Thursday, February 28, 2019

Published: The Video Guide to Libertarianism and Libertarian Ideas by Alex Merced

I published The Video Guide to Libertarianism and Libertarian Ideas by Alex Merced on Medium.

Published: The Video Guide to Libertarianism and Libertarian Ideas by Alex Merced

I published The Video Guide to Libertarianism and Libertarian Ideas by Alex Merced on Medium.

Be an example, be kind, speak for those who's voices are silenced or ignored, build bridges, laugh, love and live. You’ll change the world 10x over. #amliberty


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February 28, 2019 at 06:42PM
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At the beginning of any movement is a handful of dreamers who believe despite all odds. Their jobs is to build and make the dream more tangible to the next marginal believer. This cycle repeats till the dream is reality and then it’s our job to keep the dream alive. #amliberty


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February 28, 2019 at 09:14AM
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

I hear people tell me ”If libertarians just focused on the issue I care about...”. Bottom line, I want more liberty anytime, everytime. I can’t ignore the plight of anyone limited in liberty, no matter how trivial you think their plight may be. #amliberty


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February 28, 2019 at 12:16AM
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Good institutions should survive and bad ones should be replaced. These decisions are best decided by letting each individual decide what institutions they value with their voluntary participation and patronage. You may not get what you want, but probably what we need. #amliberty


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February 27, 2019 at 08:46AM
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Monday, February 25, 2019

People who advocate for economic micro management assume too much precision is possible in what fiscal and monetary policy can put in and take out of the economy with little care for the individuals on the wrong end of these efforts. #amliberty


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February 26, 2019 at 12:27AM
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The Problem with large sweeping policy ideas is if they turn out to be bad ideas, it takes several election cycles to change course by which time society usually forgets what the problem was and continues to blame the bad outcomes on the currently in vogue scapegoat. #amliberty


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February 25, 2019 at 11:59PM
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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Libertarians offer you the ability to empower yourself without roadblocks in the form of expensive controls and confiscation. We aim to make opportunity cheaper and accessible by lifting the burdens making it scarce and costly. #amliberty https://t.co/KrwCjHi43a


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February 24, 2019 at 07:57PM
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Saturday, February 23, 2019

To those who want to follow my content on reddit they can do so in r/AlexMerced or r/AMLibertarians #amliberty #libertarian


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February 23, 2019 at 11:45PM
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Friday, February 22, 2019

You can monetize all the debt in the world and say deficits and debt don’t matter but the capital that money buys is not homogenous or unlimited creating real changes in who succeeds or fails, whose dreams are fulfilled or deferred, and how sustainable our growth is. #amliberty


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February 22, 2019 at 08:45AM
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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Government intervention often creates institutional rigidity causing some institutions to outlive their use to the point of becoming a cost to society and new ones forming much later than needed starving society of their value. #amliberty


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February 21, 2019 at 03:06PM
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Free Markets aren’t pro-business. Most businesses would prefer barriers preventing competitors. Free Markets are about institutional mobility so institutions can rise and fall as society needs. #amliberty


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February 21, 2019 at 03:06PM
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Rolling back government intervention will remove barriers to exercising your liberty but it is still incumbent to you to exercise that liberty to live an enriching life by developing your knowledge, skills, health and relationships. #amliberty #yourlifeisyours


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February 20, 2019 at 08:28PM
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Friendly Reminder... not condemning someone is not an endorsement. A left wing narrative being false doesn’t make the right wing narrative correct. I’m not hear to defeat any wing but to unite people in peaceful but sometimes contentious non-violent coexistence. #amliberty


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February 20, 2019 at 05:39PM
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I generally am very bothered seeing divisive and polarizing events because I want a society built on liberalism (free markets and minds). Rampant polarization makes people more eager to control/subjugate one another and overall harder to coexist peacefully. #amliberty


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February 20, 2019 at 04:17PM
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‪Don’t let the the discussion of the presidency distract you from the power you hold to change people’s lives. Whether your family, friends or community there is value you can create for those around you that requires no permission or patience to create. #amliberty #libertarian‬


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Don’t let the the discussion of the presidency distract you from the power you hold to change people’s lives. Whether your family, friends or community there is value you can create for those around you that requires no permission or patience to create. #amliberty #libertarian


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February 20, 2019 at 10:53AM
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Sunday, February 17, 2019

Published: I’ve read a lot of literature all over the spectrum of the libertarian tradition.

I published I’ve read a lot of literature all over the spectrum of the libertarian tradition. on Medium.

Published: I’ve read a lot of literature all over the spectrum of the libertarian tradition.

I published I’ve read a lot of literature all over the spectrum of the libertarian tradition. on Medium.

Here’s what people forget, we all do want people to be happier, healthier, smarter with lives filled with fulfilling relationships and experiences. We just disagree on whether controlling others and confiscating their stuff is the way to get there. #Libertarian #amliberty


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February 17, 2019 at 06:08PM
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Made a similar image last year, figured it was time for an update to this “Libertarianism Put Simply” image. #Libertarian #amliberty https://t.co/CAz4sLK8lJ


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February 17, 2019 at 09:26AM
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Friday, February 15, 2019

Higher the taxes, the more complex and numerous the regulations the more businesses must play politics to survive. If we want to end corruption we’d be better off cutting the strings government holds over enterprise forcing them to play. #amliberty #libertarian


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February 15, 2019 at 08:26AM
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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Published: I think people take the wrong lesson from the Amazon deal.

I published I think people take the wrong lesson from the Amazon deal. on Medium.

Published: I think people take the wrong lesson from the Amazon deal.

I published I think people take the wrong lesson from the Amazon deal. on Medium.

I soundly reject the use of executive power to unlaterally spend the hard earned money of the American people for any project no matter the merits. Checks and balances matter, this lacks checks or balance. #amliberty


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February 14, 2019 at 07:36PM
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Video: Happy Valentine’s Day Libertarians!!! Message from Alex Merced!!! #Libertarian #amliberty https://t.co/XUcIXWsHvS


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February 14, 2019 at 09:37AM
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Published: Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable.

I published Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable. on Medium.

Published: Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable.

I published Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable. on Medium.

Put Simply: Manipulate Prices especially to the scale governments can and you alter the natural course of consumption, production and investment. This often leads to development in an unsustainable direction. #amliberty


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February 14, 2019 at 08:40AM
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Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable. What’s not seen is the effect on costs and future revenue when everyone undertakes similar projects at the same time. This, we boom and we bust. #amliberty #economics


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February 14, 2019 at 08:37AM
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Published: Someone asked me what’s the libertarian Perspective on recessions, this was my response.

I published Someone asked me what’s the libertarian Perspective on recessions, this was my response. on Medium.

Published: Someone asked me what’s the libertarian Perspective on recessions, this was my response.

I published Someone asked me what’s the libertarian Perspective on recessions, this was my response. on Medium.

My message is simple: When individuals have more control over their life, body and property they will experience greater prosperity, diverse relationships and become a more resilient community. This creates a robust happiness accessible to all. #amliberty


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February 12, 2019 at 11:44AM
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Free Markets is a system where change, wealth and progress is created by making the case to everyone and progressing one transaction at a time. All other systems try and fail to shortcut this by having you convince the elite to impose your will. #amliberty https://t.co/Q1st3FdzcF


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February 12, 2019 at 08:55AM
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In free markets to the extent people exercise self-interest is balanced by the risk of me not entering an exchange or an alternative being created. In central planning these risks can be wished away by captured planners destroying the balance of self-interest and Risk. #amliberty


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February 12, 2019 at 08:47AM
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People are always managing their self-interest against their risks. In free markets people get resources from me by selling me something I may want. In central planning you get my resources by currying favor with the planners without any value to me. #amliberty


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February 12, 2019 at 08:47AM
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Sunday, February 10, 2019

The Lucy Show is a great source of economic lessons. There are episodes where Lucy causes a bank panic, deals with her business being crushed by regulators and other hilarious timeless scenarios. Entire show on Hulu. #libertarian #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 10:27PM
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Point being I rather reduce the taxes and regulation that inhibit a more diverse variety of healthcare products, prices and models vs give government more leverage to strong arm my life choices. #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 07:07PM
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Like taxes many government health programs tailor pricing based on age, marital status, etc. and use it as another lever to micro manage your life. Private businesses just want you to buy their products, not control your entire life. #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 07:07PM
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When you pay your taxes, you get rewarded with credits and deductions if you make the purchases, investments and decisions politicians want you to make. #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 07:07PM
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When a business charges a price, they aim to keep it simple because complex pricing scares away customers (except in healthcare... where they don’t even tell you the price). Government on the other hand makes it complex to influence your decisions in life. #libertarian #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 07:07PM
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‪Traditional politics is about competing to assemble the largest and most dominant plurality to exercise its whims over an array of smaller pluralities. Libertarianism is about giving every individual the autonomy to empower themselves regardless of their associations. #amliberty‬


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Traditional politics is about competing to assemble the largest and most dominant plurality to exercise its whims over an array of smaller pluralities. Libertarianism is about giving every individual the autonomy to empower themselves regardless of their associations. #amliberty


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February 10, 2019 at 11:29AM
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Saturday, February 9, 2019

‪Maximizing your liberty isn't just pushing back against those who aim to control you but empowering yourself by constantly improving your health, skills, knowledge and relationships. #amliberty #libertarian‬


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Maximizing your liberty isn't just pushing back against those who aim to control you but empowering yourself by constantly improving your health, skills, knowledge and relationships. #amliberty #libertarian


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February 09, 2019 at 06:58PM
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Politics is like playdough, at first it seems to have one shape of acceptable ideas & tropes but can be expanded, narrowed etc. Although if you reshape it too much too fast it breaks and you have to mend it before you can reshape it. #Amliberty #Libertarian


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February 09, 2019 at 01:35PM
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Friday, February 8, 2019

Published: What would be a good name for an agenda of…

I published What would be a good name for an agenda of… on Medium.

Published: What would be a good name for an agenda of…

I published What would be a good name for an agenda of… on Medium.

The more rules government makes the more complex our life becomes discouraging us from pursuing our dreams in fear of breaking rules we don’t understand or know of. The taxes to fund enforcement and wars impoverishes us leaving us poor with dreams deferred. #amliberty


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February 08, 2019 at 06:31PM
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‪Liberty is about many things. It’s about keeping the dreams of every individual within reach. It’s letting you pursue enrichment in experience, knowledge and wealth. It’s letting you organize your faith, relationships and life on your terms. It’s about possibility. #amliberty‬


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Published: My response when someone asserted that radical individualism is causing many of the problems in…

I published My response when someone asserted that radical individualism is causing many of the problems in… on Medium.

Published: My response when someone asserted that radical individualism is causing many of the problems in…

I published My response when someone asserted that radical individualism is causing many of the problems in… on Medium.

Liberty is about many things. It’s about keeping the dreams of every individual within reach. It’s letting you pursue enrichment in experience, knowledge and wealth. It’s letting you organize your faith, relationships and life on your terms. It’s about possibility. #amliberty


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February 08, 2019 at 08:25AM
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

‪Society thrives when we respect each other to be masters of our own domain in control of our life, body and property. The prosperity that springs from liberty allow us to share more and have more robust relationships than any reality without it, because we are free. #amliberty ‬


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Society thrives when we respect each other to be masters of our own domain in control of our life, body and property. The prosperity that springs from liberty allow us to share more and have more robust relationships than any reality without it, because we are free. #amliberty https://t.co/pm6RG0btZQ


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February 06, 2019 at 06:46PM
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Where we are the most free we see the most diversity, progress and prosperity. Where we are the most taxed and regulated we see stagnation, inequality and power imbalances. #Amliberty #libertarian


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February 06, 2019 at 08:38AM
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Live the life you were meant to live by focusing on what brings you joy instead of being distracted by those who seek to anger you. #advice #amliberty


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February 05, 2019 at 08:43PM
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Monday, February 4, 2019

You know what’s toxic? Calling everything toxic instead of just having a conversation in good faith. Judgement or indignation doesn’t help open ears or hearts, just to close them. Don’t let anger and resentment prevent change. #amliberty


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You know what’s toxic? Calling everything toxic instead of just having a conversation in good faith. Judgement or indignation doesn’t help open ears or hearts, just to close them. Don’t let anger and resentment prevent change. #amliberty


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February 04, 2019 at 09:01PM
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Libertarians believe everyone should be included in deciding how society functions. We think you’ll have more say by making more choices in your life than voting for someone to make those choices for you. Vote for yourself, Vote #Libertarian. #Amliberty


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February 04, 2019 at 08:29AM
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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Published: A comment I made in a post about award shows, people debating the fairness of the nomination…

I published A comment I made in a post about award shows, people debating the fairness of the nomination… on Medium.

Published: A comment I made in a post about award shows, people debating the fairness of the nomination…

I published A comment I made in a post about award shows, people debating the fairness of the nomination… on Medium.

To desire a free life for others is a profound compassion and generosity. To accept uncertainty to allow others to fulfill their possible potential is a kindness we should all strive for. #amliberty https://t.co/sHE13WJvBh


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February 03, 2019 at 09:09AM
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Saturday, February 2, 2019

Emotions and logic both matter. If it’s not logical it probably won’t work, but if people don’t buy-in to an idea it won’t work either. Logic identifies good ideas while emotions get people on board. #amliberty


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Emotions and logic both matter. If it’s not logical it probably won’t work, but if people don’t buy-in to an idea it won’t work either. Logic identifies good ideas while emotions get people on board. #amliberty #libertarian https://t.co/2M1Ee1omts


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February 02, 2019 at 11:48AM
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Libertarians in politics like anyone are limited by the demands of the electorate. You can shape how we all feel and vote with your voluntary kindness, tolerance, forgiveness and friendship. #amliberty https://t.co/CueMHT44oW


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February 02, 2019 at 09:31AM
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Friday, February 1, 2019

Being hateful, judgemental, envious, controlling and petty are all very unfortunate characteristics to have. It’s a shame how many prominent politicians seem out to collect them all. #Libertarian #amliberty


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‪We are the Libertarian Party, we are organizing and working to bring a ”Liberty for All” program for all people everywhere. #Libertarian #Amliberty‬


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We are the Libertarian Party, we are organizing and working to bring a ”Liberty for All” program for all people everywhere. #Libertarian #Amliberty


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February 01, 2019 at 06:28PM
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‪Having privileges or disadvantages doesn't make your opinions, achievements, struggles, or life matter any more or less. You are unique and so is your context and I'll consider you as an individual. #Libertarian #amliberty‬


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Imagine the pricing, efficiency, safety net and minimization of risk that would exist with private markets for unemployment and deposit insurance? #amliberty #libertarian


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Having privileges or disadvantages doesn't make your opinions, achievements, struggles, or life matter any more or less. You are unique and so is your context and I'll consider you as an individual. #Libertarian #amliberty


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February 01, 2019 at 02:12PM
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Imagine the pricing, efficiency, safety net and minimization of risk that would exist with private markets for unemployment and deposit insurance? #amliberty #libertarian https://t.co/74QsxsI8kW


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February 01, 2019 at 01:58PM
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An oldie but a goodie #libertarian #tolerance #amliberty


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Let’s fight for a world where we all have autonomy and the ability to accumulate wealth instead of passing the baton of who rigs the game for who. #amliberty #libertarian


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February 01, 2019 at 08:54AM
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A libertarian world where we see each other as individuals with the same rights that should not be abridged by any factor whether inherent or chosen is a world where we can maximize our privileges and overcome our disadvantages. #amliberty


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February 01, 2019 at 08:54AM
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A decentralized network of apprenticeship programs (praxis), private certification institutions (UL, CFA/CFP), peer reviews (LinkedIN) and Private voluntary labor and consumer unions can hold labor, employers and consumers accountable without restricting autonomy. #amliberty https://t.co/sa22Zh6EP4


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February 01, 2019 at 08:45AM
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