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3. I'm not sure why you, and the original article, felt the need to include that she was jewish

Reply to ND-Dem (Original post)

Sat Jan 17, 2015, 01:54 AM

Jan 2015

Ayn Rand was a horrible person regardless of any ethnic or religious background.

I get that you took the subject from the article's title, but I would feel a little off given the history of condemning Jews for being money lenders and perceived harsh repayment terms.

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Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever [View all] ND-Dem Jan 2015 OP

I think I'd wear an old dress rather than deal with Auntie Ayn to get a new one. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #1

I don't think I would have even bothered to ask. I wonder how well they knew her? ND-Dem Jan 2015 #2

I'm not sure why you, and the original article, felt the need to include that she was jewish mythology Jan 2015 #3

because it's the Forward, probably. (A Jewish paper). Look at their front page and notice ND-Dem Jan 2015 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #5

The proper response to this... JHB Jan 2015 #6

lol. she certainly was a wordy old girl, wasn't she? ND-Dem Jan 2015 #7

Niece asks to borrow $25, gets a 6000 word essay on capitalism. JaneyVee Jan 2015 #8