Which Way Should They Go?
Doug Allen at Catallarchy.net offers two choices for the Libertarian Party: promote a common sense, more moderate libertarian platform that would push the GOP away from their big government/big spending habits; or push for the creation of a libertarian paradise immediately alienating millions of voters who see little but anarchy, chaos, and hardship because they have no exposure to a non-statist polity. So far, those who left comments are split.
As for me, I’m not a LP member and probably never will be–their pledge to renounce the “initiation of force” and their mish-mash over abortion have stopped me from signing up. I would hope the LP could become a serious political force to keep the GOP honest, especially on spending.
“Baby Steps or Cold Turkey”
I’ve always thought if they don’t like it here, they should just put all their riches into a pot, go finish their Liberty ship or that floating city and just be some off-shore haven. Better than grousing about the HORRIBLE lives they supposedly are living in this country. All their freedoms being taken away and all….