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[–] pennomi 80 points 1 month ago (25 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 month ago (12 children)
[–] pennomi 37 points 1 month ago (9 children)

Outside of the US, yes, there are real libertarians.

American Libertarian policies from that article:

Its cultural policy positions include ending the prohibition of illegal drugs, advocating criminal justice reform,[14] supporting same-sex marriage, ending capital punishment, and supporting gun ownership rights.

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.

[–] Gigasser 2 points 1 month ago

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.

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