CyberdogApr 2020Strongly recommends
Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: ▶ this video
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Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous
Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous on HackerTube: recommended by 1 Hacker News commenter across 1 month, 2013–2021.
School Sucks
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A former libertarian argues against libertarianism, describing the worst-case scenario if government disappeared overnight. It is drawn from the School Sucks Podcast episode on the natural state.
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Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.
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“which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it”
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syshumApr 2021Cites it
In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( [link] ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( ▶ this video )
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thecodeoreAug 2013Cites it
Why is that the every statist I encounter always believe those that want to live a life free of coercion and institutionalized violence must be a teen? I am more than likely your Senior, it is infact youth that believes that government is required for a functional society, that government some how makes society better with age comes the wisdom to understand the true evil of government >That said, there are a number of externalities that you're not thinking of. The simplest is: without a government, what's to stop someone from walking into your house and killing you? Every incentive says they should: free money, no consequences. Watch this... ▶ this video
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the_ancientMar 2016Joke
WOW... What a false dilemma fallacy.. Further to believe that Statism, Violence Statism via involuntary taxation at that, is the only way to have a organized and functional society is just ignorant I am sure you believe Libertarianism is Dangerous ▶ this video
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