But because the libertarian definition of “liberty” really is the fig leaf for class interests of the very wealthy, who these days can use their wealth to manipulate public opinion through mass media, the phantom promises of libertarianism are turning us all into the serfs of corporatism.That's a reaction to "The Liberty Scam" on Slate, a column that's fired up a few people, some to the point of not bothering, others to the point of further commentary. Give yourself about 20 minutes to check and evaluate all the links.
22.6.11
TRY FREEDOM. Cold Spring Shops remains vigilant for highway lobby rent-seekers masquerading as libertarians. The Mahablog looks for a different kind of rent-seeker.
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Good quote on Charlie Stross's blog:
"Economic libertarianism is based on the same reductionist view of human beings as rational economic actors as 19th century classical economics — a drastic over-simplification of human behaviour. Like Communism, Libertarianism is a superficially comprehensive theory of human behaviour that is based on flawed axioms and, if acted upon, would result in either failure or a hellishly unpleasant state of post-industrial feudalism.)"
Perhaps so. On the other hand, individual rationality can serve as a powerful force for coordinating human behavior, or for overcoming the efforts of men of system to manage the coordination.
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