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August 7, 2012

Atlas Shrugged vs Obama speech?


I came across the following article about the recent speech of President Obama regarding the need of government action and intervention.

"The president made it clear in a recent campaign speech that nobody can make it alone. They need government: ".
It reminded me about Atlas Shrugged and how it contrasts with the book thesis about government role, moral values, and the subtle trick at play that turns individual success into guilt and shame of being successful, leaving open the door for moral, and potentially legal, obligation to share success with all society including free-riders.  Food for thought...