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1 posted on 02/23/2024 9:28:44 AM PST by Redleg Duke
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The problem with comparing us to Atlas Shrugged, is that in the novel, the looters simply collapsed, and the free-thinking “strikers” went on to start a new, free, capitalist society.

It definitely will NOT be like that in real life. The woke looters will certainly not give up power or recognize their failure. And there will will be a lot of violence, death, and hardship for a long time.


2 posted on 02/23/2024 9:35:41 AM PST by PGR88
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We are presented with two views of history, that incredibly compete for attention in this country. We must reject the premises of the cultural Marxist because Cultural Marxism itself cannot live peaceably with federal republicanism or individual autonomy, and in fact must replace it.

Karl Marx said, “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle”. This view is limited to what can be observed, measured, or computed. Everything exists within the bounds of infinity. Humanity exists as swarms of creatures identified to be irradicated or dominated. There is no perception or acknowledgement of eternity where our Lord resides. In this country some people are able to resolve the principles of Marxism to support the creation of White Privilege, Black Lives Matter, and Critical Race Theory.

The Declaration of Independence says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. In this expression, the Creator reaches into our world from eternity to endow individuals with inestimable value despite the human condition, and therefore reminds those holding governing positions of their own fallibility.

3 posted on 02/23/2024 9:36:24 AM PST by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: Redleg Duke

I started reading Atlas Shrugged in high school too. I’m almost done.


4 posted on 02/23/2024 9:39:22 AM PST by DeplorablePaul (ll)
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and the result is “Atlas Shrugged”

During the 0bama years, my brother-in-law and I would share passages from Atlas Shrugged, that mirrored 0bama actions.

5 posted on 02/23/2024 9:40:59 AM PST by FatherofFive (Islam only understands Death and Pain. Give it to them. )
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To: Redleg Duke

God is in charge over all. I think the US is under judgment. Enjoy your meals and satisfaction from your labors.


7 posted on 02/23/2024 9:42:25 AM PST by alternatives?
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Good literature at its core has an understanding of human nature and behavior. As history has shown human nature, personalities, behavior and events recur constantly. It is not surprising that the scenarios in the best of novels are constantly reenacted in real life.


11 posted on 02/23/2024 9:48:37 AM PST by allendale
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We're soon to be living in the novel The Great Idea by Henry Hazlitt (New York: Appleton, 1951), which is about a future global Stalinist state. The book was later published under the title Time Will Run Back.
12 posted on 02/23/2024 9:50:05 AM PST by Fiji Hill
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When Trump was elected the New York Times and liberals in general went on and on about how vitally important “1984” was once again. As the left fulfill the tyrannical actions in this novel, they go on and on about supposed dictator Trump. Trump has taken to calling them “Communists” and with his powers of persuasion I hope he keeps on that track.


13 posted on 02/23/2024 9:51:41 AM PST by MDLION ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart" -Proverbs 3:5)
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It’s cool to read fiction, not cool to read the Bible and that’s what is under attack. The fiction novels do tell a dystopian story straight from the Bible. Easier read?


17 posted on 02/23/2024 10:42:49 AM PST by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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OK

Print some Bibles with the title of ‘How to Send People to Hell’

Put warnings on them - NOT for CONSERVATIVES -and- DEVIL’S HANDBOOK - and - DO NOT READ THIS.

Double Reverse Psychology - Maybe they will read it and do what it says, like when they implement 1984???


23 posted on 02/23/2024 12:29:56 PM PST by Scrambler Bob
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My FR tag sums it pretty well.


27 posted on 02/23/2024 5:36:49 PM PST by ro_dreaming (Who knew "Idiocracy", "1984", "Enemy of the State", and "Person of Interest" would be non-fiction?)
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