“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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
“He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
It’s fine to blame Donald Trump for the budget bill laden with concessions to the Democrats. However, you must remember two things. One, Donald Trump is not ideological. He never claimed to be. He probably considers it a good thing … Continue reading
Donald Trump has tweeted we need a “good shutdown” of the government to wake people up. For all the reasons that the chattering Republicrat classes find these comments deplorable, I find them wonderful. A government shutdown is a great opportunity … Continue reading