Obama’s Attorney General Eric Holder has resentfully given in. He’s referring the 9/11 mastermind terrorist to the Pentagon for a military trial. Obama and Holder wanted terrorists tried as civilians — as purse-snatchers, or even less — and for those … Continue reading
Of all the stupid things said in political Washington D.C., few are as ridiculous as the claim that a government shutdown, or government spending cuts, will “harm” the American economy. Such a statement relies on the most false premise imaginable: … Continue reading
A reader asked what my thoughts are on conscription — i.e., the draft. I view the draft the same way I view any violation of individual rights: As slavery. In the case of the draft, since your life is at … Continue reading
The emergence of Donald Trump as a serious candidate for President shows just how far off track conservatives — and Americans more generally — have become. Trump represents the development of an attitude, an attitude that all that matters is … Continue reading
Oil and gas prices are higher than ever, and are going still higher. Everybody knows it. The oil-producing Middle East is becoming more unstable than ever before, with the active help and participation of the United States — in Libya, … Continue reading
Q: This question is regarding your article, “The Biggest Mistake People Make” about changing people (see The Daily Dose of Reason 3/25/11). While the choice of action and thought will always remain with the individual, are we not affected by … Continue reading
Tea Party types are in danger of making a big mistake. Their whole approach to politics and government is based on a fallacy: That the key to economic growth is cutting spending. Similar mistakes were made by the Ross Perot … Continue reading
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) is one of the loudest proponents of ObamaCare, not to mention all things socialist. When he’s critical of Obama, it’s — incredibly — from the left, not from the right or the center. At the time … Continue reading
The following was written by Dr. Hurd soon after the election of Obama in 2008. It’s interesting to look back and reflect on how little has changed. Forget the election results. Even if the outcome had been different, the … Continue reading
If you asked me what the biggest mistake people make is, I’d answer as follows: The biggest mistake people make is trying to control, or expecting to control, others. Nobody expects to be able to control the weather. Nobody expects … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd, would you consider sharing your thoughts, if you have any, on likely 2012 Presidential candidate (and U.S. Representative) Ron Paul? As our country approaches economic and societal collapse, I am strongly considering supporting his candidacy in the … Continue reading
An unusually astute and reflective reader of The Daily Dose of Reason writes in: ‘I’ve been thinking about the following. Is it acceptable to sacrifice one man to save 100,000 or any large arbitrary number? I know this question has … Continue reading