"Freedom" thread or something

The T wrote: PyramidMeetsTheEye wrote: Any libertarian socialists here?

The closest here might be Brian aka JJLehto. [/QUOTE]

Hmmmmm
Possibly

I basically believe in a limited government that supplies some net and services.
Definitely a limited government in terms of "personal lives" including civil liberties and etc
Though I do still like a progressive tax system where...gasp...the wealthy pay more than I would.

Is that it? I guess I have to wiki libertarian socialist but seems like an oxymoron?




Edited by JJLehto - April 21 2012 at 13:24

JJLehto wrote: Pat is having sex with Toby Driver at this moment...he can't even deny it.

Living libertarianism, dowsing liberty with Driver's tongue.

Exactly my thoughts MoM.
Good man.

Indeed, Pat is having sex with Toby Driver at this moment...he can't even deny it.

I'm fairly sure you'll have a chance to see Ron in NJ as he has committed to staying in it till the end.  Also, it's about the movement more than the campaign for him so he'll spread the message as far and wide as he can.  Awesome night in Pittsburgh, btw.  Got a seat 5th row center.  A couple pictures to come.  Just wish I'd had the money to go to the fundraising lunch earlier in the day.

It would be awesome if Driver was the speaker on the political rally and Paul the one unveiling a new composition. 

Equality 7-2521 wrote: I'm seeing Toby Driver that night. I think I'll be able to squeeze it in though.

Lucky f**k.

Any idea if Paul is stopping in NJ guys? Havn't seen anything though the primary isn't till June.

Going to see Dr. Paul in Philly tomorrow, Equality?  I'll be at the Pittsburgh event tonight.

Equality 7-2521 wrote: I was reading an article the other day, which I incidentally cannot find now, on organ pricing on the black market. Anyway, this just opens the question. How do you guys feel about the organ market? Should it be legal to sell organs?

Funny, just a couple of days ago I was reading an article from the Cato Institute on just that (well they touched upon it).
It's one of those issues you need to "get over" but when you do, I'd support it.
It's to the benefit of everyone, especially those on those humongous wait lists.

If you are willing to part with an organ, or know you have little time left, why not make some money off it...you could give it to your loved ones, use it to help with medical bills or whatever.

Also there's a black market for organs...and like any black market that means a legit market has been suppressed, why not legalize it and put it between the donor and receiver? Instead of shady ass people who are selling organs on the black market.





Edited by JJLehto - April 19 2012 at 19:46

That's an exact view of the objections that would be made, you are right. Sadly, at the beginning at least, this new market would probably be out of reach to most people anyway, at least as purchasers. And what you described could happen today too, only under the table. What stops a dying rich man from going to a poor one and telling him "hey, donate me one of your kidneys and I'll make you rich"?

It would be better if sais companies existed of course. That would also probably guarantee much better results in every way, including the condition of the organs themselves, and would, as every legalization usually carries with it, somewhat reduce the impact, need, and profitability, of the black market. And this is a case when I don't even see much that religious objectors could argue against.