By Katie Kieffer
In the face of politicians trying to ram unfavorable, fiscally irresponsible health care proposals through the Senate that extend government control, raise taxes and reduce liberties, Americans have started to say: “Enough is enough.” It’s true that sometimes you don’t know how great your life is until something basic that you take for granted – like freedom – is at risk of disappearing.
It is not surprising, then, that the queen of capitalism, Ayn Rand, is making a roaring comeback among American professionals of all ages. Rand’s message of individualism and her fundamental understanding that market systems must work with – rather than against – human nature are resonating with American citizens as solid principles upon which to solve our economic crisis.
Left-leaning media giants like TIME Magazine try to dismiss Rand’s attractiveness to Americans because it is a sign that we are realizing and re-appreciating the merits of capitalism. While admitting Rand’s undeniable rebound in popularity, TIME recently made her out to be a loose “high priestess,” and “cult” leader, brushing over her philosophy’s re-gaining popularity and focusing on personal rumors.
TIME’s spineless, slanted articles allow me to tell the real story: Americans are reading Rand’s novels and subscribing to her philosophy of capitalism and individualism because they see it as the way out of recession and into growth and job creation. This is a helpful video to understand the numbers behind Rand’s popularity.
We’re all absorbing messages from the mainstream media that sometimes give the impression that Americans are jumping on-board with Washington’s proposals for more government control and spending. But, before you jump to this conclusion, consider reading what your fellow Americans are really reading: The novels of Ayn Rand.
