Lets Connect

  • Meet Dr. Hurd
  • Why Get Help?
  • Solutions–Not Excuses
  • Testimonials
  • The Shop
  • Contact Me

Category: Daily Dose of Reason

Page 448 of 631« First« Previous...102030...446447448449450...460470480...Next »Last »

Are “Budget Cuts” Responsible for the Ebola Outbreak?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by DrHurd
A syringe and vile sit on a table together

Politicians are blaming each other for the Ebola virus. All of them assume that government — and only government — can solve such problems. Sure, they agree that ultimately solutions come from science; but without government, there would be no … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

“Yes Means Yes”: Feminist Sexual Puritanism?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by DrHurd
Hands make a toast with colorful cocktail drinks

Nobody reasonable would ever suggest that rape — nonconsensual sex — should not be against the law. But should the burden of proof be on the accused or the accuser? With other crimes, the accused is innocent until proven guilty. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

How to Solve the Problem of Religious Conservatives

Posted on October 12, 2014 by DrHurd
Hands folded over Bible with American flag

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, a religious and social conservative, is threatening to leave the GOP if they don’t take a strong stand on gay marriage and other social issues. “They’re hostile to religious liberty and a lot of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

What Really Causes Success?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by DrHurd
City skyline at dusk with oceanview

What causes success? According to a recent survey of highly successful people, hard work and education were the most important factors. Also, investing money intelligently was described as crucial. Interestingly, they ranked the “silver spoon” factor — being born into … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The # 1 Way (Not) to Ruin Your Life

Posted on October 10, 2014 by DrHurd
Stone statue of The Thinker with clouds in background

A lot of people wonder what causes depression. One of the major contributing factors is a certain way of thinking. If I had to boil it down to a single phrase, I’d call it: victim-think. Another term, more popular in … Continue reading →

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

Leon Panetta’s Criticism of Former Boss: Why is He Surprised?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by DrHurd

Leon Panetta is Barack Obama’s former CIA chief and Secretary of Defense. The Washington Post [10-6-14] reports that Panetta: … criticized Obama in harsh terms that would have been dismissed as partisan sniping — if Panetta weren’t a Democrat who … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Do We Need a Declaration of Independence for Chickens?

Posted on October 8, 2014 by DrHurd
Three chickens resting in a chicken coop

In a culture, as with an individual, insanity comes on in progressive stages. Erroneous premises and ideas, left uncorrected, tend to drive out rational ones. Things that make no objective sense start to overtake even simple, perceptual-level common sense. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Firestone vs. the CDC: A Case Study in Ebola Reponses

Posted on October 7, 2014 by DrHurd
Firestone Central Office tire sitting on bricks

Most of us consider the actions of a private, for-profit company as self-interested and, therefore, almost always questionable if not evil. At the same time, most of us consider the actions of a government, especially the federal government of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Can’t Agree (Robin Williams)

Posted on October 6, 2014 by DrHurd
Closeup of Robin Williams smiling with beach in background

I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you. — Robin Williams

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Quotations

Something Even Worse than the Ebola Virus

Posted on October 5, 2014 by DrHurd

If you didn’t realize it sooner, you can certainly see it now: Watching the American government respond to the Ebola outbreak is an utter fiasco in progress. It’s a reminder of how we cannot actually trust the federal government to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Ben Affleck’s Revealing Defense of Islam

Posted on October 4, 2014 by DrHurd

The recent televised debate between actor Ben Affleck and talk show host/comedian Bill Maher reveals a lot. Both are staunch, hard-core Obama supporters. Affleck was insisting that Islam is a religion of peace, while Maher was arguing that Islam itself … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Occupy Hong Kong May Be America’s Future

Posted on October 3, 2014 by DrHurd

The Chinese fascist Communist government is at it again. Opponents of dictatorship are protesting in Hong Kong, and the Chinese government does not like it one bit. News outlets like Time.com and CNN.com refer to the protestors as “Occupy Hong … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
Page 448 of 631« First« Previous...102030...446447448449450...460470480...Next »Last »

Article Search

Dr. Hurd’s Latest Book

Foreword written by Dr. Stanton Samenow
read an excerpt now Get your autographed copy now, only from DrHurd.com!
click here

Somebody To Talk To…

Schedule a Consultation or Coaching

  • Phone
  • Email
  • Skype Consultation

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Meet Dr. Hurd
  • Why Get Help?
  • Solutions–Not Excuses
  • Testimonials
  • The Shop
  • Cart
  • Refund and Privacy Policies
  • Contact Me
  • Accessibility

Lets Connect

Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest.

Contact Info

Living Resources, LLC
Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D.
Charleston, South Carolina
301-343-4171 (cell/text)
drhurd@drhurd.com
Copyright © 2025 Living Resources, LLC, t/a Dr. Michael J. Hurd.
All Rights Reserved. For permission to copy/reprint content, please ask us first so we can give you a citation information.
Website Design by D3Corp Ocean City Maryland

Subscribe to Dr. Hurd News!

Thank you for your submission.

Please enter your Email Address.