[jejones]

Libertarians in general have some good ideas, but their time and energy would be better spent lobbying within the Republican party, rather than offering themselves as an alternative.

OK...could you provide some evidence of that? Is there anything at all in the GOP's platform that is there because of libertarian influence, and how do you know? (I'm not trying to score a rhetorical point; I would love to hear that people like the RLC actually have some observable effect.)

[Phantom Lord]

Is there anything at all in the GOP's platform that is there because of libertarian influence, and how do you know?

And just what parts of the GOP Platform does the Republican Party strive to implement through their elected officals?

I find Party Platforms to be like Corporate Mission Statements. Window dressing, fluff, and feel good sentiments to wave around to make one look good. When it comes to legislating, platforms are thrown out the window.

[WaveThatFlag]

That's not the point. In an overwhelming two party system, if you don't align yourself with the candidate who is least unfavorable to your beliefs, you are in essence voting for the candidate who is most unfavorable to your beliefs. Voting Libertarian for the rest of your life is not going to get medicinal marijuana legalized (or whatever axe led you to Libertarianism in the first place). Getting Republicans elected can and will lead to the repeal of Roe V. Wade.