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Libertarian Conservatism

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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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does 'the pursuit of happiness' mean to you in the context of personal and economic freedom?

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9K9MPGY from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I am able to get whatever I want in life as long as I Putin the work and pursue with extreme persistence.

 @9K9N6V3 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Pursuit of Happiness means that all American Citizens have the right to do whatever makes them happy or whatever suits their best interests(personally and economically), as long as it is within the parameters of the law and does not harm others or effect others in a negative way.

 @9K9MKP9Republican from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Can do what makes me happy without havin to look over my shoulder

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might your approach to education change if it was solely based on free-market principles?

 @9LFNTP4 from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

Those disadvantaged financially still have a right to quality education.

 @9LFMPBT from Idaho  answered…2yrs2Y

It might change to focus more on things important to the economy.

 @9LFMVZH from Kansas  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be different since the schools would have more freedom so they would have more opportunity to grow.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When thinking about your privacy rights, how do you balance them against the potential need for government surveillance?

 @9L2LMKNfrom Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9L2LNKW from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Have the government ask for information on suspected individuals, do not give them outright access

 @9L2LTSR from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

There has to be a line drawn that the government cannot cross unless there is a legal need to.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How much government control do you think is necessary for ensuring public safety and well-being?

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Very, very little. Only things that are necessary are enforcement of contracts, laws against crimes, a police force, and a military.

 @9HCR2H9 from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9HCSK2V from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

Both parties should have equal representation in the government.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's an area in your life where you wish there was less government involvement, and why?

 @9JHB2ZG from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

Health care and requiring families to vaccinate their kids.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Taxation (which is, to say, THEFT) If government stopped taxing people, we'd be the most prosperous, freest society on earth again.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

do I have to explain surplus value theft again?

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

No, because its' a myth

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

Precisely the same logic is used for taxation, and fixing surplus value theft fixes taxes entirely, so please, tell me how exactly this is a myth.

 @9JHB26P from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

Health care and requiring families to vaccinate their kids.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your friendships change if government surveillance diminished and privacy increased?

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

I would be a happier person, so I'd probably make more friends

 @9KM8MZ4 from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

My friendships would grow because we would feel free to speak our minds

 @9KM9JJM from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

my friendships wouldn't really change if that happened

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you cope if a public service you rely on became privatized and costs increased?

 @9HWKNTBLibertarian from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

I would be upset but you Shays find ways to adjust. Have to cut the costs out of something else.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think reduced government employment would impact job opportunities in your field of interest?

 @9L4MLSV from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't think it would impact it much since my field of interest is dance and the arts.

 @9L4M6T4Peace and Freedom from Mississippi  answered…2yrs2Y

it will ruin the payment of many people some wouldn't.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What personal experiences have shaped your understanding of freedom and its limits?

 @9JCHZKRIndependent from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9JCHC6J from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If public schools were entirely self-funded, how do you think that would affect the education system?

 @9KYKXKK from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that more rich neighborhoods would have nicer schools and less rich would have less care.

 @9KYKPVD from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Describe a situation where you feel collaboration in your community has been more effective than government-led initiatives.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

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 Equalityfrom Guam  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can there be too much individual freedom, and if so, what's an example that concerns you?

 @9HRDHTW from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

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 Equality from Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

yes, people take a lot of stuff for granted and take what they have and abuse it

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you protect endangered species without environmental regulations in place?

 @9K9M4VH from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

By putting them in a safe place,and banning hunting them.

 @9K9N9NW from California  answered…2yrs2Y

To protect endangered species give them treatment and provide private shelter for them to keep them from unpopulated the species.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What do you think is the right balance between upholding traditions and embracing change in society?

 @9HQ8TW9 from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

they should not have rights what so ever and will be exicuted if agued with

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think your current opportunities would expand or diminish with less government involvement?

 @9HQ8RDWfrom Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

There government should interfere in some public Affairs but not all.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you envision an ideal society that promotes both personal responsibility and community well-being?

 @9HV3NVRRepublican from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be a society where littering would be lower, because littering is the lowest effort of both personal responsibility and community well-being.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Have your personal ambitions ever felt stifled by bureaucratic processes or regulations?

 @9HWX624 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel that political parties have lost their purpose and credibility

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you had to choose, which would you prioritize: economic liberty or economic equality?

 @9HQ8P3K from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

neither I just don't think anyone should have to struggle with living an everyday life.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you plan for your retirement if Social Security were completely privatized?

 @9KJTKQ3  from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I would just create a budgeting plan and save what I can in a private account.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you view the role of education in promoting self-reliance over dependence on government assistance?

 @9JDTBLV from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you balance the need for personal privacy with the demands of national security in your life?

 @9JFKF22Libertarian from Louisiana  answered…2yrs2Y

National Security has been used to spy on law abiding people. I value my liberties or safety.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Share an instance where you’ve observed the benefits or drawbacks of limited government in your daily life.

 @9J5YFQJ from California  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What innovative methods could be developed to help the unemployed or underprivileged without government intervention?

 @9LFXGGR from Oregon  answered…2yrs2Y

Lower prices of places to stay, and make riding public transportation free

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are alternative ways you could acquire or provide education without public schooling?

 @9LDQPWKLibertarian from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How has a strong belief in individualism influenced your personal or career choices?

 @9LC58TS from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

I want to be an OB-GYN. I think women's health should be more prioritized instead of tossing it away

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When has voluntary cooperation in your community achieved what government intervention could not?

 @9JRPV83answered…2yrs2Y

members of clubs provide education and programs for children like mason and Shriners

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could opt out of all government services, would you, and how would you replace them?

 @9KYK89B  from California  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's a personal belief you hold strongly that you feel government should not interfere with?

 @9HTB8YS from Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Our monetary system should have options on what's considered money or value

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Yes, repeal legal tender laws & switch to the gold standard. Abolish the Federal Reserve! Abolish taxes!

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Describe a time when peer-to-peer cooperation solved a problem without needing a higher authority.

 @9LGHN2CIndependent from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

There is a need for a higher authority as people can longer hold each other accountable.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are some ways technology could replace traditional government services in your life?

 @9LCLHTP from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

A few ways could Include: Voting, News, Addresses, Etc.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you think of examples where an individual’s or a business’ freedom should be curtailed for the greater good?

 @9L5XX84Peace and Freedom from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that the 10 most successful businesses in the U.S should be forced to give some of the money to good causes. As in they should need to donate a certain amount to certain charities each year.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel about the quality of education if schools operated in a completely free-market system?

 @9K9KKCK from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

Terrible idea. The market should not dictate the quality of education

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think the concept of 'freedom' has evolved in your lifetime, and what influenced this change?

 @9J679BN from California  answered…2yrs2Y

because you hahe the choose to be that whatever you wany

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When have you felt personally responsible for helping others in your community due to the absence of government aid?

 @9J83JFDLibertarian from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

With aiding those who don’t have the support the used to.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How could a significant reduction in the government workforce impact your local economy and job opportunities?

 @9K9PMXR from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

If we went less with government workers we would not be as safe and our world wouldn't be as safe as it is.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How could individuals ensure fair employment practices without government labor laws?

 @9K9J9YDRepublican from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you safeguard your interests in a completely deregulated marketplace?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What steps would you take to maintain roads and infrastructure without relying on government funding?

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