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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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The Awful Part is When They Mean It

Posted on January 3, 2012 by D3 Support

Someone sent me an interesting quote, attributed to Mark Twain: “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on… or by imbeciles who really mean it.” Let’s apply this to the presidential … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Only the Gloomy Want Socialism in Medicine

Posted on January 2, 2012 by D3 Support

An irate fan of socialism and socialized medicine/ObamaCare writes in: “You know what, I think it is less profitable for the free market to find a cure. I think keeping the patient sick, but alive, and dependent on the drugs … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Lowe’s, Liberty and Tolerance

Posted on January 1, 2012 by D3 Support

The following letter entitled, “Lowe’s should not limit inclusiveness” recently appeared in my local paper. My reply to the letter, being sent to the paper, follows. The following letter was sent to Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and CEO of … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Deterministic Thinking is Bad For Your Health (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by D3 Support

Conclusion of yesterday’s column. Many people never talk to a therapist or read a self-help book. They nevertheless develop a stance of anger towards the rest of the world. Why? ‘Because I had a lousy childhood, and because things haven’t … Continue reading →

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

Deterministic Thinking is Bad For Your Health (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 30, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, you write a lot about deterministic thinking. What is deterministic thinking and how does it develop in people? A: Deterministic thinking refers to the subconsciously (or sometimes consciously) held viewpoint that a person is less in control … Continue reading →

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

Are All Therapists Lunatics?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: In your experience, are most psychologists and psychiatrists liberal Democrats? If so, why do you think this is? Is it because they are enamored with the idea that the government can forcibly commit people to psychiatric institutions? … Continue reading →

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

Some People Like Big Government

Posted on December 27, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: I didn’t find that your “big vs. little government” article expressed my views. I advocate “big enough” government. Only the federal government grants freedom to the people. They must be big enough to enforce it. They must be big … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Morality Means Survival, Not Self-Destruction

Posted on December 26, 2011 by D3 Support

In response to my comment that there’ s no shame in hating the contemptible, an irate reader wrote in with the following quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

A Reply to Typical Holiday Clich

Posted on December 25, 2011 by D3 Support

“Good will towards men.” My reply: Good will towards anyone who deserves it. “Peace.” My reply: Peace through strength. “A time to give, and not receive.” My reply: If you are giving to someone you like, love or otherwise care about, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Liberal and Conservative are the SAME Thing

Posted on December 23, 2011 by D3 Support

The quest for the supernatural and the desire for Big Government both spring from the same source: A desire to be taken care of and controlled by others. Supernaturalism is one unhealthy manifestation of this desire; and Big Government is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

You Don’t Have to Forgive to Forget

Posted on December 22, 2011 by D3 Support

Dr. Hurd: “Forgive” in the Oxford dictionary is defined as  “verb: stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.” Why would any therapist advise anyone to remain bitter and resentful towards anyone? Is that sound … Continue reading →

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

Government Doesn’t Cure Diseases! Science Does

Posted on December 21, 2011 by D3 Support

A reporter from the Daily Iowan recently wrote Dr. Hurd the following: “I attended [Newt] Gingrich’s event today and he talked about his plan to promote more research in brain science. He said that not only will advances in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
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