A concert band, of which several of my friends are members, recently performed at the Rehoboth bandstand. Their performance, coupled with a warm breeze and the sound of the ocean, made for a delightful evening. As they played, I couldn’t … Continue reading
Author Archives: DrHurd
Eric Cantor Proves the “Mixed Economy” is Not Capitalism
Bloomberg News reports 9/2/14: Former [Republican] House Majority Leader Eric Cantor landed a $1.2 million job at the investment bank Moelis & Co., pulling down more money than his Tea Party-backed opponent spent defeating him in a Republican primary. The … Continue reading
What’s Next When the Nest is Empty? (DE Wave)
“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who, frankly, see it as a cause for celebration, some have trouble coping with the loss of … well, when you get right down to … Continue reading
Does America Really Deserve a Raise?
“America deserves a raise.” So says Obama in defense of raising the mandatory minimum wage. He’s far from the first politician to use this stale, tired and easy applause line. Few will ask: How many things are wrong with this … Continue reading
Sobering Facts About AA’s Effectiveness
It’s surprising to note that, according to the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) — a massive government study of 43,000 Americans’ lifetime alcohol and drug use, about 75 percent of people who recover from alcohol dependence … Continue reading
Why Many Progressives Are Unsure About Israel
Increasingly, liberal-progressive politicians such as Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and socialist Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) are under fire by their supporters for even minimal support of Israel in its self-defense against Islamic terrorists. Warren, in defending her vote to send … Continue reading
Why Obama Has No Strategy for ISIS
Much ado has been made over Obama’s slip that the U.S. government has no strategy for fighting ISIS (Islamic state) terrorism in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere. It’s much ado about something. But not for most of the reasons even Obama’s … Continue reading
“Affluenza” and the Poor Little Rich Kid Syndrome
Have you ever heard of the term, “affluenza”? At the rate we’re going, it may soon be a new diagnostic category espoused by the American Psychiatric Association. Read on … It is not entirely clear who invented the term Affluenza. … Continue reading
Here Comes the Government “Truthiness” Squad (for Real)
The federal government is spending nearly $1 million to create an online database that will track “misinformation” and hate speech on Twitter. The National Science Foundation is financing the creation of a web service that will monitor “suspicious memes” and … Continue reading
The Joys & Hazards of a Love Relationship (DE Coast Press)
Vacation can be the perfect time to celebrate the positive aspects of being married or in a committed relationship. But there are negative aspects as well, and I see them every day. It’s not my intention to cast a shadow … Continue reading
Let Go and Live (DE Wave)
It’s surprising how many people out there are afraid of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that what worries them the most is incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up … Continue reading
Pro-Islam/Anti-Gay Violence: Where’s the Outrage?
A man accused of murdering four people, including 19-year-old Brendan Tevlin, of Livingston NJ, says he is retaliating against the U.S. for action in the Middle East. According to court documents from Seattle where his two previous murders occurred, Ali … Continue reading