“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
Justice is giving people what they deserve — no more, and no less. Condemning yourself for “seeking revenge” is fostering unearned guilt. You’re not bad simply because you want justice. But justice has to be in accordance with the facts. … Continue reading
Advocates of “selflessness” use the mask and COVID hysteria as an opportunity to preach their views. “Refusing to wear a mask is selfish,” they proclaim. Leave aside the lack of medical benefits of wearing a mask, in most cases. Leave … Continue reading
Here’s my reply to people who call you “selfish” for wanting to return to normal life, to liberty, and to making a living: If you were on a ventilator, fighting for your life from coronavirus, would you take comfort in … Continue reading
Billie Wright: “Why are other people’s lives and safety more important than mine? Why do I have to give up my job, my savings, my security for YOU? There are ways, we have seen them, to keep from people and … Continue reading
“Only God can judge me”. I saw this pasted to a car this morning, driven by a person driving like a terrorist — weaving across lanes and doing 75 (at least) where the limit was 55. Thank GOD for defensive … Continue reading
Bad people are almost always afraid. They’re at war with reality; they’re irrational. By definition, those qualities go along with being bad, at least if the term is rationally defined. It stands to reason that bad people are afraid, since … Continue reading
Stand up to irrationality and evil LOUDLY. PROUDLY. Without flinching. Never blink. And never apologize. THAT’S how you beat them. President Trump gets it. No previous Republican did. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth … Continue reading
Elizabeth Warren calls America’s billionaires “freeloaders”. A person who creates billions of dollars in wealth is not a freeloader. A freeloader is someone who lives off ANOTHER’S WEALTH — generally with an unjustified, unwarranted sense of entitlement to do so. … Continue reading
NBA star LeBron James: “We all talk about this freedom of speech, yes, we all do have freedom of speech but at times there are ramifications for the negative that can happen when you’re not thinking about others and you’re … Continue reading
“Treat others the way you want to be treated”. Well and good. But what happens when another acts in a way you would never act, and have never acted? Extreme example. Someone tries to kill you. Do you treat this … Continue reading
Much of the country will see record-setting heat this week, causing many to turn down their thermostat in an effort to keep cool. But Energy Star, a federal program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department … Continue reading