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Entry: Ron Paul versus the Beltway "Libertarians" Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/ron_paul_versus_the_beltway_libertarians#8100 Post contents: Joe, <i>But because Ron Paul is so out-of-step with mainstream libertarians on economic reform as well as social issues, it’s questionable as to whether or not the Ron Paul campaign represents “libertarianism” at all.</i> This is really not much different than the constant discussion we have with people on the conservative side. The fact that there are "mainstream" or "establishment" folks who claim a particular movement for themselves who have partly or completely abandoned the principles that name represents does not mean people who still hold to those principles are "out of step" with the movement itself. Classical Liberalism / libertarianism has a history. It has a meaning, and a definition. If you read it, you will find that it is *exactly* what Ron is advocating. The same goes for the old-right issue. They're one and the same. The old right came right out of classical liberalism. Allowing people to simply co-opt a name and then redefine its meaning to exclude the people who are faithful to its historical view and positions is simply absurd. Sent at: 2008 07 06