What exactly happened to Libertarianism?

paywalled link: https://helenair.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/libertarian-trump-republicans-daoud-daines-senate/article_824bd3c2-5997-11ef-850f-97da378887ba.html

https://archive.is/HYyrC

"Inalienable Rights: Part I The Basic Argument" - what Nozick and Rothbard got wrong

https://www.ellerman.org/inalienable-rights-part-i-the-basic-argument/

“An inalienable right is a right that may not be ceded or transferred away even with the consent of the holders of the right. Any contract to alienate such a right would be an inherently invalid contract, and, vice-versa, a right such that any contract to alienate it was inherently invalid would thus be an inalienable right.”

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17854329

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Initial Summary

1. The video segment discusses a third-party presidential debate where some candidates, including Dr. Cornell West and RFK Jr., did not participate.
2. RFK Jr. mentioned not wanting to debate his friends, implying he sees other independent candidates as friends.
3. The moderator, Thomas Massie, participated despite his recent personal loss.
4. The candidates criticized Trump and Biden for not participating, urging them to defend their ideas on a debate stage.
5. Emphasizing the importance of challenging and defending beliefs openly, the candidates called out the absent candidates for not engaging in debates.
6. The debate participants highlighted the need for unity and challenging the two-party system.
7. They criticized mainstream media for controlling the narrative and spreading division.
8. The candidates emphasized respectful discourse and learning from each other, contrasting it with the hostility seen in major party debates.
9. The speaker criticizes the distraction of focusing on trivial matters like golf scores instead of addressing real issues affecting the American people.
10. They call out two Independent candidates, RFK and Cornell West, for not showing up to debates despite advocating for open debates.
11. Concerns are raised about abortion and racial targeting, referencing Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood.
12. The video concludes with a call for candidates to attend future debates and engage in serious discussions on important issues.
13. The speakers discussed ways to address the inflation crisis impacting the cost of living, including fuel, food, and housing.
14. Dr. Jill Stein emphasized ensuring money injected into the economy leads to growth rather than just driving inflation.
15. Randall Terry criticized excessive defense spending and highlighted the negative effects of injecting large sums of money into the economy during crises.
16. He advocated for energy independence and questioned the sustainability of current economic practices.
17. The speakers discuss a professor from their undergraduate days who would drink before class, leading to a lack of respect from students.
18. The conversation transitions into a discussion about boosting the economy by reducing government involvement and allowing individuals to make their own decisions.
19. Advocating for cutting spending, particularly on Social Security and entitlement programs, to prevent future financial crises.
20. They suggest that allowing states to govern themselves could lead to more tailored laws and regulations based on individual preferences.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17502741

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