Monthly Archives: February 2009

Lessons in Freedom: Ideology Again

Posted on February 23, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Perusing the Sunday New York Times will almost guarantee running across the term "ideology" in various commentaries and news analyses. In her essay in Week in Review, titled "Cutting Slack Is So Old School," Sheryl Gay … Continue reading →

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Dr. Myles Munroe. Religion and Politics in The Bahamas?

Posted on February 22, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Dr. Myles Munroe was recently quoted in the press lamenting the dearth in political leadership in the country and he allegedly intimated that he might consider entering politics. An accomplished author and preacher, Dr. Munroe is an … Continue reading →

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Branville McCartney Bahamas Immigration Minister speaks out

Posted on February 21, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Mr. Branville McCartney M.P and Minister in charge of Bahamas Immigration was reported in one of the dailies yesterday (The Nassau Guardian I believe) as saying that fines for people employing illegal aliens need to be increased. … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas Government needs to subsidise everyone or no one

Posted on February 20, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe IF you have read this blog for any length of time you will know that this not so humble blogger would be the last to defend the Government and its ability to tax people at a whim. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Saying No to FDR’s Version of Liberty

Posted on February 20, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan One of my colleagues at Chapman University reported to me how much he favors the following sentiment expressed by FDR: "I am not for a return to that definition of liberty under which for many years … Continue reading →

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Batelnet gives an answer to one Bahamas Internet subscriber

Posted on February 19, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS Like so many other Bahamians we have our share of complaints about the civil service. It seems to be one department one day and another department on another day. The Post Office seems to hold the … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts – February 18, 2009

Posted on February 18, 2009 by weblogbahamas

 by Rick Lowe Random Thought One – We must stand up for free markets Peter Hoskin at The Spectator says: We must stand up for free markets. As today's the first anniversary of the Northern Rock nationalisation, I thought I'd … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Are the Poor Petrified?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by weblogbahamas

 by Tibor R. Machan When I came to America I was seventeen and a half and once I turned eighteen I ran away from my family. My father was a brute and in America I didn't have to accept him … Continue reading →

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The Price of Freedom the same in The Bahamas as elsewhere

Posted on February 17, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS It was in the late 1960's when the late Sir. Etienne Dupuch, one of the most admired men in Bahamian history, moved to thwart an attempt by the late Sir. Lynden Pindling who was in his third year as Prime … Continue reading →

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Nightnoise – Song of the week – February 16, 2009 – Jig of Sorts

Posted on February 16, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I really don't remember where I bought the Nightnoise CD, The Whitehorse Sessions, but I'm really glad I did. An interesting blend of Celtic and jazz music recorded live is quite exceptional. Regretfully there does not appear … Continue reading →

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