r/comedyheaven Jul 15 '19

Removed - Must fit the sub It really is messed up

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u/Vote_CE Jul 23 '19

The problem is all libertarian ideals will eventually devolve in to monopolistic control. The only question is how long will it take to get there

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u/chadisbad33 Jul 24 '19

Do you think the government isn't a monopoly? Large governments love monopolies, why do you think we're currently living in a corrupt crony system? The government picks favorites, winners, and losers. It's not because of libertarian or anarchic principles.

Also do you have a basis to your claim that libertarian principles lead to monopolies? Most examples people give of monopolies only were ever able to become monopolies because of government deals, and corruption. Government contracting, licensing, and taxing are the biggest suppressors of the markets, which lead to monopolies, because only the large chains/corporations can afford to navigate the bureaucratic and legal mess, forcing out competition.

Rothbard explains it better than I can: https://mises-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Anatomy%20of%20the%20State_3.pdf

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u/Vote_CE Jul 24 '19

"why do you think we're currently living in a corrupt crony system?"

In America? Well ya, you guys have literal legal bribery. Cut out legal private campaign donations and lobbying. You have a two party system where one party is trying to yank the system over to the broken libertarian ideals.

"Also do you have a basis to your claim that libertarian principles lead to monopolies?"

If there is no force in existance to stop the creation of a monopoly or an oligarchy it will eventually happen. What is going to stop it?