[jnsun]

"Libertarinism" is NOT conservatism. "Libetarianism" is a reaction to the oppressive government by the LEFT, but is only that, i.e. reactionary.

Conservatism is the exercise of personal responsibility, personal awareness, consciousness, so that the oppressive authoritarianism of the LEFT is not necessary for human commerce to proceed.

In this Easter week one should see that conservatism is closely aligned with Christianity which nurtures the self honesty of a moral and charitable spirit, so that in this way human commerce can proceed without oppression.

"They" hated Christ for illuminating this. Although six hundred years before the Buddha preached much the same message.

Thinking that "Libertarianism" is the antidote to Leftism is a profound mistake.

This is the message of The Downfall of the Bicameral Mind - Julian Jaynes.

Americans are tragically confused, and have been misled, possibly intentionally.

The Suntrade Institute

[MEGoody]

Thinking that "Libertarianism" is the antidote to Leftism is a profound mistake.

That is certainly true for those who are the least bit socially conservative (like me). Libertarians are a mix. They are liberal when it comes to social issues and conservative when it comes to fiscal issues.

[Just another Joe]

Big difference between being a (Large L) Libertarian and being a (small l) libertarian.

[bamahead]

You are so far off base in your assessment of libertarianism, I don't even know where to begin...

So I'll just let Mr. Reagan educate you, as he has so many others...

If you analyze it I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism. I think conservatism is really a misnomer just as liberalism is a misnomer for the liberals–if we were back in the days of the Revolution, so-called conservatives today would be the Liberals and the liberals would be the Tories. The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom and this is a pretty general description also of what libertarianism is.

-- Ronald Wilson Reagan
http://reason.com/news/show/29318.html

[djsherin]

***”Libetarianism” is a reaction to the oppressive government by the LEFT, but is only that, i.e. reactionary.***

Reactionary?
So if the right wing party embraces socialism libertarians won’t complain?

***Thinking that “Libertarianism” is the antidote to Leftism is a profound mistake.***

Why?

[elkfersupper]

You are most profoundly incorrect.

Dangerously incorrect in my opinion.

[roamer_1]

"Libertarianism" is NOT conservatism.

Libertarianism has an honored chair at Reagan's table, just like every other conservative faction. Reagan Conservatism IS Conservatism, so your definition of "conservatism" is skewed.

I am not a Libertarian, btw, I am a Reaganite.

[MSF BU]

Let’s hope the republicans field a good candidate who can win back this seat; it is a conservative district.