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The Libertarian Party is a political party that adheres to the principles of individual liberty and freedom from government rule. A relatively new party on the American political scene, its beliefs are socially liberal with a healthy dose of fiscal conservatism.OnTheIssues: Libertarian Party The Libertarian Party has also fielded several Presidential tickets and won several regional government seats.PBS: Libertarian Party History (July 5, 2000)
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- Founded in 1971
- America's third largest political partyOfficial Website: America's Third Largest Party
- 2008 Presidential candidate Bob Barr on ballot in 45 statesLP Candidates: Party Candidates by State
- Seeks to abolish or drastically cut back government of any sortCarol Moore: Libertarian Party Strategies
- Main think tank is Cato InstituteCato Institute: About Cato
- 15 to 20% of American voters may hold Libertarian viewsCato at Liberty: Libertarian Votes and the Libertarian Party (May 23, 2008)
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- Cognizant of American political heritageOfficial Website: What is the Libertarian Party?
- Free and independentOfficial Website: What is the Libertarian Party?
- Caring for peopleOfficial Website: What is the Libertarian Party?
- Principled; consistentOfficial Website: What is the Libertarian Party?
- TolerantOfficial Website: What is the Libertarian Party?
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"Libertarians believe in, and pursue, personal freedom while maintaining personal responsibility. The Libertarian Party itself serves a much larger pro-liberty community with the specific mission of electing Libertarians to public office." — Libertarian Party WebsiteOfficial Website: FAQ -
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Official Website: The Libertarian Party
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Wikipedia: United States Libertarian Party
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Presidential Candidate: Bob Barr
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Washington Times: Libertarian Barr Says He Scares McCain
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@bucktowntiger Consider joining the Libertarian Party. www.lp.org
@Tahamaki | November 08, 2009 04:50 PM -
If we give the Libertarian Party control in 2012 then we would see this unconstitutional bill revoked.
@davidjhorn | November 08, 2009 04:39 PM -
Celente: A New Third Party Coming, Before 2010 - It will be progressive-libertarian http://bit.ly/3gtAke #bankstas #fascism #oligarchy
@MacGhil | November 08, 2009 03:47 PM -
The Libertarian Party is the solution! Constitutional Government will be RESTORED!
@JoeSixpackSays | November 08, 2009 03:23 PM -
If all the moderates and conservatives can agree we MUST take back America, we should consider the Libertarian Party seriously.
@JoeSixpackSays | November 08, 2009 03:03 PM
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View All Libertarian Party Questions (529) | Ask a QuestionFor which of the five Louisiana parties should Stormy Daniels run for senate? (1 Answer)She won't be allowed entry by any of the parties since any party that wants to be taken seriously don't want a pornstar to be one of their candidates. So ... read moreWhat are the Libertarian Party in the USA all about? (1 Answer)You can go straight to the source. Their home page is http://www.lp.org and their statement of priorities is here: http://www.lp.org/introduction/what-is-the-libertarian-party Essentially, the libertarians believe in limited government (in some cases, ... read moreI would like to see post explaining the legislation being proposed and approved (or disapproved) by elected libertarians across the country. (1 Answer)Here's a scenario where Michigan sovereignity legislation was endorsed by Libertarians: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=18915 read moreWhat political party, if any, do you belong to and why? (10 Answers)I'm a republican, because I have never seen a third party win, so I have to choose between democrats and republicans. I want a small government that protects its citizens ... read more
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