The most obvious result of Ayn Rand's influence, as far as I can detect, is the active, and vehement hatred of those who are suffering by Conservatives. Whereas once they might feel compassion, that word is now just a joke.

In the mind of Conservatives, those who suffer deserve their fate. The rich are "worthy" of their wealth, along with the favor of God that all rich people enjoy.

This corsening of American Conservative thought has made America a less pleasant place to live, and reduced its standing in the world, with no discernable increase in either wealth, power of honor. Only the levels of hate have increased.