I agree of course that libertarians are not “wannabe liberals” or “wannabe conservatives.” But analogies are often useful in explaining unfamiliar concepts. Saying we are economic conservatives and social liberals is an attempt to explain something to people in an easy to understand manner, by referencing categories with which they are familiar. It is an attempt to explain, not a means of defining and delimiting the libertarian philosophy.
I’d love to read his words. Is there anywhere I can find a transcript?
Andy
September 3, 2017
This is the speech Tom Woods gave at the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando last year. I don’t think that it was posted here as an article before, so, I’m posting it here now.
Great speech. Unfortunately, not enough delegates heeded his words.
Gene,
100% correct.
However, if you speak the word “liberal” around Woods and his paleo ilk, they break out in hives. That’s what bothers them most about the phrase.
I agree of course that libertarians are not “wannabe liberals” or “wannabe conservatives.” But analogies are often useful in explaining unfamiliar concepts. Saying we are economic conservatives and social liberals is an attempt to explain something to people in an easy to understand manner, by referencing categories with which they are familiar. It is an attempt to explain, not a means of defining and delimiting the libertarian philosophy.
A text summary of his remarks is at http://tomwoods.com/my-speech-to-the-libertarian-party-convention-were-not-wannabe-liberals-or-wannabe-conservatives/ ; he has transcripts “of all interviews” for subscribers, starting at $5 per month, at http://www.supportinglisteners.com but I’m not sure whether this would count since it is his own speech and not an interview per se.
I’d love to read his words. Is there anywhere I can find a transcript?
This is the speech Tom Woods gave at the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando last year. I don’t think that it was posted here as an article before, so, I’m posting it here now.
Great speech. Unfortunately, not enough delegates heeded his words.