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The Danger of Political Centrism
It is often assumed that centrists are good because they are not "extreme". Centrists are generally viewed as being preferable to the so-called "far left" and "far right". However, it is my contention that centrists are the...
Posted Wed, Jun 4 2008 by Brainpolice | 8 comment(s)
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Bob Barr Nominated At LP Convention
So Bob Barr got the LP's nomination at their most recent convention. There is a lot of dirt on this man from a libertarian perspective, ranging from his past support for the drug war and actually being the author of the defense of marriage act. Like...
Posted Mon, May 26 2008 by Brainpolice | 15 comment(s)
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An Apolitical Approach To Libertarianism
In the discussion and debate that goes on among libertarians, it is disputed as to wether or not libertarians should vote and participate in party politics. Some see voting as the only practical option, some think that there should be a multi-pronged...
Posted Sat, Apr 5 2008 by Brainpolice | 12 comment(s)
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Democracy is Impossible
There are many good arguements against democracy. The most standard of these arguements is primarily an ethical one: that it is unjust for a majority to be able to vote away the rights of a minority. For if democracy is defined in terms of majoritarianism...
Posted Mon, Dec 3 2007 by Brainpolice | 4 comment(s)
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