The 24 Types of Libertarian

[valvatica]

http://www.leftycartoons.com/the-24-types-of-libertarian/

Don't worry, I've identified all the strawmen already but I did want to point out that associating Libertarians with incognito Republicans seems to be a common theme. Admittedly though, most of the types in the cartoon have nothing to do with libertarianism and easily apply to other political views of those who wish to co-opt the term libertarian.

This was posted on PZ Myer's blog by the way. I don't have the kind of endurance some of you have for posting comments; maybe this will be fun?

Update: Many people in the comments have said a virus appears when clicking on the link. Never happened with me, but just in case, someone in the comments uploaded the comic to an Image Shack link (can't remember which comment but go to the blog entry comments and it's there).

[11mc22]

Stoned

[Travis Retriever]

My virus scanner didn't detect anything.

Anyways...

So how many strawmen, ad hominem tu quoques, appeal to ridicule, and overall unwarranted self importance can you find in these?

[Travis Retriever]

EDIT:
OK, now my my anti virus is saying ten threats found.
Odd. O_o

[Travis Retriever]

Here's the link to the blog entry by PZ Meyers: http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/06/a_taxonomy_of_libertarians.php#comments

[VectorM]

I am using NOD32 and it blocked something from that site o.0

And reading everything else on that site makes my brain hurt already. I really hate you now valvatica.

And the "BIZARRELY HYPOCRITICAL" one shows this guy has no idea what he is talking about. And people whine when people like us put leftists in the same boat as the Soviets.

And btw, what is the point of the script just under every cartoon?

[valvatica]

The art kicks ass, you gotta admit.

[MrBogosity]

Did anyone else's Irony Meter explode on the "arrogant" one?

[Gumba Masta]

Did anyone else's Irony Meter explode on the "arrogant" one?

Ha! Not mine. I'm a german, born and raised in switzerland. I'm made from sterner stuff.

[Travis Retriever]

Did anyone else's Irony Meter explode on the "arrogant" one?

Yes...
That one was painful.

Although the "TOO SMART FOR SCIENCE" panel reminded me of HowTheWorldWorks and Stefan Molyneux.

[Lord T Hawkeye]

Eh?  What's wrong with them disagreeing with global warming?  I agree it's probably a grain of truth buried under a mountain of BS.

[Travis Retriever]

And from the people who brought you, "The 24 Types of Libertarian" comes

http://www.leftycartoons.com/top-ten-reasons-to-be-against-single-payer-health-care/
"Top Ten Reasons To Be Against Single-Payer Health Care".

[MrBogosity]

And from the people who brought you, "The 24 Types of Libertarian" comes

http://www.leftycartoons.com/top-ten-reasons-to-be-against-single-payer-health-care/
"Top Ten Reasons To Be Against Single-Payer Health Care".

To summarize:

1: Strawman
2: Strawman
3: Strawman
4: Strawman
5: Strawman
6: Strawman
7: Strawman
8: Strawman
9: Strawman
10: Strawman

[valvatica]

Again, the art kicks ass but they're all terrible strawmen like you said. It's sad that many on YouTube have seen by now (e.g. your two-part video) that there are options out there BESIDES current-system vs. government-run (sucky vs. sucky) and STILL cling to this bill of goods.

[Lord T Hawkeye]

To summarize:

1: Strawman
2: Strawman
3: Strawman
4: Strawman
5: Strawman
6: Strawman
7: Strawman
8: Strawman
9: Strawman
10: Strawman

Well, number 4 is better described as "The race card!  What's in YOUR wallet?"