True Liberals
Milton Friedman consistently and often noted that the term Liberal had been hijacked by the left-wing of the Democratic party in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930’s during the New Deal. In most of the world, Liberal still refers to espousing the principles of freedom and limited government. This includes down under, where the Liberal Party of Australia staunchly opposes Labor’s tax and spend programs.
The party’s platform is strikingly similar to that of the Libertarian Party here in the states. The big difference is that down under, the party actually has a stake in the game.
