Personal Philosophy & Commentary
A personal philosophy and commentary publication exploring libertarian ideas through pluralism, empathy, and community. Alex Merced brings a thoughtful perspective on freedom that bridges political philosophy and everyday life.
// My Libertarianism
My libertarian perspective is one that believes in fostering a culture of pluralism, kindness, forgiveness, and empathy. The goal: create an environment where the demand for state intervention is as small as possible.
While educating on the follies of excessive state intervention is important, the calls for intervention don't exist in a vacuum. They often exist in the context of fear, hate, tribalism, and other negative emotions. The solution must address the root cause of those emotions and bring people together in a way that is more conducive to peaceful coexistence and freedom.
This requires building community, fostering understanding, and creating a society where people feel safe and supported, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds. Through this approach we can create a world where the demand for state intervention is significantly reduced, and where individuals are free to live their lives on their own terms.
// Frequently Asked
"Loveatarian" is Alex Merced's name for his approach to libertarianism: liberty grounded in love, kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and pluralism. The idea is that building a culture of community and mutual understanding reduces the demand for state intervention. The Loveatarian is also the name of his Substack newsletter at loveatarian.substack.com.
Alex writes about libertarian political philosophy and policy: economics (Austrian, Keynesian, monetarist, and MMT schools), foreign policy, immigration, healthcare, taxation, inflation, third-party strategy, and the cultural foundations of a free society — pluralism, empathy, and forgiveness. Long-form explainers live in the Knowledge Base; timely commentary appears on The Loveatarian blog.
Yes. Alex Merced served as Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee from 2018 to 2020 and has run for public office three times on the Libertarian Party ticket. This site, however, is his personal philosophy and commentary publication and does not speak for the party.
// Newsletter
Libertarian ideas delivered with kindness. A newsletter about political thought, culture, and community.
// Books by Alex Merced
Political and philosophical works by Alex Merced, available on Amazon and at books.alexmerced.com.
// Alex's Opinions
Alex talks through his views on political philosophy, libertarian ideas, culture, and current events. No spin, no party line.
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