"What should be the nature of the American regime? America is moving in the libertarians’ direction not because they have won an argument but because government and the sectors it dominates have made themselves ludicrous. This has, however, opened minds to the libertarians’ argument." from "Declaration of independents"
Well put, Mr. Will!
Libertarianism as contrarianism, makes the most sense.
Practically speaking, what can the State do for us? Very little, nor was it supposed to do more than that, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
Libertarian as Constitutionalism is in full-swing.
Let us hope that the opposition to Big Government does not become a cabal for opposing Government at all costs in all ways.