[Flame Of Liberty]

Originally Posted by jammies

Only people oblivious to humour can take a comparison between Somalia and the Edmonton Oilers seriously.

I'm well aware of what "libertarian" is, btw. That a self-professed libertarian can't articulate the difference between that and the anarchy in Somalia is ever more humorous the more times the opportunity arises and is not seized. Admitting that government is necessary and vital must hurt so much, though, that it's hardly surprising - how can one continually screech about the evils of government interference with the citizenry on one hand, and yet concede that government interference to some degree is necessary on the other?

You will, of course, refute me with an erudite discussion of the theory of government in a libertarian society, not neglecting to explain how economic externalities will be mitigated sans the regulation by and coercion of state power. You will then proceed to show how the lack of central control in a failed state is completely different than the lack of central control in a ideal libertarian state, and why the former never naturally evolves into the latter, despite its obvious and manifest superiority.

Then, for extra marks, you will show how nomadic herdsmen are using the free market to become entrepeneurs and businessmen (aka "pirates") that are lifting themselves out of poverty by their own efforts, and not relying on a suffocating nanny-state that would merely forbid them their creative and successful business model.

Or, maybe you won't - because you can't.

lol

I linked a study that refutes your original baseless claim and the best you can do is go on a mindless tirade on a subject you are hopelessly clueless about?