You think the 2016 contest for the presidency is a freak show? You built this, America. Most of you did, at least. Consider the things you have demanded of politicians over the last 10 or 20 years. These demands were … Continue reading
You don’t think censorship is possible in America? Don’t take it from me. Take it from the FBI’s own website: Hate Crimes—Overview Investigating hate crimes is the number one priority of our Civil Rights program. Why? Not only because hate … Continue reading
Celebrated songwriter Neil Sedaka wasn’t far from the truth when he co-wrote the hit song “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” The emotional impact of a breakup can be devastating, with feelings ranging from bewilderment to shock, from hurt to … Continue reading
Europe has gone crazy. Yes, there are the terrorist attacks. But it’s the political correctness and censorship, too. Governments in Europe are literally sacrificing their citizens for the sake of not offending Islam. Here’s an example. Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders … Continue reading
People often say that an apology is a good way to have the last word. If that is so, then why is it difficult for many people to apologize — even when they know they’re wrong? I talk to a … Continue reading
“Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Metro Station at Least 13 Killed.” Here we go again. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, has been hit by two coordinated blasts — one in its subway and another one at its … Continue reading
From a reader: Your article (on Donald Trump) was interesting to me, but not because it had anything to do with politics. Instead, I saw it as being applicable to relationships of all kinds, and perhaps particularly, to close personal … Continue reading
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson
“That’s not who we are.” This is what people say when they complain about fighting back really hard against Islamic terrorists. I hear Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton say it. I have heard Republicans Lindsay Graham, Jeb Bush and Marco … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I am wondering how you got through your social work program (Master’s in Clinical Social Work) not being a stereotypical liberal? I am in a social work program now and I’m having difficulty with this. My reply: … Continue reading
A DrHurd.com reader writes: I totally agree with your view that alcoholism is not a disease. In January 2009 I had my doctor enter me into hospital rehab for a week for my alcoholism. I have been in and out … Continue reading
People often ask me why they are nervous or anxious over others’ opinions and judgments. And all of those people I talk to want to get rid of that feeling. We become “people pleasers” when we make others our standard … Continue reading