Objectivism is a philosophy for winners, leaders, producers, creators, alpha males and females and those on their way.

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Admittedly, though, that kind of humanist objectivism only extends so far.

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There must be room in Objectivism for charity and benevolence.

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Almost as soon Paul Ryan gained the status of Romney-running mate, supporters and detractors tried to tie Ryan to Ayn Rand, the author of Atlas Shrugged, Fountainhead, and the intellectual author of Objectivism.

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