In an article entitled, “What the Self-Esteem Movement Got Disastrously Wrong,” Dan Sanchez, of the Foundation for Economic Education, writes: The self-esteem movement is … widely blamed for its influence on American schools and families. In the name of building … Continue reading
Is health care a right? No way. If health care were a right, then the person providing the medical care would have to be a slave. For you to say, “I have a right to health care” means, at the … Continue reading
“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain
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
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
“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