Why Are So Many Nerds Libertarians?

BrendanMcGrail writes "Why do so many nerds seem to lean toward the Libertarian end of the spectrum? As a leftist, I know there are many people who share my ideological views, but have very little in common with me in terms of profession and non-work interests. Is the community's political bent directly tied to our higher than average economic success?"

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Quick Point

[Bastardchyld]

Mod down. Not only is he just spouting the same cliche talking points that have existed forever, but they are also completely baseless claims. Not to mention that not a single person here is an actual libertarian, because most don't seem to truly understand what it means to be a libertarian. It's not just "socially progressive and financially conservative." It's a lot more complicated, and frankly insidious, than that. Disagreement is not a category for Modding. If you would like to debate one or more of his points then please do... Don't just say you said this and this is wrong. Come up with actual points of your own...

So Mod Parent Down, Mod Grand Parent Up.

I don't agree with everything that the Grandparent said, however he was well spoken and backed up his statements with evidence (however anecdotal).