Even the Soviet Union, with its huge nuclear arsenal, was a threat that could be deterred by the prospect of retaliation. But suicide bombers cannot be deterred. They can only be annihilated – preemptively and unilaterally, if necessary. — Thomas … Continue reading
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is the proud new owner of a summer home in the Champlain Islands. The Burlington resident last week plopped down nearly $600,000 on a lakefront camp in North Hero, VT. Sanders’ new house has four bedrooms … Continue reading
Which is better — globalism or nationalism? That’s one of the major themes of this election year campaign. The answer: neither one. The only answer is individualism. Individualism refers to a social-political system where the rights of the individual are … Continue reading
I have noticed a trend when it comes to attacking Donald Trump. It’s the substitution of outrage for argument or persuasion. For example, Trump recently came under fire for saying Barack Obama is ISIS’ Most Valuable Player (MVP). The immediate … Continue reading
Understandably, there’s a lot of focus on the upcoming presidential election: who will win, and what will happen. But regardless of who wins, there’s a lot of difficulty ahead. Millions of people are really angry. Much of the anger is … Continue reading
When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. — Thomas Paine Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading
The Orlando shooting, an Islamic-based attack against gays at a private disco? Remember that? And the father of the shooter, who implicitly (and sickeningly) defended his son’s actions by claiming the sight of two men kissing disgusted him. After all, … Continue reading
Whenever a politician or pressure group wants to reduce liberty, expand spending on programs, or otherwise curtail individual rights as embodied by our Constitution, they resort to the word “fairness.” Don’t want higher taxes? That’s not fair. Don’t want free … Continue reading
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other Republicans like him worry about losing seats in November’s elections due to Donald Trump. Talk about passing the buck! Mealy-mouthed, unprincipled people like Paul Ryan are the whole reason Republican voters chose … Continue reading
For the past four years a New Jersey state agency known as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has been trying to bulldoze a family home near the Atlantic City boardwalk on behalf of private developers and a shadowy real … Continue reading
Imagine if the federal government started to privatize everything, other than the military and other tasks provided specifically for the federal government in the Constitution. Sandy Springs, GA, (pop. 101,908), a city near Atlanta GA, did exactly that, back in … Continue reading
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Thursday “strongly” endorsed John McCain — calling him “a national treasure” — as he squares off in a blistering effort to represent Arizona for the sixth time in the Senate. This is what’s wrong … Continue reading