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4. a counterpoint from the article in re Greenspan, Rand, & his actual actions as Fed chair that were not truly ''Randian':

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 09:04 AM

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Often misunderstood as an Ayn Rand acolyte, Greenspan was not a true libertarian. His creed was not “leave the market alone” as much as it was to use the tools of the government to make the market faster and more inventive—and then stand by to catch it when it falls.

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One can't discount the strong influence of Ayn Rand on Greenspan. no_hypocrisy Wednesday #2

a counterpoint from the article in re Greenspan, Rand, & his actual actions as Fed chair that were not truly ''Randian': Celerity Wednesday #4

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Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #5

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100% correct malaise Wednesday #7

More than any other single individual... BH liberal Wednesday #9

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