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My Ayn Rand
I read Atlas Shrugged in 1972. I then read all of her books and The Objectivist newsletters. I found none of the hatred of the common non-rational man in her writings this article portrays. I found only that we should seek out the rational to the best of our abilities and correct errors as they become known. Also that we should try to rationally ...
Posted to Books by Traderawb on November 5, 2009
The better question is....
...why is living like that acceptable to those in the ghetto? Seriously, why do they put up with thugs, drugs and poverty? Why do they not get rid of that stuff? Why do they expect someone else to do it for them? Why do they glorify Tha Thug Life and ridicule getting an education as ''acting white''? Why is there such a demand that those who ...
Posted to Gallery by DaveyNC on October 8, 2009
Hitchens is confused
HItchens and his throngs of blind supporters always seem confused about the concept of freedom of speech. Freedom of speech necessitates tolerance of the expression of the most obscene and offensive views. TOLERANCE DOES NOT NECESSITATE ACCEPTANCE as Hitchens and co seem to believe. We tolerate Nazi hate speech just like we tolerate ...
Posted to Fighting Words by poyan on August 19, 2009
Why are we upset with this?
Why aren't people fighting this more? I hear Democrats saying all they want to do is upholdt the Constitution. How? By shutting down debate, deriding anyone who is against Obama's plan. Uphold the Constitution? Where is that in the Constitution? Read it people. It will take you ten minutes to find out that most of what our Gov't does is not right. ...
Posted to Politics by freedomlover on August 7, 2009
You can't say NO to Obama - Or else!
''If you don't tell Obama ''no'', he assumes ''yes'' - If you do tell Obama ''no'', he assumes you didn't understand the question.'' - That's how self-serving pragmatic idealogues operate. Obama's message is VERY CLEAR, - He is a centralized governing power-monger who intends to use the presidency as a bully pulpit, and freedom loving people ...
Posted to Politics by jongroves on August 7, 2009
IRAN - PEOPLE DIEING TO BE FREE
Everyone should know about what is going on in Iran!Iran - Students Shot While ProtestingIranian students were shot while protesting in Iran after a suspicious outcome to the Iranian election. This is amateur video that was upload by a fellow protester. The world is watching don't let these students die in vain, let your voice be heard. Iranian ...
Posted to Ballot Box by wilsontruth on June 20, 2009
Western Women: Are We Really so Free?
Dear Mr. Hitchens, I read your article, and I am still waiting for that ''fascinating connection'' that you claimed to exist in the opening line of your piece between the management of the Guantanamo Bay prison and Mr. Obama's speech. As far as I can tell, the only fact that connects the two is the fact that they both involve Muslims. The ...
Posted to Fighting Words by SarcasticScribbles on June 10, 2009
Prison Problems!
I feel that many of the problems that exist in prisons are that, there aren't enough rehabilitaion programs that exist. Another problem is that, too much negativity is provoked, because many security guards there, seems to turn their heads and pretend that the problems doesn't exist. Another problem is, the time that is sentenced for a ...
Posted to Jurisprudence by ELois Poole-Clayton on June 7, 2009
Matthew Crawford's Shop Class as Soul Craft interpretation
To really understand the message of Matthew Crawford's book Shop Class as Soul Craft I should read it from beginning to end. However, in my mind, it is much more important to have the freedom to select any profession. Some, really love to work for others in meaningless, monotonous jobs. They perhaps leave them free to day-dream or socialize, ...
Posted to Books by Gabriele on May 21, 2009
Re: Is gay marriage ILLEGAL anywhere in the US?
Yes, it is about money and gaining the same status of hetero rights to those benefits from the state. Truthfully, anyone can get married and do not have to apply for a marriage certificate from the state. Just need a preacher and some witnesses and recorded. When one applies to the state for a marriage license. They put themselves under the ...
Posted to Jurisprudence by charleydan on March 19, 2009

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