The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. — Walt Disney
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
America Desperately Needs an UNpopular President
Many reporters like to discuss the Republican Party as currently divided between the tea party and the establishment. But that line misunderstands what is actually going on. The biggest divide in politics is not between the tea party and the … Continue reading
He Who Understands Can Explain Simply (Einstein)
If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. — Albert Einstein You can 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
Are Americans Willing to Die for Political Correctness?
The U.S. Defense Secretary has declared that we ARE at war with ISIS. That’s good to know, because ISIS is obviously at war with all things Western, free, life-loving and non-Islamic. However, there’s an attitude of defeatism when it comes … Continue reading
The Missing Thirteenth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous
Step Thirteen: Wrote my psychological declaration of independence. I no longer needed to rely on my feelings or others to make my decisions for me. Came to realize that my own mind, with its capacity to think and reason, was … Continue reading
Criticizing or Questioning Islam is NOT “Racism”
When making the case against Islam, I repeatedly hear the charge, “Racist! Racist!” How is being opposed to a philosophy, or an ideology, racist? A philosophy, religion or ideology is not something you acquire via DNA, or heredity. Racial pigmentation … Continue reading
The Loathsome Injustice of Our So-Called Leaders
Hillary Still Wants to Bring in 65,000 Syrian Refugees. Obama Recommits to Taking More Syrian Refugees. So read the headlines. Everyone wants to make sure Syrian refugees, who might be more likely to sponsor terrorism than, say, people who don’t … Continue reading
The Thing About Luck
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson
Before Saying, “I Support France,” Please Read This
Please don’t say things like, “I stand with France,” or “Those poor French people, victims of that attack!” unless you’re prepared to say and do the following things: Stop saying “Islam” is about peace and love. It’s not. It’s about … Continue reading
Bryan Cranston from “Breaking Bad” and the Progressive Quest for Atonement
I hope actor Bryan Cranston made a boatload of money for his role in the television series, “Breaking Bad.” His performance was riveting, and he deserves every penny of it. Unfortunately, I do not think Mr. Cranston feels this way. … Continue reading
Outsiders are Nice, But Not Enough to Save America
Ben Carson and Donald Trump are popular among Republicans right now because they are outsiders. Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, and Trump is a high profile big businessman. Neither have spent a single day in the field of politics. … Continue reading
Dr. Hurd Talks With a Veteran About PTSD, the VA and Much More
Daniel Duffy served in Iraq from November 2006 to April 2007. He was part of the “surge” strategy President George W. Bush ordered to quell the insurgency. His basic mission was to help keep insurgents from getting a stronghold in … Continue reading