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The Selfishness Debate: Ayn Rand vs the Dalai Lama

Jeff2410 Wrote: Apr 27, 2012 9:14 PM

I decided to expand my reading on Townhall.com and look at Mr. Mitchell's article today. I have to agree with earlier postings today that he did not lift a finger to learn about Objectivism. Rand consistently demonstrated respect for the poor and for those who pursue their passions even if those passions were to help the poor. She HATED the idle rich. Mr. Mitchell should work harder. I won't waste my valuable time reading his columns any more. That is in my rational self interest.

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Tacitus X Wrote: Apr 28, 2012 4:01 AM

I at least give him credit for reading Ayn Rand. Unfortunately, I can't give him credit for understanding Ayn Rand. Not the same thing.

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The Selfishness Debate: Ayn Rand vs the Dalai Lama

I’m in Monaco for the 10th forum of the Convention of Independent Financial Advisors, a Swiss-based NGO that focuses on promoting an ethical and productive environment for private investment. I moderated a couple of panels on interesting topics, including the European fiscal crisis.

But I want to focus on the comments of another speaker, Monsieur Matthieu

Ricard, a French-born Buddhist monk. As you can see from his Wikipedia entry, he’s a very impressive individual. In addition to his other accomplishments, he serves as the French translator for the Dalai Lama.

During one of the dinners, we got into...

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