Many large contributors give to both parties to ensure favored treatment, patronage and government contracts no matter who is in office. Libertarians believe that right to contribute one's own money to political campaigns is both a natural property right and is Constitutionally protected free speech. The solution lies in reducing the size and influence of government. Only then will it be bad business to invest in politicians. The government needs to honor it's commitment to those retirees who are already dependent on their Social Security benefits yet at the same time, protect today's and tomorrow's workers from getting sucked into this money pit.
Libertarians advocate a two part solution.
For the current recipients, we propose a one-time, lump sum buy out which they can invest privately. This would be funded by a sale of government assets such as mineral rights, grazing lands, hydroelectric plants etc.