Many people wonder, "What's the difference between the Libertarian and Constitution Parties?" There are increasingly powerful ideological tremors underway within the Libertarian Party which are highlighting those differences. The shock waves are breaking through the surface, exposing old fault lines. Some say they may signal a complete rupture, fragmentation and Exodus from the LP. Some in the LP say this is a good thing. Some say it is a time of political reckoning and realignment.
Ascendant hardcore anarcho-leftists within the LP have decided that anyone with ties to the Alt Right are persona non grata. This includes those who believe in Borders, Life and God, not necessarily in that order. They are saying they need to distance themselves from the conservative right altogether.
This is a moment of truth, as the LP has always been a far left ideological party at its core. At its heart is a foundation of secular humanism in the image of Ayn Rand. That is what fundamentally differentiates it from the Constitution Party, which does not promote a particular faith, but does acknowledge God as the giver and preserver of our unalienable rights.
This radical leftist ideological putsch is vicious, and is being carried out over the blogosphere, in LP state conventions, in LP national meetings and via LP campaigns.
There is an attempt to disaffiliate the entire Florida LP over this ideological rift, and anyone else who doesn't tow the LP PC line.
Now comes word that former LP Presidential candidate Steve Kerbel has split from the LP to form the United Independent Party. https://uiparty.org/
Many in the LP are currently distancing themselves from historically highly regarded Constitutional Conservative icons like Ron Paul.
2016 Alaska LP U.S. Senate candidate and Constitutional Conservative, Joe Miller, is giving the Keynote Address to the Constitution Party National Committee meeting in Denver next month.
The vitriol among many in the LP towards those who don't tow their leftist party line is palpable. They vilify the Alt Right, and call it, "cancerous." They expose themselves as frightened and close-minded in this regard. They truly do emulate the worst of the radical left in their desire to expel and silence viewpoints at variance with their own. They engage in censorship, name calling and bullying to get their way. This is familiar behavior to me, and among the many reasons I left the LP over 20 years ago.
I am happy to extend a warm welcome to all those who believe in our three CP pillars of Integrity, Liberty & Prosperity! I can envision a future America involving a polarizing discourse between those who advocate for unrestrained Liberty based on humanist ideals, versus those of Faith, who acknowledge that our Rights and Freedom come from a living Creator. One who is always at work in our lives, our nation and our world. If you truly believe in Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness the Constitution Party is your natural political home. I want to be the first to welcome you! Get more information at: constitutionparty.com
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