In the presidential debate, Hillary Clinton claimed we tried trickle-down economics, in the Reagan and Bush years, and it has not worked. When people like her use the term “trickle-down,” they’re referring to capitalism. Progressive income taxation (where you pay … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
We Are All “Implicit” Racists? Speak for Yourself, Hillary!
“Implicit bias is a problem for everyone, not just police,” said Hillary Clinton during the presidential debate. Excuse me? Maybe you’re a racist, Mrs. Clinton, but speak for yourself. Of course, would you ever admit to being a racist? Not … Continue reading
A Debate About Nothing Helps Hillary
This non-debate just reconfirms what we already know: Leftists, progressives and Democrats control the agenda. That’s why they control the government, even when they lose the occasional election. This presidential election is rigged, but not in the way the term … Continue reading
Progressives and PC: America’s State-Sanctioned Religion
Once upon a time, it used to be leftists or “liberals” who told conservatives, “You can’t legislate morality.” They referred to matters such as birth control, abortion, drug use, prayer in schools and so forth. Now it’s completely different. It’s … Continue reading
Why Terrorists Kill
The latest target? A shopping mall in Burlington, WA. You know the drill. At first, reports of a horrifying shooting in a public location. This time it’s a shopping mall. First report: Not a Muslim…a Hispanic! Then it comes out … Continue reading
Pope Francis Calls Critics of Islam “Terrorists”
Journalism based on gossip or rumors is a form of “terrorism” and media that stereotype entire populations or foment fear of migrants are acting destructively, Pope Francis said on Thursday. Journalistic terrorism? If this idea gains any traction, the First … Continue reading
You’re Driving (Dr. Seuss)
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to … Continue reading
Don’t Like the Police? Then Change the Laws!
Imagine if someone had proposed the following at the Constitutional Convention when the United States was founded: “Let’s nationalize the police. Let’s have the federal government equip and regulate state and local police forces to take care of the nation’s … Continue reading
The Rich Are Voting For Hillary? Of Course They Are
Headline: “Poll: Wealthy Voters Abandon Republican Party for Hillary Clinton.” A Bloomberg poll shows that Americans living in households making $100,000 or more have abandoned the Republican party, led by Donald Trump, in favor of Hillary Clinton. Clinton beats Trump … Continue reading
Google “Censorship on the Internet”
Google seeks to limit online trolls who bully people into self-censorship. “I want to use the best technology we have at our disposal to begin to take on trolling and other nefarious tactics that give hostile voices disproportionate weight… [we … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton, Not Donald Trump, Gives Aid and Comfort to ISIS
Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of giving “aid and comfort” to ISIS recruiters, by taking such a strong stand against ISIS and Islamic terrorism. This would be like blaming the victim of a rape on looking too sexually attractive. “Well, … Continue reading
FBI Director James Comey: Lapse of America is All Twitter’s Fault!
Here’s how leftist-progressive CNN commentator Sally Kohn defended attacks on freedom of speech against libertarians and conservatives on college campuses: “Feelings are valid,” she mused. “I’m never going to argue with people’s feelings.” Contemporary leftists are not only tyrants; they’re … Continue reading