Why Should Conservatives Like Libertarian Ideas?

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Are you a conservative? If so, Dr. Stephen Davies suggests that it may be worth considering the ideas of libertarianism. For instance, conservatives tend to prefer institutions that have been tried and trusted, and want to maintain and uphold a traditionally established way of life. They also typically believe in an established or correct moral code. However, it does not logically follow that government should enforce all of these things. In fact, government enforcement of morals and traditions is often detrimental to both.

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[utubehayter]

@chronDiggity

note that you picked things individuals can do by themselves (i.e. on their own initiative). Problem is when it comes to funding such things thru the state, things are distorted and even good intentions lead to perverse results. E.g. Private charity and helping the needy Vs the welfare state. Did you know that good people wanting to feed the homeless can be arrested as criminals because they don't have "all the permits" to do so?

[spotlightman1234]

I used to be liberal, but no I am a libertarian ^_^. I was so dumb back then.

[Gurimbom]

I used to be a socialist, but then I took libertarianism to the knee

[fede2]

a) if you want to talk about me or mock me, respond to me directly.

b) no i don't. in fact, my comment has absolutely nothing to do with what you interpreted. pay attention.

[evelsteev]

fede2 thinks that conservatives uphold individual liberty. LOL!

[fede2]

i really don't see how conservatism and libertarianism can "fuse" in any meaningful sense without one effectively swallowing up the other. this video, in fact, proves that.

[415Dub]

Same here.

[branchbros]

I used to be a conservative, but now I'm a libertarian. :)

[LucisFerre1]

Interesting. It doesn't surprise me, but no, I didn't know that. 

[LucisFerre1]

"Coerced, involuntary adherence to a set of moral values is not pleasing to 'god' and...not effective".

Not a good argument. "Conservative" Christians often argue that the Ten Commandments are a basis for morality "and law" even though it is completely coercive. Do this or you'll be stoned to death. Don't do that or you'll be stoned to death, etc. Of course, capitulation is not "moral behavior" at all, it's a reflection of ones willingness to buckle & comply in the face of terrorist threats.

[LucisFerre1]

I expected him to totally miss what "conservative" means, but he hit the nail on the head, & also the statist nature of the far right. (The far left are statists as well). The right wing are statists in regard to sexual behavior, social behavior, drugs use, while the left are statists in regard to diet, smoking, etc. "The left" say I can have an sex orgy or live in a sex dungeon, but shouldn't eat a Big Mac, and "the right" say that gambling should be illegal, but risky investment is my business