Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | Why Libertarians, Despite Being the Worst, Are Usually Right @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 45 minutes ago.
In this episode, Simone and Malcolm dive into the complexities of conservative ideologies, focusing on the differences between libertarians and traditional conservatives. They explore why many conservatives identify as libertarians when they're young but shift to the Republican party as they age, and discuss the pragmatic reasons behind this change. The conversation also delves into the disconnect between the Republican elite and their voter base, the influence of theocratic factions within the party, and the diverse range of conservative thought across various conferences in the UK and US. Join them as they unpack the nuances of cat girl conservatism, conspiracy theories, and the right to non-conformity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and the shift from libertarianism to republicanism with age
02:08 Why the libertarian party fails to attract pragmatic voters and politicians
04:35 The prevalence of libertarian views within the Republican voter base
07:11 The ineffectiveness of book banning and the importance of educational freedom
10:23 The mismatch between Republican politicians' personal beliefs and voting patterns
12:56 The perception of the theocratic faction's influence within the Republican party
15:28 The evolution of the abortion debate and its role in capturing the Catholic vote
18:03 Comparing conservative conferences in the UK, US, and the pronatalist movement
23:24 The inclusive nature of US conservatism and the enthusiasm for sharing ideas
26:58 The vitality and entrepreneurial spirit of the pronatalist conservative movement
29:18 Defining cat girl conservatism and the right to non-conformity
31:29 Conclusion and the importance of unapologetically expressing one's views
In this episode, Simone and Malcolm dive into the complexities of conservative ideologies, focusing on the differences between libertarians and traditional conservatives. They explore why many conservatives identify as libertarians when they're young but shift to the Republican party as they age, and discuss the pragmatic reasons behind this change. The conversation also delves into the disconnect between the Republican elite and their voter base, the influence of theocratic factions within the party, and the diverse range of conservative thought across various conferences in the UK and US. Join them as they unpack the nuances of cat girl conservatism, conspiracy theories, and the right to non-conformity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and the shift from libertarianism to republicanism with age
02:08 Why the libertarian party fails to attract pragmatic voters and politicians
04:35 The prevalence of libertarian views within the Republican voter base
07:11 The ineffectiveness of book banning and the importance of educational freedom
10:23 The mismatch between Republican politicians' personal beliefs and voting patterns
12:56 The perception of the theocratic faction's influence within the Republican party
15:28 The evolution of the abortion debate and its role in capturing the Catholic vote
18:03 Comparing conservative conferences in the UK, US, and the pronatalist movement
23:24 The inclusive nature of US conservatism and the enthusiasm for sharing ideas
26:58 The vitality and entrepreneurial spirit of the pronatalist conservative movement
29:18 Defining cat girl conservatism and the right to non-conformity
31:29 Conclusion and the importance of unapologetically expressing one's views
