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I used to self-identify as a libertarian when Bob Barr was the candidate and the leading figures were Ron Paul and John Stossel. Today, I'd consider it an insult, even if you called them "smart libertarians".

Libertarian is synonymous with contrarian corporate bootlicker at this point. We need a new label for people who are okay with regulating giant corporations with way too much power but want small businesses and individuals to have nearly full freedom. Who think trust-busting is a great idea and that oligopolies and monopolies are in complete opposition to the principles that make free-market capitalism good and efficient.