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		ndiscussion on Jan 12, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EU Commission: ‘No longer acceptable’ for platform... I used to be a libertarian until I realized my ideals would lead to my own party's censorship and demise. This meme sums it up: https://imgur.com/a/DZJoWKa

grahamburger on Jan 12, 2021 [–]

Yes this is mostly my feeling to. A central part of libertarianism seems to be insisting the governments give up power, which is all well and good until someone worse steps in to pick it up.

loxs on Jan 12, 2021 | [–]

Until you realize that big government is what keeps monopolies in place and what forces them to act politically.

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