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Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 05:15 AM Sep 2023

Their Politics Is Poison & You've Fallen For It - Thom Hartmann



Robert Kennedy Jr. says, “I’ve always been aligned with libertarians on most issues.” Bobby, of course, isn’t the only one. It’s high fashion across the GOP to claim your Libertarian credentials. First, Ron and then, Rand Paul turned it into a money making scam. Meanwhile, most of the GOP’s ‘Putin Caucus’ love to talk up libertarianism as well…as do multiple rightwing billionaires. Senator Mike Lee has been a self-proclaimed Libertarian for years.

It’s clearly visible in the talking points of Republican members of Congress as well as conservative pundits who argue that shutting the government down is a “good thing.” Why? Because, in their view, most government functions are “unnecessary” or (God forbid!) “woke.” So, let’s look at how libertarianism would work in America and how it got here to begin with.” - Aired on 09/25/2023.



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Their Politics Is Poison & You've Fallen For It - Thom Hartmann (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 OP
Thank you for posting Thom, gab13by13 Sep 2023 #1
You're more than welcome, he's not only very good, but the issues he discusses are original Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #2
Libertarianism: czarjak Sep 2023 #3
Thanks much, right on. K/R appalachiablue Sep 2023 #4

czarjak

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3. Libertarianism:
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 07:37 AM
Sep 2023

Screw anyone who isn't me.
Screw you. I've got mine.
Voting Republican, then swearing that you're not one. Like my neighbor.

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