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What Does It Mean to “Change Your Mind”?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by DrHurd
Man squints with chalk arrows pointing in all directions behind him

“He changed his mind.” Or: “I hope she changes her mind.” Or:  “Maybe you can change his mind.” “Change your mind.” It’s a simple, everyday statement. It passes without notice. But it contains more profound assumptions than most of us … Continue reading →

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

Gays and Lesbians: Born That Way?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by DrHurd
Pair of male and female symbols symbolize homosexuality

The following was published several years ago in my booklet, Human Relationships in Plain English. Are homosexuals “born that way”? There’s no way to answer this question for certain. In order to do so, we would have to know everything … Continue reading →

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

What Causes Sexuality, Dr. Carson?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by DrHurd
Benjamin Carson gives a speech with hand cues

Dr. Ben Carson on Wednesday walked back from comments he made saying being gay was a choice, noting in a Facebook post that his “choice of language does not reflect fully my heart on gay issues.” The about-face come hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Can Obama Raise Taxes Without Congress?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by DrHurd
Snippet of the constitution that reads We the People

Barack Obama is progressively imposing a soft dictatorship on the United States. On 3/2/15, TheBlaze.com reports, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said President Barack Obama is “very interested” in the possibility of using executive action to hike taxes on … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Why Netanyahu and Israel Make So Many Uncomfortable

Posted on March 3, 2015 by DrHurd
Netanyahu waves as two others clap behind him

The real war in the Middle East is not military; it’s ideological. Israel and the United States could wipe Iran off the face of the map in minutes. Everyone knows it. Yet despite the overwhelming military strength of both Israel … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Review: Inside the Criminal Mind by Stanton Samenow, Ph.D. (2014 edition)

Posted on March 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Cover of the book Inside the Criminal Mind is red with the title

What causes criminal behavior? Genetics? Society? Sexism, racism? Poverty? Answers vary. People will debate them. But these are always the questions. What makes the criminal into a criminal? Whatever the theory, it’s widely assumed by scientists and laypeople alike that … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason

Netanyahu vs. Obama

Posted on March 1, 2015 by DrHurd
Netanyahu and Obama at conference giving each other blank stares

Sometimes Obama is too much — even for stalwart Obama supporters. One of these supporters, Alan Dershowitz, at least has the willingness to say so openly. Alan M. Dershowitz, professor of law emeritus at Harvard Law School and the author … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Leonard Nimoy Gave Us a Character for the Ages

Posted on February 28, 2015 by DrHurd
Leonard Nimoy as Spock with pointed ears and black hair

Probably the best tribute to an actor is to mourn not just that actor’s passing, but the loss of the character he brought to life. Many are distressed not just because the actor is gone; but the character — Mr. … Continue reading →

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

Say Good Night, Internet

Posted on February 27, 2015 by DrHurd
Arrow pointer from computer mouse points to Turn Off button on computer

I realize that when a billionaire “progressive” such as Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet or George Soros makes a statement about government policy, it’s automatically and always right. Billionaires who want government control over the economy are given a free pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

What if ISIS Pushes Beyond the Middle East?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by DrHurd
Person carrying ISIS flag walking the desert

In the years leading up to World War II, any history book will tell you that the mainstream, and the most enlightened, of the population held that Hitler was not any kind of worldwide threat. He merely wanted to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The Giuliani Backpedal and What It Says About Republicans

Posted on February 25, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup sideview of Obama speaking with Giuliani in background

Losers are not people who lose. You can be right, principled, full of integrity — and still lose, in some context. A loser is someone who knows what he thinks, means, believes or wants — and waffles, or caves, under … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Is the Housing Crisis Really and Truly Over?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by DrHurd
Sign on house that reads Bank Owned

The housing depression/slump is over, right? Obama solved it. Before Obama, we had an unfettered free market for housing. This led banks and lenders to become crazy and greedy, which is man’s natural state absent government intervention. Thanks to Obama, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture
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