As tonight’s Republican presidential debate approaches, we keep hearing about the “horse race.” Will Donald Trump call Ted Cruz a name? If so, what name? And how will Cruz respond? Will he be nice, or call Trump names back? What … Continue reading
A website visitor writes to complain about a “smart slacker” in her office. I suspect many of us have known a smart slacker; pushing the limits, just as children often do, to see how much he or she can get … Continue reading
Whether you cheer or decry Donald Trump, you have to agree: He’s the byproduct of a Republican Party that’s dying, or perhaps already long since dead. Republicans, as we know them, simply do not matter. Whether they control part, all … Continue reading
Another superb article, Dr. Hurd [Daily Dose of Reason 12-13-15]. It is very impressive to see someone write so many excellent articles day after day, all in their “spare” time.
You have great articles and you have great knowledge … I believe it is very important to recognize great knowledge and ability because those that have it are very deserving of the recognition. Great things are like that single bright … Continue reading
I totally agree with your view that alcoholism is not a disease. I follow you on Facebook and very much enjoy your writings!!
In an off-the-record conversation, presidential candidate Ted Cruz raised the question as to whether Americans want Donald Trump’s “finger on the button.” Cruz is talking about the question of rationality and judgment. It’s a fair question, not just in regard … Continue reading
The golden age is before us, not behind us. — William Shakespeare
Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google, has backed a “hate-speech spell-checker” that would nudge ordinary web users away from unwelcome forms of expression on social media. Just what we need. Another leftist corporate do-gooder doing Obama’s bidding, telling us what … Continue reading
The middle class in America is declining and no longer constitutes a majority, according to a Pew Research study, which found that “after more than four decades of serving as the nation’s economic majority, the American middle class is now … Continue reading
I keep hearing that it’s “unconstitutional” to not let believers in Islam into the country. I don’t understand. Since when did immigration become a constitutional right? I’m not suggesting immigration is a bad thing. For an economically and politically free … Continue reading
One of the subjects that occasionally comes up in my office is the issue of anorexia; generally defined as a pathological refusal to eat. According to Dr. Walter Kaye, professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, people with anorexia … Continue reading