sometimes, so now.. it's that old joke: Would you sleep with me for a million dollars? How about a dollar? -Who do you think I am?- We already decided who you are, now we're just ...
Libertarian Vs. Tea Party
An average libertarian learns what an average Tea Partier believes. Obviously, this doesn't reflect everyone's views. But it is based on my own experience as a libertarian, having attended a Tea Party last year. By then, the Tea Party has shifted away from Ron Paul, and resembled ideology closer to Sarah Palin's or Pat Robertson's. Many libertarians have since distanced themselves from the Tea Party because of this, while others still have hope for it. One major motivation for me making this video, is because I'm tired of people painting libertarians and people like Glenn Beck with the same brush. Glenn Beck is NOT a libertarian. And the Tea Party is closer to neocon than it is libertarian. It's no wonder so many people are misinformed about libertarians. Thanks for watching. I know you have your own ideas, so feel free to use the comment section. *Update* People are telling me that not all Tea Parties are like this. I hope that's true. But the one I went to... there were posters of dead babies, a banner saying "we kicked god out, look at us now", signs calling Obama a Muslim and Kenyan, a speaker saying that chili day in September was proof that Global Warming is a lie, a speaker saying "if you don't support the war, you don't support the troops", rhetoric against gays, atheists, and Muslims, ... and literally every speaker invoked their religion, like "Barrack HUSSEIN Obama is not our leader, god is!" Basically, the Tea Party was advertised as libertarian, but it was ...
Penn Jillette: Why I Am A Libertarian
Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) is a magician and entertainer known for being half of the comedy duo Penn & Teller. Why are YOU a libertarian? Tell us in the comments below or on Facebook (www.facebook.com Video produced by Evan Banks, Austin Bragg, and Caleb Brown. Watch the other part of this interview at: www.youtube.com
Milton Friedman on Libertarianism (Part 1 of 4)
What are the elements of the libertarian movement and how does one of its most illustrious proponents, Milton Friedman, apply its tenets to issues facing the United States today? Milton Friedman, Senior Research Fellow, Hoover Inst., Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences discusses how he balances the libertarians' desire for a small, less intrusive government with environmental, public safety, food and drug administration, and other issues. This is a 4 part video. Here are the links to all 4 parts. Part 1 - www.youtube.com (7:21) Part 2 - www.youtube.com (7:42) Part 3 - www.youtube.com (4:31) Part 4 - www.youtube.com (5:59) Use this link to watch all 4 parts back to back in one playlist: www.youtube.com Milton Friedman, recipient of the 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize for economic science, was a senior research fellow at the Hoover Institution from 1977 to 2006. He passed away on Nov. 16, 2006. He was also the Paul Snowden Russell Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Chicago, where he taught from 1946 to 1976, and a member of the research staff of the National Bureau of Economic Research from 1937 to 1981. Recorded February 10, 1999. Please see the end of Part 4 for all of the credit and ownership information. I am posting this video to further spread the Ideas and knowledge of Milton Friedman. It is only through implementing his ideas that we will preserve that which the founding fathers established.
What Does It Mean to Be Libertarian?
Students, get a full week of this at a summer seminar: lrnlbty.co According to Dr. Stephen Davies, libertarianism is first and foremost a political doctrine. Libertarians seek a society most conducive to human flourishing amongst autonomous self-defined individuals. Libertarians argue that this state of affairs is accomplished when the role of government and power is kept to a minimum. Although some have argued that libertarianism is a cult or rigid creed, Dr. Davies argues it is not, as there is a great deal of debate within the libertarian tradition. These internal debates are a sign of intellectual vitality, and are healthy for any intellectual tradition. Advance liberty: lrnlbty.co
John Stossel - Libertarians In Charge
John Stossel visualizes a libertarian world. www.LibertyPen.com
Penn Jillette on God, No!, Atheism, Libertarianism, & More
Reason's Nick Gillespie talks with the one-and-only Penn Jillette about his best-selling new book, God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales, his friendship with Glenn Beck, skepticism versus cynicism, the role of religion in terrorism, why he's a libertarian, and much more in a wide-ranging conversation. Penn Jillette is the larger, louder half of Penn & Teller. For the magical duo's official website, go here: www.pennandteller.com About 17 minutes. Shot by Anthony Fisher, Meredith Bragg, and Jim Epstein; edited by Epstein. Go to http for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube channel to receive automatic notifications when we post new videos.
Libertarian vs. Socialist heated debate ensues
At a time when the economy is still insecure, why is there an endless debate over capitalism versus socialism and which financial system actually works? A heated debate between Wayne Allyn Root a 2012 Libertarian candidate for president and Michael Prysner a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation takes place as both present their reason socialism or capitalism is the best choice. Michael Prysner points out that a single president is not the problem, it is the system.
The Libertarian Argument
First: My apologies for slipping off the map. I was assigned to run a workshop at AACR at the last minute, and I'm uploading this from my hotel in Chicago (at AACR2012). It's been the busiest month of my life with the house going on the market, a new project and new position at work, and AACR on top of it all. For those of you who are curious about why I missed the Reason Rally, it's because my daughter's birthday was on the same day, and I'm a father first and foremost. Sorry to have missed it. I should be back at 100% very soon. Let's see who can be the first to misinterpret this video to be advocating for a totalitarian state with no personal liberty! Winner gets a free "Slippery Slope-n-Slide"* I'm not interested in criticizing the "Big L" party because they provide a small minority of people with a voice and they provide a useful counterpoint to the two-party system. This video is strictly about the misuse of "the government has no right to tell me to..." argument. "We, the people", have a right to act when one person's choices affect the rest of us. It's easy to miss the subtle externalities that come from living in a complex and interdependent society. Other topics where there is clearly a conflict between personal liberty and the best interests of the society: 1. Vaccine refusal 2. Extreme sports 3. Unlicensed medical practices 4. Religious tax exemptions 5. Recreational drug use *offer not valid on planet Earth
Gary Johnson: Americans become more Libertarian
Republicans and Democrats are the two mainstream political parties but many Americans are getting tired of just those choices. Too many Americans believe the left and the right are one in the same, so is it the perfect time for a third political party to emerge? Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, went from GOP hopeful to the presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party. He joins us for more on why he switched parties leading up to Election Day. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Are you a libertarian?
The World's Smallest Political Quiz: www.theadvocates.org Randomized version of the quiz: shanekillian.org CNN reporter exposed: www.youtube.com
Jim DeMint: Why Republicans Must Become More Libertarian
"The new debate in the Republican party needs to be between conservatives and libertarians," says Sen. Jim DeMint (RS.C.). "A lot of the libertarian ideas that Ron Paul is talking about...should not be alien to any Republican." Yet right after the 2010 midterm elections, the influential Tea Party favorite proclaimed that "you can't be a fiscal conservative and not be a social conservative," a comment that was widely viewed as a slap at libertarians. And South Carolina's junior senator is also a staunch pro-lifer, has favored a constitutional ban on flag burning, and is on the record saying that gays shouldn't be allowed to teach at public schools. More recently, DeMint has been leaning libertarian. His new book, Now or Never: Saving America from Economic Collapse, is a warning to the nation that we need radical spending cuts (including putting defense spending on the table) or else face economic oblivion. And he was instrumental in getting Tea Party Republicans elected in 2010, including the most libertarian member of the caucus, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who also wrote the foreword to DeMint's book.Reason's Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch sat down with DeMint for a wide-ranging discussion about fiscal vs. social conservatism, cutting spending, the GOP presidential nomination, whether the Tea Party still matters, and much more. Approximately 29 minutes. Shot by Meredith Bragg and Jim Epstein; edited by Epstein. Go to Reason.tv for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason ...
Best Libertarian Books
I show some of my favorite libertarian books. Links below. Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt www.amazon.com The Law by Frederic Bastiat www.amazon.com The Revolution by Ron Paul www.amazon.com The Fatal Conceit by FA Hayek www.amazon.com End the Fed by Ron Paul www.amazon.com For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard www.amazon.com Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand www.amazon.com Radicals for Capitalism by Brian Doherty www.amazon.com Meltdown by Thomas Woods www.amazon.com Or many of these books are available online on the Mises Institute website. mises.org
Mark Levin Attacks Mr. Libertarian
Bestselling author Tom Woods responds to radio host Mark Levin's attack on the prolific and crucially important free-market economist Murray Rothbard. www.tomwoods.com http
Sh*t Statists Say to Libertarians
Statists (people who like big government) say all sorts of crazy things to us libertarians. These are just some. Please "thumbs up" and share if you've found this video funny, entertaining, or even informative. Feel free to subscribe to my channel and if you really, really like this, send me a whole or partial bitcoin: 161DmSexYD3duToyz8XSWFb1TwmLT2jfoQ Video responses are automatically approved.
Libertarian Caller Debates Sam Seder on Libertarian Ideals
From the Majority Report, live MF 11:30am EST and via daily podcast at Majority.FM Another Libertarian caller debating Libertarianism and their ideals!
REGULATION VACATION CELEBRATION!
Lest we be accused of misrepresenting their views, actual Libertarians have been kicking around this take on Somalia with a straight face for some time now. No shit: mises.org A more nuanced completely insane view is that Somalia has been awesome-ized by Anarchism, not Libertarianism. www.reason.com Fair 'nuff, but as far as we can tell the difference between a Libertarian and an Anarchist usually seems to be a bachelor's degree. So, it's fun to see folks like Glenn Beck eagerly veering into freaky yee-hah populist Libertarian zone. Go for it, guys. That's rebuilding the ol' brand. By THE PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATION: Andy Cobb Josh Funk Nyima Funk Marc Evan Jackson Mark Kienlen David Pompeii Marc Warzecha Written and Directed by: Andy Cobb Produced by: Mark Kienlen and Andy Cobb Narrator: Marc Evan Jackson Gal: Nyima Funk Fellah: Andy Cobb A couple notes on music: 1. The music used in this video isn't Somali, or even close to it. It was, however, free to use. Gotta like that. 2. It's easy to hate on Ted Nugent for participating in Fox News Tea Party promotions, but in all sincerity: "Wango Tango" is a badass song, and it's hard to argue with his solo on "Stranglehold." Ted, we'll still gladly pay to see you at whatever State Fair you're playing next.
Rick Santorum Hates Ron Paul's Libertarian Ideas
Former-Senator Rick Santorum has the only consistently anti-libertarian platform in the race. He explicitly rejects Constitutionally limited government, an individual right to freedom, equal rights, the right to the pursuit of happiness, due process protections, a right to be free from "cruel and unusual" punishment, and is in general an open-big spending, big government conservative.
John Stossel on Journalism, How He Became Libertarian & His New Book "No They Can't"
"Some guy came up to me said, 'Are you John Stossel?...I hope you die soon,'" recounts Fox Business Network host and Reason contributor John Stossel. Thankfully Stossel found a more civil audience when he stopped by Reason's Washington, DC office on April 11, 2012 to promote his new book "No, They Can't: Why Government Fails But Individuals Succeed." During a lively Q&A session, Stossel took questions from the audience about his book, his time as a consumer reporter, and the power of the internet to communicate libertarian ideas. About 6.30 minutes. Camera by Joshua Swain, Meredith Bragg and Jim Epstein. Edited by Swain. Scroll down for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube channel to receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.
The Hunger Games is a Libertarian Movie
The Hunger Games asks its audience to consider what it means to be truly free.
Part-Time Libertarians
I have a pet peeve about people who like to say, "I'm libertarian on some issues."
Why Are You a Libertarian?
I asked attendees of the International Students for Liberty Conference why they are a libertarian. Thank you to all those who answered :)
2012 Libertarian Presidential Debate (COMPLETE 2 HRS)
2012 Libertarian Presidential Debate between RJ Harris, Gov. Gary Johnson, R. Lee Wrights, Leroy Saunders, Bill Still, and Carl Person. Hosted by the Libertarian Party of Florida (www.lpf.org) with LNC Chair Mark Hinkle as moderator. http
Libertarian: Personal Liberty! Unless You're a Black Kid Wearing a Hoodie
From the Majority Report, live MF 11:30am EST and via daily podcast at Majority.FM Libertarian Peter Schiff believes in personal liberty and freedom...and then degrades Trayvon Martin for what he chose to wear.
Libertarian Enslavement - Dr David R Barker on Freedomain Radio
Dr Barker describes his path to anarchism, the agonies of ending statism, and the short future of fiat currency. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - www.freedomainradio.com
Can a White Libertarian Man Represent NY's Chinatown? Meet Dan O'Connor.
Meet Dan O'Connor, a self-described libertarian Democrat who wants to represent New York's District 12 - which includes Chinatown and parts of Queens and Brooklyn - in Congress. O'Connor spent six years living in China, so he feels a connection to the inhabitants of Manhattan's Chinatown, who he says share his views that taxes and regulations on businessess are too high, immigration laws too onerous, and school-choice programs too small. Those positions play well in the rest of the district across the East River too, he says. So does his belief that defense spending should be cut and troops brought home, that the Federal Reserve should be audited, and that politicians should be term-limited. Indeed, should O'Connor manage to unseat the Democractic incumbent, Nydia Velazquez, in September's primary, he's pledged to serve no more than four terms. O'Connor faces an uphill struggle, for sure. Reason's Matt Welch spoke with him at last summer's FreedomFest in Las Vegas, and his ideas are striking for their uniqueness among office seekers calling themselves Democrats. This interview in no way represents an endorsement, but there's no doubt O'Connor is an interesting character with whom to spend a few minutes. His website is at www.danoconnor2012.com About 4 minutes. Shot by Jim Epstein and Zach Weissmueller and edited by Joshua Swain. Held each July in Las Vegas, FreedomFest is attended by around 2000 limited-government enthusiasts and libertarians a year. Reason.tv spoke with ...
Libertarian Enslavement - Dr David R Barker on Freedomain Radio (HD)
Dr Barker describes his path to anarchism, the agonies of ending statism, and the short future of fiat currency. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - www.freedomainradio.com
History of the Libertarian Party
From 1971 to 2006, the Libertarian Party had a rich and colorful history. This video documentary explores the some of the key Libertarian events, campaigns and television commercials of the late 20th century.
Why Should Liberals Like Libertarian Ideas?
Students, get a full week of this at a summer seminar: lrnlbty.co Are you a liberal? If so, Dr. Stephen Davies provides a few compelling reasons to consider libertarianism. For instance, both liberals and libertarians want to eliminate poverty and offer more opportunities to the population at large. Liberals and libertarians also emphasize the importance of freedom and human well-being. From a libertarian perspective, government is not the answer to these problems. In fact, libertarians view concentrated political power as the single largest threat to individual liberty. They also see wealth as a liberating force, creating more choices and opportunities for all people. Want to advance liberty?: lrnlbty.co
Are All Libertarians Socially Liberal? No way.
Libertarians can be socially liberal or socially conservative. Reason v. Mises Debate: What is Libertarianism? www.lewrockwell.com "What do you think of interracial marriage? It would be hard, offhand, to think of a question less relevant to libertarianism." reason.com Must Libertarians be Social Liberals? www.lewrockwell.com Nick Gillespie/Matt Welch: "While there are competing definitions of what 'libertarian' means, the simplest understanding attaches to people who believe that government is less efficient than the private sector, that people should be left alone as much as possible to lead their own lives, and that tolerance is the most important social value." David Gordon: "Libertarians are committed only to defining the permissible use of force. They are free to adopt whatever attitudes they wish towards people's lifestyles, so long as they respect rights. They are emphatically not required to be 'social liberals'". I like both Reason and the Mises Institute. Yes, you can like both.
Noam Chomsky on Libertarian Socialism
Noam Chomsky visited Motmakt (Counterpower) September 7th, 2011 at Litteraturhuset, Oslo, Norway. Adrien Wilkins speaks with Chomsky about libertarian socialism and libertarian organization.
Milton Friedman on Libertarianism and Humility
On August 14, 1990, at the International Society for Individual Liberty's 5th World Libertarian Conference, Milton Friedman took a step back from the details of public policy issues and discussed basic libertarian beliefs and values. "I have no right to coerce someone else," he said, "because I cannot be sure that I'm right and he is wrong." Read more about and by Milton Friedman at www.Libertarianism.org Download an .mp3 version of this lecture here bit.ly
Exploring Liberty: An Introduction to Libertarian Thought (David Boaz)
In the first lecture in the "Exploring Liberty" series, David Boaz, the author of Libertarianism: A Primer, gives an introduction to the theory and politics of liberty. Libertarianism is the belief that each person has the right to live his life as he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others. Libertarians defend each person's right to life, liberty, and property. In the libertarian view, voluntary agreement is the gold standard of human relationships. If there is no good reason to forbid something (a good reason being that it violates the rights of others), it should be allowed. Force should be reserved for prohibiting or punishing those who themselves use force, such as murderers, robbers, rapists, kidnappers, and defrauders (who practice a kind of theft). Most people live their own lives by that code of ethics. Libertarians believe that that code should be applied consistently, even to the actions of governments, which should be restricted to protecting people from violations of their rights. Governments should not use their powers to censor speech, conscript the young, prohibit voluntary exchanges, steal or "redistribute" property, or interfere in the lives of individuals who are otherwise minding their own business. Download an .mp3 version of this lecture here: bit.ly Video produced by Evan Banks and Caleb Brown. Read the rest of the introductory essay at www.libertarianism.org
Ron Paul and the Libertarian Revolution - Freedom Watch
Austrian Economics Guru and Chairman of the Mises Institute Lew Rockwell talks to Judge Andrew Napolitano about why the establishment fears Ron Paul and how his economic ideas are being embraced by mainstream voters. Freedom Watch, Fox Business 1/11/12
Libertarian Lee Doren vs. Leftist Sam Seder
From the Majority Report, live MF 11:30am EST and via daily podcast at Majority.FM Lee Doren answers Sam Seder's Libertarian Open Challenge on Sam's 12 Hour 1 Year Anniversary Live Broadcast. A Libertarian vs. Leftist debate!
Libertarian Feminism is Superior to Liberal Feminism
adamvstheman.com ### One of the things we have to look forward to in the shift to a more free society, is the elevation of women. It's no secret, that historically, men have dominated society, and it should be no surprise that a system based on forcing people to go along with the will of government results in patriarchy. This is generally due to our obvious physical advantage and psychological programming to dominate as the alpha male. We evolved with different strengths in women and men to ensure overall survival and reproduction, not in our current, technologically advanced society, but in a state of nature. More than any real edge, this gave men the ability to dominate others by force. Fortunately, wisdom is catching up with technology, and people are realizing that dominating others by force, IS NOT to anyone's REAL advantage. In terms of traditional measures of economic productivity, men still enjoy an advantage from physical strength that is being rendered less relevant every day by automation. But men's advantage that results from that physical strength being applied to other human beings, is a different issue. While there are plenty of female cops and soldiers these days, certain fields will always be male-dominated. When statism rules, when aggression against others is tolerated, men's physical advantage will be a real economic advantage as well. While women vote for statist politicians too, men dominate politics, law enforcement, and the military. These are not ...
Libertarian Paradise complete w/Mad Cow Disease?
Officials are saying a cow found in California with Mad Cow disease is just an isolated incident - and nothing to worry about. But if some in government had their way - this wouldn't be just one incident - it would be an epidemic - killing thousands of Americans. I'll tell you why in tonight's Daily Take.
Do Libertarians Hate the Poor?
The free market helps people rise out of poverty. Government keeps people poor.
Libertarian Caller Answers Our Challenge!
From the Majority Report, live MF 11:30am EST and via daily podcast at Majority.FM A Libertarian calls into the show and answers our most recent challenge! PLUS...the challenge remains! Can ANYONE defend Libertarian principles? Call into the show 646-257-3920 anytime Monday-Friday between the hours of 12:40pm-1:30pm EST.
What It Means to Be A Libertarian
Students, get a full week of this at a summer seminar: lrnlbty.co What does it mean to be a libertarian? Dr. Jeffrey Miron at Harvard offers one answer. According to Miron, libertarians have enormous respect for individual decisions. While other ideologies attempt to use government force to advance their ideas of how people should act or behave, libertarians think that individuals should be able to live their own lives as they see fit. Advance liberty: lrnlbty.co
Walter E. Williams on Libertarians and Liberty
Walter E. Williams is the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. He is an expert on discrimination, labor policy, regulation, and South Africa as well as a well-known columnist and the author of South Africa's War Against Capitalism (1989), The State Against Blacks (1982), and More Liberty Means Less Government (1999). In this lecture given at a Libertarian Party of Georgia event on March 23, 1991, Williams talks about libertarianism generally and relates his own moral arguments against state coercion. Williams also briefly suggests a few things he thinks libertarians should be doing if they want the libertarian movement to grow. Download the .mp3 version of this lecture here: bit.ly
Newt Gingrich Hates Ron Paul's Libertarian Ideas
Newt Gingrich is thoroughly anti-libertarian. Gingrich advocates for assassinating American citizens without trial, using terrorism to kill Iranian scientists, attacking Iran, Libya, and Iraq, says there is a gay and secular fascism destroying the country, advocates for environmental regulations and subsidies, wants to imprison congressmen who helped Freddie Mac (the organization he lobbied for), and labels journalist Julian Assange a "terrorist" who should be captured. Oh, and torture is fine with him too.
The Unconstitutionality of 'Obamacare' with Libertarian Chairman Mark Hinkle 1/2
Alex talks with libertarian activist and businessman Mark Hinkle. He is the National Chairman of the Libertarian Party. Alex talks about a pending Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare and the dissolution of the OWS movement as the NYPD removes protesters from Zuccotti Park on Manhattan. markhinkle.defendsliberty.com www.lp.org www.infowars.com www.prisonplanet.tv
Sam Seder on the Libertarian Peter Schiff Show
Sam Seder of the Majority Report (Majority.FM) was a guest on Libertarian Peter Schiff's show (http and had a debate with him over the contraception mandate.
Rick Perry slammed by Libertarian Director
Libertarian Party (LP) Executive Director Wes Benedict spoke today about the presidential aspirations of Texas Governor Rick Perry. "Rick Perry, you are a pretender, not a defender of free markets." More: www.lp.org
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