[aSeattleConservative]

Can libertarianism and conservatism co-exist? What happens when (or more like “if”) the libertarian founded Tea Party movement (now backed by conservatives) win in the upcoming elections and throw the economic socialist bums out? Will the secular/atheist/agnostic libertarians abide by the Christian conservative social policies, or expect the Conservative movement to follow the Libertarian Party’s “If it feels good do it” social platform?

God plays no role in libertarianism, therefore it can’t be successful over a long term basis.

[OneVike]

God plays no role in libertarianism, therefore it can’t be successful over a long term basis.

Well put my Friend, and very profound indeed.

If we are not careful, the left will exploit that weakness of the Teaparty movement and allow us to destroy it from within.

That is why we conservatives need to be careful not to push the Libertarian too far too fast on the social Christian values front, lest we marginalize them. History has proven that it is the Libertarian minded portion of the right that will stay home and not vote if they feel they have been taken advantage of, and the left knows this.