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Cutting the Pay of Legislators: An Act of Justice

Posted on September 7, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, I wonder why you think it’s a good idea to drastically cut the pay of members of Congress, as you suggested in a recent article? This is an interesting point. I agree that government officials are public … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

The Psychology of Forcing Others

Posted on September 6, 2011 by D3 Support

What drives a person to be a Big Government statist? Many motives are possible. One of them is to quiet their internal noise. What’s “internal noise”? This refers to the self-talk a person wants to stop. For example, let’s say … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Beyond The Stale Platitudes About Love and Marriage (Part II)

Posted on September 5, 2011 by D3 Support

You hear about this syndrome of either gender trying to change something (or a lot of things) about their partner (or even their friend). These attitudes and behaviors show a lack of respect. Deep down, the spouse who’s acting this … Continue reading →

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

Beyond The Stale Platitudes About Love and Marriage (Part I)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by D3 Support

I hear it every day: ‘A good marriage requires hard work and compromise.’ ‘The secret of our relationship is’sacrifice.’ Blah, blah. Well, I have a different take on the subject. It’s not that I’m against compromise altogether. Life as a … Continue reading →

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

The Zero Growth Economy is What Liberals Want

Posted on September 3, 2011 by D3 Support

Jobs growth is now, for the first time in American history, zero. Not a single new job was created in the American economy in the last month. Most people are understandably upset. But how upset is Obama? And how upset … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

“Help! I’m Bipolar and I Can’t Stop Myself!”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Your post in a recent Daily Dose of Reason (8/31/11 “Bipolar: Valid Label or Excuse?”) is spot on. I have a brother who was diagnosed with this so-called “bipolar disorder.” My father had a massive heart attack last November. … Continue reading →

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

Sick of Democrats and Republicans? Here’s a Plan

Posted on September 1, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, I know you’re very critical of Obama and Republicans as well. What do you favor as policies going forward? A: The overriding goal is to privatize the economy as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Bipolar: Valid Label or Excuse?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: A relative of mine, a young woman of 19, has been diagnosed with ‘bipolar disorder.’ Is this a valid diagnostic label or simply another excuse? [Note: ‘Bipolar Disorder’ is the psychiatric term for mood instability, characterized by vacillations between … Continue reading →

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

Freebies Over Freedom

Posted on August 30, 2011 by D3 Support

The economy is in the tank, and it will keep tanking. Republicans are unable to do anything about it, and Obama is unwilling because his ideology of socialism comes first. Still, he’s favored to win in 2012. Why is this? … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Does Supernatural Soothing Really Soothe?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, in a prior column, you wrote the following: ‘People are the authors of their own destiny, for better or worse. Let’s be honest. Wasn’t it this idea that religion was designed to extinguish?’ Could you elaborate? A: … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Deterministic Thinking Kills People

Posted on August 28, 2011 by D3 Support

The following is an excerpt from Dr. Hurd’s new book, Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference). The book is available in Kindle e-book format through Amazon.com, and autographed copies may be purchased at this web site. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Arrogance and Modesty

Posted on August 26, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: Is arrogance the opposite of modesty? A: First, we have to define “arrogance.” Merriam-Webster dictionary defines arrogance as, “an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.” The definition I prefer is: Arrogance … Continue reading →

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