It was the most rational of times … and the most insane of times. This is how historians may someday refer to the early part of twenty-first century America. Consider the insanity found in this small town Texas school, published … Continue reading
According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM), delusions of grandeur are principally a subtype of delusional disorder. According to the manual, symptoms include a “grossly exaggerated” belief of self-worth; power; knowledge; identity; or … Continue reading
The British National Health service is sometimes called — by healthy people who like socialism — the “envy of the world.” But how enviable is it? Charles Moore, writing in the London Daily Telegraph [www.telegraph.co.uk 1-30-15], has a somewhat different … Continue reading
Dr. Hurd is one of those clear, rational thinkers whose articles on everything from ISIS to selfies I share now in an almost obligatory manner…
We’re used to thinking of Islamofascism as a primary threat to United States security, and it certainly is. But the military build-up in China, as the United States reduces its military capacity to levels not seen since prior to World … Continue reading
The opposite of bravery is not cowardice but conformity. — Robert Anthony
A form of Islamic law has taken force in Texas, right next door to Louisiana where Gov. Bobby Jindal has warned of Muslim immigrants who refuse to adopt Western culture. An Islamic Tribunal of four attorneys is operating in Dallas … Continue reading
When people come to see me, they’re often surprised when I suggest that one of our goals will be to help them think. By “think,” I mean trusting their senses, and then integrating reality into abstract conclusions. Rational thought is … Continue reading
Some facts about Obamacare — the “Affordable Care Act” — reported by the London Daily Mail 1-27-15 [http://www.dailymail.co.uk]: It will cost the federal government — taxpayers, that is — $50,000 for every person who gets health insurance under the Obamacare … Continue reading
People often ask me if older widowed people should remarry. The obvious answer is, of course, yes – if they want to. But many widows and widowers feel it’s disloyal to their late spouse, not to mention issues with wills, … Continue reading
Regarding the Israeli prime minister’s decision to speak before Congress, yesterday the Chicago Tribune reported in a 1/26/15 commentary: Washington’s reaction to this breach in protocol was immediate. The White House and State Department made it clear that they would … Continue reading
I just want to thank you for your insights. It really helps me more in trying to understand this crazy world that we live in. I’ve read most of your post and I will read all of it. I agree … Continue reading