A successful person is not someone who wakes up one day and has a brilliant idea, immediately implements the idea — and enjoys massive success, just like that. Great ideas do sometimes come on suddenly, although usually they do not. … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
“Shared Sacrifice” ?!
Politicians talk of the need for “shared sacrifice.” The translation of this means: Those of you who already pay taxes will now be required to pay more in taxes, so government programs may stay in place and continue to expand, … Continue reading
Democracy is Not the Enemy
A reader recently wrote in: “I’m rather surprised that Dr. Hurd made this error [see July 6 Daily Dose of Reason]: ‘Democracy was supposed to prevent all this. Democracy provided the opportunity for reasonable, self-interested people to correct their errors.’ … Continue reading
Review of Dr. Hurd’s New Book, Bad Therapy, Good Therapy: And How to Tell the Difference
Author Alexandra York’s review of Dr. Hurd’s new book: Dr. Hurd begins this very important, very serious book by making us laugh. Taking a hypothetical patient with a problem to seven different therapists and giving us seven different opinions on … Continue reading
The “Green” in the Green Movement Stands for Money
The U.N. has proposed that $2 trillion per year be provided to them to ensure the development of “green technologies” over the next 40 years. Failure to let the U.N. do this, according to them, will result in the end … Continue reading
The Self-Flattery of “Addiction Treatment” Specialists
Is addiction a choice? The controversy continues. One reader writes in to DrHurd.com the following: “I have done more than average investigation into the concept of addiction. I believe there can be multiple causes, both biological and psychological. This is … Continue reading
Note to Perfectionists: Don’t Try to Improve!
Perfectionists make the error of “trying to improve.” Their motivation is one of good intentions, but as the saying goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Perfectionists will try to improve not for an objective reason, that … Continue reading
In Obama’s Era of Malaise, It CAN Happen Here
There are a few decent politicians in Washington D.C. — a few, but not many. The standard of decency refers to politicians who care about the Constitution and individual rights, rather than a career in personal power. One of these … Continue reading
Let’s Spread the Wealth Around — to Drug Addicts
Saying that it is ‘unfair for taxpayers to continue to foot the bill for welfare recipients who participate in illicit drug activity,’ Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law a controversial drug screening law for those applying for welfare, … Continue reading
Independence Day: Independence From What?
Reasonable people want and seek freedom from tyranny, coercion and slavery. They also seek freedom from the petty tyranny of a nanny state government. Unhealthy, unreasonable people say they seek freedom, as well. But they seek freedom from something different. … Continue reading
If Addiction Is an Illness, What’s The Cause — and Cure?
A reader, objecting to my article on how addiction is a choice, makes the following complaints: As a therapist you should know that addiction is generally associated with a disregulation of the reward centers in the brain — i.e., the … Continue reading
The Interview Barack Will Never Have to Give
Q: How can the budget deficit in the trillions sustain itself? Obama’s reply: It’s Bush’s fault. It’s Congress’ fault. Q: Which Congress? The Pelosi Congress of 2009-10 who passed the trillion-dollar stimulus bill with your promotion and signature? Or the … Continue reading