We hear a lot about “national pride” and “national identity” these days. Does such a thing make any sense? And is it rational and healthy? What prompted me was a quote from the late comedian George Carlin. “I could never … Continue reading
The fact-free claims of a Russian-Trump conspiracy continue unabated — at least on websites and networks that only anti-Trump people watch. Conspiracy theories grow where facts and reason never stood a chance. Given the irrational nature of socialism and progressivism, … Continue reading
Every year our phones, computers and television sets get upgrades. Although many of us grumble at first, they’re usually improvements. Improvements of this magnitude, and at this speed, have become the norm, the to-be-expected, with technology. Why not with morality … Continue reading
A number of former Democrats are switching to supporting Trump or Republicans, using the label “classical liberal”. It’s a good development, so far as it goes. Roseanne Barr, of all people, wrote the following on Twitter: liberal is actually a … Continue reading
I heard a really interesting question this morning: If gender is socially constructed, with no objective basis, then why isn’t race just a socially constructed idea, as well? Just as criminals eventually trip on their falsehoods or crimes, intellectual charlatans … Continue reading
Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”, in reference to Donald Trump, Jr.’s appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” last week, host Joe Scarborough called the show hosted by conservative commentator Sean Hannity “state-run television.” No, Morning Joe. Sean Hannity is not … Continue reading
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” — Jimmy Dean Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading
In a commencement speech he gave during his son’s graduation ceremony last month, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. wished his audience bad luck, betrayal, loneliness, failure, pain and unfair treatment, among other misfortunes. He explained that he would want … Continue reading
Politicians, media and academic elites on the left are frequently caught calling ordinary people “stupid”. We saw it with the passage of Obamacare, and we saw it with various remarks made after Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. Right now, … Continue reading
Late Monday the Seattle City Council voted unanimously in favor of a personal income tax on its top earning residents. Individuals with incomes in excess of $250,000 and those filing jointly with incomes in excess of $500,000 would be subject … Continue reading
“Extremist” is a term I will never use. Here’s why. When you call someone “extreme”, you’re calling them consistent. To assume that consistency is automatically and always bad is totally wrong. Think about people in your personal life. Do you … Continue reading
A nice, enterprising man I know operates a produce stand. The other day, a woman asked him if he had any local fruit. He told the woman the fruit he sells grows on a farm just 25 minutes away. “25 … Continue reading