Rand's philosophy can be summed up this way: to hell with the common man and hurray for the corporation. In essence, this is the basic libertarian mantra today. So Rand is indirectly responsible for the disgraceful gimme-grabbing, I-me-mine behavior of Wall Street and big business today.
"No one else has a right to limit your ideas and your pursuit of happiness, as long as you live and let live and respect others--judging them on their merits and achievements." What a laugh riot that is. Ken Lay, Bernie Madoff - two classic cases of success and happiness. Here's a flash: excessive money and power corrupts *everybody*.
We have already won.
Because the speed at which they are losing this war has now shifted from impulse power to warp drive.
"They got the guns but we got the numbers." Jim Morrison ("Five To One")
The "Protect" Act
Relax, people.
1. This bill will *never* pass in its current form.
2. They are far, far too late.
3. No matter what obstacles they try to put in the way there will always be a work-around. Or two, or three or four.
4. Thanks for the info, but, really, *yawn*.
DHS
Time to put them on a very short leash. They are obviously drunk with power.
This too shall pass, folks. And besides, it's true: the internet interprets censorship as damage and simply routes around it.
"They got the guns but we got the numbers." Jim Morrison
This entire topic.
*Yawn*
If you're truly upset by this, here's a thought: Bin Laden's "mansion" is Jockstrap-o-stan is probably available now. Go ahead, disappear yourself.
Re: Atlas Shrugged frightens the Takers
Rand's philosophy can be summed up this way: to hell with the common man and hurray for the corporation. In essence, this is the basic libertarian mantra today. So Rand is indirectly responsible for the disgraceful gimme-grabbing, I-me-mine behavior of Wall Street and big business today.
"No one else has a right to limit your ideas and your pursuit of happiness, as long as you live and let live and respect others--judging them on their merits and achievements." What a laugh riot that is. Ken Lay, Bernie Madoff - two classic cases of success and happiness. Here's a flash: excessive money and power corrupts *everybody*.
Texas Governor
Two things that need to be consigned to the Garbage Can of History, *immediately*:
Texas "politics"
Texas "justice"
Then just start over and this time put grown-ups in charge.