The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand.

Rep. Paul Ryan, on how Ayn Rand inspired his political career. (via theatlantic)

Well that’s just great.  Follow a woman who believed in social darwinism, was an atheist, went on and on about how the rich were more deserving and then died on welfare.  I guess one hypocrite follows another.

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Source: theatlanticwire.com

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  3. jimrehs said: No wonder he’s a freaking idiot.
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  5. andthentherewillbecake said: Not even remotely shocking: they’re both assholes.
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