Some Republican Senators are concerned that the IRS will single out Tea Party supporters for tax audits and other restrictions. Excuse me—but isn’t this what government does? Play favorites? If this weren’t the case, there would be no massively Big … Continue reading
Issues and misunderstandings about optimism are a major cause of depression, even in intelligent people. People fear that optimism means pollyannaism, wearing rose-colored glasses, and not being objective. Today, especially, it’s seen as ‘uncool’ not to be cynical and negative; … Continue reading
Feminist icons Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda are demanding that the FCC ban Rush Limbaugh from the airwaves. In an op-ed for CCN, Steinem and Fonda wrote the following: ‘Limbaugh doesn’t just call people names,’ they write. ‘He promotes language … Continue reading
Pollster and analyst Scott Rasmussen writes the following: “Along with spending on national defense and interest on the federal debt, spending on entitlement programs consumes the overwhelming majority of the federal budget. But a close look at the data shows … Continue reading
Have you heard the latest idea to come out of Washington D.C. and the Obama Administration? Pass a law requiring banks to let everyone automatically refinance their houses at the current low interest rates. Wow, that Obama and his cohorts … Continue reading
People often say: ‘Never, ever do business with friends or relatives.’ The precaution is worth noting. Yet if people paid more attention to the following issues, then doing business with friends and relatives might not be such a problem. Ask … Continue reading
The most important principle of leadership is convincing people that they can do what they believe they cannot. American history is full of such leaders. George Washington convinced his troops that they could win against virtually impossible military odds. Thomas … Continue reading
The following is an exchange between Dr. Hurd and a journalist who found his article on excessive talking online. Q: Super talking. Why do people do it? Is it rude? Controlling? Is it ADHD (‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’), OCD (Obsessive … Continue reading
The author of the following is unknown. “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery..” — Winston Churchill These are possibly the 5 best … Continue reading
There’s an old saying about the lack of wisdom involved in “biting the hand that feeds you.” It refers to people who, with naivetand arrogance, complain about the virtues of those they in fact need to flourish, or even survive. … Continue reading
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. In a personal relationship, the basic underlying principle is the same. Your spouse won’t love you if you’re always looking to start a fight. However, your spouse also won’t love you if you’re a doormat and … Continue reading
I often tell people to be aware of their expectations regarding spouses and romantic partners. The knee-jerk reaction is typically, ‘Expectations? I don’t have expectations!’ First of all, what’s wrong with having expectations? We all want and expect things. It’s … Continue reading