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Conservatives Get It Wrong Again…and Again…and Again

Posted on July 30, 2012 by D3 Support

Obama created quite a stir recently when he claimed that personal achievement is not individual. Rather, he insisted, ‘somebody else’ did it for you. Conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer rightly opposed Obama’s outrageous comments. Unfortunately, he added to the problem with … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Personal Responsibility and Attention

Posted on July 29, 2012 by D3 Support

Two common issues getting a lot of people into psychological (and interpersonal) trouble: 1) They don’t pay attention. 2) They ask others to solve something they’re actually able to solve themselves. Our culture is drowning in the notion of  “attention … Continue reading →

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

Chicken

Posted on July 28, 2012 by D3 Support

I may dislike the attitude of Chick-fil-A, but guess what? I don’t have to buy their products. I detest the policies of the Obama Administration, but guess what? They enjoy the force of law. The Obama Administration expects me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

On One Subject, Freud Nailed It

Posted on July 27, 2012 by D3 Support

Sigmund Freud once wrote: “Religion originate(s) in the child’s and young mankind’s fears and need for help. It cannot be otherwise.” He also wrote: “Religion is an attempt to get control over the sensory world, in which we are placed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

They Think Obama’s “Nice,” But Leftism Isn’t a Nice Philosophy

Posted on July 26, 2012 by D3 Support

Associated Press reports that Barack Obama risks his widespread “likeability” by launching a negative ad barrage against Republicans, full of personal attacks. Actually, a negative ad campaign filled with personal attacks against Mitt Romney and others is logically consistent with … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Moving Toward Serenity

Posted on July 25, 2012 by D3 Support

“Serenity” is not some mystical goal obtained by supernatural or superstitious means. Serenity simply refers to a state of inner contentment, peace and comfort. The cause of serenity is you, not someone or something else. Serenity is what people are … Continue reading →

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

Doctors Put Up With Government Intrusion Lawyers Would NEVER Permit

Posted on July 24, 2012 by D3 Support

On the subject of doctors supporting socialized medicine, a reader writes: “In my experience, a lot of doctors are in the front line of ‘everyone deserves health care as a right.’ Is it because the caring and ‘altruistic’ go into … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

What Makes a Snob

Posted on July 23, 2012 by D3 Support

Nobody likes a snob. But most people don’t understand what a snob really is, either. If asked to define a snob, most people will say: ‘Someone who thinks himself better than everyone else.’ Actually, nothing could be further from the … Continue reading →

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

Colorado Tragedy: Don’t Ask “Why?”

Posted on July 22, 2012 by D3 Support

Whenever there’s a tragedy like the movie theater shooting in Colorado, reasonable people make the mistake of trying to comprehend the irrational. ‘How could this happen?’ they ask. Or: ‘Why did this happen?’ The premise of the question is wrong. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Why I Still Miss George Carlin

Posted on July 21, 2012 by D3 Support

I wrote this article back in 2008, soon after comedian George Carlin’s death. Many readers of The Daily Dose of Reason have not seen it. Comedians are sometimes philosophers in disguise, and I still miss George Carlin for this reason. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

America Doesn’t Have to Self-Destruct

Posted on July 19, 2012 by D3 Support

Dick Morris, former advisor to President Bill Clinton, said: ‘We have to realize that the United States Congress cut off aid to Egypt. It ruled that there should be no more aid unless Congress released the funds. And then [Secretary … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Obama’s Recent Comments ARE Marxist and Here’s Why

Posted on July 18, 2012 by D3 Support

If most Americans paid attention to what goes on in their government and society, Obama’s recent comments in Roanoke VA would have generated much more attention than they have. In these comments, Obama essentially said that if you’re successful, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture
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