The wording of the second option is offensive. Beyond the failed opening, your choices are far too narrow.
The wording of the second option is offensive. Beyond the failed opening, your choices are far too narrow.
So suppose you are a liberal libertarian?
Having checked the definition of libertarianism on wikipedia, I see it goes on about the divergence of liberal and libertarian schools of thought particularly in the US. This has apparently not reached the UK, so I see the words as synonyms. I absolutely do not see the definition of libertarian as opposing state control as equating with conservative, quite the reverse. Conservatives in the Uk are the party of the establishment and centralised power imposed upon the citizenry.Wouldn't that be a bit tricky? Sure, it would work for some personal freedom issues. But how do you support radical deregulation, drastic cuts to social programs, and reduced protections for civil rights and still call yourself a liberal?
Having checked the definition of libertarianism on wikipedia, I see it goes on about the divergence of liberal and libertarian schools of thought particularly in the US. This has apparently not reached the UK, so I see the words as synonyms. I absolutely do not see the definition of libertarian as opposing state control as equating with conservative, quite the reverse. Conservatives in the Uk are the party of the establishment and centralised power imposed upon the citizenry.
A couple of posts have noted that conservatives oppose government control except where they support it. I have yet to meet a rich man who does not believe in government intervention to support ownership rights, which is just about the biggest market intervention you can get. Why shouldnt I just shoot him and help myself?
A couple of posts have noted that conservatives oppose government control except where they support it. I have yet to meet a rich man who does not believe in government intervention to support ownership rights, which is just about the biggest market intervention you can get. Why shouldnt I just shoot him and help myself?