We’re supposed to believe that the main reason for reelecting Obama is to NOT return us to the policies of his predecessor, George W. Bush. This argument presupposes that Bush’s policies were dramatically different from Obama’s. Is that true? George … Continue reading
Category: Politics & Government
Why Obama Failed
In a recent campaign speech, Obama said: “See, the question is not whether things will get better — they always do’ The question is whether together, we can muster the will — in our own lives, in our common institutions, … Continue reading
Now France Has a Socialist President, Too
France now has something in common with the United States: A Socialist President. Welcome to the club, France! Not that this represents a big change. The last president of France was nothing more than a corrupt guardian of that country’s … Continue reading
Liberals are the True Conservatives
Dear Dr. Hurd, You recently wrote: “The people who command and expand our Big Government know this. They tend to be the educated elites. They tend to be the Ph.D.s and the intellectuals.” I have wondered about this. Why are … Continue reading
No Economic Freedom? No Freedom
More from the articulate Florida Rep. Allen West: “What have we seen happen recently, in the last 10 years? A food stamp program that has gone from about $20.6 billion to over $75 billion in allocation of funds. A 267 percent increase. … Continue reading
Rep. Allen West: My Kind of Politician
Rep. Allen West of Florida is my kind of politician. Recently, he ran into some hot water for suggesting that his Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives are “Communists.” The reason I say he’s my kind of politician is … Continue reading
The Case for Reelecting Obama
Don’t misunderstand the title. I’m against Obama completely. I’m against him personally, and every single thing he stands for: Socialism, nationalization of private property, Big Government, and neurotic human dependence on one another at the force of gunpoint. However, Obama’s … Continue reading
Stephen King’s Stand For Class Warfare
Count Stephen King, author of horror novels and a self-described millionaire, among the legions of rich socialists bringing down America. Advancing ideas that are leading to real-life horror as America goes down the zero-growth road of a government-run economy, King … Continue reading
The Rise of the Religious Left
Over the years, when discussing politics with various people, I have encountered a number of devout Catholics—and others who consider themselves very religious—who are also fervent liberal Democrats. When asking the question, ‘How do you reconcile being a Catholic with … Continue reading
Why Ron Paul Lost Me
Q: Dr. Hurd. I understand your view on Iran. And the arguments made against Ron Paul’s stance. But Ron Paul has one point his opposition always ignores that I agree with. War should be properly declared through the Congress. President … Continue reading
College Student Loans: Yet Another Socialist Fallacy
Let’s be real. College student loans are sold as a way to help students pay the high cost of tuition. They’re nothing of the sort. Individuals, in a private marketplace for education, already have a method to pay for college … Continue reading
Thank You For Sharing, Jon Lovitz
It seems like Hollywood is filled with a bunch of nitwitted, anti-intellectual, group-think liberal socialists. These entertainers have more money than anyone — and good for them — but instead of being in favor of money-making, they’re furiously against it. … Continue reading