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Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism. Chris Spangle takes your questions about libertarianism applied to politics and culture. Please send your questions to chris@chrisspangle.com.
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Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism. Chris Spangle takes your questions about libertarianism applied to politics and culture. Please send your questions to chris@chrisspangle.com.
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    The Spirit of ’76: Libertarianism and American Renewal with Alex Salter

    The Spirit of ’76: Libertarianism and American Renewal with Alex Salter

    From The Chris Spangle Show: Alexander Salter writes in his book "The Spirit of ’76," "Libertarianism is a rational reconstruction of America's founding principles." He joins me to discuss how libertarianism continues the American revolution toward liberty and dignity for all.
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    Is it imperative to have a moral society for libertarianism to work?

    Is it imperative to have a moral society for libertarianism to work?

    Today's question is "Is it imperative to have a moral society for libertarianism to work? Or will liberty make society function better?" Let's start by examining morality.
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    Can someone be a racist and be a libertarian?

    Can someone be a racist and be a libertarian?

    Can someone be a libertarian while also being a racist, nationalist, or white supremacist? 
    The question involves the concept of what it means to apply the label "libertarian" to one's identity. The traditional definition of libertarianism is the denial of force as a tool for political or social change. So it is possible that one could hold racist beliefs while not wanting to use government to implement their ends, however ugly they may be. 
    The problem is that Nazis, nationalists, and racists typically do not want their beliefs to stop at the end of their driveway. All three are a form of collectivism that usually lead the person to see force as a tool for social change. 
    Libertarianism rejects all forms of collectivism. We embrace individualism and individual rights. This means supporting the right of the individual to live their life as they see fit free from collective or state control. It means recognizing the dignity and worth of all individuals. Libertarians want to protect any minority group from the schemes of the majority in an effort to use its power to hurt those out of power.
    Free markets demand peaceful cooperation between different groups or factions, so in a free society, there is no financial incentive to hold these beliefs. 
    This lessens the likelihood of these ideologies existing. Government force is necessary to enshrine and protect these twisted ideologies because the majority of people reject them.
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    America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times?

    America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times?

    Chris and Julia discuss how health care will function when libertarians design the system.
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    • 24 min
    Chris and Julia discuss how education will function when libertarians design the system.

    Chris and Julia discuss how education will function when libertarians design the system.

    Chris and Julia discuss how education will function when libertarians design the system.
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    • 21 min
    Is my vote on a third-party candidate wasted?

    Is my vote on a third-party candidate wasted?

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    • "Of Two Evils, Choose Neither" Pastor CH Spurgeon
    • Isn't it ironic that both duopoly parties who sell voters a utopia of
    perfection, riches, and paradise, still preach that to get there, you must first compromise your morals and accept their largely flawed, or at the minimum highly imperfect candidate.
    • Does this sound like the starting point for the world they claim to be able to achieve? If you believe so much of your livelihood is dependent on who the President of the United States is, that inherently means that the Office of the President is MUCH too powerful.
    • Unless you believe this is your last ever election on this earth, voting to give the duopoly candidate more power will only leave you with a worse choice 4 years down the line, this is why both parties pitch the line that "This election is too important" to: vote your conscience, express your true voice, reject both parties and stay home, or demand a better choice. So suck it up, hold your breath, vote for their candidate and your life will magically be improved.
    • If enough people in any one state vote third-party that that thin Gold line on CNN/Fox/MSNBC says 2%,5%,10%, this wakes up the whole country to the possibility of an alternative and starts a narrative that the duopoly lives in constant fear of, free will and alternatives. Why can't this be your state, and why can't you be a part of it? Especially if your state is solidly Red or Blue anyway and your vote will have no impact on the result.
    • Change takes courage.
    • A vote belongs to you and not another party. If these two parties do not
    represent you then an L vote will register as a visible, measurable
    protest against them. It says “there’s a market for these ideas.”
    • Exit polls are considered the most reliable of all polling. It often shows
    that a candidate will pull small amounts evenly from the other two parties, but the vast majority of votes are from independents, first-time voters, or re-activated voters that now see an option on their ballot that represents them.
    • The electoral college means your vote is negligible due to gerrymandering. So really, what have you got to lose?

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thatguy188 ,

This kind of podcast is needed BUT

Like the title says, a podcast like this needs to exist. The issue however is when the first episode seems to make fun of “Cart Pushers” by calling them “Cart Boy” and “Cart Monkey”, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. They’re doing a job that if they didn’t, you’d be ramming buggies due to people like the host. Disappointed unfortunately.

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