Celestia is the antithesis of a randian protagonist
Re: for 12 years you have been asking
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:35 pm
by Mechanical Ape
Rarity could disintegrate John Galt with a single blast of pure generosity from her horn
Re: for 12 years you have been asking
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:41 pm
by Perpetual Motion
Rarity herself is a captain of industry, thus allowing her to bypass Galt's defenses.
Re: for 12 years you have been asking
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:57 pm
by Fizzbuzz
Rarity is easily the most business-minded of the Mane Six, having gone over the course of the series from a single store in the lower level of her house to a nationwide fashion empire, now a household name amongst anyone with a bit of good taste. Yet, despite her ambition, is it odd that she is known for her generosity? If it does seem strange, perhaps it's because we, the viewers, are too used to capitalists who must suck out every last penny in the short term? The key difference is that Rarity refused to entirely compromise her principles, even if that meant facing setbacks at fashion shows or letting Hearth's Warming gift plans go awry.
Rarity is easily the most business-minded of the Mane Six, having gone over the course of the series from a single store in the lower level of her house to a nationwide fashion empire, now a household name amongst anyone with a bit of good taste. Yet, despite her ambition, is it odd that she is known for her generosity? If it does seem strange, perhaps it's because we, the viewers, are too used to capitalists who must suck out every last penny in the short term? The key difference is that Rarity refused to entirely compromise her principles, even if that meant facing setbacks at fashion shows or letting Hearth's Warming gift plans go awry.
In conclusion, Rarity is a horse of contrasts.
it's this and it's why criticism of "capitalism" should not be confused with criticism of private enterprise or the idea of exchanging money for goods and services, from either side of the argument
Re: for 12 years you have been asking
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:41 pm
by Adiwan
Not a pony (but a miniature horse): Lil' Sebastian
Re: for 12 years you have been asking
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:52 pm
by The Doctor
I think we've only been asking the question for a bit over 9 years...