This article suggests a brilliant strategy for Republicans. Nothing is so effective in demoralizing an imperfect constituency like the libertarians as ridicule, disrespect, and sophistry to discredit their political ideology. Libertarians need to understand that there is no place for them in the Republican Party, and that Republican candidates do not want their votes.
In a two-party political system it is absolutely essential to alienate any constituency that does not align perfectly with the platform of your party. Even if that fraction comprises 14% of the electorate and has historically voted for Republicans. Even if Reagan said, “I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism,” and “The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally - not a 20 percent traitor,” and “Thou shalt not speak evil of another Republican”. Libertarian-leaning voters need to understand that it ain’t your grandfather’s Republican Party any more, and they aren’t welcome or wanted.
Ron Paul is not a Libertarian in practice.
Did you read the article I wrote ? In 2009, RuPaul brought home $95 million in pork back to Galveston.