In my review of the film Atlas Shrugged earlier today, I noted that Barack Obama’s latest policy address would fit perfectly into the story — as an example of the clueless and malevolent mercantilism depicted in both Ayn Rand’s novel and the film’s first installment. Turns out that our friends at FreedomWorks were way ahead of me on this point. Thursday, they released a mash-up video that did what the filmmakers deliberately chose not to do, which is to cast President Obama in a lead role by using his own words — and make the connection even more clear:
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Note: I have planned to see Atlas Shrugged but haven't yet. I may wait until all three films are released and see them all at once if we still have a country, by then.
Last night, I purchased and downloaded the book on MP3 (the abridged version) and have listened to over half of it today. I must say, I am amazed how a book printed in the mid 1950's has prophesied our current decline and government overreach. Incredible.
If you don't see the movie, get the audiobook or the paperback. It's worth your time and money. It is jaw dropping accurate. - Reggie
Note: I have planned to see Atlas Shrugged but haven't yet. I may wait until all three films are released and see them all at once if we still have a country, by then.
Last night, I purchased and downloaded the book on MP3 (the abridged version) and have listened to over half of it today. I must say, I am amazed how a book printed in the mid 1950's has prophesied our current decline and government overreach. Incredible.
If you don't see the movie, get the audiobook or the paperback. It's worth your time and money. It is jaw dropping accurate. - Reggie
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