“If tolerance means the end of Western civilization, then we cannot be tolerant.” (Elon Musk) If you tolerate people who seek to annihilate you, then you’re self-destructive — if not suicidal. The first principle of life for an individual — … Continue reading
“We are now moving towards complete collectivism or socialism, a system under which everybody is enslaved to everybody.” — Ayn Rand Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
We don’t just tolerate the wicked (meaning the irrational, the wrong, the barbaric, the dishonest). We subsidize them, applaud them, cheer them on, tiptoe on eggshells around them, ostracize and intimidate dissenters and then wonder why the world is going … Continue reading
John Locke strongly believed that rights are natural. In his foundational work, “Two Treatises of Government” (1689), he argued that every individual is born with inherent, inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property. Jefferson based the Declaration of Independence on … Continue reading
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the school of violating her constitutional rights after officials sought to discipline her over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Knox News reported Monday … Continue reading
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton may be evil — but she’s not totally stupid. She brazenly lies about never having met Epstein. Despite tons of pictures and multiple public visits to the White House when she and Bill were President. She understands that … Continue reading
“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of government,” James Madison wrote at the founding of the United States. Absolutely correct. Charity is not the job of government. The moment you force people to pay for it, it’s not … Continue reading
Fifty years ago, Ayn Rand nailed the issue of supporting Israel over its enemies: “When you have civilized men fighting savages, you support the civilized men, no matter who they are. Israel is a mixed economy inclined toward socialism. But … Continue reading
A post by “Awakened Outlaw” on X predicts that the left’s grotesque response to the death of Charlie Kirk spells the end for that movement, because it has lost all credibility. I like the spirit of this post, but the … Continue reading
“People think that a liar gains a victory over his victim. What I’ve learned is that a lie is an act of self-abdication, because one surrenders one’s reality to the person to whom one lies, making that person one’s master, … Continue reading
“He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.” — Leonardo da Vinci There you have it, Republicans. It’s now or never. Either you push back against the shadow of totalitarian rule coming over America; or it’s over, … Continue reading