Main Entry:
1re·pub·li·can
Pronunciation: ri-'p&-bli-k&n
Function: noun
Date: 1697
1 : one that favors or supports a republican form of government
Main Entry: dem·o·crat
Pronunciation: 'de-m&-"krat
Function: noun
Date: 1740
1 a : an adherent of democracy b : one who practices social equality
You have made a fool of yourself, but it is not the first time.
I was attempting to show, substantive links between political philosophies and political parties. Long winded? May be. Lack of understanding? You mean, like being a libertarian and not understanding what politics is all about? Is that the lack of understanding you're getting at?
Look, throwing down the gauntlet of dictionary definitions, is fine, but you have to back it up with some principled debate. You've not backed up your rhetoric with anything. What you have done, is cut and run.
I think its fair to say, the libertarian philosophy --- that upholds the principles of absolute and unrestricted liberty -- is at the heart of the Libertarian Party.
I think its fair to say, the republican philosophy --- a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens, entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law --- is at the heart of the Republican Party.
I think its fair to say, the democrat philosophy --- a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections --- is at the heart of the Democratic Party.
This doesn't mean that aspects of certain political philosophies, can't be found in other political philosophies, or other political platforms, for that matter. I just don't believe, that politics is the smorgasbord you're making it out to be. After all, aren't libertarians suppose to be above all else, political absolutists, or perhaps, that only applies, when its convenient for them to be.
Suffice it to say, I won't bother you with further "longwinded" communiques, at this time. Besides, that's standard fair around here. The ongoing political war between Republicans and Libertarians, republicans and libertarians, will continue here on FreeRepublic.
Next time though, bring something more to the debate, then just some dictionary definitions.