Loopy Libertarians and Tea Partiers v. Reality

There are still a lot of points of contention between Libertarians and 'Common Sense Conservatives.' See what a Libertarian has to say:

Tea Party Fave Looks Increasingly Loopy

This Libertarian blogger takes issue with the platform of Nevada 'tea party' Republican, Sharron Angle. This shows some interesting riffs. How to compromise? Republican and tea partiers might modify views on marijuana legalization: there are good free market arguments for allowing people to screw up their lives if they so desire. Republicans need Libertarian support to oust the current regime this November and in the 2012 presidential election.

Also, the war in Afghanistan presents some tough technical problems. Libertarians just want out of this and any war other that in defense against an immediate, direct threat to this country. It would be nice to have a democratic, pro-American government in Kabul. However, without the 'democratic' requirement, this is all the Russians, British, and many others (including Alexander the Great) wanted. Over the centuries, this has proved elusive. Less ambitious, possibly achievable goals might be found. These goals would have to incorporate a lot of compromise reached through private negotiations with diverse factions. The deals would eventually fall apart. About all that could be reasonably hoped for would be a little influence with factions with the power to make life difficult for violent anti-West factions. Such a strategy could give us a little time, at least until the next violent fanatics come on the scene. It would also probably help if our government did not offer encouragement to the fanatics.