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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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The Unnamed Provider

Posted on December 30, 2009 by D3 Support

Other people are not entitled to your time; nor are you entitled to theirs. If someone purchases your time, then they’re entitled because you gave your voluntary consent to provide some of your time for that purpose. This applies to … Continue reading →

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

Mother

Posted on December 29, 2009 by D3 Support

Someone recently asked me about controlling mothers — in other words, why are so many that way? There can be many causes, but the most likely one is a false belief (on the part of the mother) that a parent … Continue reading →

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

Insanity, Contd.

Posted on December 28, 2009 by D3 Support

It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, while still expecting different results. If this is true, so is something else: Insanity is thinking the same things over and over again, expecting different … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

The Ultimate Therapy

Posted on December 27, 2009 by D3 Support

Finally! One, foolproof method to solve all your issues, conflicts and problems. Be totally well-adjusted in only 5 minutes! Check out (former TV psychologist) Bob Newhart’s expert advice using this informative YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE

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

Depressions Then and Now

Posted on December 26, 2009 by D3 Support

In reading about the Great Depression of the 1930s, it’s fascinating to learn how responsible Republican President Herbert Hoover was for the economic disasters that took place. He pushed for the biggest tariff in history, effectively shutting down trade between … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Happiness: Not Just for Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2009 by D3 Support

The purpose of a holiday is not to be rational and kind to yourself, and your loved ones, while not being this way the rest of the time. Happiness is not, or should not be, reserved for holidays. I view … Continue reading →

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

Some Words Are Meaningless

Posted on December 24, 2009 by D3 Support

Here’s what a friend of mine (familiar with my writing) said to another friend when told by a therapist that her cheating husband is “depressed.” Note that when a therapist uses the word “depressed,” it’s most often code for: “I … Continue reading →

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

Fly The Government Skies

Posted on December 23, 2009 by D3 Support

There have been awful incidents where airplanes sit on the tarmac for hours and hours on end. The government’s solution? Simply issue an order to cap the limit to 3 hours. Gee, that’s brilliant. Why didn’t the airlines think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Doctors and Patients: Start Over

Posted on December 22, 2009 by D3 Support

There’s no difference of any importance between the House and Senate versions of “health care reform.” The House bill openly considers doctors, patients and medical care the property of the government, and legislates accordingly. The Senate bill engages in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Adaptive Equals Strong

Posted on December 21, 2009 by D3 Support

Some people find it hard to adapt to change. For example, there’s a weather event or something else unexpected, and you have to change your plans. I have found that emotionally healthy people handle this sort of thing well. They … Continue reading →

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

Restraint of Life

Posted on December 20, 2009 by D3 Support

The environmentalist movement is not concerned with bettering human life. It’s concerned with restraining human life. Anyone who values human life and human progress would not look to restricting carbon usage for the next hundred years, causing a decline in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Is Morality Subjective?

Posted on December 19, 2009 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, Do you think all morality is subjective or personal? Or do you think there is objective right and wrong? A: The only thing I really understand to be truly immoral is evasion—that is, refusing to acknowledge as … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics
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