you seem to think the RINOs aren’t progressives. they are.
the RINOs along with the GOPe and a majority of the GOP are pro big govt... just like the entire left.
you want the votes of libertarians? then start adhering to the founding concepts of the republican party. mainly, small, de-centralized govt is the best govt.
until then... they’re all the same. working to expand their little empires of other people’s money
Well duh? Of course they are Progressives, and they make lucrative pacts with those on the Left.
But, IMNVHO, you "Libertarians" are sort of like post-Reformation Protestants, replacing the corrupt establishment church with a plethora of ideological POVs and smaller establishments that can tolerate no other, and just as oppressive as the original establishment, just more chaotic and disorganized, and with fewer resources.
Of course, it is much harder for those trying to reform the corrupt GOP from within, or replace it, when the defection of your votes are placing the forces of "Satan" in charge.
Best be careful we don't kill the Republic for your right to be right.