I haven't considered the liberalitarians to be a branch of the GOP since 9/11. It became very clear to me, then, that the liberalitarians had more in common, on the important issues, with liberals than with conservatives. I'm tired of the GOP trying to court them. They can go as far as I'm concerned.
Fair enough. After the last election lots of Bush Bots here on FR were whining that the libertarians cost the GOP the senate, and that libertarians naturally belong in the GOP. That being the case, it would be hypocrtical to the argue that Paul shouldn't run in the GOP. However, your position is logical and consistent, and we have no problem then.