Where do they find people ...

... like the reporter of this piece? Conservatives queue up for peek at 'Atlas Shrugged' at CPAC. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)

Once upon a time I gave a lecture at Rockford College on Albert Jay Nock. In the audience was a large contingent of Randians (also a large contingent of Rothbardians). Both groups proved difficult to have a conversation with, because both were comprised of true believers. At any rate, though CPAC calls itself "conservative," the fact that Ron Paul was the big winner t its powwow indicates it was dominated by libertarians. Which is OK by me. I'm a registered Libertarian. On the other hand, I think Ron Paul, though he is sometimes on the mark, is also something of a flake. Conservatives and libertarians agree on some things, but there are also salient differences between the two groups. Ms. Hesse seems oblivious to these and all other pertinent distinctions.