Now this isn't to say I don't agree with some aspects of Libertarianism and some of my libertarian friends. Let's just say, I publicly choose to distance myself from the umbrella term "Libertarian" for quite a few reasons.
To name a few...
-I believe in Ronald Reagan's peace through strength approach.
-I understand and acknowledge the global threat of Islam; militarily and demographically.
-I am against legalizing drugs.
-I am turned off to mainstream libertarian behavior.
Let me just emphasize on each of those for a second.
First, I am pro defense. I am a firm believer in the United States having a powerful military force to protect and defend our interests. I believe in having a military so strong no adversary would think to challenge it. That said, I am adamantly against intervening anywhere on the globe unless there is a clear cut national security risk. We can't and shouldn't be the world's policeman, but we should be ready to defend our interests and our allies from potential harm by questionable nations. That includes Israel.
I understand and accept the threat Islam poses not just to our country, but the world. While Islamic terror groups operate and kill in almost every nation, Muslim immigrants are also outbreeding native Europeans at an astounding rate and predictions have the European continent as majority Muslim by the year 2050. By then, everyone in America will be a neocon. You can look the other way for now, but by the time our democratic European allies start becoming Islamic members of a new Islamic caliphate, you will realize that 9/11 represented a whole lot more than just "terrorism". Mark Steyn has a whole lot more to say about this in his book, 'America Alone.'
I am against legalizing drugs. It seems the libertarian movement is dead set on this one, so that automatically disqualifies me. Pure freedom does not mean legalizing everything just because some people desire it. That's pure anarchy. And comparing meth to sugar is just stupid.
Finally, the point I've been itching to talk about most. Libertarian behavior. This is something I've seen really develop this year. The more Ron Paul loses, the crazier they become it seems. The more I've evolved politically (I still don't support gay marriage) over the past year the more clear I've been able to see how closely libertarians and liberals behave. It's like they speak the same dialect half the time in their continual bashing of Republicans and conservatives. They use the exact same attack lines.
"You're just another neocon!"
"Quit watching Faux News!"
"You Christians want a theocracy!"
Their mutual dislike for Christianity, Israel, Republicans, and any and all wars has helped me connect the dots. And now that I have seen a clearer picture of who most libertarians really are, I am ashamed I ever labeled myself one. I think it all hinges on the monumental defeat of Ron Paul, and ironically, his inability to garner national support can also be attributed to this type of behavior. Conspiracies also run rampant in the libertarian ranks. Birthers, Truthers, and all forms of Alex Jones kookdom thrive and flourish within libertarian circles. While some of these theories may have merit, I feel it is not constructive to dwell on them. The anti-war, drug embracing, hippie culture shared by liberals and libertarians is also something I just can't stomach. It is one in the same. Regarding the threat of Islam on all fronts, something I have seen with my own two eyes and studied extensively, libertarians have no freaking clue. Any attempt to have a dialogue on Islamic demographics in Europe or Islamic terrorist activities in virtually every corner of the world is countered with the ole' "You're a neocon" line. I've heard libertarians use the old "Neocon" swipe at virtually every single conservative leader you can imagine. Sean Hannity. Mark Levin. Micheal Savage. Herman Cain. Rush Limbaugh. Paul Ryan. Marco Rubio. Sarah Palin. Glenn Beck. Allen West. And yes, even Ronald Reagan. All neocons and "dirty CONservatives". Or "Repugs". Are these libertarians or liberals I am speaking with? Lately, I cannot tell. I think this is what has ultimately turned me off to libertarians the most. They spend more time attacking fellow conservatives than they do big government Democrats.
I have already lost half of my regular readership this year by bashing Ron Paul so I don't see much harm in posting this one. Make no mistake, the conservative Tea Party is not the libertarian movement. It's plain as day.
To name a few...
-I believe in Ronald Reagan's peace through strength approach.
-I understand and acknowledge the global threat of Islam; militarily and demographically.
-I am against legalizing drugs.
-I am turned off to mainstream libertarian behavior.
Let me just emphasize on each of those for a second.
First, I am pro defense. I am a firm believer in the United States having a powerful military force to protect and defend our interests. I believe in having a military so strong no adversary would think to challenge it. That said, I am adamantly against intervening anywhere on the globe unless there is a clear cut national security risk. We can't and shouldn't be the world's policeman, but we should be ready to defend our interests and our allies from potential harm by questionable nations. That includes Israel.
I understand and accept the threat Islam poses not just to our country, but the world. While Islamic terror groups operate and kill in almost every nation, Muslim immigrants are also outbreeding native Europeans at an astounding rate and predictions have the European continent as majority Muslim by the year 2050. By then, everyone in America will be a neocon. You can look the other way for now, but by the time our democratic European allies start becoming Islamic members of a new Islamic caliphate, you will realize that 9/11 represented a whole lot more than just "terrorism". Mark Steyn has a whole lot more to say about this in his book, 'America Alone.'
I am against legalizing drugs. It seems the libertarian movement is dead set on this one, so that automatically disqualifies me. Pure freedom does not mean legalizing everything just because some people desire it. That's pure anarchy. And comparing meth to sugar is just stupid.
Finally, the point I've been itching to talk about most. Libertarian behavior. This is something I've seen really develop this year. The more Ron Paul loses, the crazier they become it seems. The more I've evolved politically (I still don't support gay marriage) over the past year the more clear I've been able to see how closely libertarians and liberals behave. It's like they speak the same dialect half the time in their continual bashing of Republicans and conservatives. They use the exact same attack lines.
"You're just another neocon!"
"Quit watching Faux News!"
"You Christians want a theocracy!"
Their mutual dislike for Christianity, Israel, Republicans, and any and all wars has helped me connect the dots. And now that I have seen a clearer picture of who most libertarians really are, I am ashamed I ever labeled myself one. I think it all hinges on the monumental defeat of Ron Paul, and ironically, his inability to garner national support can also be attributed to this type of behavior. Conspiracies also run rampant in the libertarian ranks. Birthers, Truthers, and all forms of Alex Jones kookdom thrive and flourish within libertarian circles. While some of these theories may have merit, I feel it is not constructive to dwell on them. The anti-war, drug embracing, hippie culture shared by liberals and libertarians is also something I just can't stomach. It is one in the same. Regarding the threat of Islam on all fronts, something I have seen with my own two eyes and studied extensively, libertarians have no freaking clue. Any attempt to have a dialogue on Islamic demographics in Europe or Islamic terrorist activities in virtually every corner of the world is countered with the ole' "You're a neocon" line. I've heard libertarians use the old "Neocon" swipe at virtually every single conservative leader you can imagine. Sean Hannity. Mark Levin. Micheal Savage. Herman Cain. Rush Limbaugh. Paul Ryan. Marco Rubio. Sarah Palin. Glenn Beck. Allen West. And yes, even Ronald Reagan. All neocons and "dirty CONservatives". Or "Repugs". Are these libertarians or liberals I am speaking with? Lately, I cannot tell. I think this is what has ultimately turned me off to libertarians the most. They spend more time attacking fellow conservatives than they do big government Democrats.
I have already lost half of my regular readership this year by bashing Ron Paul so I don't see much harm in posting this one. Make no mistake, the conservative Tea Party is not the libertarian movement. It's plain as day.
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