One of the least likable types of people is the “gotcha” personality. A “gotcha” personality seeks to catch you in a mistake. The motive of such a person isn’t to help you, but to make him- or herself look and … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Hollywood’s Hypocrites Can’t Take What They Dish Out (NEWSMAX)
Ellen DeGeneres said in an interview she does not want President Donald Trump appearing on her show. “I’m not going to change his mind,” DeGeneres told NBC’s Matt Lauer in a new interview. “He’s against everything that I stand for. … Continue reading
Obamacare-Lite and the Dilemma of Socialism
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton wants to repeal Obamacare, and has pledged to rewrite the recently passed House bill when it comes to the Senate. Newsmax reports that, “Typically, Cotton has agreed with Trump’s conservative base, but on healthcare, he’s met … Continue reading
France Flirts With Dictatorship via Media “Blackout”
If you want a sense of how dictatorship starts to take hold in a mostly free, Westernized country like France – then take a look at this: France’s election campaign commission said Saturday that it is examining the reported hacking … Continue reading
Love and Be Loved (Lao Tzu)
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading
Republican Health Care Hollow Victory: Doing “Something” Not Enough
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, who had initially opposed the American Health Care Act, said Thursday, just hours before the measure was to come to a House vote, that he eventually changed his mind because there is now a … Continue reading
Progressive Hostility: Where Does It Come From?
Recently, The New York Times hired Bret Stephens, a writer with a conservative viewpoint. Here’s what Mr. Stephens wrote in his column: “Claiming total certainty about the science traduces the spirit of science and creates openings for doubt whenever a … Continue reading
Self-Respect (Longfellow)
“He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Why Republicans Keep Losing, Even When They Win
It’s fine to blame Donald Trump for the budget bill laden with concessions to the Democrats. However, you must remember two things. One, Donald Trump is not ideological. He never claimed to be. He probably considers it a good thing … Continue reading
Donald Trump is Right: We DO Need a Good Government Shutdown
Donald Trump has tweeted we need a “good shutdown” of the government to wake people up. For all the reasons that the chattering Republicrat classes find these comments deplorable, I find them wonderful. A government shutdown is a great opportunity … Continue reading
Zuckerberg for President in 2020? Makes You Appreciate President Trump
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg — billionaire socialist and Islamist of note — insists he’s not running for President, despite having dinner with Democratic voters in Ohio who voted for Donald Trump. It probably means he plans to run for President. … Continue reading
Why Pope Francis Wants Us All Miserable
Pope Francis had harsh words to describe libertarians Friday, saying they deny the value of the common good in favor of radical selfishness where only the individual matters. “I cannot fail to speak of the grave risks associated with the … Continue reading