Some never gave up their childhood longing for magic. Others have failed to rationally examine their beliefs and assumptions. Many Libertarians were captivated by Atlas Shrugged . On the basis of a conversation or a book, these individuals joined the Libertarian movement. These rare individuals may assume that there are thousands more like them.
Individuals act on the basis of their beliefs and assumptions.
Suppose that Libertarians harbor a belief in overnight success, in the myth of mushrooms in the night. They'll create and attend media events. They'll leaflet crowds and give speeches at open public events. They'll beg, borrow, and steal money to pay for brochures, white papers, fliers, and commercials. They'll harass every Libertarian in their area to give as much time and money as they have.