September 2 - Happy Atlas Shrugged Day

Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago to The Gulch: General

From p. 925 of AS:
September 2
Brother, you asked for it!
Francisco Domingo Carlos Andres Sebastian d'Anconia

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Posted by ohiocrossroads 9 years, 3 months ago

If only there was a way to get that to come up on every computer screen in the world simultaneously...

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  Posted by Suzanne43 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Wow, if only that could be made to happen. Actually, I'd be happy if it would show up on all the computer screens of those in the congress and in the senate.
  
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    Posted by janieranger 9 years, 3 months ago
    
    What a great idea to have John Galt speaking through all computers and Suzane43 how true to have John Galt speaking to the congress and the senate....they really need it!!!!
    
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      Posted by winterwind 9 years, 3 months ago
      
      Remember that as part of his filibuster Rand Paul read to them out of the book? He stood there with the hardback copy, with the dust jacket on it, so they'd know what they were hearing, and read for I don't know how long.
      and yeah, they blanked out.
      
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        Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
        
        I do remember. Yes, they blanked out.
        
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      Posted by Suzanne43 9 years, 3 months ago
      
      If only wishing would make it true. And AS should be required reading for our representatives and senators.
      
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      Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
      
      They wouldn't even hear it if it were played right in front of them. They would ... blank out.
      
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        Posted by Suzanne43 9 years, 3 months ago
        
        Unfortunately, you are right. But sometimes it's nice to live in fantasy land for a little while.
        
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    Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
    
    That person would be a hacker extraordinaire.
    
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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  This is John Galt speaking through your computer ...
  
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Posted by winterwind 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy Atlas Shrugged Day to all!
Thanks for the great graphic, jb!

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  I hoped people would like it, but you ought to thank Bosch Fawstin.
  
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Posted by Mamaemma 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy AS Day!

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  You made me happy for an entire day last week, Mamaemma. Now it is my turn to exchange value for value.
  
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    Posted by Mamaemma 9 years, 3 months ago
    
    You make me feel important, jbrenner!
    
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      Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
      
      Our lives matter.
      
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        Posted by Mamaemma 9 years, 3 months ago
        
        "You're a good man, jbrenner."
        
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Posted by Eudaimonia 9 years, 3 months ago

And hey, a drawing by Bosch Fawstin to boot.

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  What do you know about Bosch Fawstin? This was the first I had seen of this person's work.
  
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    Posted by kevinw 9 years, 3 months ago
    
    Bosch Fawstin was the winner of the Draw Muhammud contest.
    
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      Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
      
      How ironic is that?
      
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        Posted by kevinw 9 years, 3 months ago
        
        Also an ex muslim, I believe.
        
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  Posted by khalling 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  that was nice
  
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Posted by JeffG 9 years, 3 months ago

September 2, 1945 -- V-J Day
September 2, 2015 -- 70th Anniversary of winning WWII America!
Because our soldiers paid that price, we have the freedom to have Galt's Gulch!

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  Posted by johnpe1 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hear, Hear, Jeff!!! -- john
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Posted by KevinSchwinkendorf 9 years, 3 months ago

September 2, 2015 is also the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty that formally ended World War II, on board the USS Missouri, then anchored in Tokyo Bay.

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Posted by 23Skidoo 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy AS day to all. How great is it to have a forum filled with like-minded individuals? I love it as an escape from the mindless hordes I encounter everyday.

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Welcome to our meeting of the minds, 23Skidoo!
  
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Posted by ycandrea 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy AS Day to all!

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  And likewise to you.
  
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Posted by Herb7734 9 years, 3 months ago

Back Atcha!

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  It's always good hearing from you, Herb.
  
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Posted by philosophercat 9 years, 3 months ago

It will be little noted nor long remembered but thanks to this posting I realized that it was on Sept 2 2015 I solved the philosophical problem of causality. The solution is in information theory and non equilibrium thermodynamics. Causation is a dynamic process which brings it under the laws of thermodynamics and when you throw in information theory you get observable causation. This philosophical problem was spawned by Hume which gave rise to Kant, buried empirical observation, and bedevils current thinking on free will and metaphysics. SO I am proud that on this Day I broke the back of Hume, Kant, and Pragmatism. This will be the day I, for me, can put along side Ayn Rand starting AS. My work's impact will not be known until I publish and then for many years but it was on this day that I can say, "Brother you asked for it."

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  I am looking forward to seeing it. If you need help with the nonequilibrium thermo, I might be able to squeeze some time in to help.
  
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Posted by philosophercat 9 years, 3 months ago

In honor of Francisco Domingo Carlos Andres Sebastian d'Anconia and his achievement I keep two beautiful Silver Goblets on my mantel. I'll drink from them tonight in salute.

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  A long distance toast to solving your philosophical dilemma!
  
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Posted by jstuedle 9 years, 3 months ago

Every day is an Atlas Shrugged day! Is everyday not a great opportunity to practice the tenants of Ayn?

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Indeed it is, but some days are just extra special. The banner scene with Francisco's full name was definitely my favorite part of AS3 and perhaps the entire book.
  
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Posted by Technocracy 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy AS day all

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Posted by Eudaimonia 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy Atlas Shrugged Day to you as well, J.

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Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 3 months ago

Who is John Galt?
Happy AS day Jb.

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  And to you as well, Rich.
  
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Posted by ChuckyBob 9 years, 3 months ago

Sept 2 is an auspicious day, always to be remembered. Not only for the several key incidents on that day in Atlas Shrugged, but also it is the day that Japan officially surrendered to end WWII. My family would ALWAYS have cake and ice cream on that day. They would also give me presents...did I mention that it is also my birthday?

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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Happy Birthday, ChuckyBob.
  
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Posted by allosaur 9 years, 3 months ago

Watch me dino be happy.
But stop there.
It may behoove you to stop watching.
Me dino behooved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhe9...

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Posted by philosophercat 9 years, 3 months ago

How I love those lines! Thanks for the posting.

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Posted by lneil 9 years, 3 months ago

Bought & watched AS 3. I believe the bad reviews were wrong. The movie was great.
One must have watched AS 1 & 2 prior to watching 3 or else one would NOT understand it.

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Posted by khalling 9 years, 3 months ago

Some interesting context from Scott on the day's significance for Gulchers who like to gain knowledge. and a T-shirt! http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts...

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  Posted by Mamaemma 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Good link and interesting facts I didn't know. Thanks, K.
  
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  Posted by jbrenner 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Thanks for the reminder, khalling!
  
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Posted by khalling 9 years, 3 months ago

Happy Atlas Shrugged Day!

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