[Jhoffa_]

Yes, there is a huge difference.

At some point a Conservative will call for intervention by the state whereas a Libertarian will not.

Usually this is with regard to social issues, abortion, drugs, prostitution.. Typically some type of prohbition.

[rivercat]

At some point a Conservative will call for intervention by the state whereas a Libertarian will not.

Not so. A Libertarian believes in individual rights, so long as they don't infringe upon someone else's individual rights. Therefore the "limited Government" should only intervene when an individual's actions may cause another to lose his or her right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.