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Old 01-23-2009, 05:39 AM   #1
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It was a very formative book for me but any false illusions I had about either party showing restraint died on 9/11. Ayn was too radical but she did foster a debate we needed to have.
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:02 AM   #2
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Rand never grew up and remained as selfish as a three year old her whole life.
Well said.

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It was a very formative book for me but any false illusions I had about either party showing restraint died on 9/11. Ayn was too radical but she did foster a debate we needed to have.
Also true, she does engage the reader and forces one to look at some thought provoking topics and perspectives.
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