On his talk radio show Monday, Rush Limbaugh addressed the viral video of an encounter between California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and a group of children pushing democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s far-left and logistically impossible “Green New Deal.” The situation, … Continue reading
Note: Ayn Rand identified a very important tactic used by irrational people in intellectual and political discussions. I find the same tactic is often used in personal and business discussions, as well. The Argument from Intimidation dominates today’s discussions … Continue reading
Critical thinking does not require intelligence so much as intellectual honesty. Of course intelligence matters, as it does with everything. But the most important factor is honesty. It’s not just an honesty with others. It starts as an honesty with … Continue reading
“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” – Vincent van Gogh Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading
“Trump team decides ISIS bride will not be allowed back in the US” [New York Post 2-20-19] Honest people make mistakes and correct errors all the time. But some mistakes are so bad, they could never be innocent. Let her … Continue reading
“Go get them, Nick!” — President Trump 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 back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also … Continue reading
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. — Mark Twain 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 back-and-forth discussion with … Continue reading
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. — Friedrich Nietzsche Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and … Continue reading
Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly concocted an attack on himself because he was angered that a racist letter that was mailed to him in January did not get a “bigger reaction.” [Daily Wire 2-18-19] Why on earth would anyone do this? … Continue reading
You don’t have to justify your existence by sacrificing or giving to others. You don’t have to justify your existence at all. All you need to do is take responsibility for your existence. This means your personal happiness and serenity … Continue reading
I get these notes from readers quite a bit. I particularly like this one (posted with permission). Note: It’s from a millennial, a young man. Not ALL of them are irrational, socialist, etc. A nice reminder at a good time … Continue reading
Should the President have the power to declare a national emergency? Yes: IF the claimed emergency pertains to Constitutional powers given to the President in the first place. And that’s the mother of all “IFs”. The Constitution assigns to the … Continue reading