Republicans can argue that their policies will let you choose your future.
Having successfully purged most libertarian-minded politicians from the party, just how is the GOP going to find anyone who can credibly make such arguments? Ron Paul tried - that's why young voters flocked to him. Bush, Cheney, McCain, and Palin eagerly took the opposite side of the spectrum: "We're still Mom and Dad, and you kids (voters) are damn well going to do as you're told!" That sent a thrill of pleasure through moms and dads throughout the heartland and some massive-looking Sarah rallies...at the cost of perhaps ruining the GOP's chances for a generation among the young.
How did Palin “eagerly” purge any libertarians? Yes, she sounded like a liberal when denouncing greed on Wall Street. But that little stupidity was merely echoing her boss, McCain, and hopefully she has come to her senses now. Can you tell me where else she was anti-libertarian? Has she said anything about libertarians after the election?
As for your mocking phrase about “Mom and Dad” Republicans telling young voters what to do, that’s just silly. The Republican Party could do many things better, such as being tougher against bailouts and socialized medicine. But adopting the hormone- and THC-driven values of the MTV generation is not one of them.