Monthly Archives: June 2011

D’Aguilar: Bahamas “Gov’t, Central Bank ‘wimpy’ over consumer protection”

Posted on June 17, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I find myself in agreement with the pronouncements Mr. Dionisio D'Aguilar more often than not but recently we seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. His comments regarding banks and his suggestion that there is no … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Hail Sandel!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Thomas Friedman, prominent New York Times columnist, recently penned a kudos to Harvard University professor of government Michael J. Sandel because Sandel received some fine notices recently in China Newsweek (not part of the American publication). Friedman … Continue reading →

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I favour market forces in Bahamian education too

Posted on June 16, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe When a process in the market fails to provide the results people want, they scream for government intervention, yet when a government service fails, people call for more government. Oh, we just need to tweak public education a … Continue reading →

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DNA on Crime and political fundraising in The Bahamas

Posted on June 15, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Well it appears the DNA have started releasing bits and pieces about what we can expect from them should they become the government of the day. So far they'll get tough on crime by: Amendments to lawsEnforce lawsGiving … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: In Honor of Jack Kevorkian

Posted on June 15, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Jack Kevorkian died. He was unjustly demonized for standing up for the right to assisted suicide, often referred to as Dr. Death. But he also had a movie made about him recently, starring Al Pacino, titled “I … Continue reading →

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Why do we think politicians know best, when we make so many mistakes in our personal lives?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Dr. Sandford (Sandy) Ikeda says a whole lot here in his weekly column for The Freeman Online… It’s very hard to know what is worth preserving and what it would be better to let go of even in … Continue reading →

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Capitalism and another serendipity moment

Posted on June 14, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe You gotta love Capitalism and the way things happen through scientific enquiry. "A group of young MIT students has developed a new type of battery that runs on a rechargeable liquid fuel." The article goes on to tell … Continue reading →

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Mick Ronson – Song of the week – Growing Up and I’m Fine – June 13, 2011

Posted on June 13, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I was reminded about Mick Ronson while digitizing some of my old albums recently. A live Ian Hunter double album entitled Welcome to the Club to be precise. Mick Ronson has collaborated with people like David Bowie, Bob … Continue reading →

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350 Years of Economic Theory in 50 Minutes

Posted on June 13, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Here’s a another great video from the Ludwig von Mises Institute for you to enjoy on your holiday today. Dr. Mark Thorton explains economic theory in an easy to understand style. Please visit the Ludwig von Mises Institute … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Freedom: Libertarian Civics Lesson #438

Posted on June 13, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan It is customary, sadly, for critics of a viewpoint to distort it, caricature it, besmirch it and the like–or at least to mention only aspects of it that could turn out to be untoward some human interests. … Continue reading →

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