Duvniask wrote:Nakena wrote:According to the Mises Institute, Somalia is a shining example of an anarcho-capitalist society in existence.
Masochism at its finest.
Yeah it's pretty kinky eh?
Orostan wrote:Deacarsia wrote:I generally agree with The Ludwig von Mises Institute in terms of descriptive economic theory, but their normative judgments are flawed at best, to put it mildly. I generally support free market solutions when possible, but, while initially attractive as an intellectual system, anarcho-capitalism falls apart upon deeper examination.
Fundamentally, human nature is not as libertarians assume. Man is a fallen creature, not the Randian or even Rothbardian superman. His wicked impulses must be controlled, if not by the man himself, or at least the civil order, then by the power of the State. Moreover, contrary to libertarian thinking, neither law nor morality is not predicated on the circular strictures of the so-called non-aggression principle, mindlessly pursued in their craving for a reductionistic deductive account of man. Contrary to their superficially appealing but ultimately baseless railing against the State as the principal agent of evil in human society, the properly constituted State is the strong arm of justice and decency in society against the wicked. Any evils arise rather from some sort of disorder of the State itself, not from the State per se.
Aside from perhaps some vague economic insights, the only really useful thing that anarcho-capitalism eo ipso accomplishes is to deconstruct further the corrupt liberal democratic world order.
can't tell if you're a social democrat with legalist characteristics or a fascist.
I think he misses General Franco. At least. But with minarchist economic policies. Because somehow combining trad-cathism with neo-liberal policies is like all the rage and fancy stuff and what not. Like, you know, even if it doesnt, really works out with catholic social teaching, which is more towards distributism. But regardless, its the trend now. For this season only now with 150% more latin references. Special offer. Buy! Take it while it's hot!