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Political cartoon from the webcomic Tippy and Friends.

Those interested in bad libertarian p.r. may also enjoy the classic pre-YouTube age "Libertarian Macho Flash" on when and where the most bold and purist and aggressive declarations of libertarian belief are inappropriate if persuasion is your goal.

The Libertarian Party has done it again.

In Las Vegas this weekend, Libertarian Party national delegates nominated former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson as their representative to challenge Barack Obama for the Presidency, leaving Ron Paul as the only libertarian left in the race.

To say the least, those that truly believe in the non-aggression principle are disappointed with the third largest political party's choice to challenge the statist status quo.

TAMPA, April 12, 2012 — While the media continue to ignore compelling evidence that the Republican primary race is much closer than they are reporting, some Ron Paul supporters are nevertheless thinking about what they might do if Paul does not get the Republican nomination.

Throughout this election cycle, Gary Johnson’s name has been omnipresent as a libertarian alternative. There’s only one problem. Gary Johnson is not a libertarian.

This was a non-partisan race, but he is indeed a Libertarian according to the national Vice-Chairman of the Libertarian Party, Mark Rutherford

This is in response to Libertarian Party Policies (September 2nd, 2006).

While I respect its inherent disdain for our wasteful and corrupt two-party system, Libertarianism has got to be one of the most short-sighted political ideologies in history.

Cato, with a well-respected reputation for independent research, may soon become the latest libertarian organization to be co-opted by conservatives. Once libertarian but now conservative tycoon Charles Koch is making a power-play for control of Cato, seeking to turn it into a political propaganda arm of the Right.

Glenn beck says:

a) He's a Libertarian
b) That he's changed significantly over the past 6 years.
c) Is much more a Ron Paul libertarian than Sarah Palin.
d) Would like to see all troops removed from overseas.
e) Would like to see an attempt at private national defense.

At least... that's what I got out it. :)

The great American writer left instructions not to publish his autobiography until 100 years after his death, which is now. -- As one of my friends over on Facebook commented, "I don't know which fascinates me more, his libertarian political views or his friendship with (Nikola) Tesla. I hope we get to see more about both."