Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lessons in Freedom: On “I earned it, it’s mine!”

Posted on November 12, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan In my political circles quite a few people, both now and in the past, defend the right to private property, to individual ownership, based on the idea that whatever one earns–or creates, or makes, or produces–surely is … Continue reading →

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Progressives don’t really get progress…

Posted on November 11, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Professor Don Boudreaux nails it on the head with this opinion piece for the Christian Science Monitor. As he says, the article challenges "the notion that political "Progressives" are more thoughtful and more committed to rational ideas than are libertarians … Continue reading →

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A solution for Crime

Posted on November 10, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Sidney Sweeting, DDS We have been blaming the criminals and we have been blaming the police for the rampant crime that is destroying our country. It has become obvious to me that the real problem is the court system and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: In Defense of the Adversarial System

Posted on November 10, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Every once in a while I get sucked into defending the way the legal system aims to secure justice in the criminal law. In particular, why do the accused or suspected criminals get to be defended so … Continue reading →

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Is Bahamian Politics Insoluble?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Every time I read headlines like "PLP Hits Out at Minister's 'Irresponsible' Trip To China", I tend to think Bahamian politics are insoluble. Obviously this is a cheap attempt to give the impression that the PLP are more … Continue reading →

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A ‘No Win’ Situation for The Royal Bahamas Police Force!

Posted on November 8, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder On November 1st 2010 days after a Police Shooting in Montagu, the Tribune had the following headlines: -          “Five quizzed over club stabbing death” -          “20-year-old man dies in hospital” -          “Spate of armed robberies over weekend” … Continue reading →

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Andrew Jones and Spirit House – Song of the Week – November 8, 2010 – Dr. Man

Posted on November 8, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Friday night was amazing. We got to hear Andrew Jones and Spirit House live for the first time at Crazy Johnny’s. If you ever get the chance to see them, don’t miss it! They played Junkanoo, a great … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: The Times’ Phony Integrity

Posted on November 8, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan In its October 6, 2010, editorial, “Lamentable Speech,” The New York Times stood up for a hard line stance on the right to free speech. As the editors wrote, “To the American Nazi Party, Hustler Magazine, and … Continue reading →

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Is the “Fairtrade” movement accomplishing anything much at all?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I've never been able to put a finger on the Fairtrade movement, I just knew there was something about it I was uncomfortable with. And now the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Britain has released a paper … Continue reading →

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Andrew Jones & Spirit House

Posted on November 6, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Last night was quite special. We got to enjoy the last evening at Doongalik Studios celebrating the life and music of Joseph Spence and Tony McKay (Exuma). Mr. Spence’s neice sang a couple “wake” songs for us and … Continue reading →

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