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Libertarian conservatism describes certain political ideologies which broadly advocate Constitutionalism], minarchism, laissez-faire, non-interventionism, and individualism.[1] Agorists such as Samuel Edward Konkin III labeled libertarian conservatism right-libertarianism.[2][3]

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[edit] Philosophy

In constrast to neoconservatives, libertarian conservatives support strict laissez-faire policies such as free trade, opposition to the Federal Reserve and opposition to all business regulations. They are vehemently opposed to environmental regulations, corporate welfare, subsidies, and other areas of economic intervention.[4]

Ron Paul contentds that illegal immigration is caused by the welfare state, that should be first get rid of.[5][6] Ron Paul is more tolerant of gay marriage, although he thinks that marriage should be deregulated by the state and should be a church function.[7] However, many of them oppose abortion, as they see it as a positive liberty and violates the non-aggression principle because abortion is aggression towards the fetus.[8]

[edit] Branches of libertarian conservatism

[edit] Constitutionalism

Main article: Constitutionalism

Constitutionalists have strong support for states' rights, gun rights, and civil liberties. They may support intellectual property rights and patents. They think that the function Federal government should be only limited to the Constitution, otherwise it is unconstitutional and should be eliminated.[9]

[edit] Small government conservatism

Main article: Small government

Small government conservatives support concepts such as states' rights, free trade, originalism and sometimes support the expansion of civil liberties. Although small government conservatives support social conservatism, they generally consider enforcement the responsibility of the state governments, not the federal government.[10]

[edit] Paleolibertarianism

Main article: Paleolibertarianism

Like classical libertarianism, paleolibertarianism embraces smaller or, more characteristically, no government (anarcho-capitalism), fiscal conservatism, states' rights, gun rights, civil liberties and non-interventionism for foreign policy.[11] Many paleolibertarians see open borders as tantamount to “forced integration,” with the solution being to privatize all public property. They tend to be pro-life and culturally conservative. They are anti-federalists[12] and in favor of secession of the 50 states.

[edit] Paleoconservatism

Main article: Paleoconservatism

Paleoconservatism (sometimes shortened to paleo or paleocon when the context is clear) is a term for an anti-communist and anti-authoritarian[13] right-wing movement in the United States that stresses tradition, civil society and classical federalism, along with familial, religious, regional, national and Western identity.[14] Chilton Williamson, Jr. describes paleoconservatism as "the expression of rootedness: a sense of place and of history, a sense of self derived from forebears, kin, and culture — an identity that is both collective and personal.”[15] Paleoconservativism is not expressed as an ideology and its adherents do not necessarily subscribe to any one party line.[16]


[edit] US

The Republican Liberty Caucus represents the GOP's libertarian Republican movement.[17] Other libertarian Republican groups include Institute for Policy Innovation,[18] Americans for Limited Government,[18] Americans for Tax Reform,[18] headed by Grover Norquist, and the Club for Growth.[19]

[edit] Canada

In Canada, libertarian conservatives have a strong belief in individual rights, low taxation, and oppose government interventions into areas such as the media (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission) and health care (Canada Health Act).[20]

They differ from social conservatives in that they oppose the prohibition of drugs such as marijuana.[21]

The Fraser Institute, based in Vancouver, British Columbia is a leading think tank for libertarian ideas in Canada.[22]

Politically, libertarian conservatism is most purely espoused by the Libertarian Party of Canada;[23] however, the Conservative Party of Canada has also provided a home for libertarians.[21]

[edit] List of libertarian conservatives

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://thegoodargument.com/2007/12/01/neo-conservatism-vs-traditional-conservatism-vs-libertarian-conservatism/
  2. ^ "New Libertarian Manifesto".
  3. ^ "Interview With Samuel Edward Konkin III".
  4. ^ http://www.afr.org/Hultberg/122006.html
  5. ^ Paul, Ron. "Amnesty and the Welfare State". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-01.
  6. ^ Paul, Ron. "Immigration and the Welfare State". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-01.
  7. ^ Paul, Ron. "The Federal Marriage Amendment Is a Very Bad Idea". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-01.
  8. ^ Vance, Laurence (January 29, 2008). "Is Ron Paul Wrong on Abortion?" (in English). LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-01.
  9. ^ DiLorenzo, Thomas. "Constitutional Futility". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  10. ^ Mafaldo, Lucas. "The Conservative Case for Ron Paul". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  11. ^ Johnsson, Kenny. "Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian?". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  12. ^ Rockwell, Llewellyn H.. "What I Learned From Paleoism". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  13. ^ anti-authoritarian is used here following a definition contributed to Wikipedia: "opposition to... [the] concentration of power in a leader or an elite not constitutionally responsible to the people."
  14. ^ For more discussion the defining paleo elements, see Scotchie, Joseph, ed., The Paleoconservatives: New Voices of the Old Right, 1999., Gottfried, Paul, The Conservative Movement, 1993., Paul Gottfried's "Paleoconservatism" article in American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia (ISI:2006), and the "What Is Paleoconservatism?" symposium in Chronicles magazine, January, 2001
  15. ^ What Is Paleoconservatism?
  16. ^ Paleoconservatives Explained
  17. ^ Rockwell, Llewellyn. "Libertarianism and the Old Right". LewRockwell.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  18. ^ a b c "Libertarian Links". Republican Liberty Caucus. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  19. ^ Sanchez, Julian. "The New Minority Party". Reason Magazine. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  20. ^ "Libertarian FAQ Questions & Answers". Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  21. ^ a b Gobin, Marty. "Running as a Candidate". Libertarian Party of Canada. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  22. ^ Preston, Brain. "Pot Prince's Falling Out with Fraser Institute". The Tyee: A Feisty One Online. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.
  23. ^ "Libertarian Writings". Libertarian Party of Canada. Retrieved on 2008-07-02.

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