The idea of a PAUSE in a war is a vicious contradiction. If a war is not morally justified, you shouldn’t merely pause the war — you should stop it. If a war IS morally justified — meaning, it’s for … Continue reading
Q: You are clearly knowledgeable at both Psychology, and Philosophy. . In your view, can a good philosophy prevent a bad psychology? Is a rational philosophy (e.g. Ayn Rand’s, The Fountainhead) enough for living a happy life, more so than … Continue reading
The Republicans didn’t do very well in yesterday’s off year elections. And we’re talking in red states. Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia (a recent purple state turned red) all went in the far left Democratic direction. And these are RED states. … Continue reading
“What nation, kingdom, or empire has ever had its own elite willfully implode it — willfully take a strong and thriving country and tear it to pieces? America is being laid low by corrupt interests and persons — who see … Continue reading
“If it doesn’t bring peace, profits or purpose then don’t give it your time, energy or attention.” — Morgan Richard Olivier Truth! Your own interests matter. Yes, the interests of other people matter — to them. And that’s how … Continue reading
Democrat Commiefascists and Anyone-but-Trump Republicans feel smug and serene as they watch Donald Trump get indicted, and indicted and indicted. They drool for the day they’ll see the former President in an orange jumpsuit, and they may even get their … Continue reading
“Tlaib Accuses Biden of Supporting Genocide in Gaza” Imagine HOW MUCH of a Nazi you have to be in order to think that Biden is not enough of an antiSemite. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael … Continue reading
The propaganda media keeps saying “Democrats are divided on Israel.” No they’re not. Look at their ACTIONS. They still give billions to Iran, the top supporter of world terrorism (including Hamas). Iran is the closest any terrorist group has to … Continue reading
Everything about the British Baking Show is nice and polite — the exact opposite of nearly everything else in today’s rude and MEAN culture. Yet the show still manages to be an authentic competition, with winners and losers. Shows like … Continue reading
3 years ago, the statue of Senator and Vice President John Calhoun was removed from the center of Charleston. I thought about this today as I sat in the Square: I wonder how many lives this improved? Dwelling on the … Continue reading
I am still waiting for ONE major pundit — or even a not-so-major one, on the conservative side — to talk about whether or how Trump (or any Republican) can win the general “election” next year. All we’re hearing is … Continue reading
“You become what you give your attention to.” — Epictetus Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics … Continue reading