What causes success? According to a recent survey of highly successful people, hard work and education were the most important factors. Also, investing money intelligently was described as crucial. Interestingly, they ranked the “silver spoon” factor — being born into … Continue reading
Most of us consider the actions of a private, for-profit company as self-interested and, therefore, almost always questionable if not evil. At the same time, most of us consider the actions of a government, especially the federal government of the … Continue reading
The recent televised debate between actor Ben Affleck and talk show host/comedian Bill Maher reveals a lot. Both are staunch, hard-core Obama supporters. Affleck was insisting that Islam is a religion of peace, while Maher was arguing that Islam itself … Continue reading
Whenever we see an instance of bad, reckless or irresponsible driving on the road, most of us think, “How inconsiderate. How selfish!” I tend to think just the opposite. Irrational and potentially dangerous behavior on the highway — dangerous for … Continue reading
We’re told that ISIS violence in the Middle East (threatened here in the U.S.) is because of an arbitrary, almost accidental and thoroughly causeless propensity for violence. It certainly has nothing whatsoever to do with religion, our leaders insist. Yet … Continue reading
The Kansas Wichita Eagle headline from 9/13/14 reads: Group attacks Wichita youth football coach over player’s eligibility; coach’s wife defends with gun. Some details: The incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. Monday at Linwood Park in south Wichita, Lt. James … Continue reading
A Lebanese television channel recently aired a special on child soldiers, featuring an interview with a 12-year-old sniper who joined a group fighting in opposition to Syrian President Bashar Assad after his father was killed on the battlefield. “I get … Continue reading
If you think California is the only state with irrational and fascist-like policies coming from the government, then shift your gaze towards Florida. Mark Steyn [steynonline.com 9/18/14], as well as OrlandoSentinel.com 9/17/14, recently reported on a Florida case, from 2010, … Continue reading
Imagine if you chose to invite some people over to your house. In exchange for helping you clean up your yard, you make them your special brand of fried chicken. Or in exchange for washing your car or painting your … Continue reading
I published this article at DrHurd.com on 9/12/01, under the title “9/11: The Day America Grew Up.” How little we have learned, as ISIS comes banging at our door. Let’s hope this is what future historians write about yesterday’s events. … Continue reading
When a family member financially supports an unemployed loved one, the family member will often say things like: “He’s not even looking for a job. I’m providing for his basic expenses — and then some — and I don’t see … Continue reading
The national unemployment rate officially sits at 6.2 percent. However, the same government statistics state that a record number of people have simply given up, exiting the labor force altogether. A record 92,269,000 Americans 16 and older did not participate … Continue reading