But there is the bigger issue: libertarians do not accomplish libertarianism. They don't have enough representatives or judges or bureaucrats on their side to ever get what they want. They don't bargain or compromise (except Rand Paul). And they don't win presidential elections. Support for them is a waste even if you accept their goals.

But there is the bigger issue: libertarians do no accomplish libertarianism. They don't have enough representatives or judges or bureaucrats on their side to ever get what they want. They don't bargain or compromise (except Rand Paul). And they don't win presidential elections. Support for them is a waste even if you accept their goals.