Now that he has won the election, it has occurred to Barack Obama that most of what he has said over the past year or so was uttered for one reason and one reason only: To get elected. As a … Continue reading
The Obama Lexicon (First in a Series)
Category: Society & Culture
The Ideal, Once Real, Lives On
We started out as a government of, by and for the people. We turned into a government OF some people and FOR the sake of some people financed BY other people. We started out as a nation based on, “Give … Continue reading
A Rational Prayer for the Coming Post-Obama Age
In order to function in reality, I need to think. I think so that I can survive, flourish and live in the fullest sense of the term. In order to think, I demand freedom. Freedom entitles me to nothing, other … Continue reading
The Thinking Minority
A reader writes DrHurd.com: Thank you for your unique perspectives on the current economic meltdown. I agree with you. Tell me, are people like us a minority of thinkers, or is there a majority of silent people? Dr. Hurd’s reply: … Continue reading
The Spoils of Hypocrisy
If capitalism is so evil, then why are some of its strongest opponents so rich? For example: Oprah; Barbara Streisand; George Clooney; Bill Gates; Warren Buffet; Bill and Hillary Clinton; Al and Tipper Gore; and so on? Capitalism clearly refers … Continue reading
A Freedom Kind of President
We don’t need a President (or Vice-President) who’s a certain race or gender. We don’t need a President who “understands” our daily concerns. We need a President who respects the original intention of the Constitution and Bill of Rights: To … Continue reading
A Nation of Whiners?
Are Americans becoming a bunch of “whiners,” as one of John McCain’s top advisers suggested–an advisor whom McCain himself promptly denounced for saying it? There’s no question that most of our media engages in whining. They paint a picture of … Continue reading
Half a Right Is No Right
Q: What exactly goes through the minds of people who rationalize an unwritten “social contract” to justify having to pay taxes and such? It’s quite obnoxious having that same useless drivel brought up again and again whenever I get into … Continue reading
A Nation Missing in Action
America’s original leaders promised–and delivered–on creating a society in which everyone was both free and responsible for pursuing his own interests. Today’s leaders promise to provide medical care, retirement pensions and college tuition, and much more, in unlimited amounts for … Continue reading
Celebrities: Shut Up
It’s really in poor taste for people with a lot of money to publicly tell people with a lot less money how they should be more charitable. This is what most of our celebrities do. These are people who have … Continue reading
Man Is Not a Pack Animal
Man is by nature selfish and self-interested. He is not made (in nature) to follow the pack. He does so at his peril. Man must function as an individual, no matter how much he gains from the accomplishments of others. … Continue reading
Psychological Populism
Q: Dr. Hurd, why do so many people become fascinated with the plight of others, especially celebrities? For example, there’s Britney Spears. Or the actor from “Brokeback Mountain” who may have killed himself? A: I don’t know that most people … Continue reading