Advocates of individual rights sometimes debate whether it’s better to vote for the Republican, or to abstain altogether (or vote for a third-party candidate with zero possibility of victory.) I like the way Ayn Rand put it back in 1972, … Continue reading
I recently saw a pro-Obama bumper sticker. It reads: “Obama Cares.” Oh, really? Cares about … what? Based on his actions, Obama cares about: 1) Raising income taxes on those who make more than $250,000 a year. Never mind that … Continue reading
In response to being called a ‘right-wing nut job’ by Obama’s former press secretary Robert Gibbs, Donald Trump said the following: ‘The Obama representatives like Robert Gibbs attack people viciously, but people like me will not be silent and will … Continue reading
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. Elizabeth’s naivetis staggering and self-evident. She lives off her wealthy parents and demands that ‘society’ give away all its money, by force if necessary. She denies the right of the shoe storeowner to his private property. … Continue reading
Many television viewers are currently enthralled with the series, ‘Downton Abbey.’ Ripples of early 1930s Socialism, reflected in the 1971 British TV period drama, ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ the precursor to ‘Downtown Abbey,’ are making waves in modern America. Unfortunately, now we … Continue reading
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