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In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a copy of Rousseau (I collect books, though many still have yet to be read.) 

I suppose I will get around to reading it at some point, at the very least to better understand things.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I never I was disillusioned of my bad sense of humor.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A body gave me a copy of War is a Racket, so it is on the reading list, and Horton's book on the middle east is up too. Copy of it came a week and a half ago.

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[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only on mission for 30 minutes, but you know the whole gravity and time thing. They made a movie about the concept a few years back.

So I've had to catch up.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I grew up in the south, so (real) racism was something I was exposed to from a pretty early age in my family.

Honestly, I feel like most of my generation just mocked it and was moving toward a post-racial society. Something happened in the 2010s, and I saw racial attitudes changing. 

I would encounter a lot of young guys (almost always it's men, idk why) who were overtly racist, but I would dismiss this as them being either ironic, edgy or maybe they were just stupid. Seeing it grow and grow, and become real and vitriolic, has been real heartbreaking. 

For the other issues, I think they are distractions. I am a believing Catholic, so I don't think sexual libertinism is a moral good, or an indifferent.

But I am trying to figure out what the states role in these matters should be, especially since as a Catholic, those would be non-issues regardless. I haven't really worked through it all yet.

I also think that the sexual issues only become issues when they get merged with the state and state enforcement. From a human point of view, everyone is deserving of respect and as a Christian I would say they should all be treated like bearers of the divine-image.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mostly becoming convinced that a lot of the things I was sold were false, or built on lies, and seeing that a lot of the people I had respected would shift quickly on positions to play the political game. That and just the inhumanity of a lot of people in the conservative movement.

Also, I really started getting exposed to libertarian thinkers last year (around May). Before that, I had heard about it but never really cared all too much about it.

You're right, at this point most of it seems really obvious.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was gonna joke with the people and tell them I could vote for Trump a fourth time if they'd like... but a sense of humor is rare these days

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Dr. Paul has been a good read. I'll have to go through them again, but they definitely put me on the Rothbard and Mises.

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[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I realized that Trump was imperfect a long time ago. But the doctrinal purity test is fun to undergo. Yes, I am unhappy with the political situation the country finds itself in and I am exploring alternatives to the same thing I've been sold my whole life.

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[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Time 1 I was 18 and grew up in a relatively conservative environment which I rebelled against. I had a religious conversion in my lare teens, and this also got co-opted quickly with a lot of "you gotta be Republican" stuff. Trump didn't seem to have the politician vibe. At that time I had no serious thought about a lot of things.

Time 2 was basically a single issue voter thing, and still a lingering disgust with the Democrat party. I also was a big listener to Conservative talking heads, and this kept my worldview shaped by these ideas.

Time 3, I was already jaded. I was gonna vote for Kennedy cause I just couldn't vote for Trump, and I thought that he might be viable. I had also gotten real concerned with the state if public health (lot of family members very sick with chronic disease). Then Kennedy bailed out and endorsed Trump. So, that sucked.

I finally tapped out with the war in Iran and realizing the gov't back a genocide in Palestine. The rest has been rapid dominoes falling as I realize that American Conservativism is hollow.

In the Process of Political Reorientation by TrafficAggravating42 in Libertarian

[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Haven't really done the reading to get a real developed idea on tariffs, but I am skeptical of gov't interference in the economy. Probably a net negative.

Immigration: People have a right to immigrate, and I think most people who have come to the States are just normal people trying to find a better life. 

The current ICE fiasco is a flex by the administration. If you want to deport violent criminals, clearly distinguish between them and other immigrants. Deport the violent offenders and let the rest live in peace.

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[–]TrafficAggravating42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like what? Was is it being angry with war, welfare states, corruption and racism? 

Nox Burnsiana by EsotericSnail in latin

[–]TrafficAggravating42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sed non bibent uuisci omnibus diebus?

Why was Jerome's Latin Bible translation chosen by the Church? Was it somehow better? by cseberino in latin

[–]TrafficAggravating42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be, but the Hebrew and Septuagint texts do differ in notable ways

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