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Re: Libertarian SPAM (Propaganda)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:29:15 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> I think, stated that way, it's a fair enough (but not particularly
> important) question. I don't know "the answer" but I advanced my theory already.
I accept that you don't think it's important, and I accept also your
assertion that you would be willing to have society "start from scratch"
(ie: with everyone truly equal) if it meant that Libertopia could be realized.
http://news.lugnet.com/off-topic/debate/?n=10417
In that way, you concretely separate yourself from the general perception
of the LP, so your views shouldn't necessarily be lumped in with those of
the party at large.
However, the question of demographic skewing *is* important to the LP
unless its members wish to preserve its status as a non-contender in the
national arena. Whether or not anything inherent in the party estranges
non-white-males, the perception of the LP is that it does estrange
non-white-males. Perception, in politics like so much else, is much more
persuasive than assertions of "wait and see and it'll all work out."
> To wit: Long term benefit to society may not always be visible to all members.
Lacking any solid evidence to support it, this assertion is rhetorically
identical to the doctrine that God allows us to suffer because He loves us,
but we can't see the whole picture.
Dave!
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| In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes: <concern for long term viability under demographic skewing> Fair enough. However the long term viability of the LP as a party isn't that important to me, per se. While I am quite ready to throw (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Pivotal in the anti segregation movement. (...) I think, stated that way, it's a fair enough (but not particularly important) question. I don't know "the answer" but I advanced my theory already. To (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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