And some Rand villains are trying to rule NYC, per Mamdani's inaugural speech, as he states exactly what he means by his "warm" democratic socialism:
"We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism. . . . Here, where the language of the New Deal was born, we will return the vast resources of this city to the workers who call it home. . . . The cost of childcare will no longer discourage young adults from starting a family—because we will deliver universal childcare for the many by taxing the wealthiest few. Those in rent-stabilized homes will no longer dread the latest rent hike—because we will freeze the rent. Getting on a bus without worrying about a fare hike or whether you’ll be late to your destination will no longer be deemed a small miracle—because we will make buses fast and free. "
When I read Rand's works over 50 years ago, I thought that her villains were surreal despite the quality of her reasoning. Today, Rand villains are ubiquitous and dominate the institutions and governments achieving Tytler's end-stage democracy where bankrupt welfare states are transitioning to tyrannies.
Maybe this is just the Big Beautiful Bubble speaking, but the criticism I've always heard of that Ayn Rand's heroes are unrealistic. Ayn Rand villains are all around us!
And some Rand villains are trying to rule NYC, per Mamdani's inaugural speech, as he states exactly what he means by his "warm" democratic socialism:
"We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism. . . . Here, where the language of the New Deal was born, we will return the vast resources of this city to the workers who call it home. . . . The cost of childcare will no longer discourage young adults from starting a family—because we will deliver universal childcare for the many by taxing the wealthiest few. Those in rent-stabilized homes will no longer dread the latest rent hike—because we will freeze the rent. Getting on a bus without worrying about a fare hike or whether you’ll be late to your destination will no longer be deemed a small miracle—because we will make buses fast and free. "
When I read Rand's works over 50 years ago, I thought that her villains were surreal despite the quality of her reasoning. Today, Rand villains are ubiquitous and dominate the institutions and governments achieving Tytler's end-stage democracy where bankrupt welfare states are transitioning to tyrannies.
Good comments. What will the force look like to depose them?
Maybe this is just the Big Beautiful Bubble speaking, but the criticism I've always heard of that Ayn Rand's heroes are unrealistic. Ayn Rand villains are all around us!
I don't understand the last sentence.