February 2011
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“…rights aren’t ‘rights’ if someone can take ‘em away; they’re privileges. That’s...”
– George Carlin, “You Have No Rights” (via kristinovich)
January 2011
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ken060693 replied to your post: think of it like this: the main point of Christianity is to follow Jesus’ teachings. Romans 13 is simply one of Saint Paul’s epistles. Paul is just a man, not a prophet, as there are no prophets after Jesus. paul is no different than other saints, so his teachings shouldn’t matter more than other saints that follow him. God himself didn’t tell paul that we ...
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ken060693 asked: think of it like this: the main point of Christianity is to follow Jesus’ teachings. Romans 13 is simply one of Saint Paul’s epistles. Paul is just a man, not a prophet, as there are no prophets after Jesus. paul is no different than other saints, so his teachings shouldn't matter more than other saints that follow him. God himself didn't tell paul that we shouldn't...
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haereticum asked: Hello (: I have two questions:
My fiance and I have been getting into arguments lately about libertarianism and the Bible. He thinks that by allowing or being supportive of gay rights and drug legalization that we're being lukewarm (Rev. 3:16). I've tried explaining to him that by allowing other people to make their own decisions that we aren't necessarily encouraging it or...
My fiance and I have been getting into arguments lately about libertarianism and the Bible. He thinks that by allowing or being supportive of gay rights and drug legalization that we're being lukewarm (Rev. 3:16). I've tried explaining to him that by allowing other people to make their own decisions that we aren't necessarily encouraging it or...
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A note on the Facebooks.
Some of you have figured out where I am on Facebook and sent a friend request. That’s cool — I’ll probably accept it.
But if we have no friends in common, please make sure that I can view your profile while considering the request and include a message noting that you are from tumblr. Otherwise, I will probably refuse.
If you haven’t done either of these things and...
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alexholzbach asked: I couldn't agree more with Daisy. In fact, you've been sort of a role model for me; though we disagree on a few points, I want to use your style. I tend to be snarky (and sometimes arrogant), but that ruins political discussion. You, however, are able to hold full composure while arguing libertarianism.
And, I must add, that health care post (in response to GreenState) was...
And, I must add, that health care post (in response to GreenState) was...
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“For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the...”
– Kurt Vonnegut (via fuckyeahchristianradicalism)
He made a good point.
(via missdaisyvo)
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missdaisyvo-deactivated20110517 asked: Good morning, Bonnie. I don't have a question, but I just wanted to say I love your posts! You're such an intelligent young libertarian woman. Keep up the great work. =)
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“It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed...”
– Robert A. Heinlein
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“Power is usurped from the people, first by implementing fear, then it is...”
– Ramman Kenoun
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andresspeaks asked: Amend Constitution to remove aliens’ birthright citizenship. (Dec 2007)
My parents weren't born here.
I was.
When I was born, they were illegal here.
If this were to be passed, what would happen to me?
My parents weren't born here.
I was.
When I was born, they were illegal here.
If this were to be passed, what would happen to me?
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statehate asked: Excuse me for stalking your blog and liking all your old posts but your FAQs section is great. Haha.
Oh, and great job with your healthcare posts. I was impressed by how you responded to the ad hominems.
Oh, and great job with your healthcare posts. I was impressed by how you responded to the ad hominems.
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mermaidlostatsea asked: Just wanted to say hi and let you know i'm glad to see someone with a blog so dedicated to educating people about libertarianism. I feel like a lot more people would be libertarians if the understood what we stand for. And doing that FAQ must have taken you forever, it's very extensive! =)
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oversprayed asked: Your new FAQ page is probably the best resource for Libertarian stances on all the modern issues! Thank you so much :)
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giantpenis-deactivated20111104- asked: No, we can ask questions just fine!
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lucasishere asked: Being a libertarian...I am guessing you are all for no gun control. But as an international observer (UK), where gun crime is relatively rare. Doesn't it make sense after the hundreds of gun related incidents; the killing of important political figures, the numerous school/college shootings every year and what happened today to control who gets a gun? I know it is a constitutional right, but...
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crassculture asked: Hey, you've got some good stuff in here. As a Libertarian myself, there's always two topics where I find the most obvious divide: the welfare system & immigration. (Foreign policy too, but I'm not quite as interested on that one). Would you mind sharing your bit on both topics?
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Ok, back to FAQ making.
…this time while I go through a couple episodes of Dr. Who. I think I’m officially warmed up to the 11th doctor now, and Amy Pond is beginning to edge out Rose for Best Companion of the New Series in my mind.
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“Serving people is the only way people’s perceptions of the church are ever going...”
– Rob Bell, Velvet Elvis (via existtheblog)
Obviously I’m cool with talking about politics — even a lot — but politics was never the outlet Jesus used to spread His love. Will we be so vain as to attempt to improve on Christ’s methods?
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H.R. 67 →
chadlossing:
The patriot act is about to expire again. The passing of this bill would renew it. Let’s not let that happen mmkay?
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'The health and well-being of your fellow man is...
It seems like the objections I’ve seen to the post I made about universal health care in response to an open question from Greenstate have mostly been related to the idea that insurance companies should be able to deny people coverage because they have a preexisting condition. As I said there, I really don’t want that post to be anything more than a (too long) response to a totally...
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All the tiredness, tumblr, all of it.
So I’m a solid half way through the FAQ I keep promising, but I’ve got early work tomorrow, so it’s time for bed. I should be able to finish that up tomorrow night, though, if all goes as planned. So I leave you with this, which pretty much hasn’t changed since 2007 (click for a larger version):
Oh wait, and this (must be comprehensive — wars of aggression...
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The Libertarian Alternative to Universal Health...
Ok, so this is my promised response to Greenstate’s question. That full question will appear below in bolded block quotes (non-bolded block quotes are from other sources). As I said before, I typically prefer to reblog for agreement instead of disagreement, so my intention here isn’t to start a massive reblogging argument, but rather to just answer a question with a presentation of a...
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“America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the...”
– John Quincy Adams
(That most definitely ought to be in past tense. Or maybe the imperative.)
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“Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.”
– John Adams