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Entry: Libertarianism's Divergent Roads Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/libertarianisms_divergent_roads#29371 Post contents: Two Bulwarks stand firmly against any kind of Libertarian Government supplanting the lapsed Republic. First, Washington DC is a kind of Lollapaloozic 24 hour Rave where lies, empty promises, delay, dissembling and cant actually make money . The interests that are arrayed there... from the media to politicians and their Special Interests to the military complex......they will insure that the charade continues to the bitter end. Secondly, the citizenry has become habituated to a nanny state....a prevailing idea that they can get sumpthin fer nuthin and if a Libertarian Government were to occur, the indignation on the part of our preening and expectant electorate would be loud and relentless. Despite a serial pooching, the people still think they are "the people". No, this country will go the way of every other empire of the past and it will do so loudly, energetically and brashly, providing a uniquely American stamp to an old story. Good luck to those who think party politics and reform will resurrect this carcass. Fortunately, we have four very good current examples of nations that survived the loss of empire quite well: The Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Great Britain. As far as I'm concerned, the end of Militant American Exceptionalism cannot come soon enough. This is a better country when it's people mind their own business. Sent at: 2008 12 02