Monthly Archives: March 2010

Lessons in Freedom: Stealing a Penny

Posted on March 26, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Over the centuries it had been pretty much routine for some (powerful) folks to raid the wealth of those not fit or well armed enough to resist this. Widespread trade entered the picture late in the game, … Continue reading →

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Pierre Dupuch, former Bahamas Cabinet Minister clarifies his Nationality

Posted on March 25, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Mr. Dupuch sent the following note in response to a comment on this blog… Dear Rick: It has been brought to my attention that someone who should know better accused me of being a dual national when serving … Continue reading →

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Election Court Judges set interesting precedent for future Bahamas elections?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I forgot to mention in this post yesterday that if what I'm hearing about the judges allowing voters to vote if they are not on the register sets a dangerous precedent for future elections. If I can simply … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: What Of Pre-existing Conditions?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan …however unfortunate a situation one may be in, it is morally obscene to demand that others fix it at their expense… Here is what some would consider a hard case: Someone very ill is attempting to purchase … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Bye-Election Results – Ryan Pinder wins.

Posted on March 24, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Well reports are the Election Court has ruled that all five votes in question have been granted to Ryan Pinder and he is now the MP Elect for the Elizabeth Constituency.  First of all congratulations to Mr. Pinder … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Sad Times in America

Posted on March 24, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Graig Furgeson, the late late-night host on CBS-TV, makes a little remark each weekday night to the effect, "It's a great day for America." I don't really get it, I confess, since if it were a great … Continue reading →

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Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Spelling Patrol

Posted on March 23, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Can you spot the typo?

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Latin Letter: The Chilean Way. Even more lessons for The Bahamas…

Posted on March 23, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Derek Sambrook, FIB(SA) TEP Managing Director, Trust Services, S.A., Panama Reprinted with the kind permission of the author. Visit his web site here… WeblogBahamas preface: For years now The Nassau Institute and your not so humble blogger have been pointing … Continue reading →

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A Parliament of Whores

Posted on March 22, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Sidney Sweeting, DDS Anyone who is familiar with this website will know the opinion of this blogger on health care run by Government – any Government. It will not work and it will get tied up in all the bureaucracy, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Contra Krugman Again

Posted on March 22, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan "What this shows is once again that instead of arguing policy, numbers, history, and such, Krugman prefers to engage in name-calling, in labeling and besmirching." A repeated theme of Paul Krugman of The New York Times and … Continue reading →

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