As I understand it, "objectivists" are a particular school of libertarianism.
Considering that libertarianism is a very broad category, it's no shock that they have their differences with other libertarians.

I've always found objectivists ridiculous, even somewhat hypocritical. Their philosophy is based in elitism and requires the existence of an ultra-powerful and unaccountable state (who else is supposed to safeguard the "objective" principles and put down any populist or socialist sensibilities that may arise).
I also tend to dislike the way that they frown on altruism. Personally I think altruism is necessary for libertarianism to make any sense.

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"Man lives in the sunlit world of that which he believes to be reality. But unseen by most is an underworld, a place that is just as real... but not as brightly lit... A DARK SIDE!"
-opening from Tales From the Darkside

I take note of the last part of your last sentence. Do you feel that Libertarianism makes sense? Are you a Libertarian or perhaps even just a libertarian?

When did this become a "Bash Libertarianism Thread"?

Personally, I'm a Libertarian today because government has become monsterous. Neither Republicans nor Democrats seem to be interested in solving this problem. That doesn't mean say a few Libertarian Leaders would mean that the government would spontaneously shrink into nothingness... Sheesh

I'd rather it became a 'bash objectivism' thread. I can see a lot of attractive notions in libertarianism. Objectivism only seems to lead to a eugenic Darwinian hell.

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it is a mistake to throw out the language of equal worth because of its contingent historical association with Western power.

I could describe myself as a "left-wing libertarian" or even a "moderate libertarian"... but a lot of people don't believe such things can exist. Recently I've discovered the term "libertarian paternalism" which I think fits a lot of my views... but some would argue it's not really libertarian (I'd prefer to call it "defaultism" or "rational choice policy" or something like that, but I didn't get to name it).
But I think I'm better described as liberal than libertarian.

But, that said, I have libertarian sympathies. I believe in minimal government... Where I differ with most libertarians is just how much and how complex a government we need with a population our size. I think most libertarians underestimate.
I also tend to believe ideally people should do good voluntarily and whenever possible needs should be met by private agents. Government programs should be used only for societal needs that the private sector cannot or will not take care of.
My favorite caucus of the Democratic Party is the Democratic Freedom Caucus, viewed as the libertarian wing. And I also have some interest in the ideals of geo-libertarianism (Georgism) and mutualism... both libertarian (or even anarchistic) philosophies, albeit not supported by the more right-wing group most American Libertarians belong to.
But even then I'm a bit too pragmatic to suggest setting up such systems without a slow transgression and lots of experimentation.

I don't know if all that makes me libertarian or not... and I don't worry about it.
But either way, I hate "objectivism".

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"Man lives in the sunlit world of that which he believes to be reality. But unseen by most is an underworld, a place that is just as real... but not as brightly lit... A DARK SIDE!"
-opening from Tales From the Darkside

Since it contained the word "Libertarian" in its title.
Excellent! Being a Libertarian, perhaps you would have a stab at adressing the two questions I posed?

It makes a lot of sense. And it speaks in credit to your mental health. Thanks for explaining your position.

why are you stealing my arguments? are you my 'secret sharer'?

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When a true genius appears in the world, you may know them by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against them.
-Jonathan Swift

---"Thoughts On Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting."

jesus, where have all you people been?

I thought I was alone.

home, at last!

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When a true genius appears in the world, you may know them by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against them.
-Jonathan Swift

---"Thoughts On Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting."

a mind like a trap door...welded shut.

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When a true genius appears in the world, you may know them by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against them.
-Jonathan Swift

---"Thoughts On Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting."