Tom, Your memory is accurate; the source of the quote is Barry Goldwater. And the title of the book from which it comes is "The Conscience of a Conservative". But that is NOT in fact the answer to my question.
The answer is "yes". Goldwater, over his lifetime and like Paul, also called himself libertarian. (See the short synopsis at good ol' wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwater) It is possible to be both, which was Brian's contention. It is ALSO possible to be both liberal and libertarian. If this were not so, the Libertarian area on the overused Nolan Chart would consist of an infinitesimal mathematical point at the very top, where the 100/100 lines cross. Instead, most users of the Chart agree that it's possible to be "contaminated" with some degree of conservatism or of liberalism, and still score in the libertarian fifth. I am pretty sure Paul qualifies. Regards, Allen Rice --- In [email protected], "Thomas L. Knapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Quoth Allen Rice: > > > This analysis is much too blithe, Tom, much too black and white. > > > > Does the following originate from a "libertarian" or a "conservative"? > > Unless my memory fails me, the quote is from 1964 Republican > presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Goldwater authored a book on > his political beliefs. Do you remember the title of that book? It > answers your question. > > Regards, > Tom Knapp >
