Liberals, why should I, a Libertarian vote for Clinton or Obama?

Question

I am a conservative Libertarian. Convince me in 2 or 3 sentences why I should vote Democratic in '08

Answer 1

You shouldn't. I too am a conservative libertarian and there's no redeeming qualities in the democratic party's policies.

Even on issues like equal rights they take a big government, broad legislation, mitigate the constitution approach, instead of a hands off, personal choice position.

For me the Republican party makes far more sense. I'd rather vote for a more free market capitalist who shuns gay marriage, than a state empowering socialist who believes we need to pass legislation searching for discrimination that isn't there.

Answer 2

Obama will help our country in a sense that Eisenhower did. With bringing us together as a nation instead of trying to divide us against eachother.
But there is no convincing if you don't want to vote democratic the that is your right,

Just so you know the electorial votes are going democratic most likely. Democrats hold the house.

Answer 3

that is between Obama and McCain. McCain is clearly the extra free marketplace oriented candidate. Obama is extra anti-warfare...or is he? he will redeploy troops to Afghanistan. and definitely Obama is extra socially liberal, no matter if you received't see McCain make a large deal about cultural themes. What really seals it for me is at the same time as Obama spouts nonsense like: "we won't be able to stress our SUVs and eat as a lot as we opt for and save our houses on seventy 2 ranges in any respect cases ... and then only anticipate that different international places are going to assert ok." How could a libertarian vote for that? EDIT: i imagine you opt for to take yet another seem at McCain. he's a free-dealer. Obama isn't. he's a tax cutter. Obama isn't. he's a spending cutter (veto beef, get rid of agricultural subsidies, reform protection procurement). Obama isn't.

Answer 4

Examine what you believe in. You should vote democratic if you want your personal rights restored and don't want anymore taken away. On the other hand, if you are like me and believe that one party holding too much power in the government is bad, then I would look for an independent, or some other person who supports my beliefs and is not affiliated with either the democrats or the republicans.

Answer 5

If you are in fact a Libertarian, you will note that the current administration is much more intrusive upon your liberties, snooping into people's library use, sending them "national security letters" instead of the usual court ordered warrants upon probable cause, etc. These days, Democrats are more into restoring and preserving our fundamental liberties than the current brand of Republicans. Libertarians are an odd bunch, having a good deal of Conservative ideology, but also having a big concern over individual rights.

Conservative Republicans are not really into what Libertarians are into, but rather, they are into getting "big government" off the backs of big corporations, not off the people's backs. They even lend the power of government to advance the power and influence of big corporations. They make themselves sound like they are against big government, but the reality is they like the power of government and have no intention of letting go of any of it.

Answer 6

Democrats are more likely to protect civil liberties, not grow government (the Republican administration has enlarged the Federal Government more than any administration), and the Democrats just passed the Pay as You Go spending plan.

The Republican party has changed from the party it once was...

Answer 7

To the above comment and Druid below. Dems are for big gov't too. There are plenty of works published on this. Paul would like to be Labeled as Libertarian too, He's deceided to run as Republican to avoid the complications of entering into debates etc as a 3rd party candidate. Libertarian=Fiscally Responsible and Socially Liberal.

The Audacity of Hope-- book review
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307237699?ie=UTF8&tag=charlierose-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307237699

Check out the comments on that book.
I think the first few are quite accurate.
Great character, not necessarily policy.

Vote Ron Paul!
He wrote book too!
http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul375.html

He's on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?s=5IOMC3_iEmk

He actually has two books. One you can read online!
http://ron2008.wordpress.com/

Answer 8

Individual freedom is the dream of our age. It's what our leaders promise to give us, it defines how we think of ourselves and, repeatedly, we have gone to war to impose freedom around the world. But if you step back and look at what freedom actually means for us today, it's a strange and limited kind of freedom.



Politicians promised to liberate us from the old dead hand of bureaucracy, but they have created an evermore controlling system of social management, driven by targets and numbers. Governments committed to freedom of choice have presided over a rise in inequality and a dramatic collapse in social mobility. And abroad, in Iraq and Afghanistan, the attempt to enforce freedom has led to bloody mayhem and the rise of an authoritarian anti-democratic Islamism. This, in turn, has helped inspire terrorist attacks in Britain. In response, the Government has dismantled long-standing laws designed to protect our freedom.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/noise/?id=trap

Answer 9

I think Obama might actually be able to unify our country and help us find our common ground--which we have a lot of--so that we can all work together to solve the seriosu problems facing our country. I feel he can bridge "red" and "blue" states, old and young, black and white, and he has a real understanding of how other countries respond to us.

Answer 10

You shouldn't, the democratic party does not need people that conform to old age rhetoric. I myself think ahead to when this country that can be great again. The only thing I can say is any democrat would be better then any repuglican as they think what is good for the country ahead of what is good for he party. This criminal and corrupt presidentcy should be enough to never vote repuglican again.