A Conservative Tears Apart Ayn Rand and 'Atlas Shrugged'

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Though the non-fiction of Miss Rand is probably beyond the grasp of the author, it is quite shameful to rely on the unchecked opinions of another when there are several good Rand books and essays by which one could make up his own opinion.

Alan of CA 2:00PM November 19, 2010

you are an idiot.

I read it, have you? of CA 12:56AM October 19, 2010

Anyone who believes Ayn Rand is a conservative doesn't know what conservatism is and represents. If you want to know what conservatism is about read Edmund Burke, Adam Smith, G.K. Chesterton, and Whittaker Chambers. Rand was every bit as radical as the Communism she railed against. Objectivism (Rand's philosophy) and Communism are, in the end, two sides of the same coin, the coin being godless materialism.

Greg of AL 7:21PM July 19, 2010

He didn't tear apart Ayn Rand, nor Atlas Shrugged. In fact, the only thing his poorly written and structured essay really "tore apart" was any shred of respect one should have for this clown.
Shame on you, Schlesinger, for not having the integrity to read, analyze and judge for yourself rather than taking on faith the word of this buffoon.

Jason Ward of CA 3:05AM March 18, 2010

Schleshinger.... you dolt!

Fred of AZ 2:53PM June 12, 2009

On a smaller scale than federal, please pay attention to the Exodus from NY that is taking place right now. Look to the mass abandonment of US business production to overseas due to "regulation". The current congress not to mention Obama may be able to put the final nail in the coffin of US industry leaving the country a true socialist utopia with no way to pay for these "programs" other than worthless printed money.

Don of NM 12:04PM June 12, 2009

Obama is doing his best to prove that what was predicted in Atlas Shrugged can happen in America.
Rand offered an alternative to going along with this destruction of freedom for those who actually work and produce. Leave and allow the powers that be to enjoy their "win". Let's see how much the people who elected this hope/change like it when they see the reality of what happens as a result of their "win".
Obama and Pelosi like to keep reminding the citizens of the U.S....they won! Let's see what you do with that, Winners. Show us what you have to offer. Let's see how good you are at making the U.S. and the world a better place to live in. Prove that your ideas actually work better than the constitution and free markets.
Not doing so well, so far. but you have a year to figure it out.

Libby of NJ 1:38AM June 07, 2009

Robert Schlesinger, don't write about something you know nothing of. Go read Atlas Shrugged, then come back and apologize to your readers.

Christian Prophet of UT 10:06PM May 29, 2009

i've been amazed at the right's touting of ayn rand lately.
i have always thought ayn rand should be read in one's teens in order to really embrace her b.s.

sharon campbell of FL 9:35AM May 29, 2009