If Libertarians or any other malcontents, really cared about taxes, they'd vote strategically for the party that has lower taxes as a stated part of their platform, has created legislation eliminating taxes and has actually done it...the GOP.
To vote in a way you know will do nothing but raise taxes (allowing Democrats to win), shows that you are either stupid or lying.
I love it when you guys talk about "principles". That's always my favorite part.
It wasn't a campaign event. But even if it was, why should that effect what he says? I expect Senators to be true to their word and carefully and thoughtfully form their policies. You've already scoffed at the notion of acting on principle, I suppose you're willing cave to the Greens and Dems when "necessary".
Why provide a theif with the illusion of consent? If I am to be robbed and forced to purchase windmills which I know will fail, fine. Don't ask for my consent. Just threaten my life and my property and steal as much as you can. He has the power to dominate and control his subjects financially. He believes it acceptable to buy votes by investing in a fundamentally flawed technology. These things are obvious. Just don't ask for my approval.