205K views · Apr 22, 2013 · 13:15 · 1 HN recommender · 4 mentions · discussed 2013–2021
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.
Why Hacker News points people here: Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.
“which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it”HN comment, 2020
“which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it”
A critique of libertarianism the commenter finds brilliant and rewatches regularly.
Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: this video
Why is that the every statist I encounter always believe those that want to live a life free of coercion and institutionalized violence must be a teen? I am more than likely your Senior, it is infact youth that believes that government is required for a functional society, that government some how makes society better with age comes the wisdom to understand the true evil of government >That said, there are a number of externalities that you're not thinking of. The simplest is: without a government, what's to stop someone from walking into your house and killing you? Every incentive says they should: free money, no consequences. Watch this... this video
“Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( )”
A video response to the 'you can always leave' argument.
In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( link ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( this video )
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 this video
