Dear Dr. Hurd: Certain things bug me from time to time, things for which I have no answer. I don’t understand why the left always frames the argument and sets the terms of engagement. I’ve been studying the American Revolution … Continue reading
Category: Politics & Government
Why Obama Wants an Anti-Gay Defense Secretary
Barack Obama wants to appoint an anti-gay former U.S. Senator, Chuck Hagel, as the next Defense Secretary. Back in the Clinton Administration, Hagel opposed the appointment of an openly gay man to be ambassador to Luxembourg. At the time, Hagel … Continue reading
The Arrogant Ignorance of Supporting Gun Control
The arguments for gun control or gun confiscation basically boil down to this: “If guns were illegal, they would not be available. If they weren’t available, people like that crazy killer in [fill-in-the-blank-with-location-of-latest-shooting-here] would not be able to use them.” This … Continue reading
Hey Obama: It’s Not Your Money
Politicians of both parties are doing what they do best: Congratulating themselves on their achievement (at least temporarily) to break ‘gridlock’ in the Senate and move a fiscal bill forward that satisfies both parties. The nation’s court jester, Joe Biden, … Continue reading
Why the “Fiscal Cliff” Is Really a Myth
All the talk of a ‘fiscal cliff’ come January 1 is misleading. It implies that there’s something politicians can do to avert disaster in the new year — and that if they do it, all will be well. The fact … Continue reading
Fire Speaker Boehner
The fact that there’s even a debate among Republicans about replacing their House Speaker, John Boehner, shows just how deeply conflicted and troubled this party is. Let’s review the facts. Speaker John Boehner, after two years of promising to never … Continue reading
Fix It!
Colorado Rep. Cory Gardner: ‘I’m frustrated, [and] my constituents are frustrated, because they see Washington doing the same exact thing,’ he said. ‘This was the most predictable crisis anybody could ever imagine. So, months ago we knew this was going … Continue reading
Faith-Based Freedom: No Such Thing
Dear Dr. Hurd: I disagree on your definition of Republicans’ religious authoritarianism. Religion is a way of life. Our belief in ethical values and our conscientiousness to do what’s right and being honest. We have concern to do what helps … Continue reading
Washington DC Has Literally Gone Insane
As Margaret Thatcher once noted, sooner or later socialists run out of other people’s money. Obama and his Democratic Party deny they’re socialists. But they’re no different in principle or practice from socialists, so the label doesn’t matter. Their premise … Continue reading
ObamaCare Advocates Won the Battle, But Not the War
Democratic lawmakers have joined with Republicans in raising alarm about a looming ObamaCare-tied tax on medical devices, saying the additional tax is causing “uncertainty and confusion for businesses” and should be delayed. The previously obscure tax has, over the last … Continue reading
Obama’s “Recovery” is a Government Recovery
CNSnews.com reports: The unemployment rate for civilian government workers plunged from 4.2 percent in October to 3.8 percent in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as government added 35,000 to its taxpayer-funded payrolls during the month. In October, … Continue reading
Those Who Can, Do; Those Who Cannot, Win Political Office
Reuters reports: When it comes to power, politics trumps business, according to a new Forbes ranking on Wednesday that found heads of state occupying six of the top 10 spots among the world’s most powerful people, led by President Barack … Continue reading