Daily Dose of Reason
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William Shatner: Last of the American Originals
March 27, 2023William Shatner speaks highly of progressive rock, it seems. I am not an expert on progressive rock, but I'm inclined to accept William Shatner's word... read more
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The Best Way to Get Rid of Woke “Educators”
A meme says: "I don't co-parent with the government." Support the Parents Bill of Rights Act. My first choice: Immediately and permanently defund all schools... read more
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Not Your Granddaddy’s Immigrants
Immigrants used to be the symbol of the American dream: You come for freedom, and you make your way. The world is your oyster. Today,... read more
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Savages & Tyrants are Always Afraid
March 26, 2023Savages and tyrants are always afraid. They see danger around every corner. In the case of tyrants, it's a combination of projection and irrationality. Tyrants,... read more
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In Post America America, National Elections No Longer Matter
Blue states will NEVER clean up their voting acts, and this probably ensures they will remain blue states forever. Some red states will gradually turn... read more
Life's a Beach
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HOA Meetings and the Problem of Difficult People
March 22, 2023‘Tiz the season for HOA and condo meetings! It also signals a flurry of emails to me with... read more
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The Actual Meaning of “Closure”
March 21, 2023A Delaware Wave reader sent me a rather anxious email. He’s seeking “closure” from his girlfriend who recently... read more
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Sounding Boards are Good for People
March 15, 2023People occasionally confide to me that they don’t believe in therapy, life coaching or any kind of professional... read more
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Dwelling on the Past is Not “Dealing” With It
March 14, 2023Pop psychology (mostly in the vast wasteland of daytime TV) loves to tout psychotherapy as “dealing with the... read more
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Triangulation in Marriages
March 8, 2023The “stay-at-home” trend has generated some interesting comments from my clients. Some couples are finding that all this... read more