A great man has the ability to reduce a twisted philosophy to its elemental fallacy.
Studs Terkel spoke at Northern Illinois University about 12 years ago, and during the Q & A session, a local Libertarian spouted "objectivist" Ayn Rand talking points without asking a real question. Terkel, who was hard of hearing, turned to the moderator to get a quick summation, and then gave a dismissive wave of his hand, turned his back, and said, "yeah, you and General Motors have the same power at the bargaining table."
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