A "libertarian"
4d 21h ago by sh.itjust.works/u/FoxtrotDeltaTango in politicalmemes from sh.itjust.works
the co-opting of true Libertarianism as it was envisioned during the french revolution into this weird pro-corporate hellhole that the tea party chuds use today has been one of the most depressing developments.
I used to explain this as being "Corporate Libertarian" and "Individual Libertarian", where one is based around the freedom of Money and one is based around the freedom of Individuals. And I would align myself with the individual side.
I realize now that i was just talking myself into believing in anarchism lmfao
The self-described libertarians I grew up around didn't even fit into the corporate/individual categories. They were more along the lines of, "government should only exist to the extent that it benefits me personally, and should not exist wherever I find it annoying or inconvenient." I joke that the top 3 priorities of modern American libertarians are I, Me, Mine.
Don’t forget guns. These guys really, really like their guns and are usually the ones with the basement hoard of like 100 of them.
Chat what's property rights?
Property rights := the legal and social rights a person or group has to own, use, control, transfer, profit from, or exclude others from something.
In plain language, property rights answer questions like:
Who owns this? Who is allowed to use it? Who can sell it, rent it, inherit it, or give it away? Who can keep others from using it? What limits does the government or community place on that ownership? Property can mean physical property, like land, a house, a car, tools, or money. It can also mean non-physical property, like copyrights, trademarks, patents, business ownership, or digital assets.
The main parts of property rights are usually:
Use := the right to use the property.
Control := the right to decide how the property is used.
Exclusion := the right to stop others from using it without permission.
Transfer := the right to sell, lease, gift, or pass it on.
Benefit := the right to gain income or value from it.
Example: If you own a house, property rights generally mean you can live in it, rent it out, sell it, improve it, prevent strangers from entering, and leave it to someone in a will. But those rights are not unlimited. Zoning laws, taxes, safety codes, contracts, easements, and eminent domain can restrict what you may do with it.
Boo this was supposed to be a funny response to another post. Oh well