The blog LTNixonRants does not support the madman who terrorized the Hillary Campaign in New Hampshire, despite the fact that you will find no support for Hillary's politics on this blog. This lunatic really caused quite a ruckus and fortunately no one got hurt. But is it fair to depict this guy as a libertarian? Libertarian-Republican discusses it here. Libertarian's advocate the use of force only in self-defense. So why does Wonkette and MSNBC label him some looney Libertarian?
"But you have to listen to what he were just told, his libertarian leanings. This is, we`re told, a guy who really doesn`t like police. So when the tactical team starts to give him orders, he may balk at that. This is a critical juncture right now, when just about you think you have got this guy. You have to be careful that you don`t snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory, and ask him to do something that`s against his personal belief, as far as responding to law enforcement." -MSNBC Harball, 30 Nov
I think libertarians have a lot of valid points about ways to fix the sorry state of our current society and monstrously-sized government. The problem must be with one of public image. When libertarianism is associated with the Ron Paul campaign crowd, you're going to have problems. The 9/11 truthers, that stupid blimp, that weird fundraiser, and Guy Fawkes masks make for a creepy way to convey the message of freedom to the public.
I wrote a letter to the closest libertarian I know to get some insight.
Moms,
Last night the guy who took Hillary's folks hostage was described as a "Libertarian" by MSNBC. What do you suggest we do to shed images like this? See you in 3 weeks. LT Nixon
Will update with the reply.
Weird...
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