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Category: Daily Dose of Reason
When Politics Replaces Reason at Universities, We’re All in Trouble
An individual is only as capable as his physical health and mental well-being. An individual needs mental well-being, and so does a society. To gauge the mental well-being of an individual, you look to the individual’s psyche and mind. To … Continue reading
What’s a “Constitutionalist”?
Another fulfilled promise of President Trump during his first year in office was to appoint “Constitutionalists” to federal courts, including the Supreme Court. What is a “Constitutionalist”? People use the term differently. In essence, a Constitutionalist is someone who views … Continue reading
Joe Biden Defined
The political equivalent of cotton candy: all fluff, no substance and sickeningly sweet. Listen to tons of NEW podcasts HERE! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
Pope Francis Claims You’re Morally “Sterile” If You Don’t Have Children
In his homily at Tuesday morning Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the blessing of fertility and the dangers of going down the path of self-imposed barrenness as some modern nations have done. The Pope reminded his congregation in the chapel … Continue reading
Millennials Love Socialism. But Would They Love Venezuela?
Millennials say in large majorities that they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to tell them what socialism is. And they won’t read anybody who does. The best way to find out what socialism is? Look … Continue reading
Why Aren’t Democrats on the Defensive About Tax Increases?
I’m confused. All I hear is that President Trump’s proposed tax bill includes “tax cuts for the rich”, as if tax cuts, especially for the rich, are automatically always bad and immoral. If tax cuts are automatically always bad and … Continue reading
President Trump’s Speech Today on National Security: Insert Applause Here
“Economic security is national security,” said President Trump today. Absolutely right. Because economic security can only happen if there’s economic liberty. If there’s no economic liberty, there’s no prosperity, there’s no way to build a strong defensive force, and there’s … Continue reading
Why Reason is in Decline in America — And How to Get it Back
Despite all the contention today, nearly everyone agrees that society is in a state of decline. The question is: Why? My own answer to that question is the slow, tortured death of reason. A rational culture, like a rational household, … Continue reading
Mueller Fiasco: Has Justice in America Become Politicized?
A majority of voters think that FBI Special Counsel Robert Mueller has a conflict of interest due to his ties to fired FBI Director James Comey, according to a poll released Friday. The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll, first reported by the … Continue reading
Tax Cuts Are Never a Bad Idea!
Today’s example of the demise of reason: Career politicians fretting about the negative impact of tax cuts. Returning money to wealth producers–its rightful owners–is NEVER an economic problem, and is NEVER an injustice. They don’t care about economics or justice. … Continue reading
Why It’s Actually in Good Taste to Criticize John McCain While He’s Ill
US Senator John McCain, who is fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer, was in a military hospital Wednesday to treat “normal side effects” of his therapy, his office said. The 81-year-old former prisoner of war and 2008 Republican presidential … Continue reading