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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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The 46 Percent

Posted on January 29, 2012 by D3 Support

A flat income tax — say, 15 percent for all Americans — is a brilliant idea. Right? No way. The flat tax proposal, in the economy as we know it, evades two very, very important facts. No proposal which evades … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

The Psychology of Honesty (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by D3 Support

Conclusion of yesterday’s column. Rationalization # 3: ‘It’s OK to lie if the subject is nobody else’s business.’ This rationalization implies that if someone is violating your privacy, you have no other choice but to lie to them. If, in … Continue reading →

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

The Psychology of Honesty (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by D3 Support

Continued from yesterday’s column. It’s not enough to ask people, intellectually, if they subscribe to these rationalizations or not. They might say ‘no,’ they sincerely don’t agree with these statements. Yet they could still feel something different on the emotional … Continue reading →

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

The Psychology of Honesty (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by D3 Support

There are two types of liars. The first type does not feel comfortable with lying. He feels guilty for betraying other people with his lie. He also feels awkward because lying complicates his life and his mind. He has to … Continue reading →

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

When Communication Becomes Self-Defeating

Posted on January 24, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: There are those among us who think that it is perfectly fine to blurt out whatever “truth” that they feel/think at the moment and simply disregard the impact, effect or relevance of their unfiltered utterance.  When they … Continue reading →

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

Romney: Not Ready for Prime Time

Posted on January 23, 2012 by D3 Support

Mitt Romney’s defeat in the South Carolina primary shows how he’s not such a strong candidate after all, not generally or not against Barack Obama. Newt Gingrich was simply hurling the same insults at Romney as Barack Obama will do … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

We’re ALL Entitled to ALL of Our Liberty, Not Just Some

Posted on January 22, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: I understand you’re against social conservatives for wanting to use the force of government to restrain personal and private behavior. However, I cannot envision myself supporting any Republican, for any reason at any time. I don’t care what you … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Greatness Unrealized

Posted on January 21, 2012 by D3 Support

A company hosts a press conference to show how caring and compassionate it is. The CEO of the company, dressed in a top-of-the-line suit, stands in front of the television cameras with his arms around a homeless man who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Why Ron Paul’s Ethics Cannot Support His Politics

Posted on January 20, 2012 by D3 Support

In a recent debate, candidate for President Ron Paul claimed we should practice the “Golden Rule” in the Middle East. If we treat people like we want to be treated, Paul claims, then we’ll be treated the same way in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

High Oil Prices Not a Problem … for Obama

Posted on January 19, 2012 by D3 Support

Obama has announced that he will deny a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that unions and GOP lawmakers alike said would be a boon for job creation as well as energy security. Nearly fifty percent of Americans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Santorum and the Mullahs Agree on the One Thing That Matters

Posted on January 18, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: I believe your equating Santorum with the Ayatollah is outrageous. The Ayatollah’s beliefs v. Santorum: Ayatollah: A man can have sex with animals such as sheep, cows, camels and so on. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, The Supreme Leader … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

They Hate Capitalism, But They Sure Want the Loot

Posted on January 17, 2012 by D3 Support

Obama, Gingrich, Perry — they all hate capitalism, but they sure like the loot it gives them to be the career politicians they are. Where would career politicians be without capitalism? Don’t kid yourselves. The liberal-statist agenda is to raise … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture
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