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not_again , 4 months ago to Political Memes in It all makes sense now.

I've read several books in the Objectivists library, including Atlas shrugged, the fountainhead, and the virtue of selfishness.

For a certain kind of person, I do think they have value in showing a different ethical/moral framework. To wit, if you have been raised on the principal that you must always sacrifice your own happiness for others, then Onjectivist philosophy is quite novel and can actually be helpful in moving towards a more self-actualized thought mode.

For most others, however, it can turn you into a raging a-hole.

In terms of how tenable the overall principles are in practice, just remember that Rand herself went on social security.

not_again , 5 months ago to politics in Maryland bill would force gun owners to get $300K liability insurance to wear or carry

"they won't be able to just stop anyone, the 4th amendment still would exist."

Oh my sweet summer child...

Off the top of my head:
-DWB (driving while black)
-Stop and frisk
-"I thought I saw drugs" probable cause abuses
-probably 10 others that I missing

not_again , 5 months ago to politics in “I really do believe in IQ science”: Laura Loomer, Trump ally floated for a potential White House position, goes on wildly racist rant against Rep. Ilhan Omar

Hey hey momma said the way you move, gonna make you shake, gonna make you groove.

not_again , 5 months ago to politics in Romney: ‘Appalling’ Trump wants to kill border bill so he can ‘blame Biden’

Same junk, different year. Remember Carter vs. Reagan and the delay of release of the Iranian hostages to discredit Carter? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

not_again , 5 months ago to politics in Donald Trump has a big problem ahead

"But if there was a third option with any chances of winning, things would look different anyway."

Aye, there's the rub.

not_again , 5 months ago to Work Reform in Gen Z is prioritizing living over working because they've seen 'the legacy of broken promises' in corporate America, a future-of-work expert says

Surely you overestimate their chances.

not_again , 5 months ago to News in Boomers won’t part with their homes, and that’s a problem for young families

Similar in principle to carbon emissions: yeah, people individually have a carbon footprint, but corporations and industrial activities dwarf that.

not_again , 5 months ago to politics in It Never Ends With the Freedom Caucus: Mike Johnson Ouster Countdown Begins

"Some of you may die, but that's a risk I'm willing to take"