>The problem is, the GOP's rhetoric is free markets, but their reality is crony capitalism. I agree with every part of that statement except "the problem is."

>The problem is, the GOP's rhetoric is free markets, but their reality is crony capitalism. I agree with every part of that statement except "the problem is." >It is ironic that a libertarian is cheering on a protectionist administration to attack economically libertarian/neoliberal corporations (in the SV mold - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Californian_Ideology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Californian_Ideology) who are aligned with a center-left liberal/socially liberal party. These people are only libertarian when it benefits them personally. And now, because of that, so am I.