In the context of the massive taxation and spending policies proposed by [[President of the United States|President]] [[Barack Obama]] and the [[United States Congress]], ''Atlas Shrugged'' has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Activists have mentioned the name of the novel, and of its primary [[Literary type#anti-villain|anti-villain]], in commentaries and on placards. Many [[liberal]] commentators in fact have asked scathingly whether certain persons allegedly threatening to "go Galt" mean what they say, and from the tone of their remarks, they seem quite prepared to bid such people "good riddance." | In the context of the massive taxation and spending policies proposed by [[President of the United States|President]] [[Barack Obama]] and the [[United States Congress]], ''Atlas Shrugged'' has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Activists have mentioned the name of the novel, and of its primary [[Literary type#anti-villain|anti-villain]], in commentaries and on placards. Many [[liberal]] commentators in fact have asked scathingly whether certain persons allegedly threatening to "go Galt" mean what they say, and from the tone of their remarks, they seem quite prepared to bid such people "good riddance." |