Monthly Archives: March 2012

Lessons in Freedom: Altruism isn’t Generosity

Posted on March 26, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan A big error has haunted humanity for centuries: it’s the equivocation between generosity and altruism. The former is a virtue any decent human being will practice: it asks of one to reach out to deserving others in … Continue reading →

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Roger Hodgson – Song of the week – March 26, 2012 – Only Because of You

Posted on March 26, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe If you remember Supertramp, you'll instantly recognise Roger Hodgson's voice. He released In the Eye of the Storm in 1984 after the obviously tumultuous Supertramp break up. I say break up because they're still not back together, and … Continue reading →

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Dr. Peter Heslam’s video for Poverty Cure

Posted on March 25, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Poverty Cure is a great site and I implore you to take a look around. Here’s a brilliant 2 minute video by Dr. Heslam. He tells us: “What lifts the poor is the creation of wealth and the … Continue reading →

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Professor Murphy on Unintended Consequences of some laws

Posted on March 25, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe "In this ECON MOMENT, Robert P. Murphy discusses the unintended consequences of "3 strikes" laws, protections for endangered species, and seat belt laws. Fun for the whole family!" Check out his blog at: Consulting by RPM

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Did you say double education expenditure? For what?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe When I read that Mr. Perry Christie, leader of the Opposition PLP said they “have been calling for the nation to double our investment in education and training” I knew I would have to dig a little below … Continue reading →

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PLP Video: A skilful manipulation of facts by the PLP?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I received an e-mail from Mr. Keith Bell, Vice Chairman of the PLP on Tuesday morning with a link to a video using comments by Mr. Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister and leader of the FNM. Frankly it's a … Continue reading →

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Food for thought: A country’s dangerous love affair with state capitalism

Posted on March 22, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Ying Ma, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution offers some interesting food for thought in a Defining Ideas column: Importing China's Economic Model America's dangerous love affair with state capitalism Ying Ma Since the financial crisis of 2008, … Continue reading →

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Enmity and Freedom of Information

Posted on March 22, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Edward Hutcheson What does enmity mean? In some Dictionaries it is defined as “mutual hatred or ill will”, but the Biblical definition is more about being angry enough to seek your enemies destruction. The question came up this week as … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Mr. Dupuch?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe In another missive, Mr. Dupuch suggests we take our country back. He does not tell us how to do that, or what/who we are taking back from or even what do with it if we figure out the … Continue reading →

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Political Police Unit? Bring It On

Posted on March 20, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Paco Nunez, Tribune News Editor, wrote one his best Insight columns in recent memory yesterday. Opposition party members are complaining that there is some sinister Police unit lurking around their political parties, tracking their movements. I simply don't … Continue reading →

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