Some of their long held (i.e. not recently invented for PR) positions: * decriminalize drugs * legalize gay marriage * repeal the Patriot Act * end the

Some of their long held (i.e. not recently invented for PR) positions: * decriminalize drugs * legalize gay marriage * repeal the Patriot Act * end the police state * cut defense spending In other words, frequently to the left of the Democratic Party. If you want to hate these guys, hate them for being libertarian, not conservative.