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Bryan Cranston from “Breaking Bad” and the Progressive Quest for Atonement

Posted on November 13, 2015 by DrHurd

I hope actor Bryan Cranston made a boatload of money for his role in the television series, “Breaking Bad.” His performance was riveting, and he deserves every penny of it. Unfortunately, I do not think Mr. Cranston feels this way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Outsiders are Nice, But Not Enough to Save America

Posted on November 12, 2015 by DrHurd

Ben Carson and Donald Trump are popular among Republicans right now because they are outsiders. Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, and Trump is a high profile big businessman. Neither have spent a single day in the field of politics. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Dr. Hurd Talks With a Veteran About PTSD, the VA and Much More

Posted on November 11, 2015 by DrHurd

Daniel Duffy served in Iraq from November 2006 to April 2007. He was part of the “surge” strategy President George W. Bush ordered to quell the insurgency. His basic mission was to help keep insurgents from getting a stronghold in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Would You Call the Police for Mean Things Said on Facebook?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by DrHurd

One of my favorite books ever is “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng. Cheng was a remarkable woman, someone I had the opportunity to spend some time with and meet in the 1990s, in Washington DC. The book … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Why Honesty Matters in Business

Posted on November 9, 2015 by DrHurd

Does honesty matter in business? A reader recently wrote me about his employer. He states he has a new sales job which for the most part is fun, and pays well. However, he’s being told to lie to customers that … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

New York State vs. ExxonMobil: One Step Closer to Dictatorship

Posted on November 8, 2015 by DrHurd

A woman once provided me with a brilliant analogy about living in an abusive relationship. I asked her how she put up with it so long. She replied, “It’s kind of like being in a room with a foul odor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Parents: Beware the Ultimate Guilt Trip for Your Kids

Posted on November 7, 2015 by DrHurd

I grew up in the house of altruism. My mother made it very clear that as a single mother she had sacrificed her life for her children; that she had given up her own happiness, cashed in her entire retirement … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

The Food Police Gain Ground Over the American Sheeple

Posted on November 6, 2015 by DrHurd

Chain restaurants in the United States will be required to list calorie information on their menus starting in December 2016. Chick-fil-A said that it did not reduce calories in its menu items because it decided to start posting them. “We … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Bernie Sanders Rides Uber…What Does This Tell Us About Anti-Capitalists?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by DrHurd

Socialist/Democratic candidate for president, Bernie Sanders, does not like the maverick, hugely successful private taxicab service, Uber. He says it’s too “unregulated.” For that reason, he has “serious problems” with Uber. Stop and think. What does it mean to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Unearned Guilt is Irrational (Ayn Rand)

Posted on November 4, 2015 by DrHurd

The worst guilt is to accept an unearned guilt.   — Ayn Rand, author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged  

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Quotations

Antarctica Growing, Not Shrinking, says NASA: Why Isn’t This News?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by DrHurd

Antarctica is growing not shrinking, according to the latest study from NASA. Furthermore, instead of contributing to rising sea levels, the still-very-much-frozen southern continent is actually reducing them by 0.23 mm per year. The study – by an organization [NASA] … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The Shamefulness of Shaming

Posted on November 2, 2015 by DrHurd

What is “shaming”? Do you engage in it? Is shaming done to you? How much power should shame and blame have? Shaming refers to the use of moral intimidation (name calling, humiliation) in place of facts, reason or logic when … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement
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