MONTGOMERY, Ala. (March 15, 2016) A bill that would abolish marriage licenses in Alabama and effectively nullify both sides of the contentious debate on same-sex marriage passed an important committee earlier this month and the full Senate today. If passed … Continue reading
Category: Society & Culture
If We Fought Crime Like We Fight Islam, Mayhem Would Rule
“450 of 452 suicide terror attacks in 2015 were perpetrated by Muslim extremists,” reports The Times of Israel. “One of the remaining two attacks was carried out by the Kurdish underground. [However it should be noted at least 98 percent … Continue reading
A Challenge to Bernie Sanders Supporters
Reportedly, a lot of young Bernie Sanders supporters cannot define socialism. What does this tell you about support for Bernie Sanders, and for economic leftism more generally? That it relies on and exploits ignorance. It feeds not on understanding and … Continue reading
As Obama Toasts Communism in Cuba, Brussels Takes a Hit
“Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Metro Station at Least 13 Killed.” Here we go again. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, has been hit by two coordinated blasts — one in its subway and another one at its … Continue reading
Why There’s So Much Fury and Rage in the American Electorate
“That’s not who we are.” This is what people say when they complain about fighting back really hard against Islamic terrorists. I hear Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton say it. I have heard Republicans Lindsay Graham, Jeb Bush and Marco … Continue reading
How to Stay Upbeat During the Decline of the American Republic
I receive notes like this, from appreciative readers, all the time: Dr. Hurd: Hi ! I came to America almost 30 years ago from Latvia. As a person who escaped socialism I know that every word you say is true … Continue reading
We All Hate “Hate Speech” But Does Anyone LOVE Free Speech?
“Your Hate is Killing People.” These are the words of an anti-Trump protester’s sign. Is it really true? Can an emotion, or idea, be responsible for killing people? Not a chance. Actions kill people; not emotions. You might feel like … Continue reading
Should Celebrating Diversity Include Celebrating Islam?
Muslim happy meals are coming to Georgetown University. The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) has elected the first Muslim student to serve as its president at the school which brands itself as America’s “oldest Catholic and Jesuit institute of higher … Continue reading
Mainstream Economists Catch On: FDR Worsened the Great Depression
Two UCLA economists say they have figured out why the Great Depression dragged on for almost 15 years, and they blame a suspect previously thought to be beyond reproach: President Franklin D. Roosevelt. After scrutinizing Roosevelt’s record for four years, … Continue reading
Nobody is Coming to Rescue You, America
“VOTING…Is deciding which criminal gets to steal everything you have.” So the saying goes. And it’s true. But why is it true? In a democracy, the majority responsible for the election results get what they deserve. And, as this saying … Continue reading
“Triggering” is the New Censorship
The fish rots from the head down, as the old saying goes. Similarly, a culture rots from its intellect on down. Case in point? The latest from the University of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina’s (USC’s) marketing materials … Continue reading
Mark Zuckerberg Gets Mugged by Reality
A chilling new video features photos of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter honcho Jack Dorsey covered with bullets – and reportedly threatens to retaliate for attempts to suspend social media accounts linked to the radical Islamic jihadists. The 25-minute … Continue reading