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As a conservative (not a Republican) I believe many of the tenets of the Libertarian Party as I think most conservatives do also. But on many of their beliefs I put into the category of just plain goofy or it's never going to happen. Like legal drugs. Marijuana may be legalized some day but you can forget about the legalization of all drugs because the average American will not tolerate it. So why fight that issue? Maybe the LP should hire outside consultants to tell them what will not flush with Americans and put those issues on the back burner. Fight for the issues you stand a good chance of winning on.

One thing I've found with Libertarians is they have attracted a lot of bozos. I've had several email "fights" with Libertarians on this board who had no respect for my right to believe what I do and I felt they would force me to believe what they wanted if they could. No different than a commie. However, I have also run into great thinkers in the LP. Look at the example of Ron Paul. I have not heard him say one thing that I didn't whole heartedly agree on. Seems he is fighting the battles he believes can win or inject into the mainstream of ideas and he sounds and acts committed with conviction on his views.

I will probably remain "politically homeless" the rest of my life because I will not vote for another right wing party unless I'm thoroughly convinced they will win or at least be close in an election because I will not waste my vote and put a commie/lib in office.