[quote=zk]Now that I think about it, this is probably why the libertarian party is nothing but a fringe party. They take their “small government” philosophy – make that ideology – and apply it unthinkingly, without regard to practical matters or the future of the country. If they had a bit more sense and a lot more pragmatism, they might be a viable party.
On the one hand, they would no longer be the libertarian party that we have today. On the other hand, they might rule the country.[/quote]
Zk: I don’t know if you’ve studied it or not, but Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s “New Federalism” makes for a fascinating read. He was a Liberal in the truest sense of the word and accurately predicted the mess we’re in now, especially regarding entitlement spending.
The truth is, we don’t have two distinct parties anymore, not when you focus on the large issues like defense spending, entitlements, or tax reform. And face it, without massive reform and changes, by 2035 all that will remain is entitlement spending and debt service.
