Last updated on July 4, 2023
Posted by George Phillies. Written by Anon
The Mises Caucus came into the Libertarian Party (LP) with promises of large amounts of revenue, new members, and big whale donors. However, almost a year later, none of their promises have borne any fruit. In fact, the LP has continued to lose money, staff, and power, coming into a critical election year. It’s almost like they’re the opposite of a “fruitful” venture – like a pear tree in the desert.
The chair of the party seems to be using her title to promote her personal business of makeup, which is doomed to fail. I mean, I’m all for expressing yourself with makeup, but using the party’s resources for it seems a bit clownish. Maybe she’s trying to make the LP look pretty before it withers away into irrelevance.
Unfortunately, the chair’s irrational bigotry towards a failing business model reflects poorly on the party itself. It’s like a bad tattoo – once it’s there, it’s hard to get rid of it without causing some pain.
The Mises Caucus no longer has the outsider status that allowed them to grow. Now, they just do nothing in their states, leading to internal squabbles within state affiliates. It’s like a party where everyone’s just standing around awkwardly, trying to figure out what to do next.
If anything, the Mises Caucus has increased division within the Libertarian Party and caused libertarians to seek fighting for liberty in other places. It’s like a family feud where everyone is fighting over who gets to be the “cool” aunt or uncle, instead of focusing on the bigger picture.
All this division leads to a fracture that allows the omnipotent state to grow. It’s like a crack in a dam – once it starts, it’s hard to stop without causing some serious damage. So, let’s hope the LP can get it together before it’s too late. Otherwise, we’ll all be stuck with the same old two-party system, and who wants that?
Anon is an active member of his or her state Libertarian Party, which is controlled by the Mises caucus.
“The Mises Caucus came into the Libertarian Party (LP) with promises of … none of their promises have borne any fruit.”
Well, that’s a Libertarian tradition. Since the 1990s, I’ve seen county, state, and national LP officer candidates fall short of their promises.
Anon is wrong. It is already too late to save the ex LP. Let it go, forsake party politics, relax, and take a few lessons from Alinsky and the 1960s Youth International Party about strategy and tactics. If it’s not fun, you’re not doing it right. Party model of politics is largely a vestige of the past. Look at ad hoc organizing, disruptive business models, upstart vitality, and let a thousand flowers bloom.