Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly concocted an attack on himself because he was angered that a racist letter that was mailed to him in January did not get a “bigger reaction.” [Daily Wire 2-18-19] Why on earth would anyone do this? … Continue reading
You don’t have to justify your existence by sacrificing or giving to others. You don’t have to justify your existence at all. All you need to do is take responsibility for your existence. This means your personal happiness and serenity … Continue reading
I get these notes from readers quite a bit. I particularly like this one (posted with permission). Note: It’s from a millennial, a young man. Not ALL of them are irrational, socialist, etc. A nice reminder at a good time … Continue reading
Should the President have the power to declare a national emergency? Yes: IF the claimed emergency pertains to Constitutional powers given to the President in the first place. And that’s the mother of all “IFs”. The Constitution assigns to the … Continue reading
“De Blasio: Amazon ‘threw away’ great opportunity in NYC” [headline] I don’t subscribe to “karma” in the mystical sense. But I do know that, in the end, what goes around comes around. I find this immensely satisfying. Savor the moment. … Continue reading
When the one you love is also your best friend in the world, you have found it all. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading
The environmentalist movement was never about smog, pollution or even global warming. In the minds of naive people who fell for the propaganda, it was. But the reality was always implicit. The environmentalist movement was always about control. And shame. … Continue reading
President Trump mocked Rep. Ocasio-Cortex’s “Green New Deal”: It sounds like a high school term paper that got a low mark. It would shut down American energy which — I don’t think the people of Texas are going to be … Continue reading
Years ago, in 1941, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm published a book called “Escape from Freedom”. Amazon summarizes the book as follows: The pursuit of freedom has indelibly marked Western culture since Renaissance humanism and Protestantism began the fight for individualism and … Continue reading
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is campaigning for President on Donald Trump’s theme–that America has a “rigged” system. It’s an indirect compliment to President Trump. However, the question begs for an answer: WHO or WHAT rigs the American system of … Continue reading
Top Democrats running for president in 2020 have jumped on and endorsed Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s radical Green New Deal that aims, among other things, to eliminate air travel. But the elimination of air travel strikes particularly close to the … Continue reading
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cheers as Amazon reportedly reconsiders NY HQ after fierce opposition. She WANTS her state to be Venezuela. She wants the whole world to be Venezuela. Let’s send her there NOW. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading