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Is Capitalism Just a Fantasy?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by D3 Support

In an article entitled “Capitalism is Peaceful, Socialism is Force,” Dr. Hurd argued in favor of the capitalism side. A socialist/liberal responded to the article as follows: ‘Both systems are fantasies! Capitalism ignores human nature and reality just as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Are People Doing the Best They Can?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by D3 Support

I recently encountered a psychologist who said, in essence, “People are doing the best they can; and they’re getting something out of what they’re doing.” He maintained, and he’s right, that psychologists and therapists especially should keep this in mind. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Why Take it Personally?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by D3 Support

As the holidays approach, most of us will have increased interaction with clerks in stores and servers in restaurants. Most of us know how to conduct themselves in these situations, but I often hear about people who complain about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's a Beach!

It’s the Spending, Stupid

Posted on December 7, 2011 by D3 Support

Politicians like Mitt Romney and Barack Obama insist that there should be middle class tax cuts. Obama goes further and insists that these tax cuts be paid for by “the rich” (those making over $250,000 a year, his definition). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

The Power You Don’t Know You Have

Posted on December 6, 2011 by D3 Support

If you want to have more success, stop caring about what others think. And stop feeling that you’re obliged to do anything for another, aside from a responsibility you freely took on. These two errors undercut people more than any … Continue reading →

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

President Newt or President Mitt?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by D3 Support

Gingrich or Romney? Which is better, from a pro-freedom, limited government and individual rights point-of-view? The question relies upon a false premise. The false premise is that either one of these men even claims to be in favor of limited … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Thinking in Absolutes: Healthier Than You Realize (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by D3 Support

Back to the case of Henry Judd Gray. Let’s assume that Mencken’s assessment of Gray was correct, that he failed to rationally distinguish ‘sin from sin.’ What would then be the rational way out of his psychological predicament? It would … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Thinking in Absolutes: Healthier Than You Realize (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on December 3, 2011 by D3 Support

Mencken writes: ‘What is the chief mark of such a good man? That he cannot differentiate rationally between sin and sin—that a gnat gags him as badly as a camel. So with poor Gray. His initial peccadillo shocked him so … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Thinking in Absolutes: Healthier Than You Realize (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by D3 Support

According to the principles of cognitive therapy, black-and-white thinking is a major cause of emotional problems such as depression and anxiety. Also known as all-or-nothing thinking, many cognitive therapists define it as seeing things in black-or-white categories. If a situation … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

A Little Humor

Posted on December 1, 2011 by D3 Support

I was diagnosed with antisocial behavior disorder. So I joined a support group. We never meet. –Comic Craig Sharf

Posted in Quotations

Is all fair in love?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd, I’m at a crossroads. I’ve fallen in love with my best friend whom I have known for years. The catch? She’s married with kids and dedicated to her family. I’m not entirely sure of the depth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's a Beach!

The Food Police and “Occupy Wall St.” Are Similar

Posted on November 30, 2011 by D3 Support

The First Lady shrieks about American obesity every chance she gets. (Maybe she should get her husband to quit smoking first.) Some child and nutritional advocates are pushing for legislation to require fast food chain restaurants with at least 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

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