“The Public is merely a multiplied ‘me.’” — Mark Twain 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 back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of … Continue reading
“450 of 452 suicide terror attacks in 2015 were perpetrated by Muslim extremists,” reports The Times of Israel. “One of the remaining two attacks was carried out by the Kurdish underground. [However it should be noted at least 98 percent … Continue reading
Reportedly, a lot of young Bernie Sanders supporters cannot define socialism. What does this tell you about support for Bernie Sanders, and for economic leftism more generally? That it relies on and exploits ignorance. It feeds not on understanding and … Continue reading
You think the 2016 contest for the presidency is a freak show? You built this, America. Most of you did, at least. Consider the things you have demanded of politicians over the last 10 or 20 years. These demands were … Continue reading
You don’t think censorship is possible in America? Don’t take it from me. Take it from the FBI’s own website: Hate Crimes—Overview Investigating hate crimes is the number one priority of our Civil Rights program. Why? Not only because hate … Continue reading
Europe has gone crazy. Yes, there are the terrorist attacks. But it’s the political correctness and censorship, too. Governments in Europe are literally sacrificing their citizens for the sake of not offending Islam. Here’s an example. Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders … Continue reading
“Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Metro Station at Least 13 Killed.” Here we go again. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, has been hit by two coordinated blasts — one in its subway and another one at its … Continue reading
From a reader: Your article (on Donald Trump) was interesting to me, but not because it had anything to do with politics. Instead, I saw it as being applicable to relationships of all kinds, and perhaps particularly, to close personal … Continue reading
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson
“That’s not who we are.” This is what people say when they complain about fighting back really hard against Islamic terrorists. I hear Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton say it. I have heard Republicans Lindsay Graham, Jeb Bush and Marco … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I am wondering how you got through your social work program (Master’s in Clinical Social Work) not being a stereotypical liberal? I am in a social work program now and I’m having difficulty with this. My reply: … Continue reading
A DrHurd.com reader writes: I totally agree with your view that alcoholism is not a disease. In January 2009 I had my doctor enter me into hospital rehab for a week for my alcoholism. I have been in and out … Continue reading