Australia will triple down on censorship to outlaw “hate speech” following the recent violent attack on Jews. [See Breitbart 12-22-25] Perhaps the government can outlaw hate speech; but can the government outlaw hate? What happens if muzzled citizens can no … Continue reading
“Thanks to DOGE, the number of federal employees has been reduced by at least 270,000 since January [2025]. A decline that large has not happened since the military demobilizations of World War II,” reports the CATO Institute. Good news, if … Continue reading
John Locke: “Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself.” This quote, all by itself, blows the lid off socialism. You either own your life, or you don’t. If you do … Continue reading
“One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary.” … Continue reading
I like the seemingly benign sentiment in Chaplin’s quote. But there’s an error in it: There is no power to “the people.” There are no “people’s rights.” Rights only apply to the INDIVIDUAL. America’s unprecedented success and achievement happened because … Continue reading
“Socialists propose ‘redistribution of wealth’ because they are not capable of creating it themselves.” — Javier Milei, President of Argentina Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, … Continue reading
If we are to be disarmed, shouldn’t the elites in power be disarmed too? If young Reiner had killed his parents with a gun, then guns would get the blame. And immediate gun confiscation would be demanded, as it always … Continue reading
Just when I start to wonder if my 20 years of writing this column has been worth it, I get an email like this: “Dear Dr. Hurd, I strive to live up to the ideals you promote in your column. … Continue reading
Leftists kill non-Leftists. Leftists kill each other. Seem like a violent bunch, these socialists. It’s not an act of self-sacrifice or restraint for me to refrain from cheering Rob Reiner’s horrible death. Unlike leftists who cheered Charlie Kirk’s horrible death … Continue reading
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried describes what the word socialism means to her as she laments the state of the country. “For me, it’s taking care of each other. If I have more money, I can spend more … Continue reading
Police won’t release info about Brown University campus shooter. Must be a trannie terrorist or illegal alien welfare moocher. I would not be surprised to learn that members of our totalitarian oligarchy are behind the Brown University shootings. When you … Continue reading
“To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race,” said U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. We blew it. But the American experiment was such a glorious glimpse into how things might … Continue reading