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Independents tend to be the least knowledgeable of all voters, and some of them may have positive associations with “libertarian” simply because the word sounds vaguely similar to the widely beloved concept of “liberty” (obviously people with nonlibertarian policy views may react positively to the idea of “liberty” but have a very different idea of its content than libertarians do).

The Volokh Conspiracy » Political Ignorance and Perceptions of “Capitalism” and “Socialism” 2010

Independents tend to be the least knowledgeable of all voters, and some of them may have positive associations with “libertarian” simply because the word sounds vaguely similar to the widely beloved concept of “liberty” obviously people with nonlibertarian policy views may react positively to the idea of “liberty” but have a very different idea of its content than libertarians do.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Political Ignorance and Perceptions of “Capitalism” and “Socialism” 2010

The beliefs of libertarians and other candidates on our political fringes should not escape media scrutiny, nor should the media start making reflexive judgments about the wisdom of nonlibertarian Democratic and Republican policies, treating them with the open mockery and barely concealed disdain that Rand Paul and his father have received.

Is Rand Paul Crazier Than Anyone Else in D.C.? 2010

The beliefs of libertarians and other candidates on our political fringes should not escape media scrutiny, nor should the media start making reflexive judgments about the wisdom of nonlibertarian Democratic and Republican policies, treating them with the open mockery and barely concealed disdain that Rand Paul and his father have received.

Is Rand Paul Crazier Than Anyone Else in D.C.? 2010

I find the evidence for the proposition that all nonlibertarian intervention into the economy is harmful to be extremely weak.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Bryan Caplan’s Advice on Social Intelligence: 2009

Allowing unlimited immigration to a country with a nonlibertarian government also creates serious problems.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Thirty Years in America: 2009

This is just another example of the nonlibertarian belief that libertarian practices have been tried and failed.

A Story that Warms My Heart, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

But I wouldn't insult you and say that nonlibertarian beliefs about economics and policy are based on miraculous conversion experiences.

Economic Nationalism, once more, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Allowing unlimited immigration from a country with a nonlibertarian government just lets that government export the effects of its policies elsewhere.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Thirty Years in America: 2009

Every person in the room (about fifteen, as I recall), including some decidedly nonlibertarian types (including as least two who now hold high positions with GWB), raised his hand.

The Volokh Conspiracy » More on Conservatives and Flagburning: 2004