What are the problems with a Libertarian Socialist view?
Written by admin on March 3, 2010 – 6:42 pm -I am very interested in this political/social/economical viewpoint and would like more information on the counterpoint of libertarian socialism. What do those oppose say to libertarian socialist?
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By Mark on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
i hate soicialists
By Mr Pink on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
The two terms are contradictory. Mutually exclusive.
Libertarianism is a term adopted by a broad spectrum[1] of political philosophies which advocate the maximization of individual liberty[2] and the minimization or even abolition of the state.
Socialism refers to various theories of economic organization advocating public or direct worker ownership and administration of the means of production and allocation of resources, and a society characterized by equal access to resources for all individuals with a method of compensation based on the amount of labor expended.[
By DAR on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
That it is impossible unless it was entirely voluntary. As soon as you use threat of force to require taxes or other ‘redistribution’ it isn’t libertarian.
By Robinson Cruz on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian socialists advocate the complete abolition of authoritarian organizations like government and corporations, with the means of production controlled by the people collectively and every person free to pursue any interest they may have without restraint by government or laws. It assumes that we all have the best interest of society at heart, and that no one will place their own interests above those of society when there is a conflict. The problem with it is that it completely ignores human nature. We see constant examples daily how people put their own interests ahead of others, even when they knowingly harm others. So the best argument against it is that it is hopelessly naive.
By golgafrincham on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
Robinson provided the definition of a staunch libertarian, NOT a libertarian socialist. LS is a rejection of exclusively minimal government, we accept that the government must exist and provide certain services, but that the guiding factor is individual rights. Things like foreign policy, federal highways, national parks, healthcare, economics, and so on, all must be filtered through the lens of how they affect individual rights.