Where Have All The Libertarians Gone?

This is the question Dave Bundrick over at Blue Grass Roots is asking.

My question is this: where is the Libertarian Party today?
This is their year to make some big gains:

• Both major party candidates favor big government (despite some lip service to the contrary).


• Both favor taxes that are higher than the LP would like, to support the big government they created and perpetuate.


• At least one candidate is willing to engage in massive deficit spending.


• GWB and the Repugs like to tell you what to do with your body, and want to define what a family is.


• et cetera

So where are the Libertarians?
Why aren't they making some converts in the small government Republican camp?

I've been asking myself that very same question. Are they in denial that someone who calls himself a Republican could be more big government than a Senator from North East?

It seems Bob Barr, of all people is asking a similar question. It would appear the Mr."I'm a uniter, not a divider" has even managed to divide his own party.