Punk Rock: A Libertarian Movement?

[BrandonF]

I've been wondering if punk rock (Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Clash, Black Flag) is actually a libertarian movement. Other than some anarchistic views, many just want government out of their business and equality for all. Though, I may be completely off here just hoping that my favorite bands agree with me hahaha.

Note: Johnny Ramone believes that "Punk is right wing".

[Zippyjuan]

Most were anarchists.

On the Dead Kennedys- Jello Biafra went to the same high school I did (a couple years older than me). Saw them in a small club of about 100. Sex Pistols flamed out before I even heard of them but did catch the Clash.

[BrandonF]

Ah you lucky bastard! Well, Dimebag Darrell of Pantera went to my high school about 20 years before I did. I'd rather have Jello though. But I do believe that, at heart, many were uneducated libertarians

[Paul Revered]

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[Cabal]

Most were anarchists.

In name only if they relied on State-enforced IP laws and such.

[phill4paul]

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[BrandonF]

This thread reminded me of something I had stumbled across the other day so I'll pass it along....

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[awol4paul]

Nah they're more Democratic Socialists. They do have pretty good views on things like war and police brutality though.

[Wesker1982]

Punk is probably what ultimately lead me to the liberty movement. Listening to punk growing up encouraged me to question what the government was saying etc. This is why I think I was open to Ron Paul.

A lot of the bands would be libertarians if they were consistent.

These two songs are straight up libertarian.