For 2301s discussion of ideology, here are a couple of critiques a noted libertarian -- Brink Lindsey -- wrote regarding the current state of conservatism.
- Where do Libertarians Belong?
- Another Culture War? No Thanks.
Lindsey does not believe the Tea Party movement actually wants to reduce the size of government -- at least where it matters most: Middle Class Entitlement like Social Security and Medicare. Like the story on the Koch brothers below, his analysis offers a summary of recent political history.
Lindsey and was recently "purged" from the Cato Institute for, the rumor has it, aligning more with liberals than conservatives.
