The Libertarian Loophole is exemplified by their position on public transportation, they don't oppose public transportation they just don't want the government doing it - let the free market provide it if the public want it! Except, of course, the free market demands a quick high return. Railways by their very nature are a long term low yield investment generating a return on a scale of 30-40 years, not by the next financial quarter. Something the public can and will accept for public infrastructure. But not business interests. So what the libertarian argues for is a situation where economic strictures ensure it will not happen but they can insist they do not oppose it.

  • DemonSage [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    By their very philosophy, Libertarians believe that markets are the most efficient way to provide goods and services. This allows the perverse incentives of Capitalism to exist, so it is in everybody's best interest to chase individual short term gains (which brings collective long term pain). They do not stop to think about the consequences of their actions & don't value long term planning & preparation. Foresight is antithetical to Right-libertarian ideology.