[mnm1]

"Chances are that will be Ayn Rand and her extreme form of capitalism, which she called objectivism."

Rand's views on capitalism are only a small part of her philosophy and not at all the most interesting or compelling by far. By reducing objectivism to a form of capitalism, the author and most contemporary Rand proponents show they know little to nothing about objectivism and understand little to nothing of Rand's philosophy. It's sad that this aspect of her writings is so emphasized over everything else when it's the least interesting and least compelling of her writings about the human condition and the self. Most people using Rand's philosophy as a justification for their exploits of others would be considered looters by Rand, the exact opposite of what she espouses.

[polotics]

Rand failed by her own metrics: a little old lady requiring social help... Not a philosopher, or much of a novelist.

[mnm1]

What kind of an asshole would not help a little old lady who requires help? Rand would and so would anyone who understands her philosophy.

[polotics]

Well, no. She was at first trying to refuse social help until the reality that she was actually poor was forced upon her.