[spacewarp]

A lot of people, when presented with the ideas of the Libertarian party like a lot of what they hear. Not all of it, but a lot. But, if you say “That’s the Libertarian Party” they flip out. It’s a matter of branding.

What we need is a new party that has the Republican conservatism and the Libertarian freedom and combine those together with a new brand name.

[ivoteright]

A lot of people, when presented with the ideas of the Libertarian party like a lot of what they hear. Not all of it, but a lot. But, if you say “That’s the Libertarian Party” they flip out. It’s a matter of branding. What we need is a new party that has the Republican conservatism and the Libertarian freedom and combine those together with a new brand name.

I agree. A lot of Republicans who are first and foremost conservatives got out of bed this morning and asked which party they should join, because the GOP is bought and paid for. We need to take responsibility and start anew. I know it will take a long time, but what else am I doing for the rest of my life? Let's go, people. This was our wake up call.

[An American!]

What we need is a new party that has the Republican conservatism and the Libertarian freedom and combine those together with a new brand name.

There is something to be said for a new name. The Dems rebranded successfully (with the complicit help of the media) to the word Change. They were the Change party. The Republicans could try something similar, or as many have hinted at...a real 3 or more party system...who knows it might actually unlock the gridlock in Washington.