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Title: Donald Trump on Libertarianism: 'I like it. A lot of good things.'
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URL Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goAFqNRVsVU
Published: Mar 13, 2017
Author: Donald J. Trump
Post Date: 2017-03-13 22:09:00 by Hondo68
Keywords: tea party libertarian, lot of good points
Views: 3408
Comments: 13
Published on Sep 9, 2015 Today at the Tea Party Patriots' rally against the Iran nuclear deal, Reason TV caught up with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump: Nick Gillespie: "Hey Donald, what do you think of libertarianism?" Donald Trump: "I like it. A lot of good things. I don't want to talk to you now, but a lot of good things, a lot of good points." Produced by Nick Gillespie and Meredith Bragg. Poster Comment: The first libertarian president, Donald J. Trump.
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#1. To: hondo68, A K A Stone (#0)
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Well, you best be careful, because: “What you see is not always what you get.” In this case of Trump with libertarianism….it may be as Yogi Berra would probably say if he were still with us … I just made that up….pretty good Yogi impression, wasn’t it? Listen up, you young wet-behind-the-ears whippersnapper….let’s just stop and take a careful look at all of the crazy bizarre and contradictory aspects of Donald’s fantastic and rapid political rise. One of which is the strangest….this billionaire turned politician populist’s puzzling relationship with America’s libertarian movement. Did you ever think about that….I am sure you have not. With your dealings through life, and especially with anything associated with Donald Trump, it is always the actions you should pay attention to and not get enamored with your newfound feeling of the love you are developing for Trump. I am here to tell you, you must learn that Trump doesn’t appear to have any discernible political philosophy (if anything, Trump’s ego is his ideology)….and always remember that when you are tying to outguess, predict or analyze “The Donald.” Oh yea? It’s perfectly safe to say that Donald is one of the most blatantly authoritarian politicians ever seen in American history. And therefore, one would expect freedom-obsessed libertarians to be his natural enemies. Yet you are pissing in your pants with the excited prospect of something you have read, but have never seen any evidence of. To get your mind straight with Donald and his actions, you really need to read … I can assure you that the first thing, lesson, you will learn from Donald….is don’t be so gullible. Gawd….you libertarian assholes are so predictable. I thoroughly enjoy “pulling your chains” and then sitting back and watch you react emotionally, usually angrily upset and sometimes with vituperation. Hey, hondope….if you are buying into it that Trump is a libertarian, then ….
Hmmm. An authoritarian politician in a representative republic. How in the heck does that work? Unless, of course, by "authoritarian politician" you mean one who believes in the rule of law. Or, one who uses his position to lead with authority. I've been around awhile and I have never seen a President roll up his sleeves and actually make real (and overdue) changes to government. Or a cabinet filled with qualified people who are going to kick ass and take names. Or a White House inner circle filled with such talent. Or the appointment of a conservative Supreme Court nominee who will be around for decades. Now, if that's what you meant by an authoritarian politician, then I say he was long overdue.
Your assumption is of course correct in the first part….in that the synonym for authoritarian is disciplinarian. The definition of disciplinarian is …
OK. But when authoritarian is cited in a political context, the synonyms are, "autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, repressive, illiberal, and undemocratic".
#12. To: misterwhite (#11)
Any Fine Print … Authoritarian cited in a political context, the synonyms are: "autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, repressive, illiberal, and undemocratic".1 1 Applies when dealing with democrats and libertarians.
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Listen carefully to what is said, because what you hear may not be what you hear.
The first libertarian president, Donald J. Trump.
#7. To: Gatlin (#1)
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"It’s perfectly safe to say that Donald is one of the most bl blatantly authoritarian politicians ever seen in American history."
#8. To: misterwhite (#7)
Now, if that's what you meant by an authoritarian politician, then I say he was long overdue.
You are also correct in the second part, in that “he was long overdue.”
#11. To: Gatlin (#8)
"….in that the synonym for authoritarian is disciplinarian"
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