Regarding America’s lack of response to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s forthcoming invasion of the helpless Ukraine, two largely forgotten (formerly popular) phrases come to mind: “Charity begins at home;” and, “Heal thyself.” To be surprised or shocked by Putin’s actions … Continue reading
History does not teach fatalism. There are moments when the will of a handful of free men breaks through determinism and opens up new roads. ~Charles de Gaulle
A reader writes: Although sensitivity is usually considered a desirable trait, I find it a hindrance. It’s very embarrassing when in a professional setting my normally stoical exterior is temporarily interrupted by a critical remark that reveals my sensitivity. I … Continue reading
For two decades now, I’ve been hammering away at and questioning the very concept of the alleged disease of “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” Now there’s a neurologist with over 50 years of experience asking some of the very same questions. … Continue reading
On the one hand, we have militant social conservatives telling us, “The role of government is to protect religious liberty.” On the other hand, we have the ruling leftist establishment telling us, “The role of government is to ensure and … Continue reading
“Although partisan polarization may have Washington deadlocked, there are worse things than a deadlocked Washington — such as a unified Washington marching boldly forward toward disaster in Vietnam when the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed in 1964 (with a … Continue reading
Like most people where I live, I am a mid-life transplant from a big city / metropolitan area to a small town, three hours from any major city. Most of my peers have made the comment, “People in this small … Continue reading
ObamaCare may be the law of the land. There’s really nothing you can do about it. The votes are not there to repeal it, and might not be there in the future, either. The Supreme Court abandoned us in 2012. … Continue reading
The Obama administration is planning to send what critics characterize as government spies into the newsrooms of the nation’s media outlets. This unprecedented assault on Americans’ First Amendment freedoms is part of the Community Organizer-in-Chief’s political war against the few … Continue reading
A lot of people assume, “I don’t think like a victim. I’m rational, self-responsible and don’t think anyone owes me a living. Victim-think only afflicts those who feel entitled, or who are otherwise irrational.” Not so. Victim-think is a psychological … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd, My husband and I have been together for over 25 years. He has always been finicky about cleanliness and “everything being in its place.” But recently he seems to be getting worse. After a 12-hour day at … Continue reading
Unemployment has surpassed government and politicians as the most important problem facing Americans, according to a new Gallup poll. The Gallup survey shows that nearly one in four Americans — 23 percent — say that jobs are the biggest problem, … Continue reading