A friend, who leans Ron Paul libertarian, was recently trying to convince me that anthropogenic global warming is largely a myth. A central part of his argument was his claiming that there was recently a petition signed by 40,000 independent climate scientists saying that, in his words, "so-called global warming is bullshit." More inside. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Nov 17, 2009 - 38 answers

What single book presents the most forceful argument against both Randian Objectivism and the libertarian political philosophy that presents itself (in some ways, at least) as having followed naturally from Rand's ideas? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on May 11, 2009 - 28 answers

Which books comprise the canon of libertarian philosophy? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Jan 5, 2009 - 23 answers

Explain to me the popularity of "moonbat." [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie on May 24, 2006 - 20 answers

Another "please explain" question for conservatives, libertarians, and perhaps historians regarding welfare, concepts of economic freedom, and the nineteenth century. [more inside]
posted by dame on Oct 8, 2005 - 23 answers