Although many species of ferns are edible as fiddleheads, Ostrich Ferns are the best. They are edible only in their early growth phase first thing in the spring. PLEASE NOTE: Most or all other fern species are either unpalatable (too tough or not very tasty) or contain high levels or carcinogens.
The purpose of a political party is to gain political power to establish a role in history, to win to help promote shared principles and political ideology and to endorse candidates who support a specific political philosophy.
Libertarian principles tend to overlap with Democratic party beliefs on some social issues like gay mariage and with Republican principles on economic issues like taxes and government regulation.