Regarding the Israeli prime minister’s decision to speak before Congress, yesterday the Chicago Tribune reported in a 1/26/15 commentary: Washington’s reaction to this breach in protocol was immediate. The White House and State Department made it clear that they would … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
“Talent Never Needs a Qualifier” (Thank You, Sarah Jones)
What’s wrong with feminism? And, more importantly, what’s the rational alternative to feminism? For one perspective check out these astute words from Sarah Jones, the editor of Electronic Musician: People often ask me why “Electronic Musician” doesn’t publish a “Women … Continue reading
Freedom May Be Faltering, But Why It’s Never Doomed
A DrHurd.com reader writes: “A person who has such disdain for President Obama and the directions the political nature of the U.S. has taken (mixed economy, socialistic) begins listening to the likes of off-mainstream radio disc jockeys who endorse white … Continue reading
Islam vs. America? Or Reason vs. Faith?
Can Islam become moderate? Is there even such a thing as moderate Islam? To address this question, we have to look at religion itself. Asking these uncomfortable questions about Islam will lead to even more uncomfortable questions about religion itself. … Continue reading
How to Make Sure You’re Still in Love With Your Spouse
Few, if any, spouses are together constantly. So you’re undoubtedly apart from your spouse sometimes, too. Ask yourself when you’re coming home at the end of the work day, or after some other period of routine separation: Am I honestly … Continue reading
One Way to Prevent Marriage Stagnation
Healthy people who love life and love themselves make long-range plans. Even if everything is going fine, you need to think about one, five and ten years down the road. The point is not merely to avoid trouble, such as … Continue reading
Cheap Education … For Free
During the State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama proposed a plan to offer two years of free community college to U.S. students, according to The Huffington Post. Free college! Yay, Obama! How did we get so lucky … Continue reading
State of the Union: Lawlessness Pretending to Be Civility
Here’s a good response to the nonsense spouted in Obama’s tax-and-spend State of the Union address. It’s not from some mealy-mouthed Republican, but from one of the better social-political thinkers of all time, nineteenth century French thinker Frederic Bastiat: What, … Continue reading
Of Course Taxes Will Go Up
Obama will reportedly call for massive tax increases in his upcoming State of the Union address. No surprise there. Obama ran and won on the idea — twice and explicitly — that we are all our brother’s keepers, and that … Continue reading
Bill Maher Exposes the Intolerance of the “Tolerant”
It seems that some people are so busy being tolerant, that they’re making the world safer for the intolerant. Case in point: TV host and political commentator Bill Maher, who is apparently not tolerant enough for his fellow liberals. Last … Continue reading
Victim Mentality Flourishes on “Left” and “Right”
A DrHurd.com reader writes: “Barely a few decades ago, homosexuality was considered an abomination. Though many now have an enlightened attitude on the subject, how should one feel about incest or bestiality? In light of the fact that such things … Continue reading
Retirement: Is It Really Necessary?
A Daily Dose of Reason reader asked me to comment on the following Ayn Rand quote in connection with the psychological issues involved in retirement: A central purpose serves to integrate all the other concerns of a man’s life. It … Continue reading