Daily Dose of Reason
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Democrats are Radicalized; Flawed Republicans America’s Last Firewall
October 28, 2026The two parties used to compete over rational goals. Democrats and Republicans both claimed to be better for prosperity, for fighting crime, for upholding the... read more
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Self-Esteem Requires No Permission
October 27, 2026“A man who decides to live by his own internal code must first make his peace with being hated by those who survive on permission.”... read more
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Affordability With Nothing to Buy
October 26, 2026Socialism and Communism are all about control, conformity, uniformity, and the stifling of innovation. Socialism seeks to suppress independence, rational intelligence and individualism. When you... read more
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The Madness Continues to Escalate: One Party Rule
October 25, 2026People say you're racist for suggesting that Hispanic immigrants are moochers coming to the USA for freebies. Actually, I don't assume most of them are.... read more
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Politicians Don’t WANT High Employment
October 24, 2026The historic stretch of low layoffs in the U.S. economy continued last week. Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 to 194,000 in the... read more
Life's a Beach
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How to Be Your Own Consultant
October 28, 2026When facing an important decision about relationships and other personal issues, it’s often best to consider your own... read more
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Coping With Different Kinds of Criticism
October 21, 2026A few years ago after the release of my third book, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (and How to... read more
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Time is Like Money. Spend it wisely.
October 14, 2026The holiday season is just around the corner and for some it’s a time to get together with... read more
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Breathe Deeply. Think Daily.
October 7, 2026One of the subjects that comes up most often in my office is issues with anxiety and stress.... read more
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The Journey to Self-Responsibility
September 30, 2026A reader emails: “Dear Dr. Hurd, my brother is 32. He doesn’t work. He, his wife and daughter... read more













