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[–] 14646187? 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

Interesting that you came from the libertarian view and then switched to Dems? What was behind your reasoning (or emotions) at that time? Was it simply that you were dissatisfied / distrusting of the Reps for other reasons? They are a LOT closer to the libertarian views, after all. (I am not American but I am a libertarian myself, if I was to place myself in any of the categories. Above all, in political denominations, I am anti-globalist, anti-communist and pro sovereign strong countries in voluntary cooperation).

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[–] 14646379? 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Remember that libertarians simply postulate that government should stay as far out of peoples lives as possible. It doesn't mean that the libertarians themselves don't harbor personal views on the various issues of life. Some of those personal views will tend toward the conservative, where they will align more with Republican/conservative candidates when no Libertarian is available. Other libertarians harbor more modern liberal views. These will tend to align with traditional Democrat candidates. Since the Dems have gone full leftist, they will lose these folk.

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[–] 14647570? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is true, a big example of this is abortion, Libertarians who are opposed are more likely going to vote Republican whereas Libertarians who support are more likely to vote Democrat if they have to choose a party.