Rap = libertarian

[thibodeaux]

http://hiphoprepublican.com/feature....ap-game

It is true, the twin libertarian ideals of wealth and individualism are promoted passionately in rap music. In fact, both themes are so important that they, more often than not, comprise the entire subject matter of most rap songs. The time rappers don’t spend enumerating their lavish purchases (rare), they spend tirelessly promoting themselves as the greatest poet, musician, jewelry model, venture capitalist, gangsta, etc., among their peers. This competition, as Mr. Hartfield noted, is textbook rugged individualism. Indeed, J.P. Morgan couldn’t have scripted it any better.

[TPRJones]

Bah. Rappers care way too much about their image to be what I would consider as rugged individualists.

And wealth has very little to do with libertarianism. It's not about getting or having money, it's about being able to do what you want with what you have without interference from others. Even poor people can be libertarian.

I think whoever wrote that article has libertarians confused with robber barons.



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