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Curtis Yarvin’s mild critique of libertarianism

Michael Malice invited Dave Smith and Curtis Yarvin onto his show “Your Welcome” to discuss Yarvin’s critique of libertarianism. Yarvin’s arguments aren’t all that novel or interesting, but Malice and Smith keep the show lively by interjecting humor and sensible opinions.

Yarvin thinks libertarianism is unstable, but doesn’t make any arguments as to why. He assumes doomsday scenarios would be triggered by an abrupt move to libertarian principles, e.g. an end to inflation. He thinks libertarianism is not the most effective way to solve problems because it prohibits the use of aggression. And he apparently likes aggression very much, because he argues in favor of inflation, taxes, and wealth redistribution as a practical strategy for improving society. Apparently when he moved away from libertarianism, he moved in the direction of the liberals he so despises.

Dave Smith: Libertas

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Libertarian comedian Dave Smith released a comedy special last year that ancaps will love. It isĀ  called Libertas, and he hits on a number of hilarious topics, from bumbling politicians to the brainwashed graduates of government schools. As a long time ancap, getting to listen to a one-hour comedy special from a libertarian view point was not only refreshingly honest, but helped rejuvenate my hatred for the state.

You can buy it here:
https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/dsl/

If you are skeptical, here is an interview where he shows off his ancap credentials.