Political Theory

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Aristophanes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:15:35 GMT

i heard from a friend of a friend that Rand Paul actually is Kim Jong Un.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

John James — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:59:54 GMT

Smiling Dave:
What if Kim Jong Il was a secret anarcho-capitalist? Of course, he had to act like a cruel tyrant in order to win the trust of the North Korean elites. Perhaps he was just about to usher in a libertarian utopia when he suddenly died of a heart attack.

This. I have the evidence.

He also blows goats. I have proof.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Smiling Dave — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:32:58 GMT

What if Kim Jong Il was a secret anarcho-capitalist? Of course, he had to act like a cruel tyrant in order to win the trust of the North Korean elites. Perhaps he was just about to usher in a libertarian utopia when he suddenly died of a heart attack.

This. I have the evidence.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

David K. — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:19:29 GMT

What if Kim Jong Il was a secret anarcho-capitalist? Of course, he had to act like a cruel tyrant in order to win the trust of the North Korean elites. Perhaps he was just about to usher in a libertarian utopia when he suddenly died of a heart attack. This is about as likely as Rand Paul being a secret libertarian.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Vanitas Nomen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:35:36 GMT

Rand Paul should be a high end fashion model - just look at that jaw line and that thick, luscious hair my dude.

Back me up SmilingDave

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

SkepticalMetal — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:35:43 GMT

Good analysis. Also, great referance to one of the best South Park episodes.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Aristophanes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:56:42 GMT

neocon isn't just someone who likes Israel and wants to be their ally.

No. Neoconservatism is a systematic methodology of rulership.

Platonic Lie (Lie to the masses for social and poltical cohesion)

Virtue is to be instructed by the state onto individuals

Liberal Democracy Promotion abroad at all costs (preemptive war / war to spread democracy)

Propogate "nemesis" (Russia, China, al-qaeda, arabs, socialists, communists, etc. - everything except what they are)

power exercised liberally (Zionism is simply something that the founders and theorists of this particular school have had in common - religion is instructed in virtue for them)

regional hegemon (global is striven for)

???

Profit

Retire.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

shackleford — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:28:25 GMT

Rand Paul is a neocon? That's news to me. A neocon isn't just someone who likes Israel and wants to be their ally.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Minarchist — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:29:36 GMT

LOL

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

John James — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:10:33 GMT

As we're all familiar with your views. It's no surprise a minarchist would be on board with a neocon like Rand Paul.

Rand Paul: "I am not a libertarian"

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Minarchist — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:04:58 GMT

No JJ, it's because I'm familiar with your views on Rand.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

John James — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:01:20 GMT

Minarchist:
JJ, I had a feeling you'd say that.

Of course you did minarchist. Could it be because you realize there is no chance of Rand Paul being either of those things?

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Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Minarchist — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:38:23 GMT

JJ,

I had a feeling you'd say that.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

John James — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:33:02 GMT

Probably news to him. He better get cracking.

Re: What if Rand Paul is pretending to be a neocon so he can win the Rep nomination?

Smiling Dave — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:26:18 GMT

And who exactly is this "libertarian" who will "win POTUS election"?

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