Would you give me your opinion of this video....(it's in the details)?

I liked it. Thanks for the link. I will read Ayn Rand now… or later I’m full up on books for now. I put in my wish list. I ordered in Amazon the fountainhead and atlas shrugged. for $32.

Thanks for looking at it @RedDeerGuy1 .

Thanks for posting that. Rand has been a darling of the right since the days of Goldwater. She’s the go-to icon for those of us who would prefer to ignore our conscience, and perfect for those without a conscience to ignore.

@SQUEEKY2 I canceled the books. I can get them for free in library. Ayn Rand would approve.

Thanks for taking the time @stanleybmanly .

Reich preaches to the choir when he talks to me. Have you seen his video on monopolies and the cessation of enforcement of the antitrust laws?

Not yet, but I do like his videos ,and will let you know when I do.

I found and watched it @stanleybmanly .
Here it is for anyone else if they are interested in watching it also.
https://youtu.be/KLfO-2t1qPQ

@SQUEEKY2 Thanks for the link above. Was awesome. Robert Reich has a calming voice like Mr. Rogers.

He has a way of calmly explaining things and making it easy to understand.
A lot of right wingers don’t like him.

It seems quite accurate to me.

Thanks @Zaku .

My opinion of the video as an opinion piece….it was interesting. I assume it could be enlightening to those who don’t read Ayn, who is a fabulous writer, even if I disagree with some of her politics.

I agree with most of what is said in the video but I think Hillel put it best: “If I’m not for myself, who will be for me? And if I’m only for myself, what am I?”

I’m not sure exactly how I feel about that piece; but,it did give me a LOT to think about!!! I’ve not read any of Rand’s work; but know that many people used to recommend The Fountainhead as the ONLY book you needed to read in order to become a smart adult. Reading causes me to instantly fall asleep so I never read it. Now, I’m wondering exactly what it is that I missed??? In the last 2 weeks The Fountainhead has been recommended from both sides of the spectrum & I want to know for myself!!!

Actually, I prefer Reich’s thoughts on Common Ground. I’ll be watching that one again & will probably be checking out more of his ideas. I don’t care for either political party that we have & often wonder why nobody can come up with at least 1 or 2 more parties???

@SQUEEKY2 The book, Atlas shrugged , was 1100 pages! I signed out the three part video dvd from my local library.

THANKS @RedDeerGuy1…I’ll NEVER make it through 1100 pages without going into a coma; so I think I’ll follow your lead!!!

I’m aware of her and her ideas but I’ve never read her and won’t. Her ideas are anethema to me.

Thanks for posting this. I admire Reich very much.

Still no WiFi in my new place, so I’ll have to watch and comment later….