Libertarianism: Difference between revisions

====Caucuses====

*[[File:Paleolib.png]] '''Mises Caucus -''' The party Caucus that promotes Paleolibertarianism and a more radical version of the party. Generally associated with Ron Paul's campaigns, adopting a more pragmatic stance. The party was formed in 2017 by Michael Heise, after feuds between the National Libertarian Committee and the Mises Institute after the Unite the Right rally, in addition to Anti-Bill Weld sentiment and accusations that the party had become "woke". Over time, the New Hampshire affiliate made controversial tweets advocating child labor, causing them to lose committee members. The party defends Non-Interventionism, secession/localism, opposition to monetary policy, opposition to "wokeism", covid measures and some believe in the 2020 election fraud conspiracy (pro-Trump).

*[[File:Bhl.png]] '''Liberation Caucus -''' The Caucus of the culturally liberal party, whose main purpose of the caucus would be to achieve social libertarianism and space for "freedom lovers" within the party.

*[[File:Clib.png]] '''Classical Liberal Caucus -''' The Caucus that preaches ideals more oriented towards Classic Liberalism and a certain degree of populism. They are strong opponents of the Democratic and Republican Party, believing that they are becoming extreme, also opposing the left/right idea (although they are right wing). The Caucus states that the main objective is to increase the growth of the Party, with more effective communicators and to attract more voters.

*[[File:Ancapf.png]] '''Audacious Caucus -''' The Caucus with ideas more focused on Anarcho-capitalism, whose main objective would be opposition to the state. They are based on the writings of Murray Rothbard, the Non-Aggression Principle, opposition to drug wars, society that respects individuals, valuing sex workers, ending state duties, ending borders and children's rights. The party calls itself "people who are too radical for the Radical Caucus".

*[[File:Libms.png]] '''Libertarian Socialist Caucus -''' The most left-wing Caucus, which defends socialist principles with Right Libertarian principles. They argue that the Non-Aggression Principle is being undermined by state-imposed monopolies and hierarchical ownership. They believe that individual autonomy is being harmed by coercive choices and the exploitation of current salaried work, considering it as unnatural.

*[[File:Xbert.png]] '''Christian Liberty Caucus -''' The Christian Caucus of the party founded by businesswoman Hele Gilson in 2019, with Ken Armstrong as chair. As the name suggests, the caucus starts from a Christian point of view and sees libertarianism "through the eyes of Jesus".

*[[File:Freemason .png]] George Washington Liberty Caucus - The party Caucus known for upholding Freemasonry virtues such as accountability, fraternity and charity. Founded in 2019 by Pellegrino, Baker, Loveland and Larkin, with the aim of raising the party for Freemasonry, although not sponsored by any Grand Lodge. They believe in the free market and free association, also believing that charity and fraternity promote freedom.

*[[File:ProLifeBert.png]] '''Pro-Life Libertarians -''' The pro-life Caucus and with some conservative ideals mixed with libertarian ideals. The caucus believes that babies deserve protection because they are the true minority in need of protection, and as human beings they should have their rights respected.

*[[File:Abort.png]] '''Pro-Choice Libertarians -''' The Caucus opposed to the one above and to Ron Paul, because as the name suggests, they are opposed to the pro-life movement and are in favor of the legalization of abortion. Founded in 1987 in opposition to Ron Paul, gained support from activist Russell Means, it has since made conventions and enjoyed a degree of popularity. They believe that the state should not regulate abortion and that it would be an individual matter, calling pro-lifers "abortion prohibitionists".

*[[File:Homobert.png]] '''Outright Libertarians -''' The Caucus is the association of the party linked to LGBT/Queer rights, being the 3rd LGBT association of the party to be created, being founded in 1998. The caucus defends classic libertarian and liberal ideals, opposing the laws against sodomy, being in favor of of civil union and private investment against STDs, but against public investment. They have considerable support from the Pink Pistols and are at odds with other LGBT associations such as the Log Cabin Republicans and Stonewall Democrats.

*[[File:PoorCap.png]] '''Povertarian Caucus -''' The Party's Caucus for the poorest and for mutual aid and against income and property taxes. They are opposed to the New Deal and War on Drugs, as both would harm the poorest and are in favor of drug trafficking. They support the free market and entrepreneurship of the poorest and that although they are opposed to social welfare, they support Universal Basic Income and the rights of labor movements.<ref>[[https://web.archive.org/web/20190622172057/http://povertarians.org/platform/ 1]]</ref>

*'''Radical Caucuses'''

**[[File:Agorismf.png]] 1972: The 1972 Radical Caucus had been founded by Samuel L Konklin III (SEK3), who believed in the destruction of the party by being centralized and "Partyarchy". Since founding, they had received criticism from influential party members such as Rothbard, Nolan and Greenberg, being called a Nilist by Rothbard. The group was known for Agorist and Market Anarchist ideologies, as well as opposition to the political process. The group dissolved after the 1974 national convention after most of the leadership left.

**[[File:Libcon.png]] 1979: The 1979 Radical Caucus was founded by Raimondo, Garris and Costello, as an attempt "to unify the party around radical and hardcore libertarian programs." The Caucus had members' ideology ranging from paleolibertarianism, conservatism, and anarcho-capitalism, with both preaching non-interventionism. The Caucus disbanded in 1983, with Garris and Raimondo leaving LP to join Republican.

**[[File:Minarchist.png]] 2006: The 2006 Radical Caucus was founded by Hogarth, Montoni and Morey Straus after the "Portland Massacre" and continues to this day. The Caucus believes in "Radical Abolitionism", opposition to gradualism, principled populism and a certain degree of minarchism. The Caucus has a certain degree of importance, winning some positions and successful candidates.

*[[File:Neobert.png]] '''Defense Caucus -''' The party's neolibertarian and interventionist Caucus. The Caucus believes that the West may be in decline and that interventionism could be good, also opposing collaboration with Islamic countries. They are opposed to anarcho-capitalists and believe that the government would serve to protect life, liberty and legitimate property, in addition to countless other ideas defended by Ancaps.