Monthly Archives: February 2009

Lessons in Freedom: Bailouts and Your Prudence

Posted on February 16, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan So you notice that your income has shrunk, you may even have lost your job. So you decide to trade in your gas guzzler for a small vehicle and even reduce your monthly car payments, if … Continue reading →

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Greek Festival in Nassau, Bahamas. An event you should not miss.

Posted on February 15, 2009 by weblogbahamas

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Note to Mr. Dion Foulkes Bahamas Minister of Labour

Posted on February 15, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Mr. Foulkes was quoted in the press recently about the number of temporary jobs the Free National Movement (FNM) government have created since late 2008. If my memory serves me correctly the number is 2,500 or 3,000 … Continue reading →

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Banks in The Bahamas not helpful?

Posted on February 14, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe One often reads and hears comments that the banks around town only lend money to those people that have enough collateral that they don't need the loan etc. Well most of the banks here, at least the … Continue reading →

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Why blame those “greedy” Wall Street executives?

Posted on February 13, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe There is an awful lot of blame being placed at the feet of Wall Street and the executives that populate the towers there, by so called Main Street(ers). It has occurred to me that it was those … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Trashing of Property Rights Again

Posted on February 13, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan The Oakland Worldwide apartments in California do not ban smoking around the pool frequented by renters. John Birke thinks that the smoke his child is inhaling there is hurting her. But instead of taking the trouble … Continue reading →

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You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.

Posted on February 12, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend sent an e-mail with the following quote, said to be by Dr. Adrian Rogers (1931 – 2005) a deceased preacher. Even if he didn't say it, the lesson in economics is spot on.

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US President Obama and Ideologues as compared to Bahamian politics

Posted on February 12, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe One can't help but enjoy Mr. Obama's presentation style. He's smooth, to say the least. However, he seems quite hung up that some members of the US Congress have a different ideology than he does. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Read the news in Nassau for me would ya?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Christopher Lowe It appears that I have read my last paper Tribune, yesterday, February 10 2009. it appears that we who live in the out Islands/Family Islands will only be able to read it online as a web page … Continue reading →

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Join Nicolette Bethel today

Posted on February 11, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Dr. Bethel has asked that we join her to acknowledge the artists and cultural workers in The Bahamas today. She asks: On February 11, 2009, I’m asking us all to stop — for a day, for a … Continue reading →

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