You believe in maximizing individual freedom and limiting government intervention to create a prosperous and self-reliant society.
Libertarian conservatism is a political ideology that combines conservative policies with libertarian philosophies. Its advocates believe in minimal government intervention in both economic and personal affairs, emphasizing free market capitalism, individual liberty, and limited government. This ideology is rooted in classical liberalism and the American conservative tradition, with influences from libertarianism and modern-day conservatism.
The history of libertarian conservatism dates back to the Enlightenment era, where the principles of individual liberty and limited government…
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What does 'the pursuit of happiness' mean to you in the context of personal and economic freedom?
Pursuit of happiness means exactly what Thomas Jefferson meant it to mean – private property rights and the freedom to do what you will with your property.
@9K9MHTB1yr1Y
The thing that brings you the most happiness in life.
@9K9MKP9Republican1yr1Y
Can do what makes me happy without havin to look over my shoulder
@9K9MPGY1yr1Y
I am able to get whatever I want in life as long as I Putin the work and pursue with extreme persistence.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might your approach to education change if it was solely based on free-market principles?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
When thinking about your privacy rights, how do you balance them against the potential need for government surveillance?
@9L2LMKN1yr1Y
Libertarians are self-serving idiots, surveillance is needed to to keep the general populace safe. There have to be limits of course, but it is absolutely necessary.
@9L2NYT81yr1Y
In a fully libertarian yet capitalist world, greed and hate can result in people stripping away others' civil liberties
@9L2LNKW1yr1Y
Have the government ask for information on suspected individuals, do not give them outright access
@9L2LTSR1yr1Y
There has to be a line drawn that the government cannot cross unless there is a legal need to.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How much government control do you think is necessary for ensuring public safety and well-being?
Very, very little. Only things that are necessary are enforcement of contracts, laws against crimes, a police force, and a military.
@9HCR2H92yrs2Y
I think a little more than keeping the peace is enough. It keeps the peace and well being of the country but it does not give the government too much power.
@9HCSK2V2yrs2Y
Both parties should have equal representation in the government.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What's an area in your life where you wish there was less government involvement, and why?
Taxation (which is, to say, THEFT) If government stopped taxing people, we'd be the most prosperous, freest society on earth again.
@9JHB2ZG1yr1Y
Health care and requiring families to vaccinate their kids.
@9JHB26P1yr1Y
Health care and requiring families to vaccinate their kids.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would your friendships change if government surveillance diminished and privacy increased?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you cope if a public service you rely on became privatized and costs increased?
@9HWKNTBLibertarian1yr1Y
I would be upset but you Shays find ways to adjust. Have to cut the costs out of something else.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you think reduced government employment would impact job opportunities in your field of interest?
it will ruin the payment of many people some wouldn't.
@9L4MLSV1yr1Y
I don't think it would impact it much since my field of interest is dance and the arts.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can there be too much individual freedom, and if so, what's an example that concerns you?
@9HRDHTW2yrs2Y
In order for individual freedom to be viable again, individuals must first take individual responsibility for their actions. We are long way from that as a society and heading i the wrong direction.
@9HRDKK2Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
yes, people take a lot of stuff for granted and take what they have and abuse it
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What personal experiences have shaped your understanding of freedom and its limits?
@9JCHZKRIndependent1yr1Y
Our country is in shambles with many businesses and political choices being influenced by the feelings of a small but loud group of "victims" creating rift between people who just want to live and people who will blame everyone but themselves.
@9JCHC6J1yr1Y
Personal Experiences such as being allowed to do something and being restricted to not doing something have helped me understand the amount of freedom that the US has given it's citizens. It allows it's citizens to have enough freedom to be satisfied, but not enough so they can start abusing it and every gets out of control.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If public schools were entirely self-funded, how do you think that would affect the education system?
@9KYKXKK1yr1Y
I think that more rich neighborhoods would have nicer schools and less rich would have less care.
@9KYKPVD1yr1Y
Schools would not have as much money to provide students with the necessary school supplies, nor would they have money to put on shows or interesting activities for the students.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Describe a situation where you feel collaboration in your community has been more effective than government-led initiatives.
Building neighbourhood roads. I feel much happier about funding road construction – even enthusiastic about it – when I am voluntarily choosing to do it, rather than having my money stolen from me by the government to fund a road I don't want. But if the neighbourhood all chips in – private road construction.
@9HVTQWPWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
I think when it comes to the maintenance of the community and the structures within it. I think people within are doing a great job with that.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you protect endangered species without environmental regulations in place?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What do you think is the right balance between upholding traditions and embracing change in society?
@9HQ8TW92yrs2Y
they should not have rights what so ever and will be exicuted if agued with
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think your current opportunities would expand or diminish with less government involvement?
@9HQ8RDW2yrs2Y
There government should interfere in some public Affairs but not all.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you envision an ideal society that promotes both personal responsibility and community well-being?
@9HV3NVRRepublican2yrs2Y
It would be a society where littering would be lower, because littering is the lowest effort of both personal responsibility and community well-being.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have your personal ambitions ever felt stifled by bureaucratic processes or regulations?
@9HWX6241yr1Y
I feel that political parties have lost their purpose and credibility
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you had to choose, which would you prioritize: economic liberty or economic equality?
@9HQ8P3K2yrs2Y
neither I just don't think anyone should have to struggle with living an everyday life.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you plan for your retirement if Social Security were completely privatized?
@9KJTKQ3 1yr1Y
I would just create a budgeting plan and save what I can in a private account.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you view the role of education in promoting self-reliance over dependence on government assistance?
@9JDTBLV1yr1Y
I think it is good to promote self-reliance. We should not rely on the government to assist us in general. This is America after all, where we have the right to make our own ways in this world, not dependent on government.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you balance the need for personal privacy with the demands of national security in your life?
@9JFKF22Libertarian1yr1Y
National Security has been used to spy on law abiding people. I value my liberties or safety.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Share an instance where you’ve observed the benefits or drawbacks of limited government in your daily life.
@9J5YFQJ1yr1Y
I think freedom can be taken advantage of once too much is given at once. I have never experienced it personally just seen on the media.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What innovative methods could be developed to help the unemployed or underprivileged without government intervention?
@9LFXGGR1yr1Y
Lower prices of places to stay, and make riding public transportation free
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What are alternative ways you could acquire or provide education without public schooling?
@9LDQPWKLibertarian1yr1Y
Public schooling is essential, however,
tax distribution equality is also essential.
If my child attends a private school, 100% funded by me, my taxes should benefit that school. I should have a choice for my taxes.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How has a strong belief in individualism influenced your personal or career choices?
@9LC58TS1yr1Y
I want to be an OB-GYN. I think women's health should be more prioritized instead of tossing it away
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
When has voluntary cooperation in your community achieved what government intervention could not?
@9JRPV831yr1Y
members of clubs provide education and programs for children like mason and Shriners
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you could opt out of all government services, would you, and how would you replace them?
@9KYK89B 1yr1Y
Not all services, but most, because I feel as if they are not making the corrections necessary. Funding should be provided in other places. Police in certain cities should take charge appropriately as well. Low income families should also receive more help than provided now.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What's a personal belief you hold strongly that you feel government should not interfere with?
@9HTB8YS2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Describe a time when peer-to-peer cooperation solved a problem without needing a higher authority.
@9LGHN2CIndependent1yr1Y
There is a need for a higher authority as people can longer hold each other accountable.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What are some ways technology could replace traditional government services in your life?
@9LCLHTP1yr1Y
A few ways could Include: Voting, News, Addresses, Etc.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Can you think of examples where an individual’s or a business’ freedom should be curtailed for the greater good?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you feel about the quality of education if schools operated in a completely free-market system?
@9K9KKCK1yr1Y
Terrible idea. The market should not dictate the quality of education
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you think the concept of 'freedom' has evolved in your lifetime, and what influenced this change?
@9J679BN1yr1Y
because you hahe the choose to be that whatever you wany
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
When have you felt personally responsible for helping others in your community due to the absence of government aid?
@9J83JFDLibertarian1yr1Y
With aiding those who don’t have the support the used to.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How could a significant reduction in the government workforce impact your local economy and job opportunities?
@9K9PMXR1yr1Y
If we went less with government workers we would not be as safe and our world wouldn't be as safe as it is.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How could individuals ensure fair employment practices without government labor laws?
@9K9J9YDRepublican1yr1Y
Fair employment is already enforced by law, that's all you need. Expanding the law only serves to encourage diversity hires and hinders companies as a whole.
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