The ‘fast and furious’ scandal involving Obama and his attorney general is an example of Big Government gone bad. The scandal centers on a federal policy of ‘gunwalking’ that began in 2006, first during the George W. Bush administration and … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Why Marriage Is A Dying Institution
Dr. Keith Ablow, a psychiatrist writing for FoxNews.com, says, ‘I can’t help looking askance at anything that depletes energy, optimism, mood and passion to the extent that marriage does. It is, without a doubt, one of the leading causes of … Continue reading
“Hope and Change” in California’s Tanking Economy
Roger Hedgecock, former Mayor of San Diego, writes the following: I live in California. If you were wondering what living in Obama’s second term would be like, wonder no longer. We in California are living there now. California is a … Continue reading
Obama’s War on Women
The following was written by Daniel G. Anderson of Rehoboth Beach, DE. It is reprinted here with permission. As the five members of the Supreme Court who are not committed socialists determine the fate of Obamacare any day now, it’s … Continue reading
The Twenty-First Century “Ineptocracy” of America
I ran across a t-shirt that says everything about the state of our country today: Ineptocracy: A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society … Continue reading
Bail Out Europe? How About Stopping the Insanity?
Many are saying that the United States should bail out European economies. The rationale is self-interest. ‘If European economies go under, then the U.S. will go with them.’ If the U.S. was not making the same kind of mistakes that … Continue reading
Economic Stagnation is “Just Fine,” If You Believe in Socialism
To his supporters and apologists, Barack Obama is a leader of unprecedented vision. This may be true when it comes to visions of spending other people’s money and expanding the federal government way beyond its already bloated, dysfunctional state. But … Continue reading
Religion and Politics for the Non-Religious
A Daily Dose of Reason reader wrote: I strongly believe in the separation between church and state. I will always vote for a candidate who’s less religious. Dr. Hurd’s reply: Really? Let’s consider an example. Two candidates are running for … Continue reading
The Little Known Secret to Good Organization
Dr. Hurd, I love your articles and columns and have learned a lot about applying reason to everyday living. One area I have always struggled with was planning and organizing my schedule and goals. Do you have any thoughts on … Continue reading
America Needs an Alternative to Obama’s Gloomy Future
The Federal Reserve is reporting that American families have about the same net worth under the Obama administration that they had 20 years ago when George H.W. Bush occupied the White House. The Fed’s findings, which are contained in its … Continue reading
Obama’s Manipulation of Drug Companies: A Scandal, But No Surprise
The New York Times reports that a new trove of emails shows President Barack Obama’s White House agreed to help drug companies block a proposal to bring down medicine prices so they would back Obama’s healthcare plan. House Republicans obtained … Continue reading
Scott Walker’s Victory is Bigger than Scott Walker
A Daily Dose of Reason reader writes: Gov. Scott Walker [who just won the recall election in Wisconsin] is not an advocate of individual rights–but just another “pro-business” religious conservative. Considered from a long-term perspective, it would have been less … Continue reading