by Dr Michael Hurd | May 16, 2011 | POLITICS
Political commentator and former presidential advisor Dick Morris writes: “Count the corpses: 1. Hillary Clinton’s healthcare proposals led to the Democrats’ loss of Congress in 1994. 2. Newt Gingrich’s proposed cuts in the rate of growth in... by Jean Moroney | May 13, 2011 | Psychology & Living
Did something go badly? A “discussion” with a spouse or coworker that ended in acrimony? A proposal that flopped? When something goes badly, you may be tempted to forget about it and just try to do better next time. But the secret to doing better lies in... by John Browne | May 13, 2011 | Investing
When Fed Chairmen speak, the public is supposed to listen; and, historically, they have. Yet, Chairman Bernanke’s remarks at his historic first press conference were met by a tidal wave of skepticism. Although many of the mainstream outlets, especially those... by Ron Pisaturo | May 12, 2011 | Terrorism
America is losing the war because we are still acting like police and social workers while our enemies are fighting a war, and because our political leaders still do not recognize the enemy: Islamists, especially Islamic governments.
by Damon Gonzalez Jr. | May 11, 2011 | Foreign Policy, Military
It is because of the bankrupt nature of altruism that events such as those on June 28, 2005 in Kunar province occur, and no one can explain the rationale for 19 dead American servicemen.
by Dr Michael Hurd | May 11, 2011 | POLITICS
Rosie O’Donnell, comedian and celebrity, has come out against the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden — on principle. O’Donnell no doubt speaks for many liberals and some libertarians when she claims that Osama bin Laden’s execution is... by Dr Michael Hurd | May 11, 2011 | POLITICS
It’s considered an absolute that self-esteem is always a good thing. In the right context, it is. But what happens when self-esteem/self-confidence and wrong-headed thinking exist in the same person? Many people’s thinking is undercut, or even... by Dr Michael Hurd | May 10, 2011 | POLITICS, Welfare
Just as an individual needs a reality-oriented form of psychotherapy, a nation or a culture needs a reality-based set of solutions to get out of any mess it finds itself in.Consider a bit of history. General William T. Sherman turned the tide of the Civil War, by his... by Dr Michael Hurd | May 10, 2011 | POLITICS, Religion
Dr. Hurd: I was wondering why some people — in fact, many people — thank God (or Dog if you’re dyslexic) for saving them from some calamity (such as a tornado, earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, flood, etc.), but they don’t blame that same God for...
