[antidisestablishment]

After reading this article, it appears that all conservatives believing in the principles expressed in the Constitution "could" see themselves as a subset of Libertarianism.

That’s what Libertarians would like you to believe. :)

Many libertarian principles are enshrined in our Constitution. But, these libertarian principles did not engender nor do they encompass our Constitution.

Libertarians oppose our republican government—it is far too restrictive for rugged individualists. As a Paleo, you must believe in State’s rights—this is anathema to Libertarians.

Ultimately, Libertarianism is a philosophy, not a form of government. Start talking about the realities of politics and its adherents’ eyes glaze over. Suggest compromise and watch them go ballistic. It’s almost a religious thing.

[gjenkins]

"Suggest compromise and watch them go ballistic."

Certain things should not be compromised. Libertarians don't want to wake up in 20 years sounding like 60's democrats ... as the GOP does now.

[Liberal Classic]

Suggest compromise and watch them go ballistic.

I have encountered this. Some of these folks would pass up a compromise just because it doesn't go all the way. I have tried to explain that some things take time, that Rome wasn't built in a day, to little avail.