The term libertarian has many different forms. you could be (1) a lord of the flies-type libertarian who doesn't believe in any govt. and that people, businesses, etc. are effectively self-regulating, (2) a Sean Hannity-type libertarian, who's obnoxious, not fact-based and anti-big govt... but only when the republicans aren't in control, or (3) someone who is more socially liberal and fiscally conservative, which is what most people actually are. Either of the first two and you're doomed. You won't have much trouble w/ the latter...