Monthly Archives: March 2009

Don’t endanger free markets, Czech president warns. A message for Bahamian leaders too.

Posted on March 11, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Source: ReutersBy Claudia Parsons NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – Massive government spending and tighter regulation would prolong recession, Czech President Vaclav Klaus said on Monday, as he urged U.S. President Barack Obama not to endanger the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: No, I am not Mean

Posted on March 11, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan The position of someone who defends human liberty, freedom from coercion among people, is sometimes quite irksome.  That's because those who want to coerce others mostly give as their reason that they want to be of … Continue reading →

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Join The Nassau Institute on Thursday March 12, 2009, 6:30pm at the Nassau Yacht Club

Posted on March 10, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Nassau Institute is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Nassau Yacht Club, East Bay Street. Mr. Michael LaFaive, director of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s Morey Fiscal Policy … Continue reading →

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Cat Stevens – Song of the week – March 9, 2009 – How Can I Tell You

Posted on March 9, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Ah, Cat Stevens. Such good memories. Growing up he was one of my favourites. Fabulous ballads. Great for the happy times and the sad times. Hope you enjoy How Can I Tell You, off his live CD … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Government Ripoff #3778457

Posted on March 9, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Yes, that number is a phony and simply suggests the high number of ripoffs perpetrated by the government upon the citizenry. In this case the ripoff consists of government failing to consider inflation when it taxes … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul’s Manifesto. A must read for politicians in The Bahamas.

Posted on March 8, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I just finished Ron Paul's, The Revolution, A Manifesto, and while it was written to explain his philosophy before the last election in the United States, chapters four (Economic Freedom), five (Civil Liberties and Personal Freedom), six … Continue reading →

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Simeon Hall: In the Bahamas ” the quantity of churches has outdistanced the quality of ministry – and that is part of the problem.”

Posted on March 7, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Page 7 of The Tribune of Friday, March 6, 2009 contained a short article about a survey that showed "the east of England is the most godless region of the UK." The interesting twist is the story … Continue reading →

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Keen Insight, a new blog from Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Posted on March 7, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Check out Keen Insight here… Welcome aboard Erik and good luck.

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Deplorable action of Bahamas Immigration Officers

Posted on March 6, 2009 by weblogbahamas

Sidney Sweeting, DDS I have heard nothing but glowing reports about our Immigration Department since it fell under the portfolio of Minister McCartney. I was shocked however, to see the report in the Tribune this morning of the illegal entry … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Why US Isn’t Way Ahead

Posted on March 6, 2009 by weblogbahamas

Why America Isn't Way Ahead by Tibor R. Machan In his recent book, Post American World (W. W. Norton, 2008), Fareed Zakaria, host of the disappointingly drab and no longer original CNN TV program GPS (Global Public Square), made some … Continue reading →

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