Libertarianism

Libertarian Capitalism, or more simply Right-Libertarianism or Libertarianism, is a civically libertarian, laissez-faire capitalist and culturally variable (But usually more left-leaning) ideology. He inhabits the libertarian right quadrant of the political compass, generally being in the middle of it unless specified.

He believes in a very limited government and the individual's natural (negative) rights of life, liberty, and property. He likes the use of militias to watch them.

They technically believe in the same principles of Classical Liberalism of equality before the law and the basic rights to life, liberty, and property, along with most librights, although some people debate most Libertarians are only Libertarians because of the precise ideology and not the principles of it.

While now associated with free-market capitalism and right-wing politics, there are Left-Wing Libertarian ideologies. And thus, by this definition, Libertarianism is essentially a broad category of ideologies that all oppose large government and support civil liberties.

Naming Controversy
A narrative often held up by Left-wing Libertarians is that the term "Libertarian" was originally a socialist term, which was later appropriated by the right. This conception is a half-truth.

There are two origins of the term.

The term "Libertarian" was originally coined in the Enlightenment  to describe supporters of free will (as opposed to determinism) and with it generally free action. With the first recorded usage of the term being in 1789 in reference to metaphysics''. While the first political usage belongs to the Libertarian Communist Joseph Déjacque who used the French word libertaire'' in a letter to Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. As such, to say that "Libertarianism" is a strictly leftist term is not intellectually honest.

Although, it is true that the term "Libertarian" came in a wider use within left-wing circles in the 1890s as a euphemism for Anarchism, and different variations as  Libertarian Socialism,  Anarcho-Communism, and  Anarcho-Syndicalism solid decades (Almost half a century) before the term was popularised within right-wing circles.

Although the term Libertarianism was present at the time, it acquired its current meaning that we use at the split from Liberalism before the 30s. Put simply, what was originally Liberalism split into what we now know as Classical Liberalism and Libertarianism. Although, during the campaign of Franklin D. Roosevelt the term started to be associated with the Democratism of the United States. This, in turn, created two definitions of the term Liberalism, the American definition, by which Liberalism was associated to the Democratic Party and the definition in the rest of the world Liberalism kept its meaning being borderline the same thing as modern day Libertarianism, but later, with the radicalization of the Classical Liberal circles, Libertarianism some of them prefered to stop being called Classical Liberals to adopt the term "Libertarian" completely and Classical Liberalism started to be associated to Classical Economics only while Libertarianism became closer to the Austrian School of Economics. The western definition is also closely tied to Anarcho-Capitalism, as they share similar beliefs.

Proto-Libertarianism
While Libertarian ideals could be considered to be rooted in history since antiquity (with examples being the 6th century B.C. Chinese Philosophers Lao-Tzu and Chuang-tzu), the modern incarnation of them can be traced to the radicalisation of Classical Liberal principles that occurred through the later half of the 19th century and through the 20th.

The most influential of these 19th century movements is generally considered to be French Liberal School, of Frederic Bastiat and Gustave De Molinari fame. With the former being known for positing that law becomes unjust and corrupted when it punishes the right of self-defence of one individual in favour of other individuals' plunder and the latter for being originator of ideas that were essentially Voluntaryist.

How to Draw
Gadsden_flag.svg Libertarianism's design is based on the Gadsden Flag.


 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Draw eyes on the ball.
 * 3) Fill the ball around the eyes with yellow.
 * 4) Draw a coiled rattlesnake.
 * 5) (Optional) Draw grass under the rattlesnake.

For more detail add "DONT TREAD ON ME" or the simpler "NO STEP" under the rattlesnake.

Friends

 * [[File:Cap.png]] Capitalism - The only good economic system.
 * [[File:Clib.png]] Classical Liberalism - My father who is more moderate than me but influenced by views greatly.
 * [[File:Consti.png]] Constitutionalism - Shall not be infringed, suckers!
 * [[File:Ancapf.png]] Anarcho-Capitalism - Basically me but more extreme, we disagree on some stuff like the NAP but overall we get along well
 * [[File:Minarchist.png]] Minarchism - You're pretty similar to AnCap which is why I like you but you believe in some bare bones government which is good.
 * [[File:Paleolib.png]] Paleolibertarianism - Pretty much me but more conservative, we still agree on almost everything though.
 * [[File: Bhl.png]] Bleeding-Heart Libertarianism - Pretty much me but more progressive, we still agree on almost everything though.
 * [[File:Xbert.png]] Christian Libertarianism - Pretty much me but religious, we still agree on almost ev- you probably get it by now...
 * [[File:Libertarian Paternalism.png]] Libertarian Paternalism - "Encouraging" certain civil liberties? Oh well, at least you care about them to some extent.
 * [[File:Hoppef.png]] Hoppeanism - Much more radical than me and quite racist too but we have a mutual love of free markets and we both hate commies so we're good.
 * [[File: Hayek.png]] Hayekism - Your work was flawless.
 * [[File:Pinkcap.png]] Pink Capitalism - Good ideas economically, love them in fact but I'm not a big fan of your ultra-progressivism, bear in mind that I don't hate it as much as Paleobert or Hoppean but you're still going too far left on the cultural axis.
 * [[File:Liberaltarianism.png]] Liberaltarianism - Liberalism? Libertarianism? Is tha- Wait, it's just the mix of me and that [[File:Lib.png]] lib.
 * [[File:Civlibert.png]] Civil Libertarianism - I get that you don't want people treading on each other, but don't go bossing around people. Otherwise you are cool.
 * [[File:Libertfem.png]] Libertarian Feminism - I would say I will shoot you if you touch her without paying her first her consent, but who am I kidding, my pumpkin is totally capable of shooting you herself! Go get them gal!

Frenemies

 * [[File:Anpacf.png]] Anarcho-Pacifism - Won't tread on me, but also too cozy with the [[File:Soc-h.png]] Socialists.
 * [[File:Authcap.png]] Authoritarian Capitalism - We agree on economics but he wants to tread on me.
 * [[File:AnNatur.png]] Anarcho-Naturism - I Respect your personal lifestyle choices, but do it in your backyard, ok ?. Also, stop hanging with socialists!
 * [[File:Nazcapf.png]] National Capitalism - You think contained free market is a good idea AND you want to tread on me also but at least we agree economically.
 * [[File:Pinochet.png]] Pinochetism - It's a little too extreme but I like how you deal with commies, but please no step ok?
 * [[File:Conserv.png]] Conservatism [[File:Con-t.png]] - We agree on a lot of stuff like markets and we both hate socialists but he tells me I don't commit to my nation's values like he does as if I even care.
 * [[File:Lib.png]] Liberalism - He has the right ideas, but is far too moderate and is usually a corporate puppet.
 * [[File:Socliber.png]] Social Libertarianism - I mean Andrew Yang is a kinda based but wtf is this welfare shit?
 * [[File:Libms.png]] Libertarian Market Socialism - Has similar economics to me, but what about muh entrepreneurship?
 * [[File:Glibr.png]] Green Libertarianism - If you wanna be an environmentalist you'll need to be a statist, at least we agree on pretty much everything else though.
 * [[File:Natlib.png]] National Libertarianism - If you wanna be a nationalist you'll need to be a statist, at least we agree on pretty much everything else though, mostly.
 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - Because of you everybody calls me Neoliberal, at least you're capitalist.
 * [[File:Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - Not nearly libertarian enough. Tell Conservatism to piss off and we good. I'd still vote for Ron Paul (and maybe for his son) over anyone else in the GOP though.
 * [[File:Neobert.png]] Neo-Libertarianism - Still not libertarian enough. Tell [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism to piss off and we're good.
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - You're way too protectionist and statist, but as long as you keep the tax cuts you're somewhat tolerable.
 * [[File:Hoxha.png]] Hoxhaism - DON'T STE- wait, what you mean you abolished taxes?
 * [[File:Obj.png]] Objectivism - Everyone says we look exactly the same, so why don't we get along more?
 * [[File:Prog.png]] Progressivism - Slightly more cultural left than me and could use more economic libertarianism, but at least we fight for Hong Kong.

Enemies

 * [[File:Soc.png]] Socialism - Literal opposite of me! Stop with the "Not real Socialism" shit! DON'T TREAD ON ME!
 * [[File:Corp.png]] Corporatocracy - NOT REAL CAPITALISM! CRONYISM! CORPORATISM!
 * [[File:Ancom.png]] Anarcho-Communism - Also hates governments but also wants to tread on me!
 * [[File:Fash.png]] Fascism - NO STEP!!!
 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Even WORSE than socialism! Don't tread on me either!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - As bad as ML! NO STEP!!
 * [[File:Socdem.png]] Social Democracy - You are literally the last guy! NO STEP!
 * [[File:AnSynd.png]] Anarcho-Syndicalism - Actually, unions hurt the worker and my profit.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - STOP WASTING MY MONEY IN STUPID FOREIGN WARS!!!
 * [[File:3way.png]] Third Way - Ditto with the above.
 * Sec.png Authoritarianism - NO STEP ON SNEK DAMNIT! *Loads Rifle*
 * [[file:Dengf.png]] Dengism - 光復香港, 時代革命!!! 五大需求, 缺一不可!!!
 * [[File:Libsoc.png]] Libertarian Socialism - Who? Oh... That oxymoron... Also stop saying you came first please.

Literature

 * The Law by Frédéric Bastiat
 * Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom by [[File:Libcon.png]] Ron Paul
 * The Road to Serfdom by [[File:Hayek.png]] Friedrich A. Hayek
 * Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest & Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics by Henry Hazlitt
 * Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy by Thomas Sowell
 * Anarchy, State and Utopia by [[File:Minarchist.png]] Robert Nozick
 * WTF happened in 1971?
 * Two Concepts of Liberty by Isaiah Berlin
 * False Premise, False Promise: The Disastrous Reality of Medicare for All by Sally Pipes
 * Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America's Most Notorious Lobbyist by Jack Abramoff
 * Plunder: How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling Our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation by Steven Greenhut
 * The Great American Bank Robbery: The Unauthorized Report About What Really Caused the Great Recession by Paul Sperry
 * Free to Choose: A Personal Statement by Chilib.png Milton and Rose Friedman
 * Left and Right:the prospects of liberty complete Journal by [[File:Ancapf.png]] Murray Rothbard

Wikipedia

 * Libertarianism
 * Right-Libertarianism
 * Libertarianism in the United States

Individuals

 * Walter Williams
 * John Stossel
 * Ron Paul
 * Michael Shermer
 * Penn & Teller
 * Dave Rubin
 * Milton Friedman
 * P. J. O'Rourke
 * David Gratzer

Lists

 * List of Libertarian Organizations
 * List of Libertarians in the United States
 * List of Libertarian Political Parties

Concepts

 * Non-Aggression Principle
 * Night-Watchman State
 * Limited Government
 * Negative and Positive Rights
 * Negative Liberty
 * Self-Ownership
 * Freedom of Speech
 * Right to Keep and Bear Arms
 * Right of revolution
 * Boogaloo
 * Individualism
 * Taxation as theft
 * Propertarianism [[File:Property.png]]

Channels

 * ReasonTV
 * misesmedia
 * Foundation for Economic Education
 * RonPaulLibertyReport
 * John Stossel
 * Reid Henrichs
 * TomWoodsTV
 * LibertyPen
 * Learn Liberty
 * Anglo Libertarian
 * Freedom Toons
 * The Cato Institute
 * Muddied Waters Media
 * We The Internet TV

Videos

 * Public vs Private | The Historic Definitions of Socialism & Capitalism by TIK
 * In full: Rowan Atkinson of free speech by Defend Free Speech
 * IdeoLogs: Interview With The Libertarian Party by IdeoLogs
 * The Debunkers Save Libertarianism by Freedom Toons
 * Common Sense Soapbox by Foundation for Economic Education
 * What is libertarianism? A simple guide | A-Z of ISMs Episode 12 by BBC Ideas
 * What it's like as an American abroad with Taxes: Double Taxation by Evan Edinger
 * In A Libertarian Society... by Freedom Toons (Note: Satiric Video)
 * Econ Shots by The Academic Agent
 * The Collapse of The American Dream in Animation by Tad Lumpkin and Harold Uhl
 * I'm a Libertarian [[File:Antcent.png]] by Greg Guevara
 * The Libertarian Theory of History | Laissez-nous Faire | Polandball/Countryball History & Economics by CallMeEzekiel

Online Communities

 * r/GoldAndBlack (Discord)
 * r/Libertarian (Note: the sub has a large userbase of people who are not actually inclined towards Libertarianism)
 * r/AskLibertarians
 * r/libertarianmeme
 * r/Voluntarist, r/VoluntaristArt, r/Voluntaristmemes
 * Unpopular Academy and related discord servers
 * Libertarians of Gab

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