So, instead of organizing a resistance and engaging his collectivist enemies in battle he just walks away? This smacks of “catacomb capitalism.”
I don’t think our Founding Fathers would have approved. After reading about Galt in _AS_, perhaps they would have thought: “a great and powerful character, but where is his sense of duty for and fellowship with his fellow countrymen?” Or am I missing Rand’s point?
I haven’t read _Atlas Shrugged_, but the more I read about it here on FR the more I think that it is more of a tool for analyzing and criticising the evils of collectivism and less of a program for political action (although it may be a CALL to political action). Or have I got it all wrong.
Yes, you have it all wrong. I'd tell you to read the book, but it's looooong! From the macro view, it's a commentary on government run amok. From the micro view, it's a nudge for us to re-examine our values, our truths, and our way of life. See? Told you it was long!
In other words, it needs to be taken personally, as we all need to be our own John Galt.
"...but where is his sense of duty for and fellowship with his fellow countrymen..."
Please, please, please read the novel. You'll find out why that statement sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard.