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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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I Thought Presidents DID Have a Boss

Posted on January 31, 2009 by D3 Support

I read (in the Wall Street Journal) that the new Vice President of the U.S. quipped that he’s never had a boss before. Of course it was only a joke, but it’s a revealing one. Don’t all politicians have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Paradise is Coming

Posted on January 29, 2009 by D3 Support

The “stimulus” claim is based on something called the Keynesian “multiplier,” which is that each $1 of spending the government “injects” into the economy yields 1.5 times that in greater output. There’s little evidence to support this theory, but you … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

An Explanation, Not an Excuse

Posted on January 28, 2009 by D3 Support

An explanation tells you the cause of something. An excuse tells you why a person had no other choice except to act as he or she did. For example: “I treated you badly because I was drunk.” Being drunk explains … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Car Wreck

Posted on January 27, 2009 by D3 Support

People debate the government “rescue” of the American car industry. It’s no debate. Nobody ever questions the premise that government even CAN “save” the car industry, much less should even try. Here’s what General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Critic for Criticism’s Sake

Posted on January 26, 2009 by D3 Support

Overly critical people lack self-esteem and self-respect. This is why they are quick to criticize. The flaws they see in others are sometimes valid, and sometimes exaggerated or overstated (in defiance of the person’s strengths). It’s the reason they criticize … Continue reading →

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

Suffering

Posted on January 25, 2009 by D3 Support

Does suffering strengthen character? Not really. Suffering is never an end in itself. The avoidance of suffering is a goal–but not the primary one. Living a happy, self-interested and rational life is the overriding goal (and the purpose of morality). … Continue reading →

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

Move Out of My Way!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by D3 Support

Get out of your own way. Stop holding on to policies, ideas and behaviors that don’t work. If you’re happy, then fine. But if you’re unhappy, this is an indicaiton that you’re in your own way. The biggest single mistake … Continue reading →

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

When You Assume…

Posted on January 23, 2009 by D3 Support

What you communicate is based on what you assume. It’s best to know what you assume, and to verify it, before you communicate it. There used to be an expression that went like this: “When you assume, you make an … Continue reading →

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

Why to Reflect

Posted on January 22, 2009 by D3 Support

To introspect and reflect helps you know your thoughts. If you know your thoughts and your motives, you’re more in control. People who tend to avoid introspecting are usually the types who want control. They feel like they’re losing control … Continue reading →

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

The Folly of Recycling

Posted on January 21, 2009 by D3 Support

Recently, the local paper where I live reported that there’s a problem with curbside recycling (still voluntary here). Because of local government deficits due to the economy, it’s becoming too expensive to use separate trucks to cart paper and plastics … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Slaves and Masters

Posted on January 20, 2009 by D3 Support

“It only stands to reason that where there’s sacrifice, there’s someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there’s service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

History Isn’t Racial

Posted on January 19, 2009 by D3 Support

I don’t understand something. I’m supposed to be overjoyed because America has a (half) black President, and it’s a historic occasion. I’m supposed to water down my criticism of this new President because of the historic nature of the occasion. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture
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