Boohickey11 Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 I'm looking to join/start a libertarian/anarcho group in my area. Over the years I've met many different people who are involved, in one way or another, with the "liberty movement" that has been going on for a few years. However, I haven't been satisfied with much of the conversations I've had with most people. The only exception was in attending a Mises Institute event a while back. The best way to explain my situation is to say that the kind of people I would like to meet with and discuss these issues are NOT the kind who were suprised by the RNC in 2012. I appreciate the effort that went into the Ron Paul campaign but I was not naive enough to have been surprised by what went on there. Another way to put it, also, is to say that I don't want to explain to anyone why I don't vote or participate in the political process. I want to be able to meet with a few people every few weeks or so and just discuss current events, economics, philosophy, history, etc. without feeling like I'm years ahead of those who I am speaking with. I have dedicated much time and effort in my pursuit of knowledge in the realm of freedom, libertarianism, etc. and I have spent a great deal of time educating those around me about what I have learned but sometimes it would be nice to have a conversation with someone who has already read Molyneux, Mises, Rand, Rothbard, Hoppe and the like. Is there anyone in this position or who takes offense to it?
DaVinci Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 I wouldn't say it is elitist to want to talk to like minded people. You wouldn't spend years trying to convince a convicted rapist that rape is immoral just so you could talk about the last episode of Game of Thrones at Arby's. Sometimes it just makes sense to find someone you can connect with easier so you can get to issues which actually matter.
Boohickey11 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Posted September 4, 2014 But it is not about finding people who are like-minded to me but who are also as well read. I've met plenty of people who love the freedom movement. The only libertarian meetup (that I know of) in my area is a (L)ibertarian meetup group. If I went to the meeting I am fairly sure that I would spend all my time explaining why I don't vote or go to political party... parties. What's funny is that I (and my girlfriend who is looking for a female friend who is not so... dumb... for lack of a better word) am trying to find like-minded people who we can connect with. So what comes first? Connect with people and then talk about liberty or find liberty-minded individuals and connect with them. Put that in your metaphorical pipe and smoke it! XD
Melesina Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 I'm looking to join/start a libertarian/anarcho group in my area. Hi Boohickey11. What area of the world do you live in? I didn't see mention of it in your post. If you can let me know, I'd be happy to check and see if there's an FDR Meetup group in your area. Or you can check online at http://www.meetup.com/Freedomain-Radio/.
Boohickey11 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Posted September 9, 2014 I'm in Kentucky and there is no meetup group in my area as of yet. I was thinking of creating some sort of group but I would want there to be some kind of qualifications for being invited into the group. Maybe just submitting a list of books the individual has read that would be related to the discussions. My original question for this thread was going to be if it is elitist to require anyone who would want to participate to have some sort of college degree. I'm not looking to be a part of a politically active group. I am looking for a group of colleagues who are least around as well-read as I am. While watching hundreds of YouTube videos can be widely informative it still does not compare to reading dozens of books.
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