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So a friend asks in relation to the financial crisis. Of course not! Atlas Shrugged is still the greatest achievement of any mind on any world in the history of the universe. It just needs a little updating.
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Hmm…to be honest I wasn’t as big a fan of “Atlas Shrugged” as “The Fountainhead”.
You’re joking, right?
Sounds like someone’s in need of a visit to Ayn Rand re-education camp.
If you think that the current financial crisis had anything to do with Rand’s ideas, then it’s time to (re-)read it, not throw it out! Yes, Ala Greenspan was an early admirer, and, yes, Alan Greenspan is largely responsible for the current mess. But that is because Alan Greenspan turned his back on her ideas long ago.
Get a clue.
People still read Ayn Rand?
Ha so I just read this
http://jezebel.com/5093900/mamas-dont-let-your-daughters-date-objectivists
Seems like the only people still reading Rand are a bunch of jackassy douchebags!
“Really, nothing is hotter than an accomplished girl in a suit, as long as she is willing to settle down and have my children.”
Sign me up for a date with that guy!!
I would really like to know the gender breakdown of people using that site.
I heard today, 7/15/09, that Atlas Shrugged sales volume is up 300% from last year. Jan to June sales are 300,000 units. Since 1957 more than 7 million sold. 26 translations worldwide, a french translation is finally happening after 52 years. So yes, people are still reading Atlas Shrugged.