Re this post, a reader writes:
I have some proposals for what to call statist “libertarians”:
“pseudolibertarians”
“lapsed libertarians” as analogous to lapsed Baptists
“cigar store libertarians”Better yet, you could call them what they really are and preserve the meaning of the term libertarian.
Another: “How about proto-conservatives” (respek’ to Jaime Purcell)
Alan Turnin: “My term for such “libertarians” is, in honor of the neo-“conservatives,” is to call them neo-“libertarians.” It seems a propos.”
“They’ve also come out of the closet calling themselves: ‘imperialist
libertarians.'” Respek to Matt Casselman.
“What about “illibertarian”? Implies “illiberal” and “ill.” Or “despotarian”?” Respek to Steve Lalanne.
9:41 am on February 18, 2005