Libertarians Politics

“Modern political conventions are nothing more than taxpayer-funded
infomercials for the major parties. It’s been nearly 30 years since a
real nominating process took place at a presidential convention, and
the party platforms themselves are not debated at all. Since the only
purpose of these events is to cast the host party and its nominee in
the most favorable light, surely the two campaigns — which have raised
tens of millions of dollars already — should foot the bills. Perhaps
the worst thing about party conventions is the rhetoric. Conventions
lend themselves to pandering, as few politicians can resist the
temptation to tell a national television audience how well they will
run the country if elected. The problem is that government is not
supposed to run the country — we’re supposed to be free.”

Ron Paul, the only “libertarian” Member of Congress.

He really understands how ridiculous these conventions are.