Monthly Archives: September 2008

Bahamians in Tuscany, Italy

Posted on September 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

After many months of saving and planning Joanne and I had the privilege to spend two weeks in Tuscany, Italy. Following are a few quick selections from the hundreds of photos from the trip. Great friends, great food, great wine, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Fredom: Domestic & Foreign Policy

Posted on September 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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The Jimmy Rogers All-Stars – Song of the week – September 29, 2008 – Ev’ry Day I Have The Blues

Posted on September 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Just as soon as you thought it couldn’t get any better, up pops another great blues number from yet another blues legend, Jimmy Rogers. I hope you enjoy Ev’ry Day I Have The Blues from the classic album, Jimmy Rogers … Continue reading →

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Please, Mr. Prime Minister. Where is The Bahamas going?

Posted on September 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS Everyone is aware by now that the whole civil service is in a deplorable state and is getting worse. While the Government is tripping over itself to push the EPA after having "discussions" with the public … Continue reading →

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Just when you thought it was safe to blog

Posted on September 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Blogs have been deemed illegal in Italy. But what about Common Law countries like ours? Check this post at Spectator Business out. But of course we’re more liberal with the rights of the press in The Bahamas aren’t we?

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US Political Race. Racism?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

I can’t swear fort he veracity of the content or the source but a friend sent the following thought provoking e-mail. “From Letters to the Editors @ Fort Worth Star-Telegram” How racism works What if John McCain were a former … Continue reading →

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Greg Mankiw and the Meltzer Plan on the US financial crisis

Posted on September 25, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Greg Mankiw always offers very interesting commentary at his blog. In this post he quotes economist Allan Meltzer on the proposed bail out by saying: …if they’re going to do something, then what they ought to do is make loans, … Continue reading →

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Formalised Plea Bargaining being considered in The Bahamas

Posted on September 24, 2008 by weblogbahamas

This Bahama Journal article and this Nassau Guardian article confirm that our political “leaders” are often more skilled at being wordsmith’s than “running the country”. I wonder what the FNM would be saying of the shoe were on the other … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Lying

Posted on September 24, 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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A question of character. Or lack thereof destroying The Bahamas?

Posted on September 23, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I’m not sure how I stumbled across the web site Prospect, but it sure makes me think sometimes. In their August issue there was a very interesting essay on character, which caused me to do a lot … Continue reading →

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