The Optimistic Libertarian
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<div class="IPBDescription">From a guy called David Brin</div>While he tends to use some inflammatory language he also eloquently states what turns me off about the Libertarian party. I also think it's awesome he gave this speech at the Libertarian Party National Convention, because they are probably the only party that would invite such a view point. It's a long but interesting read if you are in a political mood.
<a href="http://www.davidbrin.com/libertarian1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.davidbrin.com/libertarian1.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.davidbrin.com/libertarian1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.davidbrin.com/libertarian1.htm</a>
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It used to be that libertarians were seen as the defenders of corporations. Now you can believe corporations are the greatest threat to freedom and still be libertarian. In fact, you must be...
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