“The great thing about Occupy Wall Street is that they have brought the focus of the entire country on the middle class majority,” said George Aldro, 62, a member of Local 2325 of the United Auto Workers, as he carried … Continue reading
When dealing with other people, the reasonable, sensitive, and even self-interested thing to do is compromise, and be prepared to meet the other person halfway. Correct? Well, not really. All action needs to be purposeful. That includes the action of … Continue reading
Conclusion of yesterday’s column: In fact, it’s already being enacted through executive fiat in the EPA, exactly as Obama promised if Americans dared to vote out the Democratic Congress in 2010, as they did in huge numbers. Even if ‘cap … Continue reading
People who disagree with my political perspective sometimes tell me, ‘You shouldn’t comment on social or political matters. That’s not appropriate for a mental health professional.’ The people who say this are always liberals, and never non-liberals, i.e. never libertarians, … Continue reading
You’ve heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” It’s really true. People can talk a good game all they like. It’s under the stress of having to decide, and take action, that their true selves are revealed. America is … Continue reading
For a brief second in time, objective truth emerged from Joe Biden’s lips the other day. He declared that the current faltering economy “belongs to us, not Bush.” Does this make Joe Biden a terrorist? After all, it’s the same … Continue reading
According to Dr. Walter Kaye, professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, anorexics use starvation as a mode of self-medication. How? Starvation prevents tryptophane, an essential amino acid that produces serotonin, from getting into the brain. By eating less, … Continue reading
Music megastar Lady Gaga is — reportedly — going to do her next album for free. Not surprisingly, Lady Gaga is also a known Obama supporter. Just what we need. Another millionaire in favor of socialism. Many of Lady Gaga’s fans … Continue reading
Imagine if government “invested” in religion the way it invests in automobiles, banking, medical care and tons of other activities and services. What do you think this would do to religion — and government? The same applies to newspapers and … Continue reading
‘There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. Nobody! You built a factory out there? Good for you! But I want to be clear: You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of … Continue reading
Coercion, Psychotherapy and Psychiatry: Can A Mind Be Made To Reason? Sally Satel, a physician who wrote a book entitled ‘P.C., M.D.: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine,’ likewise fails to see the point about her profession. On the one … Continue reading
What Do Pills Really Do To Change Your Life? At best, a pill can calm or sedate you. Sometimes this might be a good idea, but more often it probably isn’t. If you’re too calm or sedated, how can you … Continue reading