Libertarianism: Marxism of the Right

[El Blanco]

Did you read it? You should.

It states that libretarianism is like Marxism in that its the polar extreme of capitalism. It says that the group is meant to serve the individual. Marxism says the individual serves the group.

" If Marxism is the delusion that one can run society purely on altruism and collectivism, then libertarianism is the mirror-image delusion that one can run it purely on selfishness and individualism. "

Did you get that?

Yes, the unions made great strides. But, they had to find the balance of protecting the rights of the whole, and satisfying the desires of the individuals. Actually join a union and you will see this in action.

Better yet, join the teamsters local like I did and you'll see how a union can be as awful and corrupt as the corporation they were supposed to be protecting me and my coworkers from.[/semi-rant]

Yes, what is happening in Venezuala and Nepal is improtant. Hopefully, those people will find a happy medium of socialism and capitalism that will satisfy their specific needs.