A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. — Thomas Paine
The Thing About Moderation … (Thomas Paine)
Author Archives: DrHurd
Church, State and School on the Delaware Football Field
A story from my local newspaper shows how much confusion exists about the separation of church and state. The story [CapeGazette.villagesoup.com 10/21/14] states: The Cape Henlopen School District [Lewes DE] has replied to a complaint that its football coach publicly … Continue reading
Dr. Hurd Refreshing and Right
Hi Dr Hurd…..another great article, on Ebola and Obama’s ideology. I always look forward to reading your articles. Your analysis and thinking are always refreshing and right! Thank you! From a fellow Objectivist.
Teenagers Will ALWAYS Rebel: Myth or Fact?
Teenage rebellion and obnoxious behavior are considered a normal and universal part of growing up. But is this assumption valid? First of all, we have to distinguish between rebellion and individuation. Individuation refers to the inevitable and necessary psychological (and … Continue reading
The Psychology of Costume (DE Coast Press)
The high holy days of masquerade are upon us, and rarely does a Halloween go by without people asking me about the psychology of costumes and disguise. Ancient mystical beliefs held that if you disguised yourself on All Hallows Eve, … Continue reading
Obama’s Grandiose Psychopathology Reveals Itself with Ebola
According to the New York Daily News (10/27/14), The Obama administration has resisted efforts to order isolation or quarantine for people working in West Africa. Officials say they want decisions grounded “in science” and don’t want to discourage volunteer medical … Continue reading
A Brave Ex-Muslim Woman Names the Truth About Terrorism
“We have not seen a single Jew blow himself up in a German restaurant. We have not seen a single Jew destroy a church. We have not seen a single Jew protest by killing people.” “I believe our people [Islamic … Continue reading
Avoidance NOT the Way to Curb Irrational Fear! (DE Wave)
‘Tiz the season for goblins, ghosts and whatever else might strike a little fear (and maybe some fun) into the Halloween season! Pretty much everyone has something that they simply do not want to touch or otherwise encounter in the … Continue reading
Who Cares What Other People Think?
A number of readers ask: Why do I care so much for the opinions of other people? I am profoundly anxious about others’ opinions and judgments about me. What can I do to change this? The reason you want to … Continue reading
All in the Details (William Morris)
The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. — William Morris
Hillary Clinton: Government Creates Jobs, Not Business
At a Massachusetts political rally, Hillary Clinton (likely first in line to succeed Barack Obama as President), said the following: “Don’t let anybody tell you it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs. You know, that old theory ‘trickle-down economics.’ That … Continue reading
Laughter is Courage (Linda Ellerbee)
I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that. — Linda Ellerbee