tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14058325.post-64544922907409595392008-03-18T10:09:00.000Z2008-03-18T10:09:00.000ZConsidering mutualism is considered both socialist and libertarian and is individualist I don't think the two are mutually exclusive.<BR/><BR/>As a term, there are also two meanings of libertarian socialism. One is the use of the term predating modern libertarianism. I would agree that to most in the UK or US this would not be libertarian.<BR/>The other is the left wing, anti-capitalist individualist philosophies which are based upon voluntary action. Those I would argue are libertarian. They may have faulty reasoning or make assumptions that you or I might disagree with, but they are definitely libertarian.<BR/><BR/>I suppose this is a game of definitions so is ultimately pointless, but just because someone describes themselves as socialist I don't see that as reason to doubt their libertarianism. The proof will be in policies and philosophy...Tristanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395992764678278326noreply@blogger.com