The opposite of libertarian political ideology is not left or liberal, it's authoritarian.

[Uncle Joe]

224. There are libertarians on the left but they also believe in "collective compassion" that's what

seperates them from those on the right.

The corporate media being authoritarian by its' very nature has long promoted authoritarian candidates preferably on the right, their fall back position is to those on the left.

The issue of liberty vs authority all but being ignored for the sake of binary liberal/conservative thinking with the word "liberal' being demonized by the same corporate media, thus insuring authoritarian candidates on the right to have the advantage.

The Internet has changed this long held dynamic allowing the people to distribute and disseminate information in-mass, thus challenging the authoritarian worshiping corporate media's ability to control propaganda.

I don't believe it to be a coincidence that sexual orientation rights and changes in public perception in regards to cannabis just to name two issues have come to the forefront as the Internet has gained power and influence.

To some extent you make my point.

The Libertarian Party on the right was in the best position to make gains because of this awakening of the national conciousness to pervasive authoritarianism.

The Democratic Party would be wise to shift toward the left libertarian quadrant because the American People are heading in that direction and as a means to counter right wing libertarianism

If the Democratic Party leaves this vacuum the right wing whether authoritarian or Libertarian will be more than happy to fill it.