Quote Originally Posted by cologrower420
If you'd care to research it, the heart of most capital L libertarians would prevent them from seeking office and generally being involved in the shitass political arena. Just the act of being a politician goes against most Libertarians views, so it's exceedingly unlikely that a Libertarian would even seek office, let alone get elected.

I think. I'm sure more educated among us can correct me.

edit: To qualify, I get most of my libertarian-info from theagitator, fwiw.
You are correct, but I was talking about the Right Wing Republican types (and yes, I am painting with a broad brush) who 'tend towards' Libertarianism. Maybe I was a little unclear? What they really like is the non regulatory attitude towards business.

They are definitely not Libertarians in the 'Big L' sense. It's sort of a pick and choose 'Little L' libertarian trend in their politics. I don't think they share the true Libertarians' fondness for civil liberties though. They are too much into being control freaks for that.

One of the things the Repubs have been really good at for the last 30 years is finding single issue voters and targeting them to put together winning electoral numbers. They get people so worked up about some social issue or other rhetorical hot button that they vote against their own larger interests.

My only real point is don't trust Tancredo just because he's pro legalization. I'd say the same thing about George Will, Pat Buchanan, and Bob Barr, etc...