Showing posts with label Western individualism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Western individualism. Show all posts

CAN'T HAVE LIBERTARIANISM WITHOUT NATIONALISM

Confused multiculturalism seeking the wisdom of nationalism.

by Rik Storey

On the anniversary of 9/11, President Obama called for the US to embrace diversity.

The reason multiculturalism makes my blood boil is, whilst I am a libertarian, I am also strongly nationalistic. Many libertarians confuse nationalism with collectivism, statism, and racism; the implication being, if you’re an alt-righter and share nationalistic sentiments, you’re no libertarian. They assume we are delusionally taking personal pride in the historical achievements of long-dead, successful European people. That is, we forget our individualistic selves and imagine a racial collective which can take credit for the achievements of others who share certain genes. But, that’s not why I’m nationalistic at all.