[CatoRenasci]

Given that the essentially libertarian ideas of the English and Scottish enlightenments, in slightly less absolute form, underpin the entire modern Western worldview, you would think that the Libertarian Party could make some headway over the past 30 years or so. But, no, they are as irrelevant today as they were in 1970, perhaps more so. There is a very good reason why: they are rigid ideologues who simply don't understand either human nature or politics.

[jimt]

There is a very good reason why: they are rigid ideologues who simply don't understand either human nature or politics.

As a card carrying Libertarian since 1984, there's some truth in what you say.