“The idea of social justice is that the state should treat different people unequally in order to make them equal.” — Friedrich Hayek “Social justice” is not voluntary. It’s enforced by law. Later, by gunpoint. Ultimately, by prison camps. … Continue reading
In the mental health industry, one talks of “anxiety disorder” and “attention deficit disorder” and “mood disorder.” The underlying implication? These diseases or disorders are the problem. Get rid of the problem, and you’ll be fine. Cure the disease; and … Continue reading
“I may disagree with everything you say. But I would never suppress your right to say it.” This attitude is absolutely dead. Leftists in particular are explicit about it. They no longer even pay lip service to free speech. They … Continue reading
Probably the biggest reason for President Trump losing support? Iran. A big part of Trump’s coalition were people who didn’t want any prolonged wars, wars which served the interests of the “military industrial establishment” (politicians and their cronies), but not … Continue reading
“The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.” — James Baldwin (novelist) Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading
Please remember something: Elections are a consequence, not a cause. Radicalized Democrat totalitarians cannot destroy a free people without their consent. The basic questions here: Do people want to be free, or not? Do they want to live, or not? … Continue reading
Reality: A Muslim terrorist disguises himself as a co-pilot, and tries to kill the pilot to take down the plane. Media: Two pilots got into a fight and nearly crashed the plane. Mistakes of this magnitude are never innocent. Our … Continue reading
Profiting from suffering and misery. Using them as an excuse to acquire power and money — and creating more suffering and misery. The gullible fell for it over the centuries, and in America 2026 millions are falling for it again. … Continue reading
“If the Arabs put down their guns there would be no more fighting. If the Israelis put down theirs there would be no more Israel.” (Golda Meir) Still true today. And the principle is wider than just Israel. In America, … Continue reading
“You always” make such perfect sense…” — a reader of Dr. Hurd’s posts on Facebook
“I thought my parents were very strict, but seeing the current generation, I realize they saved me.” (Jason Statham) I wholeheartedly agree. However, the central issue in childhood isn’t strictness. The essential issue is instilling thought and reason. If you … Continue reading
“The economy is growing at a rapid rate, with the Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate showing a five percent growth rate for the third quarter. Unemployment has fallen to 4.1 percent, a level below the Federal Reserve’s longer-term estimate of full … Continue reading