Meet The Philosopher Who Inspired Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney’s VP pick, has said that his career in the U.S. government was influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand. If you don’t know who she is, it’s time to find out.

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Christine Garcia

Aug 12, 2012

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