How to Destroy Your Marriage in One Easy Step

…and if self-fulfillment is wrong, there can be no giving. Sure, there are compromises on comparatively unimportant matters, but one makes those compromises for selfish reasons. ‘You’re special to me, you’re beautiful to me—so these concessions don’t bother me with you, while they would with anyone else.’ That’s not selflessness. It’s one of the most personally pleasurable things in the world. If it isn’t, then you don’t really love. If you look a… Continue reading

Do We Need a Declaration of Independence for Chickens?

…ts extremist. You can watch the two-minute video here for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfRMeU6pQ8 It’s easy to label such a person “wackjob,” or an “extremist.” But she’s got a lot of people supporting her, as you can see from the video. While it might be an isolated case of mental illness or psychological collapse, it’s far too calculated for that. The more compelling thing to examine here is: What are this woman’s assumptions? What… Continue reading

Obamacare Architect’s Comments On “Stupid” Americans

…ing voters,” cnn.com 11/12/14], as well as other sources including FoxNews.com and dailycaller.com. On Tuesday, Gruber went on MSNBC to offer a mea culpa. “I was speaking off the cuff and I spoke inappropriately, and I regret making those comments,” he said. Evidently he really believes people are stupid to think they would actually buy such a faux apology, particularly on a network with no known opposition to anything Obama-related. But then more… Continue reading

Pro-Islam/Anti-Gay Violence: Where’s the Outrage?

…and that he had “opined that homosexuals should be exterminated.” PJMedia.com [8/25/14] comments: This incident should have been the impetus for a national discussion of violent Sharia [Islamic law] enforcement in the U.S., and an examination of what could be done to stop Sharia vigilantism. Instead, the mainstream media largely ignored the obvious motive; in this report, it is discussed as “homophobia,” with no hint that this was one of the firs… Continue reading

Don’t Forget China

…call this, it’s not economic strength. And without economic strength, there is no military strength. The Chinese are watching, and if you think they aren’t you haven’t learned a single lesson of world history.   Note: Sources on Department of Defense spending reductions: nytimes.com 2/23/14, reuters.com 2/24/14, newsmax.com 1/27/15] Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute pos… Continue reading

Religion of Peace? ISIS Begs to Differ

…Meehan said. “Once this information was authenticated by the intelligence community, they concluded that Kayla was deceased,” Meehan said. Based on information reported in this CNN.com story, as well as blog postings dated from 2010 published at another website (http://palsolidarity.org, 2/9/15, “UPDATED: ISM honors Kayla Mueller”), the victim of ISIS killers sided very much against Israel and with the Palestinian and other anti-Israeli and anti-… Continue reading

Barack’s Plan to Equalize Wealth in 23 Months or Less

…you might, the private sector is where all wealth is created. Without that sector, Google and Microsoft would be gone — and Obama’s middle class Mom demanding free child care, or whatever else, will be in a whole lot of trouble.   The above citations are from newsmax.com and bloomberg.com 2/9/15. Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links… Continue reading

Sharia Law Comes to Texas: The Price of Philosophical Disarmament

…defend any of our liberties in theory, much less in practice, even when it comes to the timid violations (compared to Islamofascists) of our own elected officials. Is it any wonder the people who seek religiously based totalitarianism respond to this weakness by setting up shop in the land founded by the ideas of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and Madison? The radical fundamentalists seeking to undermine the most basic roots of our justice system are… Continue reading

“House of Cards” About to Become More Expensive

…of Cards” and other streamed programs may be about to change. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to pass revised Internet regulations Thursday that could open the door for Internet service providers to start charging content providers for improved service. That could mean Netflix, which produces “House of Cards,” could be forced to pay more for keeping its video stream flowing — a cost that could then be passed on to consumers. Kee… Continue reading

Censorship vs. The Washington Redskins

…team with an allegedly or actually racist name. And one of those things is a federal government — run by either party — getting to decide which football team names are, or aren’t, legally suitable. It won’t end with the Redskins. [Source for quotes: Politico.com, foxnews.com, WashingtonExaminer.com 6/18 and 6/19/14]   Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommend… Continue reading

The Brain Isn’t Mindless

….     Special Note: Re: Questions following Daily Dose of Reason at DrHurd.com. The ability to comment has been removed from DrHurd.com. The primary reason for this are the repeated insults, cursing and inane postings from those who resent some of my opinions and/or writings — for no other reason than that they are there. As the saying goes, those who “know the least know it the loudest.” And those who know nothing at all do so with unfounded pers… Continue reading