D. Frank Robinson: Can Libertarianism Be Co-Opted?

(Before It's News)

Some Libertarians have hoped that the LP could achieve its stated goals by having its platform co-opted and enacted by either or both of the entrenched status quo parties.

However, forty years of political history counter this hope.

Why?

As a matter of historical fact alternative party issues have been co-opted rhetorically into the entrenched parties platforms and talking points. … Read more …

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