Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Creating a Free Market Society?

  1. #1

    Creating a Free Market Society?

    So here's my idea:

    We get at least a few dozen laissez-faire types together. We then buy a large amount of cheap land in somewhere like Montana, combine that land, and put it under a charter. The charter would be unchangeable, but all the land would be collectively owned by all the "residents" of the "charter land" for legal purposes. However, the charter would make it such that people can "buy" and "sell" charter land - the catch is that it still is "legally" owned by everyone. That way, people can't break away from the charter land.

    On this land, it is everything go pretty much. We can avoid most regulation and taxation simply by hiding behind the mask of a barter economy by using gold, silver, copper, etc. In reality, we'd really be using real, hard money, but maybe the monetary authorities would ignore our little experiment.

    The land and charter would be protected by a militia made up of all residents. This militia would be the common protection against anyone who wishes to intrude on the charter property (i.e. if government tries to steal the hard money). People would also be able to contract private courts to resolve disputes between everyone.

    Sound good?

    EDIT: Something similar is already being tried: http://www.paulville.org/
    Last edited by krazy kaju; 11-30-2008 at 03:08 PM.



  2. Remove this section of ads by registering.
  3. #2
    "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." -- Winston Churchill

    Damn proud Classical Liberal/Minarchist!

  4. #3
    Quote Originally Posted by The_Orlonater View Post
    lol
    “I will be as harsh as truth, and uncompromising as justice... I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard.” ~ William Lloyd Garrison

    Quote Originally Posted by TGGRV View Post
    Conza, why do you even bother? lol.
    Worthy Threads:

  5. #4
    Quote Originally Posted by Conza88 View Post
    lol
    I'm a secessionist. My dream is that we all secede and we have a few million in our new free republic. We will expand the cities and buy land everywhere. When you immigrate here, don't be expecting a check for free.
    "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." -- Winston Churchill

    Damn proud Classical Liberal/Minarchist!

  6. #5
    Quote Originally Posted by krazy kaju View Post
    So here's my idea:

    We get at least a few dozen laissez-faire types together. We then buy a large amount of cheap land in somewhere like Montana, combine that land, and put it under a charter. The charter would be unchangeable, but all the land would be collectively owned by all the "residents" of the "charter land" for legal purposes. However, the charter would make it such that people can "buy" and "sell" charter land - the catch is that it still is "legally" owned by everyone. That way, people can't break away from the charter land.

    On this land, it is everything go pretty much. We can avoid most regulation and taxation simply by hiding behind the mask of a barter economy by using gold, silver, copper, etc. In reality, we'd really be using real, hard money, but maybe the monetary authorities would ignore our little experiment.

    The land and charter would be protected by a militia made up of all residents. This militia would be the common protection against anyone who wishes to intrude on the charter property (i.e. if government tries to steal the hard money). People would also be able to contract private courts to resolve disputes between everyone.

    Sound good?
    Not so far. Please give more detail. Also, I get confuse when yo say "buy" and "sell" because I am not sure if you actually mean "buy" or "sell" or not.

  7. #6
    Quote Originally Posted by The_Orlonater View Post
    I'm a secessionist. My dream is that we all secede and we have a few million in our new free republic. We will expand the cities and buy land everywhere. When you immigrate here, don't be expecting a check for free.
    “I will be as harsh as truth, and uncompromising as justice... I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard.” ~ William Lloyd Garrison

    Quote Originally Posted by TGGRV View Post
    Conza, why do you even bother? lol.
    Worthy Threads:

  8. #7
    The land would be owned communally by law. That is, the government wouldn't be able to seize the property of just one person. However, the charter would set up a market for land. In essence, you would "buy" land from the charter, it would be all yours. This wouldn't be recognized by law though. This would be in order to enforce the rules of the charter, i.e. full reserve banking, no violation of others' property rights, etc.

  9. #8
    Something similar to what I'm proposing is being tried right now in West Texas. http://www.paulville.org/



  10. Remove this section of ads by registering.
  11. #9
    i dont see the benefits of having the land be communally owned. why not do everything through contract. free trade would be enforced by agreements to "not charge tariffs", "no eminant domain" etc. the owners of the lands could form a corporation that hires "border" protect and general security. members of the corporation could withdraw or "secede" when ever they want, not have to comply with stuff that violates any agreement or contract. decision wont have to made democratically.

  12. #10

  13. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by danberkeley View Post
    i dont see the benefits of having the land be communally owned. why not do everything through contract. free trade would be enforced by agreements to "not charge tariffs", "no eminant domain" etc. the owners of the lands could form a corporation that hires "border" protect and general security. members of the corporation could withdraw or "secede" when ever they want, not have to comply with stuff that violates any agreement or contract. decision wont have to made democratically.
    The entire idea is to not let in people who would wish to reverse this freedom city, which is why you would need a contract making sure that all land can only be traded between certain approved members.

    It would also be helpful in avoiding any kind of local government, taxation, etc. encroaching upon this area.



Similar Threads

  1. Limited liability in a free market society...
    By Bohner in forum Economy & Markets
    Replies: 108
    Last Post: 12-03-2012, 03:28 PM
  2. Creating a better society, nature vs nurture
    By Carl Corey in forum U.S. Political News
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 10-05-2010, 12:36 PM
  3. Could Union's exist in a free market society?
    By TheBlackPeterSchiff in forum U.S. Political News
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 08-24-2010, 12:15 AM
  4. Has any Western Society ever truly had a Free market?
    By reardenstone in forum Economy & Markets
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 03-26-2010, 01:04 AM
  5. Ron Paul + Free Market Society = Endangered Species?
    By zumajoe in forum Ron Paul: On the Issues
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 10-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •