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    A Libertarian View of Welfare

    Oh, my, it's so cruel!

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    I have respect for actual libertarians...the Cato institute types not as much.

    They do make some good points. I just disagree with their premise. There has to be a way to find a middle ground.

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    I agree with the panel talking to John Stossel

    Thanks for exposing it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    I have respect for actual libertarians...the Cato institute types not as much.

    They do make some good points. I just disagree with their premise. There has to be a way to find a middle ground.
    Must be why you live in Canada.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob View Post
    Must be why you live in Canada.
    Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know you lived in a country run by libertarians.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    I have respect for actual libertarians...the Cato institute types not as much.

    They do make some good points. I just disagree with their premise. There has to be a way to find a middle ground.
    What basic premise do you disagree with and how?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    What basic premise do you disagree with and how?
    That without government, stuff just sorts itself out.

    But I do agree with some of their points...I do agree that while things like welfare do good, there is an argument to make that it breeds dependance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    That without government, stuff just sorts itself out.

    But I do agree with some of their points...I do agree that while things like welfare do good, there is an argument to make that it breeds dependance.
    Without government, society sort stuff out, naturally.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know you lived in a country run by libertarians.
    Apology accepted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    Without government, society sort stuff out, naturally.
    Spontaneous order only happens with good governance... preferably Republican.

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