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by Libertarian666
Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Sound and fury
Replies: 26
Views: 6955

Re: Sound and fury

I've asked this question before but have never received an answer: If this forum is so objectionable or useless to the non-libertarian members of this forum, why do those people keep coming back here? If the philosophical orientation and dominant viewpoint expressed here is so reprehensible as to a...
by Libertarian666
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians of Reddit
Replies: 109
Views: 19930

Re: Libertarians of Reddit

Yes, our government has been co-opted by big money and their lobbyists. My solution is to take measures to reduce big money's influence on government. Your solution is to eliminate government. I think my position is more moderate and yours is quite radical and at this particular point not realistic...
by Libertarian666
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Done with politics and pretty much everything else
Replies: 8
Views: 1498

Re: Done with politics and pretty much everything else

Mark Leavy wrote:
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:06 pm
Good luck, tech.
Thanks.
by Libertarian666
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Done with politics and pretty much everything else
Replies: 8
Views: 1498

Done with politics and pretty much everything else

I'm focusing on things I can and must do something about.
That's a long list, so I likely won't be hanging around here until and unless I finish up with my list.

I wish you all the best of luck, even the trolls.
Goodbye.
by Libertarian666
Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

I'm hoping the court at least agrees to take it up. With almost all of the states having thrown their hats into the ring for one side or the other, it seems like exactly the kind of dispute that the Supreme Court was setup to resolve. If they take it, I think the ruling will be along the lines of, ...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: What will the Supreme Court do with the Texas case?
Replies: 8
Views: 1466

What will the Supreme Court do with the Texas case?

This question should be pretty relevant right now.
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:36 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: YouTube election censorship
Replies: 11
Views: 2054

Re: YouTube election censorship

I Shrugged wrote:
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:56 am
Democracy dies in darkness, says WaPo.

That might be the most Orwellian statement so far.
It's just a bit too short. The second sentence is "And we provide the blindfold."
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

I'm hoping the court at least agrees to take it up. With almost all of the states having thrown their hats into the ring for one side or the other, it seems like exactly the kind of dispute that the Supreme Court was setup to resolve. If they take it, I think the ruling will be along the lines of, ...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

I'm hoping the court at least agrees to take it up. With almost all of the states having thrown their hats into the ring for one side or the other, it seems like exactly the kind of dispute that the Supreme Court was setup to resolve. Yes, exactly. I think they must be feeling immense pressure to t...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

I'm hoping the court at least agrees to take it up. With almost all of the states having thrown their hats into the ring for one side or the other, it seems like exactly the kind of dispute that the Supreme Court was setup to resolve. If they take it, I think the ruling will be along the lines of, ...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
Replies: 64
Views: 13347

Re: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?

the Republican attorney general of Ohio, Dave Yost, who argued that what Texas was seeking "would undermine a foundational premise of our federalist system: the idea that the States are sovereigns, free to govern themselves." Nice. That ship has sailed a long time ago. Although there are still remn...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

Mark Leavy wrote:
Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:45 pm
The States have filed their responses.

Pennsylvania
Georgia
Michigan
Wisconsin
It's obvious that Texas has the right of it. The only question is whether the Court is compromised to such an extent that they can ignore the plain language of the Constitution.
We'll know soon.
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

Thanks for the link, Xan! No I didn't know about the Falun Gong link. I'm quite sympathetic to that group....they are a bit cult-like but it's not unlike many small US churches that operate freely and openly here, and they have been most vocal about China's human rights abuses. We could certainly u...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: There are now at least 18 states filing amicus briefs in the suit originated by Texas against PA
Replies: 1
Views: 668

There are now at least 18 states filing amicus briefs in the suit originated by Texas against PA

And one of the latest entities to join is... the Pennsylvania legislature! Yes, that's right: the PA legislature is suing its own state. Anyone still want to claim this is a bogus suit? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/12/breaking-pennsylvanias-house-representatives-joins-texas-suit-pennsylvani...
by Libertarian666
Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

Thanks for the link, Xan! No I didn't know about the Falun Gong link. I'm quite sympathetic to that group....they are a bit cult-like but it's not unlike many small US churches that operate freely and openly here, and they have been most vocal about China's human rights abuses. We could certainly u...
by Libertarian666
Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

Mark Leavy wrote:
Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:35 pm
The four swing states have to respond by 3 PM Eastern time tomorrow. I expect the court will make a decision as to whether or not to hear the case soon after that.
Yes, I think that is right.
by Libertarian666
Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians and property
Replies: 63
Views: 14926

Re: Libertarians and property

I'm just curious what the libertarians do when someone flaunts the law. Is the punishment that you just tell the offender they are a mean nasty person and no one will want to be their friend? We'll soon find out how that system works. It's the new rule in Los Angeles as of today. The misdemeanor ch...
by Libertarian666
Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Replies: 147
Views: 24107

Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors

Here's the docket for the Texas lawsuit: https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22o155.html And here's their motion, slated for a response by Thursday: "Motion for preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order or, alternatively, for stay and administrative stay filed by...
by Libertarian666
Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians and property
Replies: 63
Views: 14926

Re: Libertarians and property

I'm just curious what the libertarians do when someone flaunts the law. Is the punishment that you just tell the offender they are a mean nasty person and no one will want to be their friend? We'll soon find out how that system works. It's the new rule in Los Angeles as of today. The misdemeanor ch...
by Libertarian666
Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Coronavirus General Discussion
Replies: 5196
Views: 1774365

Re: Coronavirus General Discussion

It begins... https://nypost.com/2020/12/04/san-francisco-bay-area-to-begin-month-long-covid-19-lockdown/ San Francisco just announced a total lockdown, more severe than what we had in NYC back in the spring. Goodbye to Calfornia's economy. I expect very few small businesses will make it through thi...
by Libertarian666
Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians and property
Replies: 63
Views: 14926

Re: Libertarians and property

If one of us then decides to "unsign" that agreement for some reason, that person would still be obligated to submit to arbitration for that contract. ..or what? Who wields the stick? I mean if all laws are social contracts in essence and I choose not to abide by them what are the repercussions and...
by Libertarian666
Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:23 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians and property
Replies: 63
Views: 14926

Re: Libertarians and property

By the way, this is probably the best thread ever, in this section at least.
Thanks!
by Libertarian666
Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: How to monetize honesty
Replies: 0
Views: 895

How to monetize honesty

Here's one way to make it much more profitable to be honest. I suggest a registry where people of good faith can affirm their willingness to submit any disputes to arbitration, so long as the other party in the dispute has also signed that declaration. There's a very simple document for that purpose...
by Libertarian666
Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Libertarians and property
Replies: 63
Views: 14926

Re: Libertarians and property

Can one of the hardcore libertarians explain to me simply how ownership and enforcement of property rights would exist in a system absent a single arbiter who held a monopoly on the use of force? There is always a single arbiter. Each party consents to the arbiter instead of being forced by the gov...
by Libertarian666
Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: You just might be a Democrat...
Replies: 7
Views: 1331

Re: You just might be a Democrat...

Yes, democrats are evil vile scum. Would be best to rid the planet of this scourge before they destroy everything. Anyone have a plan how to get rid of 80 million vermin? It's probably closer to 60M doodle but we need a hand recount with signature verifcation. All we need is a fake "Get rid of Drum...