YouTube has now joined Facebook and Twitter in deleting Alex Jones’ InfoWars channel. Alex Jones is a controversial conservative-libertarian whose objectivity and accuracy are sometimes questioned even by those who share his views. Nevertheless, the decision is not about accuracy. … Continue reading
Why do some people need the last word? What’s appealing, rationally or not, about the last word? You see it all the time on social media when people get into small or heated arguments. But the phenomenon existed long before … Continue reading
“The crowd would have forgiven anything, except a man who could remain normal under the vibrations of its enormous collective sneer.” ― Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead
Is the American news media an enemy of the American people? Or has President Trump overstated it? The answer: Yes, unequivocally. The dominant, established American news media is an enemy of the people. Even if they do not know it, … Continue reading
We’re told, over and over again, that ideology is a bad thing. Yet most of us want liberty and freedom — or at least what we consider liberty and freedom. Some people define liberty and freedom as a limited government … Continue reading
“Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training.” Anna Freud 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 … Continue reading
I am sick of people — basketball megastars, or anyone else — claiming that President Trump is “dividing us”. The same people who say this supported the most divisive figure of modern times — Barack Obama. Remember that Obama never … Continue reading
Supporters of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump who were met with flying eggs and punches from counter protesters during a June 2016 San Jose campaign rally can sue the city’s police for allegedly failing to protect them, a new court ruling … Continue reading
The stupidest argument I’ve yet heard against supporting President Donald Trump on any issue comes not from the left, but from the free market right. The argument goes: “If the economy goes wrong under Trump, capitalism will get the blame. … Continue reading
Do you ever wonder why all the political “closets” these days are on the right — never the left? To illustrate my point, consider some headlines or statements you never, ever will hear said by anyone: “Uh oh. My … Continue reading
The right to trade is a fundamental individual right. Through your efforts in your work, you quite literally spend your soul. With your body and mind, you generate the income the hopefully free market delivers you. Trade is giving of … Continue reading
“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” — Abraham Lincoln Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute … Continue reading