[robertpaulsen]

"In place of the party, there should arise a new libertarian interest group organized like the National Rifle Association or the various pro- and anti-abortion groups."

As soon as this party starts to gain a significant following, the Republican Party will adopt the same platform. You don't think they're going to just sit back and lose.

Now, that's good for us, but spells doom for the third party. Once they're gone, the Republican Party goes back to what they were doing before.

[speekinout]

So? Isn't that the point - to get libertarian principles established? What difference does it make which party does it?
I'm not into vendettas against current politicians or hero worship of any of them. I'd vote for anyone who supports my principles.

[monday]

"As soon as this party starts to gain a significant following, the Republican Party will adopt the same platform. You don't think they're going to just sit back and lose."

lol... no principles, just win, at any cost. If true no wonder Republicans are acting like socialists these days.

"Now, that's good for us, but spells doom for the third party. Once they're gone, the Republican Party goes back to what they were doing before."

Gone? I suppose this is wishful thinking. Perhaps you assume libertarians are as unprincipled as you apparently think Republicans are?