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Displaying all articles tagged:
Ayn Rand
libertarianism
July 29, 2019
The Paltry Hopes of the Libertarian Moment
Just a few years ago libertarians fantasized about taking over the GOP. Now they just hope Justin Amash can get reelected.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Dec. 14, 2017
Paul Ryan to Go Out in a Blaze of Randian Glory
The Speaker plans one more attack on the lazy takers before he retires or is purged.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 15, 2016
Why Conservatives Were Wrong About Why Republicans Like Trump
Authoritarianism in service of plutocracy turns out to be an attractive combination for the Grand Old Party.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 13, 2016
How Ayn Rand’s Theories Destroyed ‘Never Trump’ Conservatism
The libertarian ideas that justify an authoritarian presidency.
By
Jonathan Chait
Apr. 12, 2016
Donald Trump’s Role Model Is an Ayn Rand Character
We’re used to GOP pols praising
Atlas Shrugged
. But leave it to the Donald to identify with the egocentric central character of her first novel.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Sept. 12, 2014
Here’s What Paul Ryan’s Latest Answer About Ayn Rand Really Means
A brief translation for the uninitiated.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
July 10, 2014
7 Ways Paul Ryan Revealed His Love for Ayn Rand
Society could never accept their love, but the passion could not be denied …
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
June 20, 2013
Is Rand Paul’s Love of Ayn Rand a ‘Conspiracy’?
Turns out libertarians don’t like it when you insult Ayn Rand. Who knew?
By
Jonathan Chait
early and awkward
Oct. 26, 2012
President Obama Mocks Paul Ryan’s Love of Ayn Rand
It’s something you read when you’re “17 or 18 and feeling misunderstood.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and awkward
Apr. 27, 2012
Paul Ryan Suddenly Decides That He Hates Ayn Rand
Is this a tryout for the Romney ticket?
By
Dan Amira
behind enemy lines
Apr. 22, 2011
Atlas Shrugs in Brooklyn: Refuge for Park Slope Randians
A movie arrives on the orders of a solitary chief executive with a dream.
By
Jake Mooney
wunderkinder
Dec. 8, 2009
Meet Jan Sramek, the 22-Year-Old Goldman Sachs Trader in Charge of Millions
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
By
Heidi N. Moore