Quote Originally Posted by bikeTripper
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...
This is a surprisingly good post for a forum like this. I appreciate your input.

I agree with you on all fronts. My parents are bible-belt repubs, so your point about single issues like gay marriage I can relate to.

My father owns a small business which will be mine soon, so I appreciate how he thinks.
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