Are we all entitled to our opinions? Not really. In the political, First Amendment sense, of course we’re entitled to our opinions. But not in the intellectual or psychological sense. And here’s why. Reality is objective. Facts are facts. Some … Continue reading
The Cornell Daily Sun reports that students hosted a “Cry In” on the quad Wednesday in the wake of the presidential election results. “I’m quite terrified, honestly,” one student told the campus newspaper as she took part in the event. … Continue reading
It’s not about Donald Trump. It’s about justice in the universe. It’s about “there being a God,” not in the sense of believing in the supernatural, but in the sense of bad people eventually getting what they deserve. “For every … Continue reading
Your right to vote does not mean you have the right to anything you want. It’s easy for a candidate to say, “free health care for all,” or “free college for all.” And it’s easy to cast a vote in … Continue reading
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson 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 … Continue reading
In one of his most transparent and laughable gambits to date, FBI Director James Comey has yet again “vindicated” Hillary Clinton for the latest email snafu involving notorious sexter Anthony Weiner and who knows who else. Hillary operatives have already … Continue reading
The #1 reason Hillary Clinton cannot be president consists of a single word: Sociopath. The word is defined as “antisocial personality disorder,” meaning that the sociopath lacks a conscience. In his classic book, Inside the Criminal Mind, criminologist and psychologist … Continue reading
Why are so many politicians crooks? How did an obvious crook get to be the nominee for one of the country’s two major parties? The answer is unbelievably obvious. Think about it. We ask our politicians to provide almost unlimited … Continue reading
Contradictions always catch up with you. Consider the presidential election. In 2008 and 2012, Obama relied heavily on the black voters who normally don’t vote, to show up at the polls. And they did. This year, there’s some speculation that … Continue reading
“People have to start living a life that’s commensurate with reductions in greenhouse gases,” EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said while discussing the recent global deal to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in air-conditioning and refrigeration. Says who? People … Continue reading
We hear a lot about equality in the presidential campaign, and elsewhere. Equal pay. Equal income. Leveling of playing fields, and so forth. We hear almost nothing about liberty. This raises the question: What’s the most important thing for our … Continue reading
The FBI’s background check system for gun sales processed more than 2.3 million checks in October, setting an all-time record for the month. It’s a healthy sign! It means not all Americans are clueless about the growing dangers of our … Continue reading