Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Monday to tout Donald Trump, but, according to Newsmax, “his fairly standard speech isn’t getting as much attention as the remarks he made following his speech where … Continue reading
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Success … or Value? (Einstein)
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. — Albert Einstein 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
Germans Facing Jail For Questioning the Government…Sound Familiar?
Germany succumbed to fascism once before; it’s happening again: A couple appeared before a court to answer to charges of incitement because the man had established a Facebook group that was “hostile to refugees”. Peter M. founded a secret group … Continue reading
“Turkey Blocks” Can Happen in America, Too
According to Breitbart News: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have been blocked in Turkey during an ongoing military coup which is attempting to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A Twitter account named “Turkey Blocks,” set up in order … Continue reading
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Bastille Day, Islamic Style
Here we go again. Soon, it will be news when there’s not a terrorist attack against civilization, freedom, democracy, separation of church and state or anything else we claim to hold dear but never defend. I am so sick of … Continue reading
Republicans Are Not Supposed to Be Angry
As Cleveland prepares for the Republican National Convention, more than 70 law enforcement and government agencies are on high alert in the city, with riot gear, handcuffs and body cameras. Cleveland jails are being emptied and its courts are staying … Continue reading
Is Donald Trump a Narcissist?
A narcissist is someone who wants to have a self, i.e., to pursue self-interest, but not respecting the need and right of others to do the same. The narcissist rarely admits this, but from regular dealings with such a person, … Continue reading
Veteran Suicides: Could the VA Be Part of the Problem?
Roughly 20 veterans a day commit suicide nationwide, according to new data from the Department of Veterans Affairs — a figure that dispels the often quoted, but problematic, “22 a day” estimate yet solidifies the disturbing mental health crisis the … Continue reading
Environmentalism is Urban Religion
Athlete and activist Christopher Bergland recently wrote an article entitled, “5 Ways Outdoor Learning Optimizes Children’s Well-Being.” In the article he says: In my opinion, the most poignant research on the benefits of spending time outdoors are reports that being … Continue reading
It Takes a Criminal to Keep the Welfare State Going
According to an ABC News/Washington Post poll just released today, 56 percent disapprove of the FBI’s decision not to charge Hillary Clinton. Yet in every poll you read, Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump. Think about this. A clear majority think … Continue reading
Cops Now Have to Prove They’re Not Racist
A suburban Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist was reacting to the man’s gun, not his race, the officer’s attorney said Saturday. Minneapolis attorney Thomas Kelly told Fox News that St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez … Continue reading