Our poor President. (I’m referring to the outgoing one). He (and we, mercifully) have just 3 days to go. To look at him in photo-ops with the new President, he looks like a child at his own birthday party. He … Continue reading
Mr. More-of-the-Same
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
A Granddad on “The Youth Vote”
Guess you heard that 68% of the youth vote went to Obama. My granddaughter called this morning to tell me she was one of them. I replied with this e-mail: What is the economic effect of Obama’s election on you … Continue reading
Don’t Stop–Quit
It’s one to thing to stop an excessive or addictive behavior; it’s another thing to quit. People in denial about their excessive behavior tend to say, “Oh, I can quit any time.” What they mean is they can stop. Of … Continue reading
Want to Fix the World?
It’s too ambitious to fix the world. I don’t know that any one person can. I’m not sure what ‘fix’ even means. Many things are right about the world, and many things are wrong. You make the world a better … Continue reading
History Lesson
The last time the government tried spending its way out of a Depression, we had two Presidents attempting to do so. One was called Herbert Hoover and the other Franklin D. Roosevelt. Myth has it that Hoover was an evil … Continue reading
Esteem of the Mind
Confidence in YOUR mind means confidence in “the mind.” In other words: If you appreciate that reason is the human method of knowing, surviving and thriving, then you are confident that the exercise of your own reason will get you … Continue reading
“Fresh Ideas”
President-elect Barack Obama called the latest U.S. job losses on Friday “a stark reminder of how urgently action is needed” to revive the nation’s staggering economy. He said he was open to fresh ideas from Congress. “Just show me. If … Continue reading
They’re Trying to Tell You Something
If friends or family implore you to “get help,” don’t get caught up in wondering if you need help or not. Don’t focus on whether they’re right. Instead, consider this: They are tired of hearing you complain. They are weary … Continue reading
There’s No Right or Wrong–Except When I Say So
The worst kind of people are the ones who claim “there is no right or wrong”, in theory — while in practice, treat their word as right and expect you to do the same. It goes beyond hypocrisy. It’s intimidation … Continue reading
Reason and Emotion
Reason gives you the truth — via facts and logic. Emotions put you in touch with the truth. Being in touch with reality is the essence of mental health and well-being. Therefore, emotions are obviously very important. Reason apart from … Continue reading
Freedom of Discrimination
People sometimes ask me: “How can you be against anti-discrimination laws? Are you in favor of discrimination?” In a word: Yes. Let me explain. I’m in favor of the idea that discrimination can be rational, or not. I’m also in … Continue reading
“The Little Guy”
It’s always fashionable to be in favor of “the little guy.” Socialists use the little guy as justification for “spreading the wealth.” Conservatives use the little guy as justification for populism which — when translated — means a celebration of … Continue reading