Some years ago I wrote a large number of comments on the online forum for the local newspaper, using the name "John Galt" (it's a small town--I did not expect many if any to recognize it). Some were throwaway comments, others off-the-cuff social commentary, others, critiques of the quality of material that appeared in the newspaper (the editor brags about never have taken a journalism course).

I did not expect the response. Lots of venom, which I expected, but others joined in to thank me for my "fresh voice". The newspaper eventually put a moderator on the forum (which was, to be sure, badly needed), canceled my account twice (even though it is supposed to be available to every subscriber), and the editor began railing about my posts in some of his columns.

And then something interesting happened. Chalked and spray-painted dollar signs began appearing in various places around town. The work of several hands, going by their appearance at least. This continued for at least a year.

Whether there was a connection or not I have no idea, but at some point the newspaper stopped censoring me. I have long since found better uses for my time, but I do find the interlude interesting. I've often wondered if there was another striker out there, whose name I will presumably never know.

Met a fellow at a gun show today who had little chuckle at my t-shirt. I have the one that shows the AS opening on 10-12-12. Seems he reads AS about every one or two years. Invited him to the Gulch. Hope to see him.

Rich, if you're on facebook, try Ayn Rand International.

Great idea. I, too, post that message. I printed up 5000 post-it notes and stick them up wherever I go. Menus in restaurants, items in the grocery store, store entries..... Like you, I find few who know John Galt.

Whe have a friend who has a young autistic son who read AS, and liked it so much he wanted to do a book report/presentation on it (he is around 6th grade). The teacher wouldn't let him. No reason given, but I am sure we all understand why. John Gault is a better symbol than the Tea Party, the TP made a vauge attempt to come out of the dark, but has been swallowed up by the political establishment. We really need a party that is NOT political, but centered in reality, otherwise this whole dreary mess will go on and on until it implodes soon.

I post Rand quotes on FB, too. A couple of friends appreciate it. Most of them don't get it OR they get it and don't like it. It is also ironic, because I distinclty remember an Obama supporter on my friends list commented on one of my Rand posts, complaining that he thought she was a socialist. -_-

Thank you for your efforts and for your update. Keep it up!

Cool about the dad who is getting his kids to earn their rewards. I'm glad it's at least generated some conversations. Keep up the fight!

Outreach.
Good going!

in one week, there are kids and friends! let's hope they take up the challenge! excellent progress!