^^^ Enlightenment thinkers, with the notable exception of Rousseau (if I recall correctly), believed property was an inviolable right. Others, such as Smith, believed such Government intervention was harmful to economic growth.
I find these explanations a bit daft; however, the
issue of Rent Seeking is very real. The best example of this behavior, from recent events, was the bail out of the banks, particularly in the USA.
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The tendency of lolbertarians to overstate Ron Paul's accomplishments is a real problem. Not just because you all think he's the cat's meow, but because you overstate it to such an extent it seems less like you're supporting a particular candidate than engaging in proselytism for the Holy Family of Ron & Rand and the immaculate Gold Standard.
Mind, I say this as a reactionary who favors Ron out of available candidates.... but, seriously, the cultish aspects are creepy.