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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

When What You Love is Under Attack — Of Course You Hate

Posted on July 17, 2012 by D3 Support

People who disagree with me on opposing Obamacare have in some cases written to me, “You’re full of hatred.” They throw around the word “hatred” as if it’s supposed to intellectually and morally disarm you. It’s not only Obamacare, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The Doctor Is Out at the Worst Possible Time

Posted on July 16, 2012 by D3 Support

This is perhaps my favorite line from Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged with regard to doctors who support, or tolerate, socialized medicine: ‘Let them discover, in the operating rooms and hospital wards, that it is not safe to place their lives in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Tax Increases (or Cuts) Not the Real Issue

Posted on July 15, 2012 by D3 Support

According to the Congressional Budget Office’s figures, extending the Bush tax rates will only increase the deficit by 4 percent. Actually, critics of the way the CBO figures this out are saying the 4 percent number is too high. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Children and Suicide: A Shocker, But It Makes You Think

Posted on July 13, 2012 by D3 Support

I recently listened to a talk on suicide. The speaker was Jack Klott, a psychologist and “suicidologist,” author of Suicide and Psychological Pain: Prevention that Works. He was asked if children ever wanted to end their lives. He proceeded to give the example of an … Continue reading →

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