A thread for my fellow libertarians on the #HelsinkiSummit:
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The virtue being signaled is opposition to all things “neocon.” If someone doesn’t like how the meeting transpired, it must be because that person is a Deep State anti-Trump neocon warmonger, etc.
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When a libertarian’s political prime directive becomes “owning the neocons” (or “owning the libs”) rather than advancing libertarian ideals, then that person undermines libertarianism as a philosophy.
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The general public are not more likely to see themselves as libertarian when, for the sake of “owning the necons,” prominent figures associated with libertarianism conflate libertarian-style governance and Trump-style governance.
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People then connect our principles to the president’s failings, which have nothing to do with libertarianism.
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Nor are libertarian values advanced when the effect of the president’s press conference—set aside the intent—is to further isolate our country from Russia.
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The widespread reaction on Capitol Hill, for example, has been to rally around the intelligence community. People are proposing resolutions of support for the FBI, despite its dubious track record and unconstitutional activities, particularly with respect to the
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Worse yet, thanks to the press conference, we’re likely to see more ineffectual sanctions bills and resolutions of condemnation against Russia, which will serve primarily to stunt further efforts at diplomacy and dialogue.
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We libertarians need to be smarter and more effective in our approach. Acting like partisans—pushing demagoguery and tribalism—is a self-defeating proposition. Stand strong on your principles; you’ll find most Americans standing with you.
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@hannahcrileyy When I say I like Justin Amash, it's because of stuff like this--he's got beliefs that he sticks to even when his own party is likely to resent him for it. - End of conversation
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More like
#DeepDish
Patriots
SRSSLY: White House says one thing, State Department contradicts. Only consistent ‘news’ is coming from Russian Embassy?! What will it take, MiG-35s thundering over @NASCAR@NASCARONFOX — or@NFL@NFLPA standing at attention for
Anthem?
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Do you oppose the presidents conduct? Don't hear you saying so.
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Well said.
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Same people mocked Obama. “Apology Tour” even though what he did was actual diplomacy.
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I don't think they were the same people. The people who most unfairly criticized Obama are Trump's strongest defenders.
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Exactly. I’m calling out their hypocrisy.
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How would you know? You are not a libertarian.... you are a democrat.
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Again, although not a
#libertarian, I appreciate@justinamash's#rational,#principled#response. I wish more#politicians were this#transparent,#holistic,#honest,#courageous,#forthcoming,#consistent, and#grounded vs.#pandering (#Trump) or#blinded by#ideology (#Ryan).Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I don't think this is the correct use of the term virtue signaling.
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