Why are there no libertarian countries?

This question has been put forth as a devastating critique of libertarianism--mainly by those who are worried about the movement's popularity. read more

However, Pinker says it's no coincidence that there are zero libertarian countries on Earth; social spending is a shared value, even if the truest libertarians protest it, as the free market has no way to provide for poor children, the elderly, and other members of society who cannot contribute to the marketplace. read more

Actually, the main reason there are no libertarian countries is that there are no politicians with a libertarian philosophy willing to make promises about things that matter to the majority of voters in a big way in a democratic nation. read more