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75Paul Ryan and Ayn Rand: Breaking Up Is So Very Hard To Do! Even Harder On The Kid!
Congressman Paul Ryan is divorcing. No, not Janna, but the wife-like figure he says he never knew, never had, never loved. That atheist named Ayn. Ayn's friend, Atlas, did much more than just shrug when he heard the news. Truth be told, Atlas...
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76The GOP "Less-Than-Affectionate Feeling For" Everyone But The Rich-Revised-
The Republican party has declared a "less-than affectionate feeling for" virtually every segment of society in our country with the exception of one: the wealthy. There is the GOP "less-than affectionate feeling for" Women, the GOP "less-than...
71Atheism, Marxism and Socialism
The relationship between Atheism, Marxism and Socialism. Myths about the connection between atheism and left wing political philosophies.
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68The Truth About Laissez-Faire
Right now in our crazy country, we have what is often referred to as a Pseudo-Free Market Economy - which basically means that our economy works through heavy Regulations, as well as political and public pressure, though mostly through regulations. There isn't a single thing you can do in this country without checking in with some figure-head or getting one form of permit. Why? Because if it isn't illegal, then it's economic, and if it's economic, the government(s) can regulate and they do. If i
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80Anthem essay contrasting names
Equality, a man of neglected intelligence, and Liberty, a woman of impossible ideas, come together to form their own outcast society. When Equality finally realizes that they needed names he called himself Prometheus and Liberty, Gaea. I believe Ayn...
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63What is philosophy good for?
While in college, I made the decision to major in philosophy; this is not a course of action that I would recommend for the faint of heart. Upon hearing of my decision, my father gently inquired if I had come across a Philosophy Factory that he was...
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65Greed or Self-interest
Greed and self-interest are often used interchangeably. There is a huge difference. One is wrong and self-destructive. The other is a God-given instinct. How to discern the difference. Will it be greed or self-interest?
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70Books I haven't Read
Christmas Eve I read Umberto Eco's Six Walks in the Fictional Woods while waiting for my boy to fall asleep. Christmas Eve for the disorganized parent is a rush to fit in all the necessary wrapping, stuffing, and hiding of gifts necessary to...
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61CinemActivism: Atlas Shrugged Part 1
Who is John Galt? But more importantly, who cares? A short review for an underwhelming movie.
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73Atlas Shrugged Part 1 Movie Review
It's not really a surprise that I like this movie and that's something that I'll be discussing throughout this article. Aside from that, I will be pointing out some reasons why many won't like the film. I have been waiting for this movie for a...
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