In this chapter we have an interesting conversation between James Taggart and his business friends. These failing businessmen reveal themselves to be socialists. They believe that wealth should be shared and that concern for the public good rather than profits should be the primary concern of any business. Naturally, they resent highly successful businessmen like Henry Reardon who are motivated by acquiring more and more wealth. I see Obama and the majority of Americans today as being like Taggart and friends.
I see the creators of wealth like Reardon as being the ones that improve the lives of people in the long run rather than those that would redistribute wealth. By seeking their own wealth they create many jobs for others and they should be rewarded for their genius.
Whose side will Ayn Rand take? Read on.
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gery, almost done chapter 3. will have comments to follow soon.
oops sorry about the typo! spelled your name wrong
It's interesting to re-read this again, now.
James and his friends are pinned as "bad guys" from the start. Which is strange, because I do believe those with the most wealth should be concerned with the welfare of those with much less than them.
I don't think they are really bad people, they are just bad businessmen.
Knowing what Ms Rand believes, reading this is almost like watching political ads. Someone from one party displaying the other party in a very extreme negative manner.
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