[tolbiny]

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Why is it true that there are consistently threads regarding aspects of AC or libertarianism? Why do either of these ideologies arouse so much discomfort as to be put to the test at all times?


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For the most part people aren't logically consistent, which is understandable due to our long history of evolution as animals tied by social and emotional bonds compared to a shorter history of having the ability to articulate logical thought. Emotional and social attachments begin so much younger than rational, logical thought and this tends to make people think that what they feel is true and then turn to logical thought to find justifications for why its true. This pattern naturally leads to a lot of inconsistencies from a logical standpoint, while the primary mover toward ACism on this board (lets call him B Dog, no thats to obvious, Boro D) demands logical consistency from himself and those who challenge his positions. Long story short he ends up attacking the root of their beliefs which are emotional and not based on logic. For example if you start with the idea that capitalism is based upon the exploitation of the worker then you can (from that point) logically show how capitalism is negative for the worker, however it is this underlying assumption that (a good) AC/libertarian poster attacks. Having the basis of your argument attacked can feel very personal and insulting, even more so when you can't properly articulate a defense since the "truth" of that position is rooted in an emotional attachment which is far harder to express than A therefore B therefore C, and likewise harder to demonstrate as well.