Philosophy is powerful and important. It has consequences. The current economic model in DC is socialism/fascism. Rand had a personal close-up look at a similar system when she lived in communist Russia and she wrote clearly about the inevitable outcome of following these ideas.

The Marxist philosophy is based upon the idea “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need” (altruism at its worst). This is a recipe for destroying motivation and is guaranteed to always end in the ruin of any society that adopts such ideas. We see it everywhere in America today where the producers (ability) are punished and the losers are rewarded (need).

Under current leadership the failure of America is guaranteed. There is no hope in sight, only more of the same (bracketing the possible miraculous election of Ron Paul). Prepare for the worst. It is the only logical thing to do.

(Joshua, so glad to see you are still active. Namaste.)

Don't be mean. Don't be stupid. Be polite toward those with whom you disagree.