Comments on: Glenn responds to his libertarian critics

By: Mike Hunt

Mike Hunt — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:25:00 +0000

Jerks Like Glen Beck and Bill Maher work to try to define Libertarians to keep the masses away from a true working point of view instead of the red vs blue ie us vs them do or die mentality that our divisive politics of today have created.

By: John Slatter

John Slatter — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:38:00 +0000

I do agree that some Libertarians are extremely skeptical of those that are coming late to the party. However I do believe that the more welcoming we are, the more people will embrace Libertarian ideals. Glenn keep it up, you have many conservative listeners that are greatly influenced by what you say. The more you keep talking, the more people will listen. In that same spirit you also have to watch what you say. As a public figure identifying with Libertarianism, things you say can greatly affect the image of ‘Libertarians”.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:15:00 +0000

What a crock.

By: Carl Stull

Carl Stull — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:15:00 +0000

If only the people would of known that Gary Johnson only needed 5% of the vote for the Libertarian Party to be an established party in the next election I think more people would of voted for him. The problem is the number of choices that the people are given, which is one. The last thing either established party wants is another choice thrown in the mix, so they’ll tell them that you’re “throwing away your vote” when you vote Libertarian, when in all actuality, you’re not.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:41:00 +0000

Glenn, if you’re going to talk about Libertarianism, you need to have Lew Rockwell on your show (www.lewrockwell.com). Not sure he’d be willing, because of all the flaky positions you’ve taken in the past. But, you should ask. After your series with Lew (and it’ll need to be a series, because 5 minutes will not cut it – and that series, with you both being honest about your positions, could potentially be a powerful discussions on libertarian thought…), do a couple of interviews with Robert Wenzel (www.economicpolicyjournal.com). He’ll school you on some economic principles you don’t yet understand. If you’re open to being schooled in public, this series will be powerful as well. Then, you need to have a series with Scott Horton or someone he recommends, to help you understand how evil the state is. Finally, you should talk with Thomas DiLorenzo, so you’ll take down those awful pictures of Lincoln.

Here you go Glenn. It’s your curriculum for learning what liberty is all about. No need to thank me. Just reach out to these folks and start learning.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:00 +0000

It is according to Prophecy in regards to Israel!

By: Kirby Whosoever Harris

Kirby Whosoever Harris — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:58:00 +0000

John you had me until you threw in defending Israel defending Israel it not conservative and nit our nations job, and the Constitution does not mention defending other nations, only this one.

Also, I only agree with you on a strong national defense if it means only protection this nation and not being policeman of the world, boss of the world and bully of the world using our military.

By: jen

jen — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:53:00 +0000

social values should not even in the political arena, especially at the federal level. that was created by establishment to invoke emotions that create superficial divisions. true fiscally conservatives can be both repubs and dems and other parties, and do not care at all to insignificant about social issues like abortion and gay rights. when you choose a politician for social reasons, then fiscal issues are a distant 2nd. the us has been in debt for a few decades at least – so fiscal issues unfort are not a concern for repub/dems.

Laurence Nordvig wrote, in response to jen:
Libertarians can poll whatever they want. The ‘rubber meets the road’ at elections. Fact is, they struggle to get 1% of the vote, and have for over 40 years. It isn’t going to happen. Fiscally conservative + socially Liberal = please almost no one…thus the 1%. User’s website
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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:03:00 +0000

I am tired of the labels. Common sense is the way. Free markets, fiscal responsibility, smaller govt, healthcare such as HSA accounts, having businesses provide incentives to stay healthy like $$$, tolerance for belief systems, a strong defense and defending Israel. That is what the country needs but who will step up and defend this? There is concrete evidence that these and many other ideas WORK! The left does not care and the right does not either! We need leadership to explain with a smile, that these ideas WORK!

By: Laurence Nordvig

Laurence Nordvig — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:54:00 +0000

Libertarians can poll whatever they want. The ‘rubber meets the road’ at elections. Fact is, they struggle to get 1% of the vote, and have for over 40 years. It isn’t going to happen. Fiscally conservative + socially Liberal = please almost no one…thus the 1%.