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To: rdb3
Amazing non-argument, no?

In the late 70s, I came across a book which I found useful: The Art of Selfishness (originally authored in 1977)

Good book in re interpersonal relationships and life scope. Principles taken to the large level have far more merit and usefulness than the Libertarian philosophy encompasses. IMHO, of course. There's constructive selfishness, and then there's "stuck on stupid".

George Bush is President. He has nominated Harriet Miers. The "trust me/check out my record" issue is one that mostly Libertarian (or leaning, thereof) are having a hard time with.

The left is railing about cronynism. When in fact, the President is rightfully exercising the options which go with his position.

When D-Carole Mosely-Braun, IL, with her "manager" were "nailed" with fraud (embezzlement), former President Clinton gave her the ambassadorship to New Zealand. Did the left "utter"? Not a word.

Conversely, libertarians did. They were livid, alongside Republicans and conservatives.

It's sad to see the Libertarians taking this perspective on the WOT; they've only undercut their own philosophy. But perhaps, since there is actual thinking going on within the Libertarian party (at times).. perhaps they are hoping to begin encouraging the libbies to think more, hate less.

Just a thought..

25 posted on 10/05/2005 5:54:40 AM PDT by Alia
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To: Alia

The problems is he isn't exercising the options of his position- he lets the Senate Democrats and media do that.


64 posted on 10/09/2005 3:25:01 PM PDT by nickcarraway (I'm Only Alive, Because a Judge Hasn't Ruled I Should Die...)
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