Quote:I made the jump during GWs second presidency. As I see it, I agree with enough of Johnson's views to grossly counter where we might not align perfectly. If I'm being pushed by the system to vote for the lesser of two evils because I believe in fiscal responsibility (and opportunity) and am vehemently opposed to government attempting to legislate morality (under the ominous cloak of religion)...I'll take door number 3 and vote for Johnson...again...because I'm inherently a malcontent.

I think Bush had an effect on alot of people...


But I'm curious, how can you reconcile the economic ideology of the libertarian?


I mean, I'm all for fiscal responsibility and I'm also against government waste. But that doesn't mean that I want a weakened federal government.


I also am of the belief that agencies like the irs and epa are necessary. They need strict oversight, but they shouldn't be shut down either.


I just think that if libertarians would actually change from fearing the government to realizing being a public servant is the business of acting as a steward of the government for the greater welfare of the nation, they'd get alot more traction.

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