Which brand of libertarianism is more intellectually honest: left libertarianism or right libertarianism?

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Sicarium · 46-50, M

I wouldn't describe any wing of libertarianism as intellectually dishonest. Except the "libertarian socialists." They're just flat out lying to themselves.

Also note that I'm talking about libertarianism with a lower case L, not the political party.

33person · 26-30, M

@Sicarium In what sense are they lying to themselves? I am asking that as a genuine question.

Sicarium · 46-50, M

@33person They're imagining a world where socialism doesn't require an authoritarian government behind it, mainly because they're confusing (intentionally, I think) socialism and anarcho-communism. That's a simplification, but an accurate one.

33person · 26-30, M

@Sicarium Are anarcho-communists, then, lying to themselves, or only libertarian socialists?

Sicarium · 46-50, M

@33person No, I wouldn't say anarcho-communists are lying to themselves. I personally think they're delusional, or at least highly overly-idealistic. But they fully believe what they say.