The Russian bear, as in the old Soviet Empire, is back. My question: Why is anyone surprised? Look at America from the point-of-view of a dictator, such as Putin. Putin may not be a sophisticated dictator, like Khrushchev or Stalin; … Continue reading
Don’t give up on America yet. America is destroying itself in certain ways. At the same time, the rest of the world is learning with increasing clarity that freedom is superior to socialism or fascism. Although America has drifted dramatically … Continue reading
John Edwards, who cheated on his dying wife, was the most openly and avowedly socialist of the presidential candidates this year. He emphasized collective responsibility, relentlessly denigrated the self, and openly expressed his hatred for businesses that make lots of … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: One thing you said specifically was “The next four years are going to be a time of enormous education for the American people.” Dr. Hurd, with all due respect–the American people didn’t learn under Andrew Jackson, they … Continue reading
Self-esteem without critical thinking is nothing more than bravado, or arrogance. Barack Obama’s defenders claim that he’s “confident, not arrogant.” They’re correct that there’s such a distinction. They’re wrong that Obama is confident. He shows no indication of critical thinking. … Continue reading
H.L. Mencken: “The state — or, to make matters more concrete, the government — consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they … Continue reading
Didn’t you just love the Obama “Gee, Look at Me, I’m a President!” tour? A lot of us can still grasp that wishing something doesn’t merely make it so. Yet, Obama is on his way to being Commander-in-Chief with not … Continue reading
Two things they won’t tell you about government spending to “stimulate” the economy: 1) It adds no wealth to the economy. When there’s real economic growth, wealth is created by business, meaning: by the private sector. The private sector consists … Continue reading
“Al Gore makes bold proposal,” brag the headlines. What’s so bold about his proposal? Essentially, he’s saying: “Oil is too expensive. It’s also–I claim–dangerous. Therefore, we should find a better source of fuel. And to make sure it happens, we’re … Continue reading
I love how the Wall Street Journal said it in an editorial the other day. I’ll paraphrase here, from memory: “Dishonest socialism is when profit is private — and risk is socialized.” They were referring to the federalized mortgage lenders … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd, what’s so bad about the welfare state? A compassionate society takes care of its own. Conservatives and liberals agree on this point, morally speaking. When I see a homeless person, I hardly think of such a terrible … Continue reading
America is about ready to elect a rock star as President. By “rock star” I mean America is about to elect a celebrity–because he’s a celebrity. This is the main reason for Barack Obama’s surprising rise. Liberals could have done … Continue reading