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[[Frontierism]] is the political view that [[government]] -- if it exists at all -- should provide only minimal services to its citizens, only the fittest should survive, individuals should be self-reliant, competition between businesses will solve the problem of optimizing goods and services for the benefit of all, and [[income inequality]] is simply a reflection of the fact that some people are winners and some are losers. | [[Frontierism]] is the political view that [[government]] -- if it exists at all -- should provide only minimal services to its citizens, only the fittest should survive, individuals should be self-reliant, competition between businesses will solve the problem of optimizing goods and services for the benefit of all, and [[income inequality]] is simply a reflection of the fact that some people are winners and some are losers. | ||
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| − | [[Frontierism]] is one of two primary views currently in combat over the direction in which {{USA}} policy should go, especially in the areas of [[US/healthcare|healthcare]] and [[social welfare]], | + | [[Frontierism]] is one of two primary views currently in combat over the direction in which {{USA}} policy should go, especially in the areas of [[US/healthcare|healthcare]] and [[social welfare]], the other view being [[supportism]]. |
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Frontierism is often expressed in terms such as: | Frontierism is often expressed in terms such as: | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 13 April 2012
About
Frontierism is the political view that government -- if it exists at all -- should provide only minimal services to its citizens, only the fittest should survive, individuals should be self-reliant, competition between businesses will solve the problem of optimizing goods and services for the benefit of all, and income inequality is simply a reflection of the fact that some people are winners and some are losers.
context
Frontierism is one of two primary views currently in combat over the direction in which United States policy should go, especially in the areas of healthcare and social welfare, the other view being supportism.
other forms
Frontierism is often expressed in terms such as:
- government should be should be "small" and unobtrusive
- people should take more responsibility for themselves, and not go looking for handouts
political labels
Expressions of frontierism are often found among those who self-identify as libertarian, anarchist, market capitalist, and (fiscally) conservative.
arguments
Arguments used in support of frontierism include: