War is bad. Well of course war is bad. What rational person wants war, in a nuclear age or any other age? Yet not everyone agrees. Even if only 1 or 5 percent think war is a good thing, because … Continue reading
The Toxicity of Pacifism
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
There is No ‘Obamacare Marketplace’! That’s the Problem
“From Anthem to Aetna, major health insurers are leaving ObamaCare marketplace,” reads a headline. Actually, what is a marketplace? A marketplace implies a context where two or more willing parties voluntarily make an exchange. The exchange is agreeable to both … Continue reading
Google: Trouble in the Politically Correct Establishment?
Many of us assume that companies run by left-wing zealots like Google, Facebook and Twitter are staffed entirely by similarly PC, left-wing zealots. A recent essay released by a Google employee suggests the truth is not so simple. A software … Continue reading
How the West Was Lost
A local government in Australia refuses to build a Jewish synagogue. Why? Because it poses too much of a “security risk”. Translation: Because it might make some Muslims mad, and when Muslims get mad they often get violent. Still worse: … Continue reading
Why Are Leftist Progressives So MEAN?
Why are leftist progressives so mean? Latest example: “Enjoy your miserable life on your island,” left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore has told Britons in a rant against Brexit and U.S. President Donald Trump. Another example: On Friday’s broadcast of ABC’s “The … Continue reading
Nobody Coming to Rescue You (Buddha)
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” — Buddha Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
What’s Next for Health Care?
Progressive Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO), spewing her propaganda on the practically state-run MSNBC, chastised President Trump and his supporters the other day: “[I]t would be the height of irresponsibility for this president to continue to threaten millions of Americans that … Continue reading
Immigration Only Works in a Free Economy
Here’s the thing about immigration: It only works well in a free country. And in a free economy. A free country is one without a welfare state. This means that all charity is voluntary. It also means that immigrants cannot … Continue reading
Are Trump Supporters “In Denial”–or Is Hollow Politician Jeff Flake?
It’s now fashionable (in DC) to say that you’re “in denial” if you support Donald Trump’s presidency, whether in whole or even in part. Case in point: Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake claimed his party is in “denial” about President … Continue reading
Myths About Cyberbullying
We hear a lot about cyberbullying these days. We’re led to believe that cyberbullying is fundamentally different from regular bullying, as in the classical example of the school playground bully. But how different is it? The premise that cyberbullying is … Continue reading
Government Regulation of Social Media? Grow Up, Conservatives!
Steve Bannon, Breitbart chief and top advisor to President Trump, reportedly thinks it’s time to regulate social media like Facebook and Twitter as a public utility. Bannon’s basic argument, as he has outlined it to people who’ve spoken with him, … Continue reading
John McCain: The Least Moral Man in Congress
Senator John McCain, who cast the deciding vote to squelch the clean repeal of Obamacare, chided both sides for not being bipartisan over the last several years. McCain said, “I hope we can again rely on humility, on our need … Continue reading