It’s no secret that conservatism continues to fail, and that conservative candidates for President are uninspiring and disappointing. Further proof lies in the words of one of its strongest proponents, conservative David Frum, special advisor to President George W. Bush … Continue reading
Internet or ‘e-therapy’ is on the rise, and the voices of satisfaction are coming overwhelmingly from customers. One article at MSNBC.com interviewed people who were very happy with the concept of e-therapy and how it improved their lives. The voices … Continue reading
A recent study reported on Fox News says: 3 out of 10 young adults age 25-34 now live with their parents. This is the greatest number of people in this age group found to be living with their parents since … Continue reading
1) They articulate no principles. Mitt Romney has proposed some tax cuts, but he offers no principles to justify them. Ronald Reagan used to talk about “getting government off the backs of the people.” He paired this principle and theme … Continue reading
Like peeling back the layers of a rotted onion, the gradual impact of ObamaCare becomes more revealing by the day. The latest? Insurance companies who spend more than 20 percent on administrative costs will be forced, under the new law, … Continue reading
People often react badly when you say something they would rather not hear. However, it’s just as bad when you don’t say what they want to hear. A reader writes in: “Dear Dr. Hurd: My mother just doesn’t get it. … Continue reading
One of the primary subjects that come up when couples are in conflict is simply how to make—or keep—a marriage happy for both parties. Probably the best way to ensure this is for both parties to remind themselves that they … Continue reading
In reality, the technological advances in Western civilization have rendered obsolete any previous need for men and women to have a rigidly distinguished division of labor or any distinction based upon physical strength. As Western society has become more rational … Continue reading
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