Monthly Archives: December 2008

Mencken’s Notes on Democracy relevant to The Bahamas

Posted on December 31, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Just about done reading H.L. Mencken's, Notes on Democracy. It's a quick read, around 200 pages, but it is well worth the time. Of course he has an acerbic wit leaving no politician of his era unscathed. … Continue reading →

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Information alert for Obie Ferguson Bahamas Union Leader

Posted on December 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Mr. Ferguson recently asserted in the press that The Government should mandate a "redundancy fund that would assist those people and others in their time of need". He was/is referring to those workers that were laid off … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Democracy, When It Suits Me

Posted on December 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Back in the 1970s I think it was, California had one of those referenda on whether to slap huge taxes on oil companies and the thing lost. The person who was an avid supporter—maybe even the … Continue reading →

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Colours – Song of the week – December 29, 2008 – Callin Crab

Posted on December 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe For those Bahamian's abroad, and those at home, that enjoy Junkanoo hope you enjoy Callin Crab by Colours Junkanoo Group. Happy Holidays to all. http://www.weblogbahamas.com/CallinCrab.mp3

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Happy Holidays Bahamas

Posted on December 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

After all the eating, drinking and merriment for the holidays, I thought this article in The Week was most appropriate in one aspect, but it really emphasises the absurdity of some government agencies: Cow flatulence: Will it be taxed? There’s … Continue reading →

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Intellectual Property Rights and the Bahamas

Posted on December 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson WITH the continuing layoffs and an economy that’s now in the doldrums, this Yuletide season is likely to feature a spike in crime, the occurrence of fraudulent activities and an increase in the sale of counterfeit items. … Continue reading →

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The Ubiquitous Bahamas Import Duty (Excise Tax) in the Spotlight

Posted on December 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Christopher Lowe One reality is irrefutable: Nothing is for free. If the government gives it, it was taken from someone else first. Perhaps the same one receiving the “gift”. Every Bahamian is aware of Duty, the import tax, but … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: American Commisars

Posted on December 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Back in 1859 Abraham Lincoln noted that “All this [the economic success of America] is not the result of accident. It has a philosophical cause. Without the Constitution and the Union, we could not have attained … Continue reading →

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Like Obama, the setting is ripe for inspiring local leader to emerge in The Bahamas

Posted on December 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson BARACK Obama’s remarkable ascendancy to the US presidency should serve as an example to Bahamians as we seek to rid the Bahamas of certain grubby little crooks in our political system, some of whom having already graced … Continue reading →

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Quote for the ages – Dr. Robert Higgs

Posted on December 24, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Anyone familiar with Dr. Higgs work, knows he pulls no punches, but here's a recent quote from him that should live into perpetuity: "Everybody knows that the only way to find out who your true friends are … Continue reading →

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