Libertarianism

Quotes regarding Libertarianism.

A libertarian is a person who believes that no one has the right, under any circumstances, to initiate force against another human being, or to advocate or delegate its initiation. Those who act consistently with this principle are libertarians, whether they realize it or not. Those who fail to act consistently with it are not libertarians, regardless of what they may claim. ~ L. Neil Smith

Electing even a few Libertarians to a governing board, is akin to having a designated driver in a roomful of drunks. ~ Doug Klippel, LP County Chair, Jacksonville, FL

For libertarians, freedom entails the right of people to live their lives any way they choose, so long as their conduct is peaceful. For conservatives, freedom entails the right of government to do just about anything it wants, even if its conduct is violent. ~ Jacob G. Hornberger

Liberals want the government to be your Mommy. Conservatives want government to be your Daddy. Libertarians want it to treat you like an adult. ~ Andre Marrou

Libertarians believe the answer to America's political problems is the same commitment to freedom that earned America its greatness: a free-market economy and the abundance and prosperity it brings; a dedication to civil liberties and personal freedom that marks this country above all others; and a foreign policy of non-intervention, peace, and free trade as prescribed by America's founders. ~ The Libertarian Party: A Short History, 2000

Libertarians have quietly become America's best organized and most significant third party. Unlike flash-in-the-pan parties organized around cults of personality like Ross Perot's and Ralph Nader's, Libertarians have organized at the grass roots for the long haul. They are fast approaching the point where they may force the major parties to reckon with Libertarian ideas. ~ Bob Ewegen, The Denver Post, 11/24/01

Libertarianism is the philosophy which says that you can run your life better than the government can, and you have the right to be left alone in order to do it. ~ Anonymous

Republicans campaign like Libertarians and govern like Democrats. ~ Harry Browne

Republicans don't want anyone having more fun than they do, and the Democrats don't want anyone making more money than they do. Libertarians want you to make money and have fun. ~ Andre Marrou, LP Presidential candidate

The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can't tolerate a libertarian community. ~ David D. Boaz

The legacy of Democrats and Republicans approaches: Libertarianism by bankruptcy. ~ Nick Nuessle

The World's Smallest Political Quiz is the single best outreach tool we libertarians have. ~ George Getz

There are many paths to libertarianism. Many reasons for becoming a libertarian. Ethical: Embracing the "Non-Aggression Principle". Opposition to the use of force. Pragmatic: Freedom works. Freedom is practical and effective and efficient. Utilitarian: Freedom provides the greatest good for the greatest number. Egoistic: Freedom benefits you. Freedom is in your self-interest. Altruistic: Freedom benefits others. Freedom is in their interest. Outcome: Freedom produces results that you want. It maximizes individual choice. Freedom promotes and rewards personal responsibility. Freedom creates prosperity. ~ Michael Cloud

There may be two libertarians in the world who agree on absolutely everything, but I am not one of them. ~ Anonymous

There once was a man from Nantucket,
Who wanted to sell me a bucket,
But he could not, because.
There were too many laws,
So he threw up his hands and said, "Vote Libertarian!" ~ Anonymous

This country is a one-party country. Half of it is called Republican and half is called Democrat. It doesn't make any difference. All the really good ideas belong to the Libertarians. ~ Hugh Downs

Were it necessary to bring a majority into a comprehension of the libertarian philosophy, the cause of liberty would be utterly hopeless. Every significant movement in history has been led by one or just a few individuals with a small minority of energetic supporters. ~ Leonard E. Read

[edit] Criticism

He always pictured himself a libertarian, which to my way of thinking means "I want the liberty to grow rich and you can have the liberty to starve". It's easy to believe that no one should depend on society for help when you yourself happen not to need such help. ~ Isaac Asimov

That's libertarians for you - anarchists who want police protection from their slaves. ~ Kim Stanley Robinson

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