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Entry: Why the Beltway Libertarians Are Trying to Smear Ron Paul Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/why_the_beltway_libertarians_are_trying_to_smear_ron_paul#14472 Post contents: It troubles me just a little to see this squabbling among libertarians. I guess if we all got along then we would not be libertarian, would we? I actually see value to what are today the three tiers of the popular libertarian movement: Reason, CATO, and LewRockwell.com. I have sympathies for all three and at times I find a stronger attraction to one or the other depending on the issue. Each appeals to a different crowd and has different goals. All three agree more than they disagree, but each chooses to beat certain drums louder than others. I find that CATO, for example, is not pro-war, but because they have not chosen the war as their primary focus it makes strongly anti-war libertarians suspicious. I think that this kind of diversity (that word should not make me flinch) shows that the movement is strong and healthy. In fact, I think it is necessary for the continuation of libertarian ideas. I used to wish that we had a libertarian Rush Limbaugh on the air. But after thoughtful reflection, it is probably best that we don't. Certainly we do not wish for some sort of libertarian Taliban, do we? As always, excellent article Justin! Sent at: 2008 05 20