I think we are hardwired
...and as a result of this, our experiences are acted upon from that perspective. I know when I was going out with Fox and tried on Democrat, I felt like nothing made sense. Convoluted. I saw Fox say one thing and do another, so, I just observed hypocrisy.
To be a Libertarian for me means to be as close to what I hold true and good and just with reasonableness, as possible. That is what standing on solid ground, and walking the talk means to me.
What we can learn through life however, when you have an asshole in the midst..is to walk away.