We are living in surreal times. The headline reads: “Obama floats making voting mandatory, calling it ‘potentially transformative’” It’s not that I think mandatory voting is a serious or imminent possibility. I’m commenting on it just to illustrate how illiberal … Continue reading
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. — Winston Churchill A republic protects the rights of the individual to be free from coercion. A democracy votes away rights for some individuals, and votes rights … Continue reading
Conventional wisdom held that Benjamin Netanyahu would lose his reelection effort for prime minister of Israel. Conventional wisdom also holds that America’s President Barack Obama is really, really smart, and really, really wise; and if, therefore, Obama thinks peace negotiations … Continue reading
A psychology student writes with the following questions: “What is your opinion on escapism, i.e., the act of escaping everyday stress through fantasy and entertainment? Is it a healthy way to relieve stress?” Dr. Hurd replies: The term “escapism” usually … Continue reading
Prime minister David Cameron has revealed US president Barack Obama envies the UK’s blanket ban of political advertising on TV. During a livestreamed interview with BuzzFeed, the prime minister was asked why British parties aren’t allowed to advertise on TV. … Continue reading
It only stands to reason that where there’s sacrifice, there’s someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there’s service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to … Continue reading
Is U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, who led the way in sending the letter (signed by 47 U.S. Senators) putting the government of Iran on notice that any “peace treaty” implemented by Obama might or might not be valid once Obama … Continue reading
On the Ferguson, Missouri police shooting, Obama gets to have his cake and eat it too (once again). On “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday night, Obama said, “I think that what had been happening in Ferguson was oppressive and objectionable and … Continue reading
Following an article I wrote about marriage, a reader commented on Facebook: Marriage requires an enduring commitment, selflessness (dedication to something other than oneself), and a well-developed sense of humor, among other attributes. Selfish people rarely make it work….” Another … Continue reading
Obama, like most politicians, is telling people what they want to hear: That everyone is entitled to a college education for no reason other than that one wants and needs one. He also implies that “greediness” is “pricing out” a … Continue reading
Associated Press reports [3-10-15] that Vice President Joe Biden is in a rage. Democrats in the White House and Congress accused 47 GOP senators of undermining President Barack Obama in international talks to curb Iran’s nuclear program, saying that trying … Continue reading
Seemingly, Hillary Clinton is in “trouble.” News reports are saying Senate Judiciary Committee head Sen. Charles Grassley is renewing his demand for the State Department to hand over information about a program that let Hillary Clinton aide and confidante Huma … Continue reading