[Rembrandt_fan]

You wrote, "If by 'implemented into national policy' you mean interfering into the affairs of the states and their respective citizens..."

No, that isn't what I meant, but you knew that. You just wanted to sidestep the central argument by introducing a straw man of your own. But then, such flawless reasoning is why the Libertarian Party is the political powerhouse it is today.

The Libertarian laissez-faire approach to both economic and social issues appeals only to a very few--a few, unfortunately, who manage to draw support from Republican candidates in tight elections when those votes are needed the most.

Lastly, states' rights is a viable issue for insertion into the national debate since the federal government is seemingly in a state of perpetual overspend and overreach, but the moment proponents of states' rights start sounding like Posse Commitatus charter members is the moment that issue drops from the discussion.

[billbears]

The Libertarian laissez-faire approach to both economic and social issues appeals only to a very few--a few, unfortunately, who manage to draw support from Republican candidates in tight elections when those votes are needed the most.

I see. Those that actually read the Constitution and know better draw the support away from the Republican candidates. Of course it couldn't be the Republican candidates by not running on proper platforms have anything to do with it. No sir. You'll take what one of the two main parties gives you and like it or else they'll blame you for their inefficiencies. Who cares if that candidate actually supports your views. We're playing a team sport here, don't you get it? Of course that's makes perfect sense....

Lastly, states' rights is a viable issue for insertion into the national debate since the federal government is seemingly in a state of perpetual overspend and overreach, but the moment proponents of states' rights start sounding like Posse Commitatus charter members is the moment that issue drops from the discussion.

Ah yes. States have only the rights we say they have now. Again forgoing intent as too much power to the states doesn't allow those 537 idiots in Washington to crow about what they can do for you. They may jump from mediocre to absolutely useless overnight. Then what would happen to our national team sport? That's rich. Republicans redefining states' rights to fit their agenda. Nope, that's never happened before....