“A Communist system can be recognized by the fact that it spares the criminals and criminalizes the political opponent.” — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading →

It’s not really “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” It’s not even “Republican Derangement Syndrome.” The psychological malady might be called “Knowing-that- other-people-do-not-share-my-world-view-makes-me-mortally-anxious-to-the-point-of-insanity Syndrome.” The issue is dissension. They cannot tolerate dissension. Their psyches will not let them. They must be right, even … Continue reading →

“Students across America are increasingly being injured, arrested, and seen engaging in violence as teachers and school administrators continue to encourage children to walk out of class to mount marches off school grounds to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).” … Continue reading →

Virginia proves my point re: Democrats: No more moderation, no more hesitation, no more due process, no more Constitution. Their only priority: Convert all purple states into California, ASAP. Virginia will lose all its freedom in mere weeks. Who will … Continue reading →

“We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human … Continue reading →

Seattle’s socialist mayor Katie Wilson claims she will unilaterally BAN grocery stores from closing down in her city. The government will FORCE them to stay open. “We cannot allow big grocery chains to close stores at will!” she said. It’s … Continue reading →

Facebook is sending me threats of sanctions and censorship on a daily basis now. It’s beginning to feel a lot like 2020-2023 again. I notice other frequent posters who aren’t Democratic Communists are saying the same thing. For those of … Continue reading →

“F*ck ICE” is just the latest costume swap for “Free Palestine,” “Defund the Police,” “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot,” “Believe All Women,” “I’m with Her,” “No Blood for Oil,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and “We Are the 99%.” The hashtag rotates, the … Continue reading →

“People are not embracing collectivism because they have accepted bad economics. They are accepting bad economics because they have embraced collectivism.” [Ayn Rand] And by “collectivism” she means the false, toxic idea that we do not own our own lives. … Continue reading →

The woke immersion with the Super Bowl obviously isn’t an attempt to educate or persuade. It’s an open expression of power. “You have to listen to us. We’re superior to you. Either you submit to our drag shows and moralistic … Continue reading →