Every year our phones, computers and television sets get upgrades. Although many of us grumble at first, they’re usually improvements. Improvements of this magnitude, and at this speed, have become the norm, the to-be-expected, with technology. Why not with morality … Continue reading
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A number of former Democrats are switching to supporting Trump or Republicans, using the label “classical liberal”. It’s a good development, so far as it goes. Roseanne Barr, of all people, wrote the following on Twitter: liberal is actually a … Continue reading
People often ask me if clients sometimes lie to their therapists. Though it seems kind of self-defeating — considering they’re paying for the sessions — I’ll admit that I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out when somebody’s not telling the … Continue reading
I heard a really interesting question this morning: If gender is socially constructed, with no objective basis, then why isn’t race just a socially constructed idea, as well? Just as criminals eventually trip on their falsehoods or crimes, intellectual charlatans … Continue reading
Marriage and commitment are very often at the top of the list when I talk to people in my office. And for good reason! Research published by Scientific American Mind shows that in the U.S., about half of first marriages … Continue reading
Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”, in reference to Donald Trump, Jr.’s appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” last week, host Joe Scarborough called the show hosted by conservative commentator Sean Hannity “state-run television.” No, Morning Joe. Sean Hannity is not … Continue reading
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” — Jimmy Dean Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading
In a commencement speech he gave during his son’s graduation ceremony last month, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. wished his audience bad luck, betrayal, loneliness, failure, pain and unfair treatment, among other misfortunes. He explained that he would want … Continue reading
Politicians, media and academic elites on the left are frequently caught calling ordinary people “stupid”. We saw it with the passage of Obamacare, and we saw it with various remarks made after Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. Right now, … Continue reading
Late Monday the Seattle City Council voted unanimously in favor of a personal income tax on its top earning residents. Individuals with incomes in excess of $250,000 and those filing jointly with incomes in excess of $500,000 would be subject … Continue reading