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Originally Posted by Radar
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In general the LP has a lot of logical thinkers. A lot of computer programmers, accountants, business owners, lawyers, etc. and they can all tell you about the U.S. Constitution, all tell you about the non-aggression principle, all tell you about how to fix things, why our solution is best, and how it will provide the most freedom at the least cost and inconvenience.
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Thank you for your reply.
You haven't said anything that excludes the D or R party members. I reckon anybody politically motivated enough to go to the effort of signing onto the party's charter, could do the things you describe. I bet you interact with a bunch of smart people, people who know their stuff
and walk and talk a lot of politics.
But that part about "why our solution is best", that's practically everybody. I applaud your efforts to engage people of other political persuasions. That's a good idea too. And I will freely acknowledge that many many people who say they're a Democrat or a Republican prefer the company of their own kind. That doesn't lead to growth, even for LPers.
I think most folks that bother to vote aren't members of a given party. I vote, I consider myself an informed voter, and I'm haven't signed up for membership in a given party. Compared to the general population, you and I are more informed, by a wide margin. But there are smart people on all sides of the political spectrum. Denying that is a mistake. Seeking to learn about and from your "opponents" makes good sense.