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‘The Children Belong to All of Us’ — Seriously?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by DrHurd

A former education secretary for the state of Massachusetts recently defended federal control of education. “The children belong to all of us,” he stated. [Source: DailyCaller.com, 2/3/14, former Massachusetts education official Paul Reville.] Is this really true? If you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The ‘It’s Not My Fault’ President

Posted on February 3, 2014 by DrHurd

A growing trend in our society is the refusal to take responsibility for one’s actions. It’s easier to put the spotlight or blame on somebody or something else — anything but oneself. The perfect “leader” for such a culture is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Minimum Wage Means a Minimum Economy

Posted on February 2, 2014 by DrHurd

Imagine if the government passed a law making low-paying jobs illegal. Let’s say any job paying less than $10 an hour is now illegal. Would you support such a law? Why or why not? If you opposed such a law, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Obamacare: What’s In It For Me?

Posted on February 1, 2014 by DrHurd

1) Taking half a day off work to attend a mandated meeting (required to stay insured) to inform me of new forms, new rules, new paperwork, new requirements; 2) Higher premiums; 3) Same or even less coverage than before. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Would You Keep Your Job Even if You Didn’t Need the Money?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by DrHurd

Hi Dr. Hurd, I was visiting my chiropractor yesterday. Not sure how we got around to the topic, but I posed the question if she had millions of dollars, would she still work and be a chiropractor. Her answer was … Continue reading →

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

“If You Love Me, You’ll Be Miserable for Me”

Posted on January 30, 2014 by DrHurd

Love is not sacrifice. When you love someone, you want them to be happy; not miserable. When you love someone, you want them to do something for you because they want to, not because it’s a sacrifice. You want their … Continue reading →

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

Out of the Sexual Comfort Zone

Posted on January 29, 2014 by DrHurd

A reader writes: My husband and I have been together for 17 years. I gained some weight over the last few years and our physical relationship became almost nonexistent. We are still very close; we cuddle and say nice things, … Continue reading →

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

State of the Union? Or State of the American Psyche?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by DrHurd

The headlines on CNN and elsewhere proclaim: “This year’s State of the Union Address is a defining test for Obama.” Blah, blah, blah. For more substantive analysis, let’s consider the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. (Remember that these polls … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Life, Liberty and Food Stamps for the Middle Class

Posted on January 27, 2014 by DrHurd

In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps — a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of the change is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

The Hazards of Unsolicited Advice-Giving

Posted on January 26, 2014 by DrHurd

A reader writes: What does it say about a person who is prone to offering others unsolicited advice without a polite prompting of the shift of conversation? And why would the object of that unsolicited advice be understandably offended when … Continue reading →

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

Capitalism for Dummies

Posted on January 25, 2014 by DrHurd

“All rational action is in the first place individual action. Only the individual thinks. Only the individual reasons. Only the individual acts.” “Used to the conditions of a capitalistic environment, the average American takes it for granted that every year … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture | Tagged capitalism, China, Communist, fascist, free market, Ludwig von Mises, Obama, Wall Street

Hair Loss and Emotions

Posted on January 24, 2014 by DrHurd

Dear Dr. Hurd, I need advice on what to say to my husband of more than 10 years. He is in a complete snit because he’s starting to lose his hair. I couldn’t care less, and frankly I think he … Continue reading →

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