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Author Topic: Eureka.  (Read 6028 times)

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Eureka.
« on: September 19, 2008, 04:32:58 PM »
I have found it.

And of course it's always been there. I simply wasn't paying attention in class.

I've been politically aware all my life (one of my cherished childhood memories is being in a peace march with 150,000 fellow San Franciscans in April of '67). Over the years, I've run the gamut from left to right and back, settling, like most people, somewhere in the middle. But I've always had problems with labels. I'm both liberal and conservative, and also other things those labels don't cover.

In recent years, I've gravitated towards libertarianism, even though I can't agree with its most extreme aspects. The reason I like it, however, is because it makes sense to my jaded lefty sensibilities.

Well, today I came upon a discussion in which the term "classical liberalism" was used interchangeably with "libertarianism". I looked it up.

And behold!

This is who I am.

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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2008, 06:10:04 PM »
Lucky.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2008, 06:12:05 PM »
Yep that's me too.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008, 06:21:16 PM »
I thought as much.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2008, 06:50:39 PM »
I third, or fourth that, whichever applies.

I've always found myself at odds on one point or another (or many points simultaneously) while discussing Government vs. ThePipples relationships with members of just about any *group* of thought.

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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2008, 07:21:57 PM »
I think Zappa appreciators are required by some kind of law to be libertarian.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2008, 08:04:27 PM »
I think you're right, I recall seeing something to that effect somewhere on that pesky label that said it was not to be removed under penalty of law, I'd give it a re-read but I think I threw it out.

If libertarianism is an umbrella, I'd love to crowd in and share but due to my claustrophobic tendencies I'd prefer to stay somewhere close to the edge.

Thank you very much.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2008, 10:42:46 PM »
Quote from: ivan on September 19, 2008, 04:32:58 PM
I have found it.

And of course it's always been there. I simply wasn't paying attention in class.

I've been politically aware all my life (one of my cherished childhood memories is being in a peace march with 150,000 fellow San Franciscans in April of '67). Over the years, I've run the gamut from left to right and back, settling, like most people, somewhere in the middle. But I've always had problems with labels. I'm both liberal and conservative, and also other things those labels don't cover.

In recent years, I've gravitated towards libertarianism, even though I can't agree with its most extreme aspects. The reason I like it, however, is because it makes sense to my jaded lefty sensibilities.

Well, today I came upon a discussion in which the term "classical liberalism" was used interchangeably with "libertarianism". I looked it up.

And behold!

This is who I am.



 So?
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2008, 02:38:18 AM »
Quote from: 12AX7 on September 19, 2008, 10:42:46 PM
So?


Just making conversation.

Quote from: 12AX7 on September 09, 2008, 04:13:15 PM
just drive-by post or (usually) nothing at all. So fuck it. What's the point of the site anymore....

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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2008, 03:26:53 AM »
Quote from: ivan on September 20, 2008, 02:38:18 AM
Just making conversation.
I see.
Carry on, then. I'll be in my bunk.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2008, 01:44:32 PM »
I'm a firm believer in small government (me) that takes money from the majority of its citizenry (you) and gives it all to the government (me).

This is who I am.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2008, 06:38:36 PM »
Quote from: ivan on September 19, 2008, 04:32:58 PM
I have found it.

And of course it's always been there. I simply wasn't paying attention in class.

I've been politically aware all my life (one of my cherished childhood memories is being in a peace march with 150,000 fellow San Franciscans in April of '67). Over the years, I've run the gamut from left to right and back, settling, like most people, somewhere in the middle. But I've always had problems with labels. I'm both liberal and conservative, and also other things those labels don't cover.

In recent years, I've gravitated towards libertarianism, even though I can't agree with its most extreme aspects. The reason I like it, however, is because it makes sense to my jaded lefty sensibilities.

Well, today I came upon a discussion in which the term "classical liberalism" was used interchangeably with "libertarianism". I looked it up.

And behold!

This is who I am.



I swear you and I had a discussion on this very topic several years ago on The Whorehouse.

Or was that el Reaver?
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2008, 06:39:45 PM »
WHOREHOUSE!!!
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2008, 12:08:00 AM »
Quote from: Demosthenes on September 23, 2008, 06:38:36 PM
I swear you and I had a discussion on this very topic several years ago on The Whorehouse.

Or was that el Reaver?

What were you two doing at the Capitol Building?
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2008, 09:55:00 AM »
Quote from: Demosthenes on September 23, 2008, 06:38:36 PM
I swear you and I had a discussion on this very topic several years ago on The Whorehouse.


It's possible. Things sometimes leak out of my brains.


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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2008, 07:19:56 PM »
Quote from: ivan on September 25, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
It's possible. Things sometimes leak out of my brains.




Mine too, sadly.  Which one were you again?
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2008, 07:02:32 PM »
* pbsaurus whips his scotch out and passes it around for people to taste.
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2008, 06:51:25 AM »
Quote from: pbsaurus on October 02, 2008, 07:02:32 PM
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2008, 04:17:26 PM »
No hmof there buddy.  It looks like you could use some sweet lovin'
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Re: Eureka.
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2008, 06:47:53 PM »
Yeah.  I miss somewhere.  Over there we had sweet lovin' practically falling out the jingle jangle.
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