The following is excerpted from an insightful article entitled, “What ISIS Really Wants”: “Centuries have passed since the wars of religion ceased in Europe, and since men stopped dying in large numbers because of arcane theological disputes. Hence, perhaps, the … Continue reading
A recent article explains why Donald Trump has gained so much traction among Republicans, independents and even some Democrats by emphasizing the immigration issue. According to the FoxNews.com story, which examined data from several unaffiliated sources to come up with … Continue reading
When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred. — Niccolo Machiavelli Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading
Turn off “House of Cards.” It’s happening for real. “Due process is what’s killing us right now,” said Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Morning Joe June 16 in pushing for a bill to use secret watch lists to deny Americans … Continue reading
When I talk about people making apologies and excuses for Islamic-based terrorism, here’s an example of what I mean: “Donald Trump’s war with Islam: A campaign rooted in pernicious religious discrimination,” wrote Simon Maloy in Salon magazine. Maloy said that … Continue reading
The Right to the Pursuit of Happiness means man’s right to live for himself, to choose what constitutes his own private, personal, individual happiness and to work for its achievement, so long as he respects the same right in others. … Continue reading
Mir Seddique, Orlando shooter Omar Seddique Mateen’s father, insisted to NBC News that the slaughter at Pulse in Orlando “has nothing to do with religion.” “We were in Downtown Miami, Bayside, people were playing music. And he saw two men … Continue reading
I do not understand why the very idea of keeping out Muslims – since virtually all attacks and acts of terrorism against the United States arise from Islam – is such a controversial idea. The conventional argument (which I’m getting … Continue reading
Gays and lesbians please take note: It’s OK to call a hate crime a hate crime, even when it’s done by a Muslim. It’s still a hate crime no matter who commits it. Take a deep breath and let go … Continue reading
I already know the anti-gun zealots’ talking points on the Orlando gay nightclub tragedy. If it weren’t so tragic, it would be boring. You don’t need to turn on CNN, MSNBC, or turn to HuffPost. I can tell you what … Continue reading
Rabbi Michael Lerner turned a mourning service for Muhammad Ali into a pep rally for left-wing causes on Friday in Louisville. “How do we honor Muhammad Ali?” Lerner asked an audience of 15,000. “The way to honor Muhammad Ali is … Continue reading
Some people are inclined to ask a therapist, “Can you help me?” The answer, in all honesty, is “no.” Nobody can help you, not in the sense of rescuing you from your own mistaken choices, maladaptive behavioral patterns or irrational … Continue reading