Who is John Galt? Have you met him?

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:20:00 -0500

Response by CPO Tim Dickey made Jan 31 at 2016 6:27 PM

CPO Tim Dickey — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:27:25 -0500

CDR Michael Goldschmidt, a classic question for our times!

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 31 at 2016 6:34 PM

SPC David S. — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:34:44 -0500

Atlas Shrugged?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 31 at 2016 6:36 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:36:27 -0500

I read Atlas Shrugged when it was first published in 1957. I was 14 at the time. That should explain a lot. I've read it twice since as we have become progressively collectivist in the U.S. No, we're nothing as bad as the world Ayn Rand described, but we're on the road. This year we began to see that it is possible for used to progress even further into the abyss as young voters have taken to Bernie Sanders. Many criticize Rand's story as ham-handed because her heroes are larger than life and the villains unbelievably evil or dim-witted. Well, Bernie certainly fits the latter mold. Ultimately, the inclination of our youngest voters to follow Bernie is an indictment of our educational system. How could they be so quick to cast aside liberty and self-responsibility unless they were indoctrinated rather than educated?

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Jan 31 at 2016 10:10 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:10:29 -0500

I read Atlas shrugged every 7-8 years, since 1986, it seems reminiscient, but new every time.... A remarkable piece of work, both philosophically, and fictional yet prognostic.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 12:13 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:13:19 -0500

Atlas Shrugged is a great read. However, I found The Fountainhead much more to my liking.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 7:46 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:46:35 -0500

that is a baba effect of a friction story.

Response by LTC Marc King made Feb 1 at 2016 11:14 AM

LTC Marc King — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:14:11 -0500

Everyone should read "Atals Shrugged " it is relevant for our times. A chilling look at where we might be going without a serious course correction. It's a look into the future from those who experienced it in the past.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2016 8:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:31:36 -0500

A character in a work of fiction that promoted objectivism which is one of the main principles of Satanism.