A DrHurd.com reader comments: Obama makes clear that he has no concept of individual rights. To say that “foremost among [our rights] is freedom of religion” puts religious freedom above life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which are all … Continue reading
Mitt Romney has been accused by Obama supporters of murdering a woman by “taking away” her health insurance. They’re counting, of course, on nobody asking any critical questions such as, “What does taking away actually mean?” You cannot “take away” … Continue reading
Traditionally, it’s conservatives or anyone not of the “liberal” persuasion who’s considered racist. In fact, every time somebody takes a position not consistent with socialism or welfare statism, he or she is labeled a “hater” or a “racist.” If you … Continue reading
Bill Clinton’s popularity is reportedly at a record high. He would probably beat anyone — Romney or Obama — if running in 2012. This suggests that most people still want a liberal Democratic President, only not Obama. Yet this begs … Continue reading
Associated Press reports that Barack Obama risks his widespread “likeability” by launching a negative ad barrage against Republicans, full of personal attacks. Actually, a negative ad campaign filled with personal attacks against Mitt Romney and others is logically consistent with … Continue reading
Anything bad that happens, in the economy, is Bush’s fault. Anything good that happens, in the economy, is due to Barack. Anything that gets worse would have been EVEN worse had it not been for Barack. And the whole mess … Continue reading
‘It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.’ — Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts. WRONG. This is precisely what the Supreme Court’s job is. The founders of the American … Continue reading
Roger Hedgecock, former Mayor of San Diego, writes the following: I live in California. If you were wondering what living in Obama’s second term would be like, wonder no longer. We in California are living there now. California is a … Continue reading
I ran across a t-shirt that says everything about the state of our country today: Ineptocracy: A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society … Continue reading
A Daily Dose of Reason reader wrote: I strongly believe in the separation between church and state. I will always vote for a candidate who’s less religious. Dr. Hurd’s reply: Really? Let’s consider an example. Two candidates are running for … Continue reading
A Daily Dose of Reason reader writes: Gov. Scott Walker [who just won the recall election in Wisconsin] is not an advocate of individual rights–but just another “pro-business” religious conservative. Considered from a long-term perspective, it would have been less … Continue reading
We’re taught in school that it’s workers who make the world go ’round. Actually, it’s not just workers who make everything happen. It’s producers. Producers are the people who take care of themselves. A producer can make minimum wage, a … Continue reading