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→Libertarianism, Ayn Rand, objectivism and humorlessness
According to Murray N. Rothbard, who writes for the [[Ludwig von Mises Institute]], most [[libertarianism|libertarians]] at the present time are [[Atheism|atheists]].<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref>
According to Murray N. Rothbard, who writes for the [[Ludwig von Mises Institute]], most [[libertarianism|libertarians]] at the present time are [[Atheism|atheists]].<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref>
[[Image:Jhyu65.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Ayn Rand]]. An atheist philosopher and writer who developed the [[Objectivism|Objectivist]] school of thought.]]
[[Ayn Rand]] was a libertarian and atheist. Patricia Ward Bedierman wrote in the ''LA Times'', "Effectively preaching a philosophy of selfishness and laissez-faire [[capitalism]] that came to be known as [[objectivism]], Rand was a rigid, humorless, charismatic individual whose devotees valued her every word."<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1997-06-12/local/me-2576_1_ayn-rand Rand Just Shrugged at the Valley's Charms] by Patricia Ward Bedierman, ''LA Times'', June 12, 1997</ref>
[[Ayn Rand]] was a libertarian and atheist. Patricia Ward Bedierman wrote in the ''LA Times'', "Effectively preaching a philosophy of selfishness and laissez-faire [[capitalism]] that came to be known as [[objectivism]], Rand was a rigid, humorless, charismatic individual whose devotees valued her every word."<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1997-06-12/local/me-2576_1_ayn-rand Rand Just Shrugged at the Valley's Charms] by Patricia Ward Bedierman, ''LA Times'', June 12, 1997</ref>