What is a debate, anyway? I looked online for a definition of “debate.” I liked this one: A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward. This definition … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Lady Anti-Liberty Runs Afoul of the Law
The FBI has begun a criminal inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email account and her use of the private server and other devices during her four years as secretary of state, according to news reports. “It’s definitely a criminal probe,” a … Continue reading
Republicans Should Be PROUD to Shut Down the Government
The spineless Republicans in charge of Congress live in terror of “shutting down the government.” It’s not really shutting down the government that they fear. They know full well that matters considered essential government services — Social Security checks, military … Continue reading
What’s a “Social Safety Net” and Why Must We Have One?
Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) was unable to answer the question (posed by fellow Democrat Chris Matthews of MSNBC), “What’s the difference between a socialist and a Democrat?” She could not identify the difference because there is no … Continue reading
Reason # 16,491 Why Republicans Are Losers
[Scott] Walker, the Wisconsin governor, on Saturday praised the Kochs [billionaire supporters of Republicans] for mobilizing other donors and operatives, and emphasized his fights against his state’s public-sector unions, which won him fans in the Koch network. But he also … Continue reading
“I Work Better Under Pressure”…Really?
Many people sincerely believe they work better under pressure. Some experts and researchers beg to differ. Dr. Bill Knaus, writing at psychologytoday.com, says: Avoiding pressure may be a primary reason why you delay. However, there comes a time when you … Continue reading
Donald Trump’s Anger is the Best Thing About Him
Why is Donald Trump so hugely appealing to Republicans right now, based on polls? Philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand wrote this a few decades ago: A dictatorship cannot take hold in America today. This country, as yet, cannot be ruled—but it can … Continue reading
Obama’s “Jihadist Stimulus Bill”
Republican candidate for president and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said: “If this deal [with Iran] goes through, the Obama administration will become the leading financier of terrorism against America in the world,” adding that he’s “heard this referred to before … Continue reading
Should Wall Street Be Bailed Out Next Time?
Republican candidate for president Rick Perry said Wednesday he would “reform Wall Street” if elected, adding that he wouldn’t provide any help to the big banks of America. “After the bailouts of 2008, Americans came to believe that Wall Street … Continue reading
Huckabee’s Right…And Everyone Knows It
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has been thrashed for saying that Barack Obama’s “peace” treaty with Iran is the same as marching Israelis “to the door of the oven” — an apparent reference to the Nazi death camps. But why is … Continue reading
Hush Rap
Is it possible to separate your feelings about someone’s music, art or ideas from your respect for their individual right to practice or otherwise engage in these things? To healthy and reasonable people, the answer is yes. If you’re the … Continue reading
Real Liberals Would Oppose Planned Parenthood Funding
U.S. Republican presidential contender Rand Paul said on Sunday he plans to continue his push to cut federal funding on the non-profit women’s health group Planned Parenthood over a dispute about treatment of aborted fetal tissue. “I’m going to try … Continue reading