I don’t think this has to do with hypocrisy. Not unless we point fingers at ourselves first.
Perhaps, but I would agree on imperfect on the specific cases of then libertarian minded individuals reluctantly utilizing slavery as a means of economy if it was impossible to operate without slaves, which I don’t think it entirely was.
Although, it would be impossible to operate without slaves if one (back then) desired to have what those who use slaves have (neighborly competition?). I’m no historian, though, so I’m a bit out of element with that beyond the “imo” department.
It would be similar to how it is easier to operate our “lives”, whilst constantly engaging with the state since it is so engrossed with society (and thus, the daily maintenance of our lives), as opposed to the near impossibility of living out anarchistic ethics in a world where almost all territory (on land, anyway, minus extreme locations of extreme climates) is occupied by by some form of statism.
A reprieve such as the LC, even if successful, would be difficult to solve that problem, although it would probably help. Nothing short of bankruptcy of the various state institutions & the bankers that fund them, as well the prevention of “rescuing” failed or rogue states, I think, would solve the problem of the near global territorial monopoly statism & it’s flavors seem to have.
(Off-Topic)
Which reminds me: a “Failed State” card would be interesting, one with a possible time limit that if exceeded, would allow it to become an anarchistic territory… I’m still trying to piece together a general outline of rules for that project, though :.
Everyday people you meet all over the world. They know what is right but refuse to apply their moral sentiments to the state. They understand right and wrong when they see a person do it, but if that person wears a special uniform, a nice hat, or have a badge they forget the difference between right and wrong. I think most people would be pro-liberty if they would simply apply their own moral code to everyone including those that are part of the state.
I would give Milton Friedman the sell out of the year award when he the the government the idea to deduct taxes from everyone’s paycheck. He was also involved in other schemes that makes the government be more efficient. For more Info, read the article ‘Milton Friedman Unraveled’ by Murry Rothbard here
You don’t think other things he did outweigh his tax plan idea that was just supposed to be for the war? I probably wouldn’t be a libertarian today if it wasn’t for Friedman, and I’m sure there are many others that have similar histories as I do.
I actually read that article the other day already, but I agree with your nomination of Friedman.