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jstar

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  1. I totally agree with DavidOdden and if it's expensive; like he said - seize assets however because of such a limited m.o. it wouldn't be that expensive just bomb the hell out of 4 - 5 facilities and fly out. No free food, converting to democracy, etc.
  2. dadmonson, Jeffs and ginny. We are not obligated to deal with irrational, dishonest, insulting people we are not even obligated to deal with honest people. Ayn Rand knew that many people would not embrace her philosophy (no need to waste time) better to sow on fertile ground. Also time for a telly program is limited why not answer a question that would further peoples understanding of Objectivism. I suppose the main thing is; you feel that Ayn Rand's response would stop prospective Objectivists from ever embracing this philosophy. If after all the questions Ayn Rand answered someone would see that incident and think "I don't like her response, I'm not going to consider Objectivism" then they're not worth the trouble. Since I'm new here I'm not sure if I can bring up an example of President Obama (forum rules?); anyway what he heck. President Obama thinks he can/should negotiate with radical muslims, he believes he can negotiate with the President of Iran - someone who has said "death to America". Is it prudent to even consider such a negotiation? Is there any parallel between this scenario and talking to the woman who didn't even ask a question? Instead of you guys spending time thinking about Ayn Rand's answer consider the woman who came to the show and instead of asking for an explanation that would help get her past her misgivings she insults the Ayn Rand. I'm not going to contribute more to this discussion.
  3. I was hoping dadmonson and Jeffs would acknowledge or show they appreciated the replies to their question 1. Lady called Objectivists a Cult. Lets define cult (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cult) for the most part the definition deals with religion, sects, worship. The first item listed under the definition. "a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies". 2. The lady claims she has grown and matured to know that Ayn Rand is wrong - (She annoys me when I see that clip) direct insult in other words she was saying "I was young and foolish when I read your books, now I'm older and wiser and I know your philosophy isn't right" this is a plain insult. 3. Lady also made a dishonest assertion, she said Ayn Rand wanted to create and elitist society. The reasons Ayn Rand decided not to deal with her could be; 1. The lady had read her books meaning she was not ignorant - Objectivism holds the mind of man very highly, cults do not. The people who are members of cults are often people with low self esteem, who have weak minds and have been convinced to told to use faith instead of reason (thinking) and blindly follow a cult leader. This is completely opposite to what we learn from Objectivism - reason, thinking is the highest virtue. 2. Why should you deal with someone who insults you? 3. Objectivism politically advocates Capitalism which doesn't mean we want an elitist society we just want everyone to be free even the geniuses and creators (not to be slaves to the 'society'). The result of true Capitalism is a meritocracy. (Elitism: a. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources. b. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.) Also in your question 'dadmonson' you wrote "Why do you think Ayn Rand couldn't really answer the lady?" you should have written 'didn't' instead of 'couldn't'. Ayn could've answered but the fact that the person had read her work and still proceeded to say what she did meant that it wouldn't be wise to deal with her - irrational is the word. Now you'll notice not many people have replied to your post "Why Couldn't Ayn Come Up With A Better Response".
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