Liberalism

Statists denounce self defense as “vigilantism,” declaring that only the “defense” services provided by the state are legitimate. Yet, self defense has always been a fundamental right.

Although some scholars have labeled the early Ming Dynasty as a proto-liberal state, they are mistaken. The Ming governance at that time was weak, not limited by law and ideology.

Although some scholars have labeled the early Ming Dynasty as a proto-liberal state, they are mistaken. The Ming governance at that time was weak, not limited by law and ideology.

Conservatives may protest at first, but ultimately, they bring up the progressive rear to defend, and indeed celebrate, the new status quo.

Conflicts are not inherent in the operation of an unhampered market economy. There are conflicts between citizens because the government steps in and gives special privileges to some and not to others.

National Review’s purging of the John Birch Society was done because the Birchers began to turn against the Vietnam War.

While classical liberalism is preferable to socialism and interventionism, it is, at best, a halfway house to total freedom.

Liberty is not a luxury good. It is necessary for civilization to thrive and the end of liberty will also be the end of civilization. Karl Popper understood that as well as anyone who has lived.

Although classical liberalism was imperfect, especially with its emphasis upon “limited” government, nonetheless, it provided at least a glimpse of a free society. We also should continue the heroes of classical liberalism.

Is minarchism an antidote for the growing statism and socialism infecting our body politic? Think of it as “statism lite.”