A number of readers know I’m a fan of Ayn Rand’s ideas. (Ayn Rand is the author of ‘Atlas Shrugged’ and much else.) They have written to ask me if it’s true that Ayn Rand, an advocate of individual rights … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I am having a difficult time understanding the actions of my brother’s former girlfriend, who is also the mother of his 3-year-old son. When she says my brother can have him on a particular day, she always … Continue reading
The Olympics represent the exact opposite of everything polite society requires. What I mean by ‘polite society’ in this context are ideas that aren’t necessarily true, or that you necessarily believe—but that you feel compelled to pretend you have adopted. … Continue reading
Traditionally, it’s conservatives or anyone not of the “liberal” persuasion who’s considered racist. In fact, every time somebody takes a position not consistent with socialism or welfare statism, he or she is labeled a “hater” or a “racist.” If you … Continue reading
It’s remarkable how people sometimes blame the medium for the malady. For example, people say, ‘Money is the root of all evil.’ It is true that people sometimes use money for unhealthy or evil reasons. For example, you might become … Continue reading
Bill Clinton’s popularity is reportedly at a record high. He would probably beat anyone — Romney or Obama — if running in 2012. This suggests that most people still want a liberal Democratic President, only not Obama. Yet this begs … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I’m reading Steve Jobs’ biography. While he was certainly a genius, an independent thinker and visionary, he was also a liar, childish and unethical. Many call him a great man, but I do not. I think a … Continue reading
The attacks on my pro-free market approach to medicine have continued for weeks without end, in the local newspaper read by a lot of pro-Obamacare zealouts. Below is my reply to the latest. Dear Cape Gazette, I recognize you may … Continue reading
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
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
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
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