So how many libertarians in Congress would write and vote for Johnson's bills and proposals. The presidenency (contrary to Obama's beliefs) does not exist in a vacuum and does not write laws. I think most fiscal conservatives would like to see a much more libertarian approach to spending matters and some of us would like the tax code abolished so that the marriage issue and funding to abortionist was totally off the table, but Johnson cannot win and can only damage the only chance of winning the nation has -- Romney.
All political candidates call themselves freedom-lovers, but they are not. Neither major party really opposes government control of the economy or of our personal lives. I'm a libertarian because I see the false choice offered by political left and right: Democrats talk about personal liberty; Republicans talk about economic freedom. But what they do once in power belies their words.
I say we're best off if government just leaves us alone to our peaceful cooperation with whomever we please. Let politicians advocate moral behavior. Let them give to charities. But leave government -- which is physical force -- out of it....
So what do you have if Romney wins?
Question -- Which candidate is pro-tarp, pro-bailout, pro-stimulus, pro-qe, pro-socialized medicine, pro-abortion, pro-homosexual agenda, for increasing taxes, for increasing spending, for "fixing" the "plight" of illegal immigrants, for raising the minimum wage, pro-patriot act, anti-gun and has a history of appointing liberal activist judges.
Answer -- both Romney and Obama.
You will have an actual president that will lead this country. One that will right many wrongs. A man who takes resposibility not a boy that blames others.
A man that will stop deficit spending and reduce the debt.
SCOTUS appointees that will preserve our liberties
Etc