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Re:EU Commission: ‘No longer acceptable’ for platforms to ta... by ndiscussion on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @04:33PM (#25754081)
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

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Re:EU Commission: ‘No longer acceptable’ for platforms to ta... by grahamburger on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @05:01PM (#25754531)
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.
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Re:EU Commission: ‘No longer acceptable’ for platforms to ta... by loxs on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @05:13PM (#25754674)
Until you realize that big government is what keeps monopolies in place and what forces them to act politically.
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