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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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Hillary Clinton’s “Dependent Personality Disorder”

Posted on September 5, 2015 by DrHurd
Hillary Clinton gives speech

If I were to approach a person on the street and list off traits like “doesn’t drive,” “needs food prepared,” “needs help with the remote control,” “needs people to bring her beverages,” “has trouble remembering things,” and “doesn’t pay her … Continue reading →

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Love and War in the State of Kentucky

Posted on September 4, 2015 by DrHurd
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis refuses gay marriage license

A federal judge has ordered a defiant Kentucky clerk to jail after she refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. U.S. District Judge David Bunning told Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis she would be jailed until she complied with … Continue reading →

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Regulating Doggie Day Care

Posted on September 3, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of white poodle with beady eyes

In my home state of Delaware, legislators are up in arms because it was recently discovered that we “don’t regulate dog care facilities.” The question being debated on local talk radio is whether dog care facilities should be regulated like … Continue reading →

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Paws Off the Internet, Ann Revel and FEC!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of Ann Ravel of the FEC

We’re starting to hear the usual complaints that “politicians spend too much money on campaigns and something has to be done.” Most of the complaints come from the Democratic Party. Interestingly, candidates for the Democratic nomination for president routinely get … Continue reading →

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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Version 2016

Posted on August 26, 2015 by DrHurd
Man stands holding head in frustration at stock market decrease

Investors watched in dismay as global markets spiraled into chaos Monday, sending the Dow plummeting 1,000 points within several minutes of the opening bell. But for some 2016 presidential candidates, the massive selloff was nothing short of a political opportunity. … Continue reading →

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Why There’s No Such Thing as “Stealing American Jobs”

Posted on August 23, 2015 by DrHurd
Yellow stars on red background makes up the Chinese flag

Donald Trump and others have been accusing other countries of “stealing American jobs.” Trump is half right. China is an authoritarian government that manipulates its economy for the sake of power. Governments like this — i.e., most governments, throughout history … Continue reading →

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Dow Plunges: What Happened, Obama?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by DrHurd
Man holds face with closed eyes

“Dow Plunges 530 Points.” Whose fault is it this time? The last time it happened, the established “wisdom” went as follows: The market crashed because of capitalism. False. We’re not a capitalist economy. We’re a mixed economy, i.e., a mixture … Continue reading →

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The Art of Ripping up the Deal

Posted on August 17, 2015 by DrHurd
Donald Trump gives speech as young kids stand in background

The Iran nuclear deal reached in July will have catastrophic consequences for the world, Republican candidate Donald Trump has warned. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press today, the billionaire Republican candidate claimed the agreement was a “bad deal” … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Needs a Tutorial in Accountability

Posted on August 16, 2015 by DrHurd
Hillary Clinton gives speech with American flag in background

Donald Trump has been asked if he has the proper temperament to be a U.S. President. However, it seems highly unlikely that Hillary Clinton will ever be asked the question. Recently, as most people know, Hillary Clinton has been investigated … Continue reading →

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