Sun Tzu

There is something that continues to puzzle me as time goes on, I’m not claiming to be a political expert, and this is my view as I understand things. If I’m way off that’s why I’m asking.

I see Democrats or Liberals desiring social freedom, and heavy government intervention on America’s economic management.

I see Republicans or Conservatives desiring less government intervention with economic management, but desire to see a certain level of moral behavior carried by Americans; even if that means possibly having to enforce it.

I don’t understand how the lines were drawn that way. Some of the libertarian mindset makes sense (the drug issue is a problem), but I don’t see them ever getting anywhere; almost as if votes in that direction are wasted.

I’m curious to hear from both sides on this. If the libertarian party feels there should be less government involvement on both issues why aren’t they appealing? What is their major problem?

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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.- Stephen Hawking