Much of the fault for yours and many others misunderstanding lies with Rand’s redefining of words like “selfish” and “greed” to non-standard meanings: “enlightened self interest” and “impassioned desire”.

She claimed that she did this for a “stunt effect”, but I believe it was also a less than honest attempt to make it seem that the evil philosophy of altruism is more pervasive and corrupting of morals than it actually is.

Rand actually agreed with the “Golden Rule” as far as it went, but didn’t consider it a complete philosophy.

She was in agreement with holding generosity, charity , concern and love for others as virtues as long as the recipients, through deed or potential, were worthy of it and that the giver acted from his own empathy driven desires, as opposed to guilt or dreary altruistic obligation.

Liked you review very much. Will entrepreneurs want to stay around when the dollar falls apart? There may be more investment money off shore.

Nice to meet you at FreedomFest!