How Communism Finally Came Banging on America’s Door

…. Tell them they can become good people, but only if they atone. How? By becoming woke and Communist, of course. Fear and guilt, with a little self-loathing thrown in … and suddenly you have mass numbers of middle class people willing to go Communist. As recently as two years ago, I would have been skeptical that it could have happened in America. But it’s happening right before our eyes at this moment. Could it all fall apart? Could the massive u… Continue reading

Why “Conservatism” Will Never Defeat Obamaism

…uism are incompatible; they are philosophical opposites; they cannot co-exist in the same man or in the same society. — Ayn Rand For details on Ayn Rand’s writings, go to the Ayn Rand Institute at www.aynrand.org Also, see the very helpful www.aynrandlexicon.com 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, and engage in back-and-forth discu… Continue reading

Why Terrorists Do Not Fear the U.S. (by Andrew Bernstein)

…alist Solutions” should be required reading for all of the Republican presidential candidates. Details on the book can be found at: www.andrewbernstein.net.   The U.S. government has consistently demonstrated that it is not merely afraid, it is terrified of the Islamists. A steady procession of U.S. presidents has relentlessly appeased the Islamists in a manner reminiscent of Chamberlain’s policy toward Hitler; if none has yet lain supine and begg… Continue reading

The magic and mystery of our nighttime flights of fantasy

…lic form. The same is also reported to be true for traumatic experiences. (www.dreammoods.com) I have a friend who is an entrepreneur and businessman. He has told me that on the eve of a particularly difficult negotiation or confrontation, he will often have clear and intense dreams during which he ‘rehearses’ what he will say and do in the actual meeting. He reports that when he wakes up, the stress and anxiety that could have affected his perfor… Continue reading

Choosing a Therapist in Ten Easy Steps (DE Coast Press)

…non-toxic, positive, realistic and uplifting people. After all, isn’t happiness and peace of mind the goal of pretty much any therapeutic relationship? If this makes sense, there’s even more good information in my book. You can read the first few pages at www.DrHurd.com.   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discuss… Continue reading

Bad Therapy is Worse than No Therapy

…even more good information in my book. You can read the first few pages at www.DrHurd.com. Don’t bother with Amazon. The book’s available exclusively at my website.   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1, drmichaelhurd on In… Continue reading

Pedophilia, Priests and Human Nature

…predestined to molest than a serial killer is predestined to kill. It’s a combination of compulsion and choices which shape him into the person he becomes. A human being has no choice over the fact that he has a rational capacity, that he must exercise that capacity in order to survive and be happy, and that he does not live merely on pre-determined instinct as do lesser animals. Because of this capacity, a human being (even one of modest talent… Continue reading

The Road to Hell (not Mecca) as Paved by Juan Williams

…ho opened fire on the event. Watch the short video excerpt here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV1m-1mtv58 Led to … that’s the key phrase here. Watch the video again. Williams actually holds Geller accountable for the deaths of the people who planned and attempted to kill her (and others at the event). Talk about blaming the victim. It’s a metaphor for the whole sorry “war on terror” that America’s government will no longer even acknowledge is… Continue reading

Good therapy for your marriage

…fs can be based on ideas formed earlier in life, but a good therapist will guide you toward identifying and correcting them in the present. My most recent book, ‘Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference)’ illustrates these points using examples of therapists whose false beliefs can cause you trouble. I also offer suggestions on how to internalize a rational philosophy of life. After reading it I believe you’ll have even less need… Continue reading