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dlk

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4. After watching a video of an old interview of Ayn Rand

Reply to thomhartmann (Original post)

Sat May 8, 2021, 01:29 PM

May 2021

It was clear she was completely looney. Her writings have been adopted by those who are only looking to excuse their extreme selfishness & cruelty. Consider they type of intellectual midget who would use a book of fiction to justify their political beliefs and actions.

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Actually not - his first name is Randal. TheRickles May 2021 #7

Thanks for this! IrishAfricanAmerican May 2021 #3

After watching a video of an old interview of Ayn Rand dlk May 2021 #4

I can't imagine a good night's sleep after reading even some of this. SleeplessinSoCal May 2021 #5

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K&R...nt Wounded Bear May 2021 #12

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Reminds me of two things: Martin Eden May 2021 #15

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DAMN this is one great post. Thank you, Thom. ancianita May 2021 #16

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