Failed Georgia candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams said, “Something being legal does not make it right,” referring to her defeat. It’s the new leftist premise: “We are right, we are entitled to power, and we are morally superior regardless of … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
The Lesson of the Democratic Defeat in Florida
Florida Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott has defeated Democratic Senator Bill Nelson after a manual recount put Scott ahead by approximately 10,000 votes. “Barring any further legal challenges from the Nelson campaign, the outgoing governor will become Florida’s junior senator … Continue reading
The Point Totally Lost on Leftists and Collectivists (Ayn Rand)
“Observe, in this context, the intellectual precision of the Founding Fathers: They spoke of the right to the pursuit of happiness–not the right to happiness. It means that a man has a right to take the actions he deems necessary … Continue reading
A British High School Outlaws Expensive Coats
A high school in England has outlawed the wearing of expensive coats by students. They say it “stigmatizes” the students whose families cannot afford the nicer coats. Others call it “poverty shaming”. Is this really true? Such a policy assumes … Continue reading
One Reason People Will Not Change Their Minds
The following is a post of mine from Facebook when I was asked why people are so stubborn about changing their minds, even in the face of overwhelming evidence, as with socialism: A friend of mine once told me of … Continue reading
As California Burns, Environmentalists Cling to their “Truth”
California Governor Jerry Brown says “climate change deniers” are responsible for the massive and tragic fires sweeping through his state. He offers no scientific evidence or proof. He only offers political arguments. It’s like the Middle Ages. The Church hijacked … Continue reading
Occasional Cortext: Hates Capitalism, LOVES Capital
Ocasio-Cortez finds Amazon’s HQ2 in NYC ‘extremely concerning’ says the New York Post. We’ve been getting calls and outreach from Queens residents all day about this. The community’s response? Outrage,” Ocasio-Cortez, who officially takes office in January, tweeted. The 29-year-old … Continue reading
Is Nationalism Treason?
“Nationalism is treason,” says French President Emmanuel Macron. Is he right? It depends on how you define nationalism. To socialists like Macron, there is only socialism. It’s either global socialism or national socialism. The most infamous example of national socialism? … Continue reading
Happy Veterans’ Day
In a free country, patriotism does not mean resentful duty, blind loyalty or self-denial. Patriotism is an expression of gratitude for living free. Freedom is the condition consistent with human dignity, achievement and happiness. Thank you veterans for your contribution … Continue reading
A Therapist’s Reply to “I Don’t Believe in Therapy”
“I don’t believe in therapy.” If you say this, you’re in error. Why? Because therapy refers to your mind. Your mind is REAL. Your subconscious is real. Your subconscious refers to your emotions, your unspoken assumptions and your thoughts/ideas. If … Continue reading
Democracy Can’t Work in an Irrational Society
“Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything.” This quote is attributed to Josef Stalin. And that’s certainly how it’s starting to look in Florida and elsewhere in America. Democracy depends on many things. … Continue reading
The Democratic Party is Lawless
Karl Rove: As Florida ballot count battle rages, Democrats are recklessly violating state law, according to FoxNews.com on 11-9-18. Late Tuesday night [Republican] Scott was up roughly 57,000 votes in his race against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. By Friday … Continue reading