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“Libertarians are believers in small government who really mean it -- no excuses, no exceptions. [For Libertarians], the excesses of government are their best recruiters.” quote by Richard Brookhiser
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“Libertarians are believers in small government who really mean it -- no excuses, no exceptions. [For Libertarians], the excesses of government are their best recruiters.”

Richard Brookhiser

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Libertarians truly desire minimal government; excessive government paradoxically attracts more supporters.

In simple terms: Libertarians want small government; big government draws followers.

Key Takeaway

Understand the paradox of government size and support.

Themes

politics ideology government size

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • campaign strategies
  • public opinion

Key Concepts

libertarianism political recruitment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people join movements that oppose their ideals?
  • How does government overreach fuel its own opposition?
A Different Perspective

May generalize libertarian views.

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