Stealing is not a crime, Italy’s highest court ruled this week — when small amounts of food are taken in desperate need. The ruling was in the case of a homeless man named Roman Ostriakov, who in 2011 was caught … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Affirmative Action/”Diversity” Policies Not Mentally Healthy, Say Researchers
It seems that being told you’re worthwhile primarily for your race, your gender or your sexual orientation is not good for your mental health, and it’s not good for social and interpersonal relationships. And psychological researchers are starting to say … Continue reading
George Washington on 2016
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length … Continue reading
Paul Ryan: Just as Hollow as the Rest of Them
I find it borderline hilarious that integrity-lacking phonies like Speaker of the House Paul Ryan refuse to endorse Donald Trump for not being a “conservative.” What is a “conservative”? According to Paul Ryan and others, it’s someone who wants to … Continue reading
The Curious Paradox of Life (Carl Rogers)
“The curious paradox of life is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — psychologist Carl Rogers
Why the P.C. Establishment Is So Happy Over London’s New Muslim Mayor
Anxious to visit London? Or maybe move there? You should be excited. London has elected it first Muslim mayor. Hooray! The politically correct are beside themselves with glee. New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly was the first to … Continue reading
Protectionism No Better than Socialism
New research suggests China’s economic future may not be bright because of the country’s aging population and its low fertility rates. China’s problem is not the aging of the population. A free market could handle that. So could political freedom, … Continue reading
Age (Mark Twain)
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. — Mark Twain
A Revealing Poll Shows Why President Hillary Clinton May Be Our Future
In a just released CNN/ORC poll, Hillary Clinton ranks ahead of Donald Trump on many issues, except for the economy: Terrorism: Clinton 50-45 percent; Immigration: Clinton, 51-44 percent; Health care: Clinton, 55-39 percent; Income gap: Clinton, 54-37 percent; Foreign policy: … Continue reading
Republicans For Hillary Clinton: Seriously?
Some Republicans/conservatives/libertarians are saying that they will vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. I find that fascinating. Not that they don’t wish to vote for Trump. I am familiar with the man’s flaws, and the reasons people have for … Continue reading
Glenn Beck is Going Bonkers
In a fiery rally speech for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Sunday night, Glenn Beck expressed his belief that God has sent us Ted Cruz as “a man who was raised for these times,” and that God has deliberately prolonged … Continue reading
The “Straw Man” Fallacy
Occasionally, when somebody does not have a response to a point I make, they reply by saying, “You’re making a straw man argument.” For example, “Socialists do not wish to coerce or force people to do anything. It’s a straw … Continue reading