Rep. Allen West of Florida is my kind of politician. Recently, he ran into some hot water for suggesting that his Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives are “Communists.” The reason I say he’s my kind of politician is … Continue reading
People who can’t be criticized—and who react with great hostility at any hint of criticism—are revealing something important about themselves. They reveal that they don’t hold their convictions and viewpoints about various matters through carefully reasoned out, fact-based judgments. Instead, … Continue reading
Don’t misunderstand the title. I’m against Obama completely. I’m against him personally, and every single thing he stands for: Socialism, nationalization of private property, Big Government, and neurotic human dependence on one another at the force of gunpoint. However, Obama’s … Continue reading
Dr. Hurd: Could you explain the truth about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? I understand it is predominantly an issue with military men and women coming back from active duty. While I do agree that some people rightfully suffer, I also … Continue reading
Count Stephen King, author of horror novels and a self-described millionaire, among the legions of rich socialists bringing down America. Advancing ideas that are leading to real-life horror as America goes down the zero-growth road of a government-run economy, King … Continue reading
Over the years, when discussing politics with various people, I have encountered a number of devout Catholics—and others who consider themselves very religious—who are also fervent liberal Democrats. When asking the question, ‘How do you reconcile being a Catholic with … Continue reading
What’s the relationship between psychology and politics? I’ll tell you. High regard for your own sense of personal space, your own sense of boundaries between yourself and the rest of the world, leads to a commitment to individual rights. You … Continue reading
TV viewers will never forget Marie Barone, the meddling, controlling and hilarious matriarch from ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’ After any one of her horrendous invasions into her kids’ lives and privacy blew up in her face, she would always look innocent … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd. I understand your view on Iran. And the arguments made against Ron Paul’s stance. But Ron Paul has one point his opposition always ignores that I agree with. War should be properly declared through the Congress. President … Continue reading
A local store owner recently told me a story. She gets a lot of customers in her shop, which is a sit-down coffee shop, kind of like a Starbucks. One day, some people came into the shop. They didn’t want … Continue reading
Let’s be real. College student loans are sold as a way to help students pay the high cost of tuition. They’re nothing of the sort. Individuals, in a private marketplace for education, already have a method to pay for college … Continue reading
When dealing with other people, the reasonable, sensitive, and even self-interested thing to do is compromise, and be prepared to meet the other person halfway. Correct? Well, not really. All action needs to be purposeful. That includes the action of … Continue reading