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What is the purpose of Galt's Gulch online?

Posted by Mamaemma 10 years, 2 months ago to Philosophy
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"Our sole relief were the rare occasions when we could see one another. We found that we liked to meet- in order to be reminded that human beings still existed. So we came to set aside one month a year to spend in this valley- to rest, to live in a rational world, to bring our real work out of hiding, to trade our achievements- here, where achievements meant payments, not expropriation. Each of us built his own house here, at his own expense- for one month out of twelve. It made the eleven easier to bear."
That's what Galt's Gulch online means to me.

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    Posted by DennisKebrdle 10 years, 2 months ago
    every once in a while we need to be with those that share our views on the world as it is and what we would like to see. The out world battle is tough and I'm trolling for converts every day. passed out 11 copies of the book and a copper coin last week. with the turmoil , i'm finding others disenchanted with the BS from every corner, but nothing like having a drink with a fellow Rand believer--it sure makes me feel a little less "radical" and looked at as a goof!! The getting together is a "recharge"!!
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    Posted by NealS 10 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Your comment, "For most people, living as we do in population centers, "Rand fans" are pretty easy to find" indicates that you've probably never been to the Seattle area. You can see a lot of blank stares and mouths hanging open if you mention her name. Most people here have no clue, all they do is vote for the big "D", period. I don't know why I stay here, probably just to be a thorn.
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    Posted by Zenphamy 10 years, 2 months ago
    I don't know that I could come up with a better description than yours.
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    Posted by Mamaemma 10 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thank you, LetsShrug. Yes, I treasure hearing from people like you. I see that there are a few people on the site who love to argue and take offense easily. I find them tiring. I am here for people like you
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    Posted by LetsShrug 10 years, 2 months ago
    Yes, mamaemma, that's what it means to both of us. It's our clarity, our respite from the world, to be around like minds who 'get it'. :)
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    Posted by $ MikeMarotta 10 years, 2 months ago
    That's very nice. That is the reason why is it important to underscore the fact that we are not so alone as the heroes of 1957. You can find 55 books by and about Ayn Rand (See here: http://necessaryfacts.blogspot.com/2013/...). In my town, Austin, Texas, we have a weekly Objectivism group meeting on Sunday nights. In addition, there is a university group on Tuesdays. They often bring in Yaron Brooke who got his doctorate here. But we are not unique. In any large town, you can find like-minded people who know the works of Ayn Rand.

    If you are in some faraway place, then the virtual engagement here is especially important. For most people, living as we do in population centers, "Rand fans" are pretty easy to find.

    The wider truth is that this is not the end of the world, but just the beginning.
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