LOL (ohhh whoa whoa whoa) funny.
I was texting a friend last night who asked me about going to war with Syria. I asked her who else she knew was even talking about it and she said no one pays attention to the news. I jumped on my soap box and had a rant about us all being mooing cows that are getting herded to a cliff and no one's having a cow over it! Out of all of my many 'friends' I have 3 that have a spark in them...and it's not very bright either. And they aren't interested in reading a big book (one said she wasn't intelligent enough to understand it..!!!) I try to seek out others who get it but they are so hard to find. I will suggest the movies again...if something in them doesn't click soon I'm going to stop wasting my energy and time on these "friendships".

That is my point. There's plenty to do without trying to figure out where the John Galt are. I'm going to post on this. you have me thinking...

It's a great way to get them to, isn't it?! Then they'll do the same thing you have, and the ripple effect can be profound.

I like it! I do not want that fate for my children, either. Or theirs.

Lol, those aren't armed, that I'm aware of. But an interesting holster idea

Apropos!

Very true. I think most on this site are certainly savvy enough to see the writing on the wall, but pulling up stakes takes time for sure. I know at this time, it's not in our near future, but that could change.

I for one actively search people out, and have been successful. Some of the people who had no idea "Who is John Galt?" still knew something was wrong. They could feel it (ohhh whoa whoa whoa) and sometimes just needed information. Ms. Ives would be an example.

I'm actively working on introducing people to the movies. I've noticed that many people's eyes glaze over when they hear 'book'. Movie is easy. I've had people say 'what happens next' and I tell them either wait for AS III or read the book. Amazing how many read the book afterward.

Maybe I am stating my intentions here incorrectly or in a confusing manor. I am familiar with the ideals, and philosophy of Objectivism as well as Laissez-faire capitalism.

My point primary is stating that the reason (in my opinion) that John Galt's character worked and is successful is he did not stand around and wait for people to search for him, or to just wake up on their own. He search for them, he organized them.

The sheer fact that the term "Who is John Galt?" was used by people that had no idea what was going on, did not share any of the common ideals, and others.... is the "power" I believe we are missing in today's society, to help rectify the issues, bring attention where it is needed and spread the philosophy and foundation.

Philosophy without action is only academic and I for one am a not a Professor, I am Doer.

What do you think one of the main purposes behind the movies is? IT is not just about rallying people. It is about having a philosophy with foundations. First step. Without the knowledge, the rally is short term and easily disintegrates, don't you think? Have you read much of Rand, west? Consider reading Capitalism the Unknown Ideal and The Virtue of Selfishness.

Good point, but as I look around I do not see the engine of the world slowing down, as I do not see people being sucked up into Atlantis.

Now on a more holistic note in reality we the "enlightened" are intended to be John Galt. I am working to rally all of the people in my field that I know and have contact with as well as spread the book and film to people that are not leaches.

However I still feel "we" lack a single active "John Galt" I am thinking something like the group anonymous. What if "we" whom are capable started to produce some anonymous videos (not as the group anon but as in not under our name) we post them under a variant of the name John Galt or similar. Each one without showing an actual face and try to spread the news.

The fact of the matter here is simple this is not just a problem facing the United States. This is a global epidemic. Altruism / Altruistic people have infected the world and I for one do not want my children suffering through this disease.

if you have to ask...

merkin?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6_1Pw1xm...

You have GOT to be joking??!!!! And the tards they interviewed we're all okey dokey with this shit. I am stunned. Comply, comply, comply.

Thank you.

And yes I do not really want "me" to show up on the map but it would be nice to have a way that said how many people are "near" this zip code, and return a number not the people. I will contact them. Thank you

the admin is not likely to see this particular post. send a "red" producer a private message. it's a good idea. There are many in here that protect their privacy and have no interest in being listed on a map.
However, if you want to get something going in your state, feel free to post a meet-up. Others have posted about special get togethers in their state that dovetail with those of us who support the movies. Good luck! oh-and welcome west

Is there a map of the relative location of members?

if not I am happy to build one if the admin is interested I would request you please contact me.

I would vote with my feet on this. Take my tax revenue and find a new place to be. In other words, shrug from the states that infringe on my Constitutional rights. Yes I realize most people won't do that. Most of the Jews didn't leave either.

We need to have some gulch meet-ups like in CT....planning is essential.

Well, "If they shoot first, blast 'em!", comes to mind...

I bet they didn't show every interview with the people standing in line, only the ones they wanted you to see. This is really unbelievably sad !

What I believe is the most sad is is yes we are at the end of Atlas Shrugged..... but Where is John Galt?

We know its coming. It's very sad, but we are at the end of Atlas Shrugged. The question is, how will we deal with it?

I'm feeling like a trapped animal.