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The '''Libertarian Party''' is a United States political party created in 1971. It claims to be the largest third party in the United States although others dispute this claim (see below for a full discussion of the issue). | The '''Libertarian Party''' is a United States political party created in 1971. It claims to be the largest third party in the United States although others dispute this claim (see below for a full discussion of the issue). | ||
The party does not presently hold any major office at the national, such as Senator | The party does not presently hold any major office at the national level, such as Senator, Governor, or United States House of Representatives. No [[Libertarian]] has ever [[won election to federal office]], though thousands have been elected to various state and local offices since the party was created in 1971. | ||
The stated [[Libertarian Party Platform|platform]] of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered on the far left and others that are considered on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians favor minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians favor social freedom including legalization of drugs and strong civil liberties. | The stated [[Libertarian Party Platform|platform]] of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered on the far left and others that are considered on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians favor minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians favor social freedom including legalization of drugs and strong civil liberties. | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 2 September 2005
The Libertarian Party is a United States political party created in 1971. It claims to be the largest third party in the United States although others dispute this claim (see below for a full discussion of the issue).
The party does not presently hold any major office at the national level, such as Senator, Governor, or United States House of Representatives. No Libertarian has ever won election to federal office, though thousands have been elected to various state and local offices since the party was created in 1971.
The stated platform of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered on the far left and others that are considered on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians favor minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians favor social freedom including legalization of drugs and strong civil liberties.
All of the stances of the libertarian party are based on their belief in minimal government intervention. In the eyes of a libertarian, the people should be able to do what they want when they want, under the condition that they do not harm anybody else in doing so.