For years, people like me have been calling the Democratic Party “socialist.” Some call that an exaggeration. It’s not an exaggeration any longer, at least not if Bernie Sanders goes on to be the party’s nominee. Even the fact he … Continue reading
It’s a sad headline: “Friends of girl, 18, with leukemia sign her casket with loving messages in a final goodbye after she died waiting for a hospital bed during a shortage in Canada.” Recently, Laura Hillier, 18, died after waiting … Continue reading
In a recent debate, Ted Cruz suggested the idea of drafting women into the military is “nuts.” Why so? Because drafting anyone into involuntary servitude is wrong, and irrational? No. Not because he’s against the draft, but because he’s against … Continue reading
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire … Continue reading
It seems that Obama, while gladly taking credit for the drop in gas and fuel prices, desperately wants them to rise again. President Barack Obama will propose a $10-per-barrel charge on oil to fund clean transportation projects as part of … Continue reading
Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently said he wishes that President Obama had, well, the kind of power Gates had at Microsoft. He said: “Right now it feels like I wish there was slightly more power in the presidency to avoid … Continue reading
“Ex-CEO Shkreli smirks, pleads Fifth at hearing on drug price hikes,” reads the headline. The former pharmaceutical executive who generated national outrage after he raised the price of a once-cheap life-saving pill to $750 was unapologetic and showed his contempt … Continue reading
The Heritage Foundation just released its 2016 Index of Economic Freedom. America isn’t even among the top 10 most economically free countries anymore. Though we were ranked at sixth place when President Obama assumed office in 2009, we’re now teetering … Continue reading
Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character. — Heraclitus Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading
America’s going bonkers…contd. The D.C. Council is voting on a bill Tuesday that includes a proposal to pay residents a stipend not to commit crimes. It’s based on a program in Richmond, California, that advocates say has contributed to deep … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, CNN reported the following: Ted Cruz is asking Iowans to abandon a deeply held personal and economic belief intertwined with their agricultural way of life: that the nation’s ethanol mandates are a force for good. It … Continue reading
“Democracy without respect for individual rights sucks. It’s just ganging up against the weird kid, and I’m always the weird kid.” — Penn Jillette Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, … Continue reading