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Editor’s Commentary: Let’s get the uncomfortable confession out of the way first. I’m not a fan of the storyline or writing of Ayn Rand’s libertarian tale, “Atlas Shrugged.” That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate it. I recommend it to those who have a firm belief in the Bible; those who are lukewarm could fall under the eloquent spell of Rand’s anti-Christian beliefs. But the principles of individuality, personal responsibility, and the risks of big government are all spot on even if the storyline was contrived and oftentimes ludicrous.
As we move through these crazy times, we could actually use a little more ludicrous. There’s plenty to go around on the left while many if not most on the right are satisfied by “owning the libs” on social media posts. I’m not sorry if that offends you. We need more than just Tweets. We need action. We need a real world version of John Galt.
Those who have read “Atlas Shrugged” know exactly what I mean. For the rest, a brief and only partially accurate background. The character was the architect of a society of equal men and women who broke away from a deteriorating society to live in a libertarian utopia. They were as literally off-the-grid as possible; without spoiling too much, they were a grid of their own. This group valued the rights of the individual above all else and used a purist form of capitalism to essentially have a paradise that was free from responsibility for anyone else.
A real-world version of John Galt is impossible. But we do need someone, or to be more accurate we need many “someones” who will step up and truly expose the direction this nation is heading. And if these someones cannot change that direction, then they need to engineer an escape for freedom-loving people to have a safe haven from the hydra of mega-government that is forming around us.
Don’t get me wrong. I won’t be leaving society for a version of Galt’s Gulch any time soon. I will fight to the bitter end to save America from itself. But I know there are […]
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They’re Trying to Shut Us Down
Over the last several months, I’ve lost count of how many times the powers-that-be have tried to shut us down. They’ve sent hackers at us, forcing us to take extreme measures on web security. They sent attorneys after us, but thankfully we’re not easily intimidated by baseless accusations or threats. They’ve even gone so far as to make physical threats. Those can actually be a bit worrisome but Remington has me covered.
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JD Rucker