Libertarianism is a joke.

It's the 21st century version of laissez-faire. Instead of the government raping our asses, it's the corporations. I'd rather have some form of regulation in capitalism than none. Notice how the areas that resembles libertarianism politics the most are the areas that are leeching federal money and relies heavily on manufacturing jobs. Way to take care of your population.

The laissez faire economy of the United States in the early 20th century made America the most powerful nation in the world.  Also, the unregulated US economy had better wages and working conditions than the unionized UK economy.