During counseling sessions, people sometimes say that they expected me to yell at them. Do I look THAT mean in the picture on this page? I wonder what would give rise to such an expectation, other than the proliferation of … Continue reading
Bill Clinton, the husband of the Democratic presidential nominee, recently knocked President Obama’s signature piece of legislation — the Obamacare health care law — as “the craziest thing in the world.” When Bill Clinton was president, a lot of people … Continue reading
We all know somebody who says, “He pushes my buttons.” Or “She knows how to manipulate me.” But what do these complaints actually mean? Steven Stosny, Ph.D. at psychologytoday.com [8-14-15] states that “Emotions move us.” Indeed, the Latin root of … Continue reading
What makes people want to be lied to? The presidential election is an obvious example. The candidate ahead in most of the polls is a woman most of the same people polled regard as a liar. It happens in everyday … Continue reading
“Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.” — Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton kept a small crowd waiting last Wednesday at the University of New Hampshire where she, alongside Bernie Sanders, gave a lackluster speech about helping college students. Before Clinton showed up, a local blonde woman tried to rile up … Continue reading
Economist David Stockman has written an interesting new book. He blames the current national debt and our other economic/fiscal problems, including the $19 trillion national debt, on Federal Reserve policies going back to the 1980s, starting with Fed Chairman Alan … Continue reading
Mark Levin, conservative talk radio host, made a good point this evening. Levin, who plans to vote for Donald Trump while not endorsing him, responded to concerns that Donald Trump might end up being an American “strongman.” A strongman refers … Continue reading
On Wednesday’s “Sean Hannity Show,” FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai (R) stated that the plan to “essentially give up the US oversight role…of the Internet” to ICANN is something that should worry anyone who cherishes “free expression, and free speech rights … Continue reading
In the presidential debate, Hillary Clinton claimed we tried trickle-down economics, in the Reagan and Bush years, and it has not worked. When people like her use the term “trickle-down,” they’re referring to capitalism. Progressive income taxation (where you pay … Continue reading
Do you sometimes feel anxious or uneasy? A persistent feeling of anxiety can sometimes stem from mental conflict brought about by trying to resolve two or more contradictory ideas. You might not even be aware of the cause, but if … Continue reading
The long-awaited fall season is upon us! Locals (and smart vacationers) know that this is the time to enjoy everything we came here to enjoy. Whether you are a resident or just visiting, you probably came here because of a … Continue reading