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No, in theory libertarians are pro-choice, pro-LGBT, pro-drugs, pro-open borders.
Not saying that American Libertarians believe those things, but libertarianism specifically supports things that are non-conservative social issues.
What about in practice?
Outside of the US, yes, there are real libertarians.
American Libertarian policies from that article:
Conservatives have over the last couple years taken to labeling themselves as Libertarian to avoid the stigma of being Republican, but have never actually voted for a libertarian.
They've(Republicans) taken to calling themselves libertarian(Right libertarians) yes. But they've also managed to infiltrate and take a significant chunk of power from the libertarian party.