Misconceptions of Objectivist Selfishness
"To an Objectivist, to be selfish is to have personal goals, and a desire to pursue them. To be selfish is to have principles, and a desire to abide by them. To be selfish is to forge your own path,
Where is this Extremism Coming From – Freedom Philosophy
"Once scapegoating has begun, the echo chamber amplifies it and hatred is inevitable. White, cisgender, heterosexual, men have been scapegoated by the left. Immigrants and trade deals have been scapegoated by the right. The evidence is overwhelming that trade deals
Political Justifications – Freedom Philosophy
"A frightening observation can be made of the discussions, justifications, or rationalizations for political positions; the politics come first and the justifications come thereafter. Many come to their beliefs first and then find ways to justify them. This is done
7 Basic Principles Illustrating the Simplicity of Libertarianism – Red Dirt Liberty Report
"Libertarians may argue and come to metaphorical fists on the implications and applications of these principles, but would likely agree upon all the principles themselves. There is an innate desire in every person to be master of his own life,
Misconceptions of Equality
"When people have equal opportunity, they are free, but when they are free, their outcomes are unequal. This is why the fight for equality rages on. When one side gains ground, the other side loses," writes Nathan Kreider in this
What the Right Gets Wrong About Defense – Red Dirt Liberty Report
"In order for government to become less of a threat to individual freedom, it is an absolute necessity to quit pursuing influence as a primary goal of foreign policy." Writes Danny Chabino in this week's Red Dirt Liberty Report.
Form Your Opinions Honestly, Not Hastily
"The United States could use some practice on respectfully agreeing to disagree. It’s a good practice for both the micro and macro levels; it’s good for our soul and good for the country’s soul. And it’s good deal more constructive
Misconceptions of Individualism
The political divide can be dichotomized in multiple ways, one of these being individualism vs. collectivism. With the rise of collectivism on both sides of the political spectrum, misconceptions of what individualism actually represents are becoming increasingly common. If we wish
Scoring For Liberty: The Shoes Are Causing The Blues
"The tension between social justice warrior culture and anti-political correctness culture makes any mention of the once University of Nevada superstar an instant debate, and libertarians have been no exception to this conflict. Despite one’s opinion on whether or not