An Open Challenge To Libertarians

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Attention Libertarians of the internet: Whether you are from YouTube, Twitter, or Reddit's /r/Libertarian...Sam Seder challenges you to call into the show for a debate.

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[MrPloppy1]

Feudalism?! Really? This guy thinks libertarians want society run by lords of the state? If he's so concerned with monopoly, power, & corruption he ought to look at the govt 1st.

Govt has the legally monopoly to hold guns to people's heads & make them pay for things, or do things or not do things that they may not want or need to do. Don't believe me? Don't comply with a tax or mandate and just see if they don't send the man with the gun.

When's the last time Starbucks bombed a wedding party?

[crazypants88]

@shitaye12 Money doesn't dictate everything in a libertarian society. If a super rich guy wanted to buy my land in libertopia, he'd have to rely on my consent. Unlike today where he can just appeal the state and invoke eminent domain and force me to hand over my property. And no he isn't right, it's straight up fallacy to imply that a anything is invalid because it's never been employed before. By this logic nothing is valid since at one point nothing had been tried. It's stupid.

[johnnyVo74]

I am here everyday 5 days a weeks?? 0_0

[1mdmorgan]

No wonder this guy has substituted for Keith Olberman, they compare pretty evenly with Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity. 'Higher education' isn't necessary if you have a brain and are willing to work hard. My brother has nothing but an associate's degree from a community college, and he's had a good job for years. College is a cartel because it is subsidised by government, it wasn't expensive 40 years ago.

[ab5441]

higher education is not a right and often is a waist of time. as for student loans its like starting a buisness put money in you may or may not get money out its an investment. if you are rich its no big deal to throw that money around such is life. your fantasy would is government gives money to invest many people agree with you so it has become a right. but as is human nature people piss away stuff given and not respect wht its worth. similar to that bail out private corperations buisnes.

[Rattlesnakemeuk]

Free Talk Live have invited him to a debate, let's see if he lives up to his challenge.

[perfectfailure23]

I'd seriously like to see Tom Woods talk some sense into this statist. Why are you so opposed to freedom? In a free society, rich people get poorer if they don't share their wealth. Sharing is great! In a big government environment like you want, the rich and the government are in bed with each other and the poor are kept down and given food stamps instead of pay checks. Deep down I'm hoping you're saying these things because you think the govt will shut you down if you speak against them.

[virgil2oct]

um... private loans?? the crowding out effect libertarians refer to is perfectly displayed by government student loans (GSL). GSLs can be run at a loss, meaning that the government doesn't recoup its investment in the student, meaning that the more GSLs the less private loans there will be, meaning that banks stop offering student loans because of unfair competition. Sounds good, right? So why stop at student loans? Food, housing, and healthcare are all necessities too, why not go big gov?

[MrFmmcosta]

@DanielShaysRebellion I guess that what I'm trying to say is just... don't be afraid... don't live in fear.

[MrFmmcosta]

@MrFmmcosta I came here hoping to see some good arguments against libertarianism/free market/capitalism but I found no arguments at all only fallacies, attacks and insults. It's a shame, I guess I will have to look elsewhere.

[MrFmmcosta]

@DanielShaysRebellion For instances, because I studied/study Commerce I believe I can beat any corporation with the right knowledge. Just by doing the opposite of what they normally do. By simply following the right path and using the right tools for the job. Maybe I'm being naive but... time will tell. Just need the raise some capital to begin. I don't mind being wrong as long as I realize that I'm wrong so I can improve myself.