"Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being discredited and destroyed all over the world, even though this system has given men the greatest material comforts."

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"Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being discredited and destroyed all over the world, even though this system has given men the greatest material comforts."
- Ayn Rand

I'm having a little trouble breaking this down. Is it in support of or against capitalism?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Ayn Rand supported capitalism. "this system has given men the greatest material comforts."