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Classes Don’t Exist in a Free Society
Mitt Romney claims that his tax cuts will stimulate the economy and pay off the deficit. If history is any guide, this won’t be true. Ronald Reagan cut taxes in the 1980s. For a time, the economy improved and the … Continue reading
The Past Is Not Necessarily Prologue
Q: Dr. Hurd, numerous times you have written about how negative past events in our lives should not be a focus, regarding an excuse or justification for our current lives, correct? I was just thinking about this. So to apply … Continue reading
Bad mood? Not so bad
Readers ‘of a certain age’ will certainly remember mood rings. Back in the ’70s everyone seemed to be sporting a ring, a pendant, earrings, bracelets or even lipstick containing thermotropic liquid crystals. Depending on the temperature of your skin, the … Continue reading
“Angry Muslims”? Imagine That!
I keep reading that angry Muslims are attacking NATO forces in Afghanistan. “Angry Muslims?” Why is that news? Muslims are by definition angry. Obama says they’re angry because the U.S. hasn’t been humble enough. But Obama has been plenty humble. … Continue reading
The Truth Hurts, But It Also Sets You Free
A loyal DrHurd.com reader sent some of my articles to a friend. This is the response he received. “These capitalism articles are very depressing. I read two of Dr Hurd’s, ‘America’s Decline is Not Inevitable But It is Real — … Continue reading
The Victim’s Role in Overcoming Trauma
A reader writes: I certainly don’t deny the idea that it’s important to change false beliefs and implement correct ones, as you emphasize in your books and writings. However, I submit that this picture is insufficient. It leaves out any … Continue reading
Message to Robber Baron Socialists
“Just write a check and shut up.” — New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s message to Warren Buffet and other socialist rich people who whine that taxes must be higher, because they feel guilty and want government to redistribute wealth.
Why the Bible is Killing America
If you doubt my claim that Obamaism/liberalism are no less a religion than conservatism, then consider the following. CNN.com recently reported: “Obama said that as a person who has been ‘extraordinarily blessed,’ he is willing to give up some of … Continue reading
America’s Decline Is Not Inevitable, But It Is Real (Part 2 of 2)
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. At the core, many people fear and loathe self-responsibility. That’s why freedom is slowly perishing as it is compromised again and again. I don’t agree that humans aren’t ‘ready’ for freedom. It’s not a question of … Continue reading
Teens aren’t stupid
A Cornell University study asks, ‘Why do teens do stupid things?’ Well, not so fast. Not all teens do stupid things, nor is there anything about being young that makes stupidity inevitable. It’s true that teens don’t have the knowledge … Continue reading
America’s Decline Is Not Inevitable, But It Is Real (Part 1 of 2)
A reader of The Daily Dose of Reason submitted the following thought-provoking comments: ‘Another thing to consider is that humans will not reject big government anytime soon because of their desire to be scammed. Humans love the idea of ‘smoke … Continue reading