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Censorship Can Happen Here (And Already Is)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by DrHurd
Voltaire quote for defending right to freedom of speech

Freedom of speech is the rare exception of history. In the United States of the last 250 years, it has been more prevalent than ever known before. But that has not been the case for most of human history; and … Continue reading →

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John Kasich Demonstrates Why Republicans Are Imploding

Posted on October 7, 2015 by DrHurd
John Kasich points to head during speech

As a therapist, I often say to people, “You’re saying you want contradictory things. You want a new career. But you don’t want risk. But it’s impossible to have both. Nothing good happens without risks, and risks do not always … Continue reading →

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Feeling “Berned” by Socialism

Posted on October 3, 2015 by DrHurd
Ad campaign for Bernie Sanders reads Feel the Bern

The age-old complaint against socialism is that it’s impractical and too expensive. Both complaints are entirely valid. However, this side of Ayn Rand, it’s rare to hear anyone go any further. In a recent washingtonpost.com column [10-1-15] David A. Fahrenthold … Continue reading →

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Wrong Again, Pope Francis: Kim Davis is Not a Victim

Posted on September 30, 2015 by DrHurd
Side by side image of Pope Francis and Kim Davis with smiles

Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis on his recent trip to America. Kim Davis is the Kentucky court clerk who refused to give same-sex couples marriage licenses, as the law now requires, based on a recent Supreme Court decision. … Continue reading →

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RINOs Are the Ones Not In Touch With Reality

Posted on September 26, 2015 by DrHurd
Boehner, McCarthy and Cantor walking outside

Republican Rep. Peter King called Speaker of the House John Boehner’s abrupt resignation a “victory for the crazies.” “Crazy” means irrational. Is Rep. King implying that it’s rational to go along with all of Obama’s policies? Because that’s what Congress … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Nails It: America’s Unsustainable Government

Posted on September 25, 2015 by DrHurd
McConnell and Boehner with serious faces

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Ted Cruz got it exactly right when he wrote the following at Politico.com [9-23-15] Today, President Barack Obama fights relentlessly for his liberal priorities. Like the Terminator, he never gives up, he never stops. And … Continue reading →

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Ben Carson Hits an Islamic Nerve

Posted on September 21, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of Ben Carson during speaking event

Official Muslims are enraged. No, this is not news. But read on. Ben Carson, a Republican presidential candidate, has said Islam is antithetical to the US Constitution, and that a Muslim should not be elected president of the United States. … Continue reading →

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How’s Your First Amendment IQ?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by DrHurd
Image with text from the First Amendment

Thursday marked the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution which took place in 1787. To commemorate the occasion, USA Today released a poll showing the percentage of the population who can name their First Amendment rights. And … Continue reading →

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Republican Debate: The Constitution Was Not Invited

Posted on September 17, 2015 by DrHurd
The Republican party lined up on CNN

Republicans keep promising us “Constitutional conservatism.” At last night’s debate, sadly, neither the Constitution — nor the Declaration of Independence giving rise to it — were much in evidence. Donald Trump wants to lower or eliminate the corporate income tax. … Continue reading →

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USA Plummets From 2nd to 16th in Economic Freedom

Posted on September 16, 2015 by DrHurd
U.S. currency with text reading Economic Freedom

The United States, ranked second in worldwide economic freedom as recently as 2000, has plummeted to 16th, according to a new report of world economies. The Fraser Institute’s annual report, Economic Freedom of the World, showed that the country’s drop … Continue reading →

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The DEA’s War on the Constitution

Posted on September 13, 2015 by DrHurd
Police wearing gas mask aiming gun at unknown target

Should government be involved in a “drug war” to protect people from themselves, i.e. their own drug abuse? Most assume that it’s not even a question. But consider some of the costs of this drug war. Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton’s Orwellian Reference to “Wage Theft”

Posted on September 8, 2015 by DrHurd
Silhoette holds sign that reads Stop Wage Theft!

Hillary Clinton promises to jail employers who engage in “wage theft.” Wage theft. What could possibly justify that? It sounds like taking wages away from innocent, hard-working people, brazenly stealing their hard earned property. Should people guilty of “wage theft” … Continue reading →

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