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Pope Francis’ Guilt Trip

Posted on September 23, 2015 by DrHurd
Pope Francis and President Obama with big smiles

Pope Francis arrived on his first visit to the United States on Tuesday, bringing to Washington a message that its power and wealth should be used to serve humanity, and not the other way around. [Thomson/Reuters/Newsmax.com 9/22/15] What gives rise … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Why Shy People Are Shy (DE Wave)

Posted on September 22, 2015 by DrHurd
Woman peeps through cracked hole with anxious look

No longer is the Cape Region a ghost town after Labor Day. We still get our share of crowds, especially on weekends. For some people, however, the thought of walking onto a crowded boardwalk or into a busy restaurant makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's a Beach!

Now I Get It: What Islam and “Liberal” Leftism Have in Common

Posted on September 22, 2015 by DrHurd
Man gives speech with support standing behind him

For years, I have wondered why Obama/Hillary Clinton/Bernie Sanders-supporting “liberal” leftists have been apologists for Islam. Islam, after all, is the religion that — among other things — subjugates gays, women and anyone who voices an opinion in opposition to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Ben Carson Hits an Islamic Nerve

Posted on September 21, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of Ben Carson during speaking event

Official Muslims are enraged. No, this is not news. But read on. Ben Carson, a Republican presidential candidate, has said Islam is antithetical to the US Constitution, and that a Muslim should not be elected president of the United States. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Life: What’s Luck Got to Do With It?

Posted on September 20, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of four leaf clover

Professor of psychology and author Richard Wiseman: Unlucky people tend to be creatures of routine. They tend to take the same route to and from work and talk to the same types of people at parties. In contrast, many lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

How’s Your First Amendment IQ?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by DrHurd
Image with text from the First Amendment

Thursday marked the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution which took place in 1787. To commemorate the occasion, USA Today released a poll showing the percentage of the population who can name their First Amendment rights. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Government Owned Lands Are On Fire

Posted on September 18, 2015 by DrHurd
Firefighter taming California fires

Wildfires are continuing to plague drought-stricken California and federal funding to fight them has dried up like parched El Dorado County farmland, leading critics to say the real problem lies nearly 3,000 miles away, in Washington. For the year, more … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Republican Debate: The Constitution Was Not Invited

Posted on September 17, 2015 by DrHurd
The Republican party lined up on CNN

Republicans keep promising us “Constitutional conservatism.” At last night’s debate, sadly, neither the Constitution — nor the Declaration of Independence giving rise to it — were much in evidence. Donald Trump wants to lower or eliminate the corporate income tax. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Self-Control, Self-Respect and Managing Emotions (DE Coast Press)

Posted on September 16, 2015 by DrHurd
Man clenches fist with angry look while in car

Road Rage is one of the latest “diseases” to be foisted upon us by the mental health profession. To make it even more official, they’ve even named it: Intermittent Explosive Disorder. (IED for short. We love our acronyms.) According to … Continue reading →

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USA Plummets From 2nd to 16th in Economic Freedom

Posted on September 16, 2015 by DrHurd
U.S. currency with text reading Economic Freedom

The United States, ranked second in worldwide economic freedom as recently as 2000, has plummeted to 16th, according to a new report of world economies. The Fraser Institute’s annual report, Economic Freedom of the World, showed that the country’s drop … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Life Without Risk Is Not Life (DE Wave)

Posted on September 15, 2015 by DrHurd
Man wearing tophat with umbrella walks on tightrope

We’re always fascinated by people who make it their business to jump out of airplanes, drive in car races or risk thousands in the stock market. Why is risk a way of life for some, and for others life is … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's a Beach!

America Founded on Racist Principles — Was Sanders Right?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by DrHurd
Sanders standing at podium with Libery University logo behind him

Democratic presidential candidate and socialist Bernie Sanders says the United States was founded on racist principles. Sanders said,  “I would hope and I believe that every person in this room today understands that it is unacceptable to judge people, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

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