Libertarianism: Marxism of the Right?

Originally Posted by Bradylama

The counter-point to this assertion is fairly simple, considering that people are naturally conditioned by authority to presume that they can only be happy within the presence of authority, even when factors indicate that they aren't. If libertarianism is the natural state, yet the common state is artificial, does that not mean that it is being perpetuated artificially?

Why would libertarianism be the 'natural state' and what does that mean? Aren't all states 'natural' because they exist in nature?

Also, how can you say that people are 'conditioned' to think they can only be happy within the presence of authority? When looking at the conditions in 'lawless' countries like the Sudan or Iraq, I'm sure most people would prefer being ruled by someone than having to live by 'the rule of the jungle' that prevails in these countries.

Originally Posted by Bradylama

An interesting statement, considering that America established its free society in the face of tyranny, and that Third-World tyranny arises due to the inability of the populace to oppose it, an ability which Americans possess in about 2/3rds of their closets.

Right, like your average suburbanite with a hunting rifle stands a chance against an army with tanks, special ops. and other crazy-ass gizmos.

Jam it back in, in the dark.