Talker on 'Atlas Shrugged' : the murder–and rebirth–of man’s spirit

[talker]

Understood of course, is that my findings and paths, will not necessarily be any others 'Truth'.
Appears that the worlds leaders, and many of the people in this world, have abandoned common sense, and spiritual values.
Reading the daily newspaper and seeing the news on television, indicates that not all is well, world wise.

More and more, a book I read, years ago, reflects that old saying ” the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Book in mind was a long read, but well worth it:

” Atlas Shrugged ” by Any Rand, is a mystery story, not about the murder of a man's body, but about the murder–and rebirth–of man’s spirit.
Seems that what was written, back in the 40’s, still applies to what is taking place, today, on a worldly basis.
So, who am I to speak out on this! I still stumble, fall, and question this existence, trying to make sense of it all.
Life is beautiful, yet, paradoxically, very, very ugly in many respects, world wise.
Nothing will change, unless the changes start, with me, and you, one by one, on an ongoing basis.

[PrimeTimer]

John Galt lives! I don't know if it is still on the Internet or not or if the gestapo had it removed, but there was an old interview Ayn Rand did with Mike Wallace of CBS years back. Very interesting and an eye opener. I have to agree with her. I think we could lose our own will to learn and whether we fail or succeed, it is important to always have the will to be independent and seek the truth. But, if we simply follow and put all our trust into those who think of themselves as our "leaders", we may find ourselves so dependent on them that we will find ourselves being used for nefarious purposes and once they are done using us, we are led over a cliff.

[talker]

One will find that material, from Ayn Rand, is highly controversial.
The comments posted under the video's reflect the pro and con's of her talks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rydsea_Y8xI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XiBU8geK08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u8Jjth81_Q

[PrimeTimer]

Thanks, talker for providing the videos. Very interesting and even more chilling today than yesteryear. She was spot on with some things. Angering! More people should have been listening! And she certainly was unafraid to upset the apple cart.