Do you prescribe an Ayn Rand world where the more talented do well and the rest can go hang? That isn't a decent society IM

Ayn Rand never said that (certainly not the last part). She simply didn't believe that the "rest" as you say represented a need to be fulfilled by those doing well.

I don't agree with Rand 100% - I agree with certain public works and a certain level of welfare - but those have gone way out of control.

I will tell you something that just makes me bloody angry

I know young men in their late 20's who are living at home with the parents, where the parents are upper-middle income. The young men pay no rent, mooch off parents who basically permit it for various reasons - and these young men are eligible for health care subsidies. Stinks to high heaven.

Granted, this is more a culture thing than a political thing, but it's sick to see. An increasing # of parents are making things way too easy for their kids. I've spoken with such parents (and shouldn't shock you, they can't stand me) - and funny, they are all Democrats who voted for Obama. Hmmm, wonder if there's any connection.