Thayn rejects libertarian conservatism

Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, has a booth at the state GOP convention this year, where he’s handing out copies of his latest book, “Reprogramming Government, A Conservative Approach.” Like his previous books, it’s published in a small format, about the size of a pocket U.S. Constitution. The thesis? “That libertarian conservatism is ineffective,” Thayn said. Instead, he’s calling for a “win-win” approach, defined as “empowering the citizens with local control over resources and choices.” … “You can’t vote no all the time and complain and bitch and moan – you’ve got to do something,” Thayn declared. … Asked if he’s talked with Idaho Freedom Foundation President Wayne Hoffman about his idea, Thayn said, “Wayne Hoffman is the poster child for libertarian conservatism.”/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.