“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
The One Unforgivable Thing (Ayn Rand)
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Is the Media Really the Enemy of Americans?
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 Live in Interesting Times
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
Hope (Anna Freud)
“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
President Trump Did Not “Divide” Us — Leftists & Democrats Did
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
California & The Politicization of Police
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 of all Against Supporting President Trump
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
Why Are Only Right-Wingers in the Closet?
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
Why Free Trade is a Moral Right, Not Just a Political One
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
Lincoln’s Warning
“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
Democrats Have Gone Full-Blown Socialist…And You’re Surprised?!
The Democratic Party has gone full-blown socialist. It’s obvious by now. Increasingly, their platforms and winning candidates call for things like free college, free cradle-to-grave health insurance, and a guaranteed income. All those things are socialism. Democrats are no longer … Continue reading
Smartphones Are Killing Teenagers’ Memories, New Research Claims
New research suggests that radiation from smartphones is negatively impacting teenagers’ memories, leaving them with short-term memory loss. The concern is that a year’s worth of radiation could be enough to damage the part of the brain that interprets images … Continue reading