It looks obvious

Not only that the LP choose a plain conservative as its nominee for presidential candidate they also attached to him a complete idiot as running mate. I was hopping to support an LP candidate, but thanks to the poor choices this party insist on making I am left with the “no vote” option.

Listening to Prof. Munger’s keynote speech in the LP convention made me jealous at the citizens of North Carolina that will have the chance for truly worthwhile Governor this november. Prof. Munger should be how Libertarians want to present themselves - Accomplished, wise, coherent, and very good public speaker. I highly recommend taking the time and listening to Munger’s speech, it is time well spent.

The LP held its convention this weekend, nominated, along of other issues, Bob Barr as its Presidential candidate. The LP, unlike other parties, has a different nomination process which doesn’t include primaries but a debate between the candidates in the convention itself followed by voting of the delegates.

The debate was nationally broadcasted and it was very interesting debate. This debate, partially because the LP candidate has very little chance to actually elected, featured much more substance, core issues and questions about the future ideological path of the party.

Part 1:

And here is part 2:

The rumors that Carlson Tucker might be seeking the LP nomination are very encouraging. It isn’t that I think that if Tucker will be the LP nominee it will increase the party chances to win the election, but it will create a clear choice. I’m not sharing the excitement of many Libertarians with the candidacy of Bob Barr, I suspect, from reading his record, that he is plain social conservative. While I understand the motivation to attract the disappointed conservatives the plan shouldn’t be to become a conservative but rather offer an ideological choice.

While there are many things in common between the conservative movement and the Libertarians the LP should be careful from attempting to become another GOP. Nominating Barr only because of the hope that he will attract voters, that otherwise are not libertarian, is a grave mistake. On the other hand someone like Carlson Tucker represent a better Libertarian choice and he doesn’t lack public recognition will do great for attracting people who look for better choice than we are offered by the two major parties.

If the rumors happen to be true, I’ll be happy to volunteer for Carlson Tucker.