Dick Morris, former advisor to President Bill Clinton, said: ‘We have to realize that the United States Congress cut off aid to Egypt. It ruled that there should be no more aid unless Congress released the funds. And then [Secretary … Continue reading
Category: Society & Culture
Obama’s Recent Comments ARE Marxist and Here’s Why
If most Americans paid attention to what goes on in their government and society, Obama’s recent comments in Roanoke VA would have generated much more attention than they have. In these comments, Obama essentially said that if you’re successful, then … Continue reading
When What You Love is Under Attack — Of Course You Hate
People who disagree with me on opposing Obamacare have in some cases written to me, “You’re full of hatred.” They throw around the word “hatred” as if it’s supposed to intellectually and morally disarm you. It’s not only Obamacare, but … Continue reading
Tax Increases (or Cuts) Not the Real Issue
According to the Congressional Budget Office’s figures, extending the Bush tax rates will only increase the deficit by 4 percent. Actually, critics of the way the CBO figures this out are saying the 4 percent number is too high. They … Continue reading
The Other Worst Supreme Court Decision in American History
It has happened before. The Supreme Court, back in 1857, issued a ruling so controversial, and so divisive, that four years later it led to Civil War. The decision involved slavery. It ruled that black individuals (even freed slaves) were … Continue reading
Thoughts For the Next American Revolution
I don’t know about you. I no longer feel like celebrating July 4th. Actually, I do — but not in the sense it was intended. Originally, July 4 was to be a tribute to American independence and the protection of … Continue reading
Tyrants In Washington Who Never Worked a Day in Their Lives
A waitress in my home state of Delaware recently asked about casinos, and why they get special tax breaks — and what does this say about capitalism? She expressed an interest in wanting to understand, and it made me realize … Continue reading
Limited Government is Not Anarchy
Advocates of limited government, such as myself, are sometimes accused of advocating “anarchy.” Anarchy–really? Let’s first define anarchy. Here’s what one online dictionary says: 1. a state of society without government or law 2. political and social disorder due to … Continue reading
Feminists and Traditionalists BOTH Wrong
I saw on Facebook a response to my article, ‘Why Marriage Is A Dying Institution,’ [The Daily Dose of Reason at DrHurd.com 6/21/12] which claimed that it was ‘woman hating.’ The critic made no attempt to provide evidence for this … Continue reading
Free Speech No Excuse For Muslim Ideology of Violence
Even in today’s crazy world, there’s still some justice to be found in the United States. A convert to Islam who helped promote death threats against the producers of the animated television show “South Park” after it featured a character … Continue reading
“Fast and Furious” is Big Government Out of Control
The ‘fast and furious’ scandal involving Obama and his attorney general is an example of Big Government gone bad. The scandal centers on a federal policy of ‘gunwalking’ that began in 2006, first during the George W. Bush administration and … Continue reading
Why Marriage Is A Dying Institution
Dr. Keith Ablow, a psychiatrist writing for FoxNews.com, says, ‘I can’t help looking askance at anything that depletes energy, optimism, mood and passion to the extent that marriage does. It is, without a doubt, one of the leading causes of … Continue reading