Libertarians exist within a paradox of their own making. They dismiss the importance of the nation state in providing an environment where economic prosperity can develop and advance. In doing this they are ignoring the lessons of thousands of years history and basic principles of life that go back much further than human civilisation. Life is a contest for access to and control of resources. Humans are weak and vulnerable as individuals but powerful in groups. This groups of humans unite under various creative narratives which give a sense of unity and work together to gain access to the resources available- these groups compete with adjacent groups and ultimately these groups have come to known as nation states. Libertarians ignore this reality. Without the shelter, protection and resource hegemony of a stable strong nation state free enterprise and prosperity are not easily attainable.