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Ayn Rand's novels may have some conservative themes, but she was an outspoken atheist, and this is reflected in at least some of her work, especially ''Atlas Shrugged''.--[[User:Martib|Martib]] 23:01, 30 October 2008 (EDT) | Ayn Rand's novels may have some conservative themes, but she was an outspoken atheist, and this is reflected in at least some of her work, especially ''Atlas Shrugged''.--[[User:Martib|Martib]] 23:01, 30 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
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Animal Farm is anti-Communist and 1984 is anti-totalitarian; this doesn't make them conservative. Dadsnagem2 11:59, 14 January 2008 (EST)
- Animal Farm is actually anti-Stalinist, but yeah. In fact, 1984 is quite liberal. --MakeTomorrow 12:12, 14 January 2008 (EST)
- The two books have many themes in common, including playing up an outside threat to seize or retain power. How is it that one's con and the other's lib?--Frey 12:25, 29 October 2008 (EDT)
Ok, so this was in an edit, but not on this page, but I want to raise the issue anyway. How is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress not conservative? The statement of TANSTAAFL (There ain't no such thing as a free lunch) is best statement of the bedrock of conservatism I've ever heard.ArnoldFriend 11:27, 30 October 2008 (EDT)
Ayn Rand's novels may have some conservative themes, but she was an outspoken atheist, and this is reflected in at least some of her work, especially Atlas Shrugged.--Martib 23:01, 30 October 2008 (EDT)
- Right, her junk shouldn't be on this list.--Aschlafly 23:04, 30 October 2008 (EDT)