Thoughts?
2007-09-11 11:45:26 · 4 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
From the Libertarian website http://www.libertarianparty.org/
What is a Libertarian?
Let's start with Webster's definition:
Libertarian: A person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action. Capitalized: a member of a political party advocating libertarian principles.
Libertarians believe in, and pursue, personal freedom while maintaining personal responsibility. The Libertarian Party itself serves a much larger pro-liberty community with the specific mission of electing Libertarians to public office.
Libertarians strongly oppose any government interfering in their personal, family and business decisions. Essentially, we believe all Americans should be free to live their lives and pursue their interests as they see fit as long as they do no harm to another.
In a nutshell, we are advocates for a smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.
Are Libertarians liberal or conservative?
Libertarians are neither. Unlike liberals or conservatives, Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and economic liberty. For example, Libertarians advocate freedom in economic matters, so we're in favor of lowering taxes, slashing bureaucratic regulation of business, and charitable -- rather than government -- welfare. But Libertarians are also socially tolerant. We won't demand laws or restrictions on other people who we may not agree because of personal actions or lifestyles.
Think of us as a group of people with a "live and let live" mentality and a balanced checkbook.
In a sense, Libertarians “borrow” from both sides to come up with a logical and consistent whole -- but without the exceptions and broken promises of Republican and Democratic politicians. That's why we call ourselves the Party of Principle.
2007-09-11 11:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by skullklipz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was until the Religious Right started taking over the party. Now, the party is focused on regulating people's private lives and this has turned off many of the more moderate members. As a result, many of them have broken away entirely and become Libertarians or Independents.
2007-09-11 18:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by RoVale 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Libertarians have their own party, such as it is. Some Republicans are conservatives, until they get elected to office.
2007-09-11 18:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I seriously doubt it. Repubs do not have anyone's best interest at heart except their OWN!
2007-09-15 13:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by nolajazzyguide 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋