Go Back   I-Mockery Forum > I-Mockery Discussion Forums > Philosophy, Politics, and News
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #6  
derrida derrida is offline
Member
derrida's Avatar
Join Date: Sep 2003
derrida is probably a spambot
Old Oct 7th, 2003, 07:57 PM       
"Laissez-faire capitalism is the only social system based on the recognition of individual right and, therefore, the only system that bans force from social relationships." -Ayn Rand

The problem with the Randite philosophy espoused by members of groups such as the Libertarian Party or the FSP is its failure to recognize the use of force in situations not related to the use of governmental intervention in market processes.

The existance of capital is only possible through the use of force; the force involved in obtaining said capital as well as the force one must apply to maintain ownership of it. One can outsource this defensive force to whatever institution is most convenient, be it the free market or the state.
__________________
Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

   


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:05 PM.


© 2008 I-Mockery.com
Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.