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In Defence of Ayn Rand #7: Context, Charity, and Sacrifice



Uploaded by: PaulMcKeever
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A response to witzkeyman's horrible smear on Ayn Rand.
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- Rand's position on charity
- context dropping
- smearing
- need does not justify theft, slavery or murder


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That's true. Rand ... ( 1 year ago by PaulMcKeever)
That's true. Rand decided very early in life (9?) that she did not believe in God. I don't recall there being any history to the effect that she practised Judaism.
witzkeyman made one ... ( 1 year ago by blujesus)
witzkeyman made one major mistake. he only used a photo of the VICTIM and not the corporate imperial powers (thugs, and brutes) that have raped and STOLEN from her continent. the US and other countries have made BILLIONS selling weapons in africa. additionally, the west continues to reap the benefits of colonialism with unfair contracts, mining rights, etc.
So, the fact that ... ( 1 year ago by PaulMcKeever)
So, the fact that these countries are being torn apart by religious fundamentalists and other anti-capitalist, collectivist totalitarians who starve and murder millions has nothing to do with the starving child?
you are attempting ... ( 1 year ago by blujesus)
you are attempting to absolve the crimes of colonialism by saying "they, (africans) did it too."
is it ethical to profit from the sale of weapons to a war zone?
Yes, if you are ... ( 1 year ago by PaulMcKeever)
Yes, if you are selling them to people who are trying to defend their freedom to live a rational life. No, if you are selling them to tyrants or theocrats/autocrats unless, by doing so, you are defending your freedom to live a rational life (e.g., if the tyrants/theocrats/autocrats are using the weapons to kill other tyrants/theocrats/autocrats who terrorize your country by, for example, flying planes into the buildings in your country).
Does logic play a ... ( 1 year ago by gamingnerd666)
Does logic play a role in the politics of the left or is it emotion?
That could be a ... ( 1 year ago by PaulMcKeever)
That could be a good video topic. Thanks Gbeast. Quick response: logic plays a role on the left like women are witches if they weigh the same as a duck.
Slogans and cliches ... ( 1 year ago by gamingnerd666)
Slogans and cliches; the arguments from the Left. Smears and misrepresentation are sop.
Array ( 1 year ago by blujesus)
gamingnerd666
"Slogans and cliches; the arguments from the Left. Smears and misrepresentation are sop."
"Does logic play a role in the politics of the left or is it emotion?"
LMAO!!!! I guess you don't see the irony of your own comments. what have you added to the conversation other than these 2 cliches?
Array ( 1 year ago by blujesus)
gamingnerd666
all I hear from the right are slogans like:
"support the troops"
"cut and run"
"fight them over there so we don't have to..."
"when they stand up we'll stand down"
"political theater"
"up or down vote"
"embolden the enemy"
to go into the LIES "SMEARS and misrepresentation" of the right would take all day.
Perhaps you could ... ( 1 year ago by gamingnerd666)
Perhaps you could stick to the subject of the video. The context of my comments are related to the video perhaps you did not listen to the video?
The context of smear and misrepresentation are mentioned in the video.
You can mention all the lies and smears of the right and I may agree.
A little dry, but ... ( 1 year ago by jscottupton)
A little dry, but devastating logic. Excellent.
Very well done. ( 11 months ago by Erixon55)
Very well done.
In the real world, ... ( 10 months ago by ChachiChachiChachi)
In the real world, these lines are not easily defined. Who decides who is "morally guilty" in every situation? Who decides, what makes someone worthy of charity? Loose terms define it, but the words are subjective.Rand gives the extremes and sets certain limits, but does little to work out every step in becoming obviously poor. Also who decides what is "context" and how do you interperet the "sum of ones experience, or knowledge." The opinions of how to see this is far from concensus.
Wow what a horrible ... ( 7 months ago by Moragauth)
Wow what a horrible smear. Emotive appeals cannot beat logic when it comes to truth-seeking.
I'm glad someone is ... ( 7 months ago by FrankFacade)
I'm glad someone is defending an almost notable almost philosopher from serious implications that she would have wanted a vulture to pick apart a starving African child.
If there were more brave crusaders like you maybe we would stop hearing all the lies about how "bush eats dead jew hearts for breakfast" or how "wittgensteiny got a stinky hiney."
THE LIES CAN STOP RIGHT HERE!
maybe you could do ... ( 7 months ago by FrankFacade)
maybe you could do a video vindicating Helen Keller. She never tried to answer the waffle iron, and there is no logical basis for believing her leg was yellow and soaked in dog pee. I mean, let's be rational.
Ayn Rand said: " ... ( 7 months ago by 2007Obi1)
Ayn Rand said: "Faith" designates blind acceptance of a certain ideational content, acceptance induced by feeling in the absence of evidence or proof". C.S.Lewis said: "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important". If u love this tiny life of urs so much, you better FIGHT for ur right to ETERNITY, or YOU WILL LOSE IT! Also See C.S.Lewis on From Atheism to Theism &From Theism to Christianity on UTube. Obi1
excellent video... ( 7 months ago by Sven2188)
excellent video...
Regarding charity, ... ( 6 months ago by kaiwaig)
Regarding charity, I think it rings true that Ayn Rand was echoing the concept of the 'deserving poor' vs. those who were poor of their own doing. Between those who want a hand up versus those who demand a hand out.
It's cowardly to ... ( 6 months ago by rbilkie)
It's cowardly to pretend to believe in something you don't even know is true, just because you afraid of going to hell. Stand up on your own and look the facts in the eye, have intellectual integrity. "Fix reason firmly at her seat; call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of God, for if He does he exist, He must approve the hommage of reason, than that of blind faith"--Thomas Jefferson
This is a great ... ( 6 months ago by rbilkie)
This is a great video. Props for Mr. McKeever. Whoever made the original video, I think I've found the depth of human rottenness. McKeever nails it.
That was awesome, ... ( 6 months ago by Waltkeven)
That was awesome, Mr. Mckeever. What a great, informative rebuttal. You are so cool!
Array ( 1 month ago by Jazzper79)
Hi Paul
Great video -- I have seen you before on youtube, I really like the way you analyze and tear it all up and get to the truth. I am 28 years old and have become a big fan of Ayn Rand this year, have read three of her books and can't wait to study it all. Thanks for the video.
Jesper, Denmark



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