Author Archives: F. E. Guerra-Pujol

We interrupt our extended review of Atlas Shrugged to say a few preliminary words about Judge Brett Kavanaugh (BK). Although we were rooting for Amy Barrett, we have nothing bad to say about BK. If confirmed by the Senate, will … Continue reading →

We have been exploring the most original ideas and insights contained in Ayn Rand’s cult-classic Atlas Shrugged, such as the depiction of Robin Hood as an anti-hero and the comparison between trademarks and coats of arms. But to us, the … Continue reading →

So much has been written about Ayn Rand’s magnum opus Atlas Shrugged that we have decided to focus on the three most original insights contained in this monumental novel. (Of course, just because an idea is novel or new does not … Continue reading →

Is Robin Hood a good guy or a bad guy? Our previous post identified three original ideas in Atlas Shrugged. One of these is Ayn Rand’s revisionist critique of Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw who robbed from the rich and … Continue reading →

We have been reading Ayn Rand’s magnum opus “Atlas Shrugged.” Among many other things, her monumental novel expresses three original ideas: Robin Hood was a scoundrel, not a hero. Trademarks and corporate logos (see below) are the modern equivalent of … Continue reading →

Atlas Shrugged is a massive tome (over 1000 pages) and a cult-classic; we will post a review soon.

This beautiful map of the Florida-Georgia-Alabama line (hand-drawn by Reddit user lemastersg) has made me see my current hometown (Orlando, Fla. — Go Knights!) in a whole new geographical light!

This is our third and last post on the Wayfair case. In our previous post, we presented a “Coasean critique” of the majority’s rationale in South Dakota v. Wayfair. In brief our critique is: yes, tax loopholes are unfair to certain sectors, … Continue reading →

Note: this is the second of three blog posts on the Wayfair case. (Our last post will appear tomorrow.) In our previous post, we patiently restated the facts and identified the main legal and theoretical issues in South Dakota v. … Continue reading →

The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided, by a 5-4 margin, the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (You can read the court’s historic decision for yourself here.) Our analysis of Wayfair will proceed in three parts. First (part I) … Continue reading →