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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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Managing the Boss

Posted on May 23, 2014 by DrHurd

Dear Dr. Hurd, I work for a charity. I answer to the executive director who makes me responsible for various fundraisers that I am expected to plan, advertise and set up. However, she then undermines me by either doing things … Continue reading →

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

The Psychology of Status-Seeking

Posted on May 22, 2014 by DrHurd

Dear Dr. Hurd: Many people seek mass wealth because it brings social status. Throughout history status has always existed in cultures. From kings and queens to tribal hierarchies. Even the animal kingdom has examples of status. Status appears to be … Continue reading →

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

The VA Scandal Should Be No Surprise

Posted on May 21, 2014 by DrHurd

CNN.com reports on 5/20/14: For six months, CNN has been reporting on delays in medical appointments suffered by veterans across the country and veterans who died or were seriously injured while waiting for appointments and care. The VA requires its … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Is There a “Right” to Feel Comfortable?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by DrHurd

The road to dictatorship is paved with comments like this: “Well, maybe we should have censorship if it involves hate speech.” This is what I’m starting to hear people actually say. “Hate speech” is now defined as anything with which … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Objective Passion (Maslow)

Posted on May 19, 2014 by DrHurd

Dispassionate objectivity is itself a passion, for the real and for the truth. — Abraham Maslow  

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Quotations

Rick Santorum’s “Blue Collar Conservative”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by DrHurd

Ever since the 1980s (the era of Reagan), the Republican Party has consisted of two groups. One, the economic conservatives; two, the religious conservatives. The latter favor limited government in economics, with activist government in religious matters (abortion, gay relationships, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

ObamaCare for the Military: How’s That Going?

Posted on May 17, 2014 by DrHurd

The scandal at the Phoenix [Veterans Administration healthcare] division involved an off-the-books list allegedly kept to conceal long wait times as up to 40 veterans died waiting to get an appointment. Officials were accused of cooking the books to hide … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

“House of Cards” About to Become More Expensive

Posted on May 16, 2014 by DrHurd

NYPost.com [5-14-14] reports: Watching “House of Cards” and other streamed programs may be about to change. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to pass revised Internet regulations Thursday that could open the door for Internet service providers to start charging … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Was Sacrifice the Point of 9/11?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by DrHurd

President Barack Obama praised the new Sept. 11 museum … as “a sacred place of healing and of hope” that captures both the story and the spirit of heroism and helpfulness that followed the attacks.  “It’s an honor to join … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The # 1 Problem Making Most Self-Help Books Necessary

Posted on May 14, 2014 by DrHurd

“If I back off and mind my own business, this means I don’t care.” I find this a recurring theme in the lives of many people, especially about their loved ones. Because of what I do for a living, I’m … Continue reading →

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

Is It Ever OK to Lie to Your Kids?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by DrHurd

All parents lie to their kids, claims a columnist writing for “Daddy Files” on Facebook [reprinted as “19 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids” at huffingtonpost.com 5/12/14] Says who? The writer-father, Aaron Gouveia, lists a number of lies (19 total) which … Continue reading →

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

Pot for Profit

Posted on May 12, 2014 by DrHurd

I need help understanding a few things. It has to do with smoking cigarettes and legalizing marijuana. Take the case of Maryland. Just this last week, I learned two things about Maryland. One, they’re decriminalizing marijuana possession — not just … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture
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