A reader emails me about disagreements she has with her friend. Their differences are on very fundamental levels, and she wonders if there is a point that two people reach when the gap between their values is simply too wide. … Continue reading
It’s fine to blame Donald Trump for the budget bill laden with concessions to the Democrats. However, you must remember two things. One, Donald Trump is not ideological. He never claimed to be. He probably considers it a good thing … Continue reading
Donald Trump has tweeted we need a “good shutdown” of the government to wake people up. For all the reasons that the chattering Republicrat classes find these comments deplorable, I find them wonderful. A government shutdown is a great opportunity … Continue reading
There’s a saying that suggests that you should never do business with friends. I received an email from a reader who did business here locally with a friend, and now there are problems with the expensive item she purchased. The … Continue reading
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg — billionaire socialist and Islamist of note — insists he’s not running for President, despite having dinner with Democratic voters in Ohio who voted for Donald Trump. It probably means he plans to run for President. … Continue reading
Pope Francis had harsh words to describe libertarians Friday, saying they deny the value of the common good in favor of radical selfishness where only the individual matters. “I cannot fail to speak of the grave risks associated with the … Continue reading
“When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.” — Frederic Bastiat Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics … Continue reading
For what they’re worth, new polls say that 93 percent of Donald Trump’s voters and supporters stand firmly beside him. Remarkable numbers, indeed. However, no one political figure can save Americans from themselves. America’s troubles run deeper than politics. Getting … Continue reading
A motivational speaker candidly writes, I often bring a magic wand to my face-to-face seminars and university classes. The audience usually emits a loud chuckle when I ask for a volunteer and proceed to wave my magic wand over their … Continue reading
“The world is divided into two classes, those who believe the incredible, and those who do the improbable.” — Oscar Wilde Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
Regulars here at Life’s a Beach! know that I describe myself as a cognitive therapist. Has an impressive scientific ring, don’t you think? But aside from sounding official, just what is it? People ask me, “Cognitive therapy is all well … Continue reading
President Donald Trump announced that he wanted a 20 percent tax on softwood lumber coming from Canada. “We’re going to be putting a 20% tax on softwood lumber coming in — tariff on softwood coming into the United States from … Continue reading