[The American Man]

> Capitalism and altruism are incompatible <

I profoundly disagree. Be that as it may: we are now living under corporatism ( “friendly” fascism) not Capitalism. Big Government and big business are now “partners.” Welcome to the brave New World Order. Go here to read article by Robert Lock: Conservatism Under Corporatism.


> http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=3539 <

[rmlew]

You misunderstand Robert Locke. His argument is not that corporations are altruistic, but that they will work with the government in their own interest.

[snopercod]

Before deciding if Rand was right or wrong, you might want to read the classical definition of Altruism.

As many words have these days, the meaning of this one has been co-opted and twisted so that most people believe it means "benevolence toward ones fellow men" or "charity".

It does not mean that at all. It means sacrificing oneself totally - giving up ones goals and living totally for others. And not "sacrificing" in the sense of giving up a meal out in order to save money for something else, sacrificing in the sense of giving up ones life for absolutely nothing.