In this engaging episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and co-host Amanda Griffiths dive deep into the current state of the Libertarian Party. They discuss the importance of coalition building, the challenges of maintaining ideological purity, and the potential benefits and pitfalls of aligning with both left and right-leaning groups. Amanda shares her vision for the future of the party, emphasizing the need for transparency, local and national strategies, and a broad, principled approach to liberty. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the recent election, the role of the Mises Caucus, and much more in this comprehensive discussion!
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Amanda's Post:
https://x.com/AjaxtheGriff/status/1856398371801743714
(00:54) Amanda Griffiths' Background
(01:45) Libertarian Party's Unique Year
(02:45) Mises Caucus and Libertarian Strategy
(05:22) Defining the Libertarian Party
(09:11) Libertarianism: Left, Right, or Beyond?
(13:50) Common Ground and Coalition Building
(17:09) BetterHelp Sponsorship
(18:46) Libertarian Party's Future Strategy
(38:37) Voting Without Consequences
(39:28) The Decision to Vote
(40:25) Critiquing Leadership and Coalition Building
(45:10) Principles vs. Policy
(58:44) Local Elections and Party Strategy
(01:00:57) Coalition Building and Ideological Unity
(01:13:30) Qualified Immunity and Party Dynamics
(01:13:38) Mises Caucus and Left Libertarians
(01:15:45) Facial Recognition and Libertarian Collaboration
(01:16:20) Strategies for Party Unity
(01:16:48) Purging Left Libertarians: A Debate
(01:23:26) Libertarian Ideology and Party Growth
(01:24:40) Challenges and Solutions for Libertarians
(01:26:17) Coalition Building and Key Issues
(01:44:08) Final Thoughts and Future Plans