Is Capitalism Compatible With Libertarianism?

by | May 9, 2019

“That wasn’t really socialism!”

I’m sure we’ve all heard that defense before, but are libertarians just as guilty of this argument?

“That’s cronyism!”

“That’s corporatism!”

“That’s not free market capitalism!”

In Episode 37 of Stranger Encounters Tommy looks at the pros and cons of capitalism as a term used by libertarians, and if the use of this term serves utility for the furtherance of liberty.

Is capitalism the hill to die on? Let’s explore the idea.

(Sorry about the sound cut towards the end of the episode; the wife called.)

LISTEN TO STRANGER ENCOUNTERS EP 37 HERE

Tommy Salmons

Tommy Salmons

Tommy Salmons is the host of Year Zero, a podcast focusing on government abuse of power.

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