31 sats \ 8 replies \ @thrown 30 Jan 2023 \ parent \ on: Can a Statist also be a Bitcoin Maxi?? bitcoin
This is what I dislike the most about libertarians. It often comes across as very childish (no offense).
Like screaming into the void “that’s not fair!!”
Sorry, but life is about playing the hand that you’ve been dealt. We can try to improve matters, yes. But it’s not an improvement to get all riled up over stuff that you have no control over.
Amen, I'm a big fan of stoicism for leading a well balanced life.
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Not offended. You can read it in whatever tone you choose. The fact is that I DO NOT CONSENT. That is placing emphasis on the fact of the matter.
Riled up? nearly 20 years of research, application, removal of self-recognized contradictions, sharing with others.... In other words - actual focused effort and specific action.... Nothing about my life screams "that is not fair."
My focus is on exposing statism as the morally bankrupt sacred cow that it is.
You can go right along with taking it up the ass if that is your prerogative.
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"(and you probably will if you’re this uncouth in person as well)."
Uncouth because I have not engaged your attempts at drawing me into pointless ad hominem baiting? Cute.
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Uncouth because I have not engaged your attempts at drawing me into pointless ad hominem baiting?
No, “uncouth” because out of nowhere you spoke of me being sodomized.
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Ohhhh... You are one of those people?
"You Can Always Leave" -
"I would rather live in community with others."
I enjoy community as well. [Preferably] one where people reciprocate respect. Pretty basic.
This as opposed to "the drama and conflict," that makes life "so worth living."
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I enjoy community as well. [Preferably] one where people reciprocate respect. Pretty basic.
What kind of respect is not being given to you?
Drama and conflict occur even among those that do respect and love each other. That is not “disrespect”, it’s just an unavoidable part of living among other people that have their own will and desires.
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"What kind of respect is not being given to you?"
Compulsory government is all around. Threats of violence, imprisonment, extortion, etc. are too numerous to even waste the time in detailing (which I am sure you know well). Honestly, the question is baffling as the answer is self-evident.
Someone who willfully [initiates] aggression against another are not acting in accordance with so-called unavoidable aspects of life. I reject any assertion that props up, or seeks to legitimize or sanction such an initiation of violence. It is not a mandatory part of human existence to violate ones neighbors.
Yet again... I will emphasize that there is no negation of the world around us. That does not mean that since horrible people exist, that I should embrace being horrible as well because it is some sort of lovely aspect of human existence.
So far - No argument FOR statism has been substantiated. No argument has been given as to why Bitcoin maxi's who support statism, are in any way principally consistent.
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