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    Yup, I'd go with libertarian. Generally speaking, my understanding of libertarian is that it's basically "leave me alone and I'll leave you alone" sort of thing, advocating for smaller government, etc.

    I myself think I'm a conservatarian. That is, a conservative-libertarian. So, while I don't agree with gay marriage, I don't think it's the government's job to dictate one way or the other. I don't personally use nor see the point of marijuana, but again, I don't mind those who do so long as it's done in a responsible manner. That sort of thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RblDiver View Post
    Yup, I'd go with libertarian. Generally speaking, my understanding of libertarian is that it's basically "leave me alone and I'll leave you alone" sort of thing, advocating for smaller government, etc.

    I myself think I'm a conservatarian. That is, a conservative-libertarian. So, while I don't agree with gay marriage, I don't think it's the government's job to dictate one way or the other. I don't personally use nor see the point of marijuana, but again, I don't mind those who do so long as it's done in a responsible manner. That sort of thing.
    No reason why you can't be libertarian - I disagree with abortion, drug use, homosexuality, etc., but I do not believe it is the government's job to regulate or define these things... And that's why I generally consider myself libertarian (I'm a registered republican so I can vote in primaries).

    The Republican candidates are all saying lots of libertarian stuff in the debates - even Christie was shouting out libertarian talking points, but the real problem is the lack of follow through at the end of the day. I fear that all of them except for Rand Paul (and maybe Ted Cruz) are just pandering to what the establishment knows as the libertarian-leaning Republicans. I also like Ben Carson because he is more of a "Republican-leaning Independent", but he is so obviously pandering to what the party thinks the typical Republican is, that it's painful to watch. Anyway, enough about the primaries, and back to analyzing Ray's personal life.
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