Steve Bannon, Breitbart chief and top advisor to President Trump, reportedly thinks it’s time to regulate social media like Facebook and Twitter as a public utility. Bannon’s basic argument, as he has outlined it to people who’ve spoken with him, … Continue reading
Senator John McCain, who cast the deciding vote to squelch the clean repeal of Obamacare, chided both sides for not being bipartisan over the last several years. McCain said, “I hope we can again rely on humility, on our need … Continue reading
“An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; A villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, upwards and downwards.” — John Locke Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach … Continue reading
It’s not about whether people who consider themselves “transgender” have equal individual rights under the Constitution. It’s about the right and responsibility of the military to conduct itself, and the right of the Commander-in-Chief — the U.S. President — to … Continue reading
A leading psychiatry group has told its members they should not feel bound by a longstanding rule against commenting publicly on the mental state of public figures — even the president. The statement, an email this month from the executive … Continue reading
There are few more controversial subjects than that of addiction; perpetually bogged down in political correctness and “feel-good” labels. But, like it or not, America is an addictive society. My definition of addiction has grown out of more than 30 … Continue reading
As our entitlement state continues its slow collapse, and most of the media chooses to imagine collusion between Donald Trump and Russia over who-knows-what, here are some real life facts from the Social Security Board of Trustees: By 2034, Social … Continue reading
People are often surprised when I suggest that one of our goals will be to help them think, i.e., trusting their senses, and then integrating reality into abstract conclusions. Rational thought is necessary to intelligently answer big questions like, “Should … Continue reading
“The man who lets a leader prescribe his course is a wreck being towed to the scrap heap.” — Ayn Rand Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), said he was disappointed with Republicans who wanted to keep Obamacare regulations and not trust the free market for solutions. Paul said, “The problem is Republicans can’t seem to … Continue reading
We hear a lot about “national pride” and “national identity” these days. Does such a thing make any sense? And is it rational and healthy? What prompted me was a quote from the late comedian George Carlin. “I could never … Continue reading
The fact-free claims of a Russian-Trump conspiracy continue unabated — at least on websites and networks that only anti-Trump people watch. Conspiracy theories grow where facts and reason never stood a chance. Given the irrational nature of socialism and progressivism, … Continue reading