libertarians...

[WalterMitty]

i was so bored today that i watched the libertarian presidential debate on c-span.

i love some of their stands, particularly letting the free market take care of every problem we have.  i tend to agree that the government creates more problems than it solves.

some of their ideas are nutty, however.  i strongly oppose drug legalization and isolationism.

i was struck at how ill-informed the 3 candidates were.  none gave any in depth answers to any of the questions.  i dont think any of them had a firm grasp on the issues.  i found it hard to concentrate on gary nolan's answers, though.  every time he spoke, i just marveled (in disgust) at how he looked like he just crawled out from the tanning bed.

[WalterMitty]

yes, russo was awful.  but is he a serious candidate?  

am i correct in assuming that nolan is the front runner?  how is the nominee determined?

[WalterMitty]

i dont think the libertarians or the constitution party will take votes away from either candidate.  both of those voters are their own breed.  they dont fit in the two party system.

now, there are some republicans who call themselves libertarians (like my father).  but they are really republicans and they vote republican.


i could never vote for a libertarian because i think some of their views are grossly irresponsible (ie. legalizing drugs and having an isolationist foreign policy).