What is your party: Libertarian

History:
The Libertarian Party was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of David Nolan on December 11, 1971
The first national convention, attracting 89 delegates from 23 states, was held that June in Denver, Colorado.
Status:
As of 2006 it was the fifth largest party in the United States in terms of registered members, with 235,000, following the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Constitution Party and the Green Party
Most votes than any other party except the main 2
2008-Several candidates sought to become the party's 2008 presidential nominee. Ron Paul, who was the party's 1988 nominee and at the time, was seeking the Presidential nomination of the Republican Party, had been mentioned as a possible nominee as well, but officially denied any intent to run under any third-party banner. On December 12, 2007, the Party adopted a resolution requesting Paul to run on the Libertarian ticket if he did not win the Republican Party nomination. On March 25, 2008, Mike Gravel changed from the Democratic Party to the Libertarian Party. On May 12, 2008, ten days before the 2008 Libertarian National Convention, Bob Barr a former Republican U.S. Congressman, announced that he would seek the nomination. On May 25, after six ballots, the Libertarian Party chose Barr as their official nominee for president, and Root as his running mate.
As of September 23, 2008, the Libertarian Party is on the ballot in the following 46 states for 2008

Symbol / Name / ETC
1972 = Libertarian Party /Rather than New Liberty Party
Old =There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch (TANSTAAFL)
New = The Party of Principle
Tennessee, North Carolina, Utah, Hawaii, Delaware and Iowa have LP as mascot

Ideals:
Minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration across borders, and non-interventionism in foreign policy that respects freedom of trade and travel to all foreign countries.
Economy: reduce the state's role in the economy
Minimal government bureaucracy: Only get involved for fraud and other governmental issues
People: privacy protection, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and sexual freedom
No Government Interference: Abortion, prostitution, driving without a seatbelt, use of controlled substances, how business run (smoking / work hours), self-defense,
Other: protection of property rights

"Statement of Principles," "We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose."