Most people talk about raising the debt limit as if it’s the self-evidently responsible thing to do. Obama and the Democrats, in particular, keep emphasizing that America must “honor its obligation.” This would be like a long-term heroin addict lecturing … Continue reading
A reader recently wrote in: “I’m rather surprised that Dr. Hurd made this error [see July 6 Daily Dose of Reason]: ‘Democracy was supposed to prevent all this. Democracy provided the opportunity for reasonable, self-interested people to correct their errors.’ … Continue reading
The U.N. has proposed that $2 trillion per year be provided to them to ensure the development of “green technologies” over the next 40 years. Failure to let the U.N. do this, according to them, will result in the end … Continue reading
There are a few decent politicians in Washington D.C. — a few, but not many. The standard of decency refers to politicians who care about the Constitution and individual rights, rather than a career in personal power. One of these … Continue reading
Q: How can the budget deficit in the trillions sustain itself? Obama’s reply: It’s Bush’s fault. It’s Congress’ fault. Q: Which Congress? The Pelosi Congress of 2009-10 who passed the trillion-dollar stimulus bill with your promotion and signature? Or the … Continue reading
Liberal humorist Daniel Kurtzman considers the following 10 quotes by Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann to be “stupid.” Let’s see how stupid they really are. 1. “I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: You wrote: “Ron Paul betrays these principles in his own way, at least if he really means it when he says he’s by and large against a strong U.S. defense. What good is restoring capitalism and individual … Continue reading
It’s Twilight in America Beyond Freedom and Dignity It’s Not the Economy, Stupid From Each According to His Ability, To Each According to His Political Pull Higher Taxes Now! Laissez-Faire Socialism Hands Off My Government Programs! Don’t Think … Just … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting term: “Predatory lending.” Liberals and socialists love this term. What does “predatory” mean, exactly? Legally and politically, it means that somebody is doing something you don’t like. If you feel somebody is charging more than you would … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd: You recently claimed that Ron Paul will never win the presidential election in your “degrees of dissatisfaction” article, yet Ron Paul won the 2011 RLC Presidential Straw Poll with approximately 40% of the total votes. Does his … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I would love to read your comments on the Anthony Weiner situation — or “Weinergate”. To me, it hints at the fact that a person’s IDEAS are what create a person’s psychology and moral character. What do … Continue reading
Normally, the search for a Republican candidate for President is a search for a candidate who actually agrees with the principles of limited government, individual rights, private property and capitalism. This year, the search is for someone who actually even … Continue reading