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Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous

School Sucks · 205.1K views · 2013-04-22 · 13:15

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Overview

A former libertarian argues against libertarianism, describing the worst-case scenario if government disappeared overnight. It is drawn from the School Sucks Podcast episode on the natural state.

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Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 1 months · HN mentions 2013–2021

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Cyberdog · 2020-04 · Strong recommendation

Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: [VIDEO]

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syshum · 2021-04 · Reference

In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( [LINK] ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( [VIDEO] )

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the_ancient · 2016-03 · Joke / meme

WOW... What a false dilemma fallacy.. Further to believe that Statism, Violence Statism via involuntary taxation at that, is the only way to have a organized and functional society is just ignorant I am sure you believe Libertarianism is Dangerous [VIDEO]

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