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May 16, 2006

Blatant misuse of the term "Libertarian"

This post at Nobody's Business highlights one of the most faulty uses of the word "Libertarian" since someone used it to describe Lyndon LaRouche:

When McConnell, a Confederacy buff and Civil War re-enactor (that's him in the picture), started his pet project, he predicted that it would cost five to 10 million dollars, most of it to be financed with private donations. His high estimate turned out to be almost 90 million dollars off, and a local newspaper discovered that more than 85% of the cost will have to be borne by taxpayers.

The kicker? According to the same newspaper, "the 58-year-old McConnell [is] a libertarian who often criticizes government spending."

Of course, this guy's no libertarian — he's just your regular porkin' politico who'll do you expensive favors if you promise to reciprocate.

Posted by Nicholas at May 16, 2006 12:22 PM
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