“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain
Mother’s Day Thought (Mark Twain)
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Why Democrats Are Screwed, No Matter What Happens to Trump
Hillary Clinton says she lost the presidential election because of FBI Director James Comey. It’s all James Comey’s fault. Two days later, when President Trump fires FBI Director James Comey, Hillary Clinton and her fellow Democrats are outraged. They speak … Continue reading
Donald Trump’s Secret Weapon: Psychology
In the last 50 years of culture wars in America, there has been no stronger weapon than guilt. It is the Left’s great hammer of progress. It figured powerfully in the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, women’s liberation, and … Continue reading
What’s “The Swamp”? Here’s the Best Definition Ever
“Drain the swamp,” promised President Donald Trump. What is the swamp? Nearly two centuries ago, economist and thinker Frederic Bastiat came up with the best definition ever: What, then, is the law? It is the collective organization of the individual … Continue reading
Spirit Airlines Mini-Riot in Ft. Lauderdale: Mob Psychology in Action
Fisticuffs involving irate passengers broke out at a Florida airport Monday night following the cancellation of multiple Spirit Airlines flights. Authorities said several people were taken into custody at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after nine flights were canceled, leading … Continue reading
The “Gotcha” Personality and How It’s All Over Social Media
One of the least likable types of people is the “gotcha” personality. A “gotcha” personality seeks to catch you in a mistake. The motive of such a person isn’t to help you, but to make him- or herself look and … Continue reading
Hollywood’s Hypocrites Can’t Take What They Dish Out (NEWSMAX)
Ellen DeGeneres said in an interview she does not want President Donald Trump appearing on her show. “I’m not going to change his mind,” DeGeneres told NBC’s Matt Lauer in a new interview. “He’s against everything that I stand for. … Continue reading
Obamacare-Lite and the Dilemma of Socialism
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton wants to repeal Obamacare, and has pledged to rewrite the recently passed House bill when it comes to the Senate. Newsmax reports that, “Typically, Cotton has agreed with Trump’s conservative base, but on healthcare, he’s met … Continue reading
France Flirts With Dictatorship via Media “Blackout”
If you want a sense of how dictatorship starts to take hold in a mostly free, Westernized country like France – then take a look at this: France’s election campaign commission said Saturday that it is examining the reported hacking … Continue reading
Love and Be Loved (Lao Tzu)
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu 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 … Continue reading
Republican Health Care Hollow Victory: Doing “Something” Not Enough
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, who had initially opposed the American Health Care Act, said Thursday, just hours before the measure was to come to a House vote, that he eventually changed his mind because there is now a … Continue reading
Progressive Hostility: Where Does It Come From?
Recently, The New York Times hired Bret Stephens, a writer with a conservative viewpoint. Here’s what Mr. Stephens wrote in his column: “Claiming total certainty about the science traduces the spirit of science and creates openings for doubt whenever a … Continue reading