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They are libertarian so they generally align with more conservative / right viewpoints. That being said, they seem to be fairly unbiased, in my view.

Natsu 9y ago
There are multiple authors there, actually. One of the more libertarian ones split off a while back. Ken is more liberal. They generally stick to the facts and avoid ideology in most articles. This one is a pretty neutral explanation of the grand jury process that I think is quite informative for most people.
throwaway2016a 9y ago
> They are libertarian so they generally align with more conservative / right viewpoints. Please don't spread misinformation about Liberarians. Libertarians align with conservative views on economics / taxes / welfare but for things like immigration and human rights Libertarians on a whole are left of center. To categorize Libertarians as conservative / right is overly simplistic. Notable examples, Libertarians are anti-prohibition and pro gay rights (in general, there are exceptions to every rule). Edit: bring on the down votes. If one person has their views corrected about what Libertarians stand for It'll be worth it.
- Danihan 9y ago
  I said lowercase l, not capital L libertarian. I wasn't referring to the Libertarian Party proper, as you seem to be. Considering that the only well-known, self-identified libertarian-esqe political figures in the US are Ron Paul and Rand Paul, and both are prominently Republican, I don't believe identifying libertarians as leaning more conservative is incorrect, nor spreading misinformation.
  - throwaway2016a 9y ago
    Ok... fair enough, I'll buy that. I stand corrected. I was not aware of a difference between lower case l and upper case though and I imagine many readers might not either and will take what you said to apply to all of them. Though I do think your assumption that because the Republican party has more openly libertarian party members than the democrats that means that more libertarians lean right. It could also mean that the Republican party is where libertarian leaning people see themselves as having more of a chance of success were they to need to choose one or the other. I think a libertarian in the Democratic party wouldn't get very far. Also, I used to like Ron Paul (even switched to Republican to vote for him in the primary) but the more I listen to some of the things he says now, he is no libertarian. His son even less so.
    - Danihan 9y ago
      What does Rand Paul say that doesn't strike you as libertarian, out of curiosity?
      - throwaway2016a 9y ago
        On the following issues that the Libertarians are at odds with the Republicans he sided with the Republicans and/or said it is a States right's issues rather than take a stand: marijuana legalization, LGBT rights, military spending, and foreign policy in general.* I've heard some people argue, "well at least his is more Libertarian than the other Senators" which is true but you can't cherry pick who gets freedom and who gets thrown in jail or their country invaded instead. * He also is pro-life which I didn't list here because I know Libertarian's on both sides of that fence.
        moomin 9y ago
        Rand Paul strikes me as someone who says a bunch of stuff he doesn’t necessarily agree with in order to get taken seriously by the GOP. Judas Iscariot cut a better deal.

Natsu 9y ago

There are multiple authors there, actually. One of the more libertarian ones split off a while back. Ken is more liberal. They generally stick to the facts and avoid ideology in most articles. This one is a pretty neutral explanation of the grand jury process that I think is quite informative for most people.

throwaway2016a 9y ago

> They are libertarian so they generally align with more conservative / right viewpoints. Please don't spread misinformation about Liberarians. Libertarians align with conservative views on economics / taxes / welfare but for things like immigration and human rights Libertarians on a whole are left of center. To categorize Libertarians as conservative / right is overly simplistic. Notable examples, Libertarians are anti-prohibition and pro gay rights (in general, there are exceptions to every rule). Edit: bring on the down votes. If one person has their views corrected about what Libertarians stand for It'll be worth it.

Danihan 9y ago
I said lowercase l, not capital L libertarian. I wasn't referring to the Libertarian Party proper, as you seem to be. Considering that the only well-known, self-identified libertarian-esqe political figures in the US are Ron Paul and Rand Paul, and both are prominently Republican, I don't believe identifying libertarians as leaning more conservative is incorrect, nor spreading misinformation.
- throwaway2016a 9y ago
  Ok... fair enough, I'll buy that. I stand corrected. I was not aware of a difference between lower case l and upper case though and I imagine many readers might not either and will take what you said to apply to all of them. Though I do think your assumption that because the Republican party has more openly libertarian party members than the democrats that means that more libertarians lean right. It could also mean that the Republican party is where libertarian leaning people see themselves as having more of a chance of success were they to need to choose one or the other. I think a libertarian in the Democratic party wouldn't get very far. Also, I used to like Ron Paul (even switched to Republican to vote for him in the primary) but the more I listen to some of the things he says now, he is no libertarian. His son even less so.
  - Danihan 9y ago
    What does Rand Paul say that doesn't strike you as libertarian, out of curiosity?
    - throwaway2016a 9y ago
      On the following issues that the Libertarians are at odds with the Republicans he sided with the Republicans and/or said it is a States right's issues rather than take a stand: marijuana legalization, LGBT rights, military spending, and foreign policy in general.* I've heard some people argue, "well at least his is more Libertarian than the other Senators" which is true but you can't cherry pick who gets freedom and who gets thrown in jail or their country invaded instead. * He also is pro-life which I didn't list here because I know Libertarian's on both sides of that fence.
      - moomin 9y ago
        Rand Paul strikes me as someone who says a bunch of stuff he doesn’t necessarily agree with in order to get taken seriously by the GOP. Judas Iscariot cut a better deal.