by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 22, 2010 | POLITICS, Terrorism
Once again, we’re hearing complaints about the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and its handling of citizens at airports. The issue always boils down to, “Which is more important? Freedom, or safety?” This is a question that only a moron... by George Reisman | Nov 21, 2010 | Taxation
The basis of tax reform must be reduced government spending, not higher taxes.
by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 21, 2010 | POLITICS
The overriding goal of psychotherapy, and mental health more generally, is thought to be: Feeling good. In the realm of self-esteem, the goal is thought to be: Feeling good about yourself. In the realm of emotions and depression, the goal is thought to be: Simply... by Joshua Lipana | Nov 20, 2010 | POLITICS
It would be wrong but understandable to look at appeasement as an option when one is facing down a giant. But when one tries to appease mice, there’s a low point that just baffles the mind.Beginning in the month of October, the Philippine military has been... by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 19, 2010 | POLITICS
When Obama assumed the Presidency, he promised “change.” For the most part, he gave us more — a lot more — of the same socialism and deficit spending we got under the Bush Administration. One area in which Obama has delivered change is the way... by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 18, 2010 | POLITICS
In the past, it was the Boston Tea Party. This was a way for early American citizens to raise a ruckus against the oppression of the British Big Government. Ironically, those same Americans went on to create their own government, checked by a Constitution that would... by John Browne | Nov 18, 2010 | Investing
Given all that stress that the Federal Reserve’s currency debasement program is laying on the global economy, last week’s G-20 summit in South Korea should have been the monetary equivalent of a military degradation for the U.S. dollar. The greenback... by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 17, 2010 | Environment
It’s remarkable how you can do more and more things online. Paying bills, for example, can be “paperless.” With the stroke of a few computer keys, you can pay all your bills without the use of mail, paper or pens. The self-consciously... by Sylvia Bokor | Nov 17, 2010 | POLITICS
On Sunday night, October 31, CBS 60 minutes reported, “David Stockman, Ronald Reagan’s budget director who once preached tax cuts, is now in favor of putting a one-time surtax on the rich.”Mr. Stockman said more. He remarked “both the Democrats...