is that, at least when he ran in the primary and selected his VP, Romney made very clear statements about his VERY invasive positions on abortion, marriage issues, and a wide array social issues. Ryan is considered a follower of Rand yet he is blatantly against freedom for anyone who disagrees with his far right Christian positions. The fact is, neither candidate and neither VP choice, has even a remote shred of real connection to individualism. I'm sad to see you, John, take a position in favor of a candidate who's positions change depending on his audience and who's social philosophy is as socialist as his economic philosophy is capitalist. Neither candidate has respect for individuals and neither has the slightest integrity. I have no candidate this time and Ms. Rand does not seem to either. Please do not throw away your vote. Disagree with Ryan if you will on Social or religious difference's. However, what better example of free Capitalism do you need than Romney . His money coupled with an idea to entice investors and then a plan to accomplish the objective with a profit. I did not say that wouldn't vote for Romney. But, he's not in favor of individualism. I agree with Gennady (see below) that a vote for Romney is a vote for Jim Taggert not a vote for Francisco D'Anconia or John Galt. Also, when discussing the good of capitalism, I do so in the Randian context of rational self interest or the Miesian