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Libertarianism

Libertarianism is an ideological belief of freedom of thought and action. It advocates a radical redistribution of power and defends each person's right to life, liberty, and property. This philosophy includes anarchism, minarchism, libertarian socialism, right-libertarianism and left-libertarianism with their distinct ideologies.

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Freedom of expression is limited by what?

Public safety and the rights of others.

For example, while you have freedom of speech, if you were to yell "Fire!" in a crowded auditorium, and everyone stampeded to get out leading to injuries and destruction, you could still be held civilly and criminally for your actions.

What did the republicans call the platform they hyped in the 1994 congressional elections?

The Republican Party platform during the mid-term 1994 congressional elections was known as the Contract With America. Written by the House Minority Whip Newt Gingrich and Congressman Dick Armey, it presented a series of eight reforms Republicans committed to enacting if they were elected to a majority in Congress during the 1994 elections.

Was anyone in the libertarian party ever become the president?

Not yet. Ron Paul (ran for President with the Libertarian Party 1988) has a chance to win the Republican nomination in the 2012 election cycle.

Are Unions killing America?

I think the majority of people are scared and feel like they are being ripped off. I guess everyone should just take a look at who is directly influencing their lives and for about 80% of the population the presence of unions at the very least forces employers to be competative enough to keep people from asking for more. I believe in the republican ideals but trickle down is a convenient load of trash and if you look at the wealth distribution and peoples income levels i dont see how crushing people that make between the poverty line and 100K is going to help anything for most americans

What was the new freedom program?

New Freedom was actually a campaign platform for Woodrow Wilson during the presidential election of 1912. Wilson promised tariff reform, banking reform, and business reform.

What are two budgetary barriers that hinder the creation of new policy initiatives in US politics?

Entitlements and interest payments are two budgetar barriers to creating new policy initiatives in United States politics.

Why was libertarianism created?

The word "libertarianism" was made up because progressives in America became known as "liberals", so classical liberals needed a separate label.

What is libertarian party?

Libertarians believe in a strong support of individual civil liberties, private property and the free market economy with little government intervention. They favor the least amount of government interference. They believe the individual should be left alone to do as he/she wishes, as long as there is no harm to any other person or group. They are against any governmental restriction and regulation that is not necessary for the public health or safety.

What were the pros and cons of the Cuban revolution?

Pros- Was liked more by the people at the time of the Cuban Revolution (vs. Batista)

- better education

Cons- Lied to the people of Cuba about making the country democratic

- made the country communist

- didn't do anything to strenghten relationship with the US

and other stuff

What do humanists believe about human abilities?

Humanists endorse universal morality based on the commonality of human nature, and that knowledge of right and wrong is based on our best understanding of our individual and joint interests, rather than stemming from a transcendental or arbitrarily local source, therefore rejecting faith completely as a basis for action. The humanist ethics goal is a search for viable individual, social and political principles of conduct, judging them on their ability to enhance human well-being and individual responsibility, ultimately eliminating human suffering.

The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is the world-wide umbrella organization for those adhering to the Humanist life stance.Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not theistic, and it does not accept supernatural views of reality.

Humanism is known to adopt principles of the Golden Rule, of which the best-known English formulation is found in the words of Jesus of Nazareth, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Also consider the quote by Oscar Wilde: "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." This quotation emphasizes the respect for others' identity and ideals while downplaying the effects one has on others.

Who were the Hollywood ten and what happened?

In October,1947 the HUAC or the House Committee on Un-American Activities summoned a number of persons working in the H'wood entertainment industry to appear before it on charges of being Communist sympathizers & that it posed a serious threat to the values of America.The HUAC had its main intention of primarily roping in the screen-writers & then the Actors,Directors & Producers who were members of the American Communist Party which was not illegal.Of the 43 put on the witness list a total of 19 refused to give witness.11 of the 19 were summoned & only 1 emigre playwright Bertolt Brecht chose to answer their questions,but 10 refused seeking refuge in the 1st Amendment.The 10 were charged with contempt of the Congress & proceedings began in the full House of Representatives.Eric Johnston the pres of MPAA declared to the Committee that none of the persons proven or admitted as communists will never be employed in H'wood.In a release to the press on the executive's behalf he stated that the 10 persons would be fired or suspended without pay & not re-employed until they were cleared of contempt & the charge of being communists.

Which amendment guarantees right of health care?

There is no amendment to the US Constitution that provides a guarantee to Health Coverage. .

I'd add that health care should not be a federal issue for sure because the Constitution doesn't discuss it. "General welfare" does not cover this: If "general welfare" were to be used widely, our Founders warned, virtually anything could be made to fit under it and the disaster of big government would follow. Jefferson specifically stated: "Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated." Stephen Moore brought up this additional historical fact: "Can it be conceived that the great and wise men who devised our Constitution," asked South Carolina Senator William Drayton in 1828, "should have failed so egregiously as to grant a power which rendered restriction upon power practically unavailing?" And then he asked the question that is really the essence of the issue: "If Congress can determine what constitutes the general welfare and can appropriate money for its advancement, where is the limitation to carrying into execution whatever can be effected by money?" ("The Unconstitutional Congress," hoover.org). --Cassandra Nathan's Save America, Save the World, p. 76 Amendments IX and X, however, would allow states and/or the people to address this area as well as many others that the feds seem to have appropriated for themselves.

What new laws should be created?

There are thousands of laws in the United States, the fifty states, and tens of thousand of counties, cities and towns in various stages of being proposed, agitated for, petitioned for, introduced, voted on, and held for review.

Why some people want under god taken out of the U. S. Pledge of Allegiance?

Because of the law of separation of church and state. people may complain about it anyway because they believe its unfair to the people who believe in Allah and Buddha and other religions. But at the same time those who do wish to remove it are in accordance to the original constitution. The constitution was never based upon any religion or religious backgrounds, people are often confused by those who wrote the constitution and their religious backgrounds rather than what is said on the constitution, This is a prime factor as to why it should be removed.

15 years after the constitution was written, the bill of rights was introduced in 1791 further implementing that religion has no place in the government. When a person from another country comes to either the U.S. or Canada they should be expected to follow all laws of that country. As far as religious preferences they have the freedom to have their own religions, churches and temples.

How do politics affect education?

The funding for schools is typically determined by political decisions. When the government sets the education budget, they are affecting the ability of the school to deliver education to students at an appropriate level.

In some cases, political units set required curriculum, minimum standards, even banning specific teachings. Some countries have specific laws regarding the teaching of religion, either requiring it or totally banning it.

What is collectivism and how is it different from individualism?

Individualism is a belief that everyone needs to look after themselves and support themselves. Collectivism is a value or belief where you think of society first and what societies needs are. You make sacrifices for the benefit of society as a whole instead of thinking only of yourself.

How is a referendum passed?

In most jurisdictions, a referendum takes the form of a question on which voters must vote either "Yes" or "No". In these circumstances, whichever option receives the most votes - and thus more than half of the popular vote - is successful, meaning that for a one-question yes or no referendum to pass, more than half the voters must vote "Yes" (excluding spoiled and blank ballots).

In some jurisdictions, a minimum turnout is required for a referendum to be successful. It is not uncommon for referendum results to be rejected if less than 40% of the population voted, all though this practice is widely criticised.

Very rarely, a referendum may have multiple answers to a question. This happened famously in New Zealand in 1992 and 2011, when voters were asked to pick one of four alternative voting systems for parliamentary general elections. Usually, the results of a multi-option referendum will be confirmed by a subsequent Yes or No ballot, giving the chance of supporters of other options to pick one or the other.

What is Libertarianism?

It is the philosophy that a person has the absolute rights to their own person. That they are free to do what they wish as long as it does not harm another person. A libertarian advocates "liberty" (freedom from restrictions), especially with regard to conduct.

Modern libertarianism conflicts with socialized government because in trying to provide for the whole of society, government impinges on the prerogatives of individuals.

What parts of Africa were not colonized by European nations?

There were three, Madagascar, Liberia and Ethiopia. Ethiopia in fact was already a Christian country and didn't want the Europeans to impose new religious ideals on them, so they fought back. The inhabitants of Madagascar are actually of Malaysian descent.

What are the main features of liberalism and socialism?

liberalism essentially means liberty; a belief that freedom should be allowed and the government should not intefere with market forces or the fundamental rights of the people. Liberalism means the freedom to compete and to rise up in status. Socialism, is the precursor to communism. It is opposed to liberalism because it favours government interference and control to ensure equality for all. Liberalism focuses on the individual, yet socialism focuses on the collective.