Monthly Archives: May 2008

Dan Mitchell and the Center for Freedom and Prosperity on the Global Flat Tax Revolution

Posted on May 31, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Dan Mitchell of The Cato Institute has prepared another excellent video for the Center for Freedom and Prosperity. This video is titled, The Global Flat Tax Revolution. Thanks to Dr. Mitchell for the heads up that it was available.

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The state of politics in The Bahamas

Posted on May 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

It’s a dump. No two ways about it, it stinks, full of discarded bodies, threats of exposure, conflicts run amuck. It just keeps piling higher, just like a garbage dump. Why is this? What kind of self respecting person would … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: A Socialist America?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Government Budget 2008/2009

Posted on May 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Too many irons in the fire right now, so can’t spend too much time on this, but here are a few quick thoughts, comments and questions: 1. Where does government get the money they are supposedly giving away? You guessed … Continue reading →

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Education in The Bahamas and the “D” Average and the consequences

Posted on May 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

I refuse to accept it, but it is a fact, so I must acknowledge it. Once I acknowledge it, I must search for its causes, identify its consequences, and take corrective action, if I care to do something about it. … Continue reading →

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Cuba’s twisted logic

Posted on May 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Felipe Perez Roque, Cuba’s Foreign Minister reportedly has recently challenged the US over allegations that US diplomats in Cuba are conducting illegal activities. The suggestion is the head of the US Interest Section (Embassy) is giving money to human … Continue reading →

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I hope The Bahamas Chamber President doesn’t get his wish on this one

Posted on May 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Dionisio D’Aguilar the recently returned president of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce is quoted in The Tribune Business of Friday, May 23, 2008 encouraging the government to tax Bahamas based banks and trust companies more. The case is made … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Libertarianism Isn’t Utopian

Posted on May 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Government’s role in the fiasco we call Crime in The Bahamas

Posted on May 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

If you consider that, in a free society, a capitalistic society, the two being synonymous, a government’s role is to: 1) Protect the people’s right to pursue happiness (but not to provide that happiness) 2) Protect people’s right to trade … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Buckingham – Song of the week – May 26, 2008 – I’m So Afraid

Posted on May 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Lindsey Buckingham brought an interesting twist to Fleetwood Mac when he signed on with them. His distinctive guitar and vocals helped propel the Mac to great heights in their hey day. Of course I really enjoy the old bluesy Fleetwood … Continue reading →

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