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I would have a lot more respect for Libertarians if they took fascism as seriously as the left does. They should be MORE passionately anti-Republican.
In my experience most of them don't care about personal rights if it doesn't impact them personally.
Libertarians in my experience are those particular conservatives that are unable to form social bonds with other humans.
I'll be honest, most of the Libertarians I've met have a twinge of morality. So they call themselves Libertarians so they can support Republicans while not feeling guilty about it (since they disagree with both sides).
They also do tend to be the cliche inexperienced college kid of the Republican party that is overconfident in their niche political views.
This tracks my brother lol
I totally feel you, friend. Right-libertarians are typically the ones that are rich and try to play the game so they can get richer. Left-libertarians do support social systems and will participate in said systems. However, (and I have no ulterior motives using these words) left-libertarians just want the freedom and independence to choose and not have it forced on them
I do understand that the concept of financial Libertarianism is funding social programs through choice (charity) instead of by force (policy). National security, bare necessities, nothing else. I disagree with it, but I understand it.
Aside from that though, I've seen a lot of regulation policy that Libertarians should be for. Like in regards to climate change. Destroying the environment should upset Libertarians, since it's hurting others.
In my red state, we had a real Libertarian running for governor and their positions were nearly identical to the Dem. Progressives and Libertarians should be making their voice heard in the primaries and then doing everything they can to stop Republicans (assuming they share values with the rest of the party). I don't respect either if they don't at least do that.
The biggest issue I see with the party itself is the divide between left and right leaning. The party itself can't agree on how the party should respond which means that the party won't be taken seriously by Republicans or Democrats