I ended up getting stuck on this explanation how conservatives (like Bush and I presume you, from your argument) are essentially big-govt progressive Republicans that only want small govt a. where it pertains to what big-govt progressive Democrats want or b. when the big govt progressive Democrat gets the credit for it and Libertarians are more like true small govt thinkers.
Dont get mad, I'm conceding that you are right.
The two are different and I dont want nuttin' to do with what your kind believes.
I thought my statement about spiritual and cultural differences was self-evident.
Conservatism is built on Judeo-Christian religious principles.
Libertarianism is built on secular, man made principles.
Culturally, the the Libertarian-Conservative divide is also obvious.
Abortion, drugs, gay marriage, and American patriotism all instantly come to mind.
My point, before and now...
It is not realistic to believe that Conservatives and the GOP can craft a national platform that will appeal to large numbers of Libertarians.