Young Libertarians and Hippies: Close Political Cousins    • |
I often find myself amused by the views of some libertarians.
Many libertarians cling to their version of freedom and liberty
like a crack addict clings to his pipe. I often wonder if many
libertarians hope for the demise of America just so their
predictions can come true. I can see some libertarians 200 years
from now, when America finally succumbs and is no longer the
world power it is today, saying “see I told you so. We predicted
this 200 years ago.”  Disagree with some libertarians and you
will inevitably be called a statist, collectivist, Communist,
socialist, or brainwashed sycophant. Many libertarians have
found enough Communists in America and elements of the Communist
Manifesto in American government that it is a wonder that
Senator Joe McCarthy hasn't rolled over and jumped out of his
grave.  Many libertarians like to present a view of America that
amounts to cherry picking the best of times from several periods
in history. Give them