A number of writers for LewRockwell.com are surprised at the phenomenon of warmongering “libertarians.” They shouldn’t be. The phenomenon was predictable as long ago as early 1999. The first thing to do when you are taken aback by some new development is to check your fundamental principles. The first question, then, is, what is a libertarian? The Libertarian Party requires its members to sign a pledge, which states, “I hereby certify that I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force to achieve social or political goals.” This pledge is one statement of the non-aggression principle. It is … Continue reading Warmongering ‘Libertarians’