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  1. elk4586

    Animal rights

    I am man. Animals are delicous. I want to eat the delicious animals. I arange for another man, or myself in rare circumstances, to provide said delicious animals for my consumption. Two men are now happy... Excuse me, my steak is almost ready.
  2. its been a while since ive last read AS so correct me if im wrong but when Rearden dissapears doesnt he take his company doctor and secretary (ms. ives i think it was) as well? they get in, eddie doesnt? that always bugged me. theyre not exactly world movers, just those who understand and live the philosophy (like ragnars movie star wife). i think people often disregard the impotence of a society with "too many chiefs and not enough indians."
  3. I would say that I was disappointed, but I had really low expectations. The story in all mediums has an awful ending and I totally agree about the "why" questions it creates. Totaly right about the acting, but In my opinion the little girl, I think her name is Dakota Fanning - not sure - is one of the best child actors around. Ever see Man on Fire? She's awesome. And really Moose? Signs? Come on..."We're aliens that are literally burned by water, so let's invade this planet that is 70 odd some percent water, not to mention the natural humidity or rain heaven forbid!" -- I'm way to finicky and analytical about movies to have liked that one I suppose.
  4. Up until he did the only thing he his remembered for nowadays, Bennidict Arnold was the best junior general officer in the Continental Army and supposedly one of the greatest tacticians America's ever had. And while we're in the time frime let's not forget what Washington did with a handful of regulars, militia, and farmer peasents (and some German help) in the Revolution. Granted, without the french at Yorktown we wouldn't have had the surrender....at that time and date anyway.
  5. Just as a note, our (the United States') balistic subarines (boomers) are Ohio class...the Trident is the missile sysetem. And to be on topic, what's everyone's take on the idea that I currently am chewing on, that China will not remain a communist country for more than 10-20 years because of the whole A is A law...a, growingly, capitalist country CANNOT have a communist government. Any ideas?
  6. i think i should point out that there is a difference between a warior and a soldier and if you care enough about the subject to post the question, than you should be able to understand what that means on your own.
  7. I havent studdied the Big Bang theory in depth nor have I delved into any real "begining of the universe" theory so if I'm just ignorant please point out where to go to understand it more. Now, looking at the idea as simply as possible or at least as simply as I am, I don't necessarily find Creationism that irrational - based mostly on the fact that all alternatives I know of seem just as, if not more, irrational. As I understand it, the leading scientific theory on the creation of the universe is "the Big Bang" theory and that, essentially, it says that all of the universe was created by a massive explosion about.....well, a really really long time ago. Okay, now what I don't get: what fueled the explosion? If it was gasses coliding or something like that - as my HS science teachers always tried to explain to me - where did the gasses come from? Basically, I don't understand how the creation of EVERYTHING (my deffinition of "the Universe") could be fueled by or started by something. Anything. Nothing should have been there....hell, there shouldn't even be a "there" to come from. Anyway, taking that into thought is it entirly irrational to believe that the universe was created? Not trying to pick a fight or anything at all, just this is a question that has always bugged me. Basically: "Is the idea of the universe as some entity's "creation" totaly irrational and why?"
  8. I personally know quite a few individuals who match just about every character in Fountainhead, and have a strong feeling that it is why I connect with it more yet enjoy AS more. I can only speak for myself but I'm willing to bet if you want to find these sort of people in real life, good and bad, just look closer to you than you think.
  9. I say you're good. You like it so listen to it. As far as I see it, if people go about changing things they enjoy (in refference to movies, music, art) just to "fit the mold" of their philosophy....I don't know, that just seems stupid to me. You like it so rock on. P.S. -- I'm a huge AC/DC fan and although I consider it pretty objective others might not....screw them. It's my life right? -- Edited by TomL to remove unnecessary quoting of entire previous post
  10. when you're talking about good ol' rock and roll, theres nothing better than AC/DC. like was mentioned before, i forget by whom: its rock n roll, not an opera. when you want good, quick, fun rock theres nothing better. i only post this here because a lot of these songs are, as far as im concerned "objective" as your going to find in popular music. Highway to Hell -- we like to rock, were gonna rock, if you dont like it shut up and leave us alone. Back in Black -- you might knock us down a peg every now and again but if you think i'll ever leave without a fight your "bloody crazy"......its all good and if anyone thinks they know any music better fitting for: driving with the windows down, putting in sports highlight films, working out when youre trying to actually accomplish something, or just have the itch to air guitair.....go buy Highway or Flick of the Switch.
  11. but the gaurd can't just do that. if its rational to obey the person with the gun pointed at you, you're a pretty awful gaurd in the first place and there is no "rational" way to gaurd the door. i have always "chalked up" this scene as necessary use of force to an objective. the dialogue and "choice making" is all for literary effect to strengthen the argument for responsibility in decission making. the decission to eliminate the gaurd is no decission at all all. it has to happen. sometimes rational and practical don't sync up (--from a personal military standpoint, this is often the greatest distinction between a great general and a great sergent...if that makes sense to anyone--)
  12. Apart from Styles here, I notice I am the only member of the military to post so far on this forum. I am a specialist in the U.S. Army and will be attending the University of Montana this fall as part of the Army's Green to Gold program to become an officer. Just a quick little side question here; what do the objectivists amongst you think of the military? It has been a curiosity of mine since I discovered Objectivism. Ayn Rand says that one of the actuall responsibilities of a government is to provide for the defense of the nation, but how do you all (individually and as a community) feel about those who are in fact "in the service" of something like a nation or government? I know my stance but am interested in what others have to say.
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