I am not too sure about Libertarianism. No one has defined it for me to properly understand. The main divisions seem to be between Conservatives and Socialists where ever one goes. Whilst I am leaning a little toward my fellow man and will help anyone who asks in a trice, I guess I would still be called a Conservative. But even then, not dyed in the wool. There are degrees.
A definition of Conservatism would have to include at least six features.
1. A firm belief in one Benificent and Omnipotent God. One has to recognise also that He is all things so not restricted to just those two. There are dark elements in His make up that we may not like very much.
2. Absolute morality as the basis of Public Law. The current trnd toward relativity of values is destructive and sorely whimsical.
3. Strict limits to the size and reach of the State. This appears to be going down-hill by the day.
4. Respect for the multiplicity of traditional power centres. The seperation of powers has always been a problem for tyrants, individual or collective.
5. Restraint and self-restraint in all things. Although it does a man good to get pissed and fall over once every six months or so - as long as it is in good company who can keep him from mayhem.
6. A search for the appropriate balance between the individual and the traditional units of society, the Family being precedent in most matters. Democracy seems to be the by-word these days in the West, almost a Religion, but democracy itself when conflicting with the individual going about his lawful occasions must give way. It does no such thing of course and can be oppressive. Feminists love the 'democracy' of the stampeding herd, which may be a good summary of what Socialism is.
Creating new 'traditions' such as 'Days', is a way of diluting the old tried and tested, organically grown traditions and infantalising the populous.
Would anyone care to tell me what a Libertarian is?
