What libertarians say that bothers me the most

A shit ton of things libertarians say really bother me. But what bothers me the most?

It's when they ask me (or other libertarians) why we would be friends/in a relationship/etc. with people who are not libertarian.

One time I noticed a libertarian page on Facebook asked its followers if they would be in a relationship with someone who was not libertarian.

I was expecting most answers to be something similar to my answer: Of course I would date someone who does not agree with my views, whether it be religious, political, etc. As long as we respect what the other thinks, there should be no problem.

However, the majority of the commenters were saying that they would never be in a relationship with someone who was not libertarian. A couple of them said they believed this because they have tried to do so before and it did not work out.

This particular response infuriated me (so much so that I had to save it):

"I refuse to even have a conversation with someone once I find they are liberal. They are in agreement with the destruction of the nation I love and my way of life. They are the enemy. Period."

My hope for humanity plummeted when I saw that it got a lot of likes.

There are so many things that are wrong with what that person said. First off, I am sure that no liberal intentionally wants to destroy the nation (and where is the proof that they are?). If you are unwilling to talk to someone because they are of a different political ideology, what makes you believe that you are so high and mighty to think that your views are superior in any way?

Don't even get me fucking started on the whole double-standard of "Republicans and conservatives are pretty cool, BUT I WOULD NEVER EVER ASSOCIATE WITH A STUPID LIBERAL OR DEMOCRAT."

Of course I had to make an angry Katrina comment on that post.

For some odd reason, I am asked a lot by fellow libertarians if I talk with socialists. For those who are curious...yes I do. You know what is even more bizarre? I have dated socialists. Oh my fucking god!

Then it usually ends with them asking why I do and/or that they would not because socialists do not seem that smart. Are you shitting me? Socialists are some of the smartest people I know! (I mean the ones who actually know what they are talking about.)

Not to mention, socialists, unlike libertarians, actually understand human behavior. I am sorry, but John Locke and Ayn Rand are not reliable sources for how humans evolved into how we interact with others and the environment today. I am an anthropology major - deal with it.

I have barely dated any libertarians - it has mostly been Democrats, Republicans, and socialists. You know what? I am able to get along splendidly with people of other viewpoints! You want to know my secret? I don't try to shove my views into their faces, neither do they, and the both of us are able to understand that we think differently from each other and that. it. is. okay.

Libertarians: please stop being pompous assholes and realize that not everybody is going to "see the light" right away. I love teaching people about my views for educational purposes. I have not really noticed until recently, but a lot of people I associate with are developing some libertarian views because of what I have shown them. You have the choice of attracting people to you and your beliefs by either sharing some ice cream with them or by pissing on them. It's your choice. Choose wisely.

Aaaaand of course my first post in a month is a rant.

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