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Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Fort Hood: The Sequel
There’s little to say about the second Fort Hood massacre that wasn’t said about the first. A mad man decided to take his issues first out on other people, then on himself. Mental health professionals and other excuse-mongers will say … Continue reading
Beware of the Faulty Retirement
Dear Dr. Hurd, My wife and I retired to a nice, waterfront area about a year ago. In a nutshell, I’m just not very happy. It doesn’t have to do with anything specific; I love my wife, we adore our … Continue reading
Reality 101 in a City Where Objectivity is Illegal
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan renewed a fight with Democrats over spending cuts and deficit reduction, unveiling an updated Republican budget plan Tuesday that aims to cut spending by more than $5 trillion over a decade and balance the … Continue reading
Friendship, Love … or Something In Between?
Dear Dr. Hurd: I have two questions which are kind of related. One, is it possible to have a friendship with someone to whom you’re attracted romantically and sexually, even if they’re not interested that way in return? And two, … Continue reading
Is Frank Underwood the GOOD Guy?
FoxNews.com [3/28/14] reports: In a classic case of life imitating art, Maryland lawmakers made a cutthroat move against the “House of Cards” production team — threatening to seize their property through eminent domain if they stop filming in the state. … Continue reading
The Naivete of “Something for Nothing”
“He’s trying to get something for nothing.” It’s usually said with an air of disapproval — and not without good reason. However, people who seek something for nothing are naive and foolish, more than anything else. They’re at war with … Continue reading
“Religious Liberty” Comes to Tennessee
The moment you ignore, or do away with, individual liberty, you start developing all kinds of nonexistent liberty. There is no liberty without the individual. The moment you express the concept “liberty,” you’re implying that someone enjoys this condition, or … Continue reading
Celebrate-Life-on-Earth Hour
If you do what you’re told, you will celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29 from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm (in your local time zone). Earth Hour advocates describe it as “a global movement uniting people to protect the … Continue reading
High Unemployment, Low Growth: America’s New Normal?
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Why Deadlines Are Good Things
“I can only work under a deadline.” Is this a good thing, or a bad thing? It’s actually a good thing. A deadline implies a goal, or a purpose. Purpose-driven activity is the only kind that can sustain itself. A … Continue reading
Hillary’s Next
“I am very much concerned about the direction of our country. And it’s not just who runs for office, but what they do when they get there and how we bring people together and, particularly, empower young people so we … Continue reading