Because some bronies want to put politics in ponies (or ponies in politics)? Really, I don't think any political figure wants to associate with a kids show, not when they have to do their job of whatever it is, be it senator, prime minister, whatever it may be.
One would wonder if any of the groups have bad blood with the guy. Either way, conservative bronies. That itself could lead to problems with some other conservatives since they might think the bronies are homosexual for liking a kids show.
One would wonder if any of the groups have bad blood with the guy. Either way, conservative bronies. That itself could lead to problems with some other conservatives since they might think the bronies are homosexual for liking a kids show.
I think that my favorite part is how he's "Pro-christian", even though Libertarianism by definition requires you to be pro-secular, since anything else would be infringing on others' rights.
The ponies in the last panel look more like they're pitying him or being disgusted by him than like they're sympathizing with him; I think the blue one is actually mocking him.
I think that my favorite part is how he's "Pro-christian", even though Libertarianism by definition requires you to be pro-secular, since anything else would be infringing on others' rights.
Yeah exactly-- I thought Libertarians were also super 'pro state' too. Every Libertarian I've known in the real world have always been against anti federal laws and wanted each state to be able to make their own decisions.
Yeah exactly-- I thought Libertarians were also super 'pro state' too. Every Libertarian I've known in the real world have always been against anti federal laws and wanted each state to be able to make their own decisions.
I think "state" here is most likely being used in the sense of a body that exerts a monopoly on legitimized use of force in a certain area. It's the same way you'll hear "state" used in Marxist or anarchist literature.
Of course, there is a contradiction between the way many libertarians use "anti-state" rhetoric and at the same time support the right of corporations and state (used in the more commonplace sense) governments to exert control over society.
I think that my favorite part is how he's "Pro-christian", even though Libertarianism by definition requires you to be pro-secular, since anything else would be infringing on others' rights.
Another thought. Being Brony might be why he doesn't want to identify with being a Republican. Republicans usually want to see young people taking up jobs, homes, families, and responsibilities and get involved in the "real world" pretty soon. Liking MLP would be ridiculous in the eyes of the average Republican, especially considering he is a man.
Democrats tend to be tolerant of this sort of thing (Along with everything else...) but he doesn't agree with them.
So Libertarian is really his only option unless he stops being one.
Not only could he using libertarian to look cool, he's also using it because he thinks every Republican might think he is gay for liking a show about pastel horses.
"Don’t like my opinion? Don’t blame me. Blame the 1st!"
Your right to express your opinion has no bearing on the validity of your opinion. And doesn't this run counter to the whole "personal responsibility" foundation of libertarianism?
I assume he was trying to be clever, but no part of this makes sense.
