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The Libertarian Party Stays the Course
Reports from a political convention full of both surprises and the status quo
Brian Doherty

"We fight for freedom, which everyone wants, so why are we nowhere?" asked Libertarian Party (LP) presidential nomination hopeful Aaron Russo to a room of 30 or so supporters and potential supporters at the 2004 Libertarian Party National Convention in Atlanta on Saturday. On Sunday, he won the first and second ballot for the nomination, only to lose the third.

I especially liked this paragraph:

"Then there was indefatigable San Francisco libertarian activist Starchild visually letting his freak flag fly, alternately appearing in druid's robes with staff, a tight silver half-vest and short shorts with pink platform boots and fairy wings, and some straightforward leopard-skin drag. This sort of acting out doesn't win the hearts of many libertarians fearful about what the folks back home will think—having not yet concluded that their political ideas are usually quite enough to turn off most voters, San Francisco outrageousness notwithstanding."

Those Libertarians, so droll! I think they're just having a little fun with the rest of us, probably laughing their heads off in private that anyone thinks they're serious.

:D

Oh Marichiko dont be so cynical! *smiles* Dont you think RADAR would suit leopardskin drag?.....or is he the other kind of libertarian?....*blinks vaguely* Either way he'd suit leopardskin drag

I have been barred from mentioning ___'s name by the LJ police. All such mention will be considered suspect and will be used against me in a court of law.;)

*adopts British Bobby voice* Oy! Your nicked sunshine! kind of like that?

Actually I happen to know Starchild and seen him in full drag and butterfly wings, and I've met Gary Copeland who wears the Druid outfit and who spit on a reporter.

Given the fact that our party represents freedom for everyone, it attracts those who want to exercise it the most flamoyantly. I would honestly prefer if they would stop showing up at conventions or at least act with a little bit more decorum, only because I'd like media to focus more on our views on the issues rather than looking for the freakiest among us to put on camera. I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team.

*Chuckles* yes, I can see how irksome that might be.

Oh, Radar! You love me again! I'm so happy you are reading my posts. I knew it was just a little lover's spat!;)

I should also mention that Brian Doherty (the author of that piece of shit article) is a jerkoff who couldn't find his ass with both hands.

So what's the over-under? I'll give anyone even money on less than 400,000 votes, and 4 to 1 on less than a million votes.

oh the irony. ;)

I've yet to see any policical convention that didn't attract some embarassing constituents. :)

Thats true.....At some of the socialist conventions I have been to there have been a few odd bods......*blinks*

Huh. According to this Daily Kos diary entry, the Free State Project is actually gaining some momentum, in influence if not in numbers.