Reply #232: It's not about telling you what or how to think [View All]

[Spiffarino]

I like Rush, too, but if you remember "2112" they dedicated the album to "the genius of Ayn Rand." Rand was an ultra-libertarian.

I tend to like libertarianism and agree with much of the Libertarian point of view, but only to a point. When anybody can own anything and the government cannot stop those who would abuse their wealth and power, I have to draw the line. One need only remember the robber barons of 19th Century America to see why that isn't exactly a good thing.

Core values are merely about defining us as Democrats. Every organization needs that, except perhaps anarchists. Core values help people to decide if they fit into an organization.

Here's a simple core values test:

If you believe in "Do what you will," then you're probably a Libertarian.

If you believe in "Do what you will while keeping a level playing field," you're probably a Democrat.