Delete comment from: Captain Capitalism
Cap, what a great article, again you have nailed it.
Going Galt is not an action, but a state of mind. Going to a gulch is not necessary but relocating helps in readjusting perspective. And, the point of view Rand espoused is: I am not beholden to any other person for their sustenance. What we are witnessing is the collapse of the system wherein the reliance on the virtue of others paid for the 'compassion' of government. Government is a beast, coercion, violence, and a necessary evil. A powerful servant and a terrible master. But. Inevitable when humans associate; for some form of government will arise, the question is will it be an oligarchy or not. Those are the only real choices, some 'enlightened' group dictating how it will be, or free individuals enjoying life, liberty and of course a diligent pursuit of happiness.
I read Atlas Shrugged as a teenager (1970's), and the insights gained allowed me a pretty good life until the early 90's, when the Lower Mainland became a place I did not want to raise my children in. I came home to Saskatchewan in 1997 and looking back did in a way go galt. Lower cost of living, much less stress, far less taxes paid to the beast, and a particularly self reliant people as neighbors.
Aug 9, 2013, 5:09:56 AM