Monthly Archives: February 2011

Pat Rahming live! Always an incredible experience

Posted on February 28, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Well after many years we got to see Pat Rahming live again reading his poetry and singing his songs – and a couple songs by other artists as well. He pretty much covered the waterfront of his repertoire: … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Democrats Against Democracy?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Am I alone in finding the Wisconsin Democrats who have been AWOL anything but democratic? Sure, they weren’t doing anything illegal like soldiers who go absent without leave. But that’s a legalism that makes little difference here. … Continue reading →

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Your not so humble blogger will be on Island FM today

Posted on February 27, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Hope you can listen in to Parliament Street on Island FM 102.9 at 4:00pm today. I'm not sure how we will fill two hours so you might need to call in please.

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Ed Crane of Cato Institute on the Dignity of the Individual – Civil Society vs Political Society

Posted on February 27, 2011 by weblogbahamas

The Cato Institute is just chock a block with incredible material. Ed Crane, Cato’s founder and president, delivers a brilliant address below. Hope you can listen. http://www.cato.org/jwplayer5/player.swf

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On traffic lights and random links

Posted on February 26, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe On Traffic Lights Thankfully there is now a team getting the traffic lights in order. I'm sure their work is cut out for them but the lights at the Village Road extension and Mackey Street were back on … Continue reading →

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Protest against the sale of the Bahamas Telecommunication Corporation (BTC) is odd

Posted on February 25, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe According to news reports, here… and here…, 800 to 1,000 people blocked Bay Street earlier this week in protest of the sale of BTC to Cable and Wireless/LIME and it all seems odd. Some people were saying that … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Besmirching Libertarianism

Posted on February 25, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Now that libertarianism has gotten some publicity in mainstream forums, those who are convinced of its merit have much work to do. This is because of the well publicized distortions of the position in prominent forums, especially … Continue reading →

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We’re tex-ting rather than talking!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder Everywhere you go these days from work to church, home to a public venue, even the restroom, you hear the ring or buzz of a cell phone. In its New Year’s Special, the USA Today had an … Continue reading →

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Baha Mar has broken ground with the Chinese as their partners – three cheers

Posted on February 23, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Monday, February 21, 2011 must have been a special day for Mr. Sarkis Izmerlian as he is one step closer to fulfilling his vision for Baha Mar. Bahamian political dignitaries (Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Tourism, the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Are Public Unions Unjust?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Bona fide Labor unions work within a free market system where firms compete for customers who are normally able to switch from sellers of wares and services if they want to. Public works are noncompetitive, however. Workers … Continue reading →

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