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Oh yes. There is plenty to read about Eddie Lampert. He would like it to read like an Ayn Rand novel, but that's not the case (out maybe it is, but not in the w
by nkrisc 7y ago
Oh yes. There is plenty to read about Eddie Lampert. He would like it to read like an Ayn Rand novel, but that's not the case (out maybe it is, but not in the way he was expecting).
- shadowgovt 7y agoIt reads like a Rand story if someone tried that economic philosophy in real life. Which, it seems, he did. To this effect.
- magduf 7y agoI'm surprised that there aren't dozens and dozens of comments here lauding Lampert's behavior and business strategy here. After all, tech and HN are chock-full of libertarians and Ayn Rand lovers.
- perl4ever 7y agoAre you being sarcastic to imply the stereotype is false, or genuinely surprised? I can't remember seeing anyone defend him much anywhere, and even though I don't think much of libertarianism and Rand these days, it would be interesting to read a defense by someone who was reasonably intelligent and had done some research beyond just listening to the stuff everyone repeats. I have a feeling that even though his management may have been destructive, the stories are greatly simplified and distorted to make good stories.
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- shadowgovt 7y agoFollowers of Rand don't have much patience for the failure stories, because those are clearly the fault of those who failed. Probably for not Randing hard enough. ;)