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
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
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
“Reason” is Now an Obscene Word at College Campuses
I don’t generally agree with former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. But on the issue of ridiculous “safe spaces” and “microaggression” at today’s universities, he got it almost exactly right. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the commencement … Continue reading
Without Self-Love, There is No Love (Buddha)
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire … Continue reading
John Boehner: Loser, Not Lucifer
Failed former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner had harsh words for fellow Republican Ted Cruz yesterday: “[Ted Cruz is] Lucifer in the flesh,” Boehner declared, according to The Stanford Daily newspaper. “I have Democrat friends and … Continue reading
On the Decline of Civility in America
Even without statistics, most will agree that civility is in decline, particularly in politics and government. Here are some statistics to add life to the claim: Likely voters also see negative consequences of uncivil behavior: 79% say incivility in government … Continue reading
“America First” Happens With Individual Rights, Not Nationalism
In a speech yesterday, Donald Trump criticized the lack of an “America First” policy. He defined this, in part, as a failure to make other countries pay their “fair share.” The minute you say “fair share,” you have to answer … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton Celebrates Genitalia Over Competence
Hillary Clinton promises a 50-50 Cabinet, by gender, once elected president. She actually wants people to know this, and thinks it’s a good thing. “That is certainly my goal,” she told reporters. “A very diverse Cabinet representing the talents and … Continue reading