I’ve written a lot about Paul Ryan and his aspiration to be a John Galt figure. Now that he is Speaker of the House, I review other literary parallels I’ve drawn over the years.
Tag Archives: Ayn Rand
Speaker Paul Ryan in Literature
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Ryan as John Galt–Elect Him or He Shrugs
Paul Ryan sees himself as Ayn Rand’s John Galt as he puts forth the conditions on which he will accept the Speakership of the House. The problem is that he is dealing with people who also see themselves as John Galt.
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Flannery O’Connor’s Dislike of Ayn Rand
Flannery O’Connor couldn’t stand Ayn Rand. With good reason.
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Mowgli, a Tea Party Libertarian?
Although Kipling’s “Jungle Books” sometimes read like a rightwing fantasy, there’s a progressive element as well.
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Ayn Rand Likes Systems, Not Humans
Ayn Rand’s novels appeal to those who prefer systems over people.
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With Ryan as VP, Rand Seizes the GOP
With Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s vice-presidential choice, Ayn Rand’s novels have taken over the GOP.
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The Hunger Games & the Job Market
“The Hunger Games” captures how my students see the contemporary job situation.
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