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Throw us a bone--or just thirty pieces of silver will do

From Jumping in Pools:

Eric Dondero, is the founder & editor of the "Libertarian Republican", a blog which features a Libertarian view, but is strong on national defense and on other issues which Conservatives can agree on, Mr.Dondero had the time to answer some questions for the twentieth interview in the Jumping in Pools series.

Tim K - Mr.Dondero, you are a self proclaimed Libertarian Republican, while I am a self avowed Conservative Republican, how can we work together to build a stronger Republican party?

Eric Dondero - We need to start by recognizing that we are ideological cousins and have far more in common than we have that separates us.

That said, Conservatives have to give a little. We we Libertarians mostly ask, is throw us some bones on some civil liberties issues. And no, I'm not talking tough issues like Abortion or Gay Marriage (actually we Libertarians ourselves are divided on these two issues.) I'm talking easy civil liberties issues that Conservatives can support like: Repeal of Seat Belt Laws!, Stopping Smoking Bans, Lowering the Drinking Age to 18, Gambling, Medical Marijuana and maybe even limited Decriminalization of Prostitution.

If Conservatives recognize that these issues are fundamentally important to us Libertarians, and stop pooh-poohing them as "extreme" or "out of the mainstream," than maybe we Libertarians will be much more motivated to assist Conservatives with their efforts.


Glad to know that you have defined the issues that are fundamentally important to Libertarians while you are there on your knees, Eric.
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Ed Heath said…
Boy, what truth is spoken here:

Eric Dondero - "We need to start by recognizing that we are ideological cousins and have far more in common than we have that separates us"

I hope the Republicans in Sussex (and for that fact the country) will read this and understand it's value!

The Republican Party's far right members, needs to learn how to accept anyone, as long as they are on the right of center!
September 25, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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