Monthly Archives: March 2012

Niall Ferguson – Civilization

Posted on March 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Thanks to some good friends, we had the opportunity to hear Niall Fergsuon speak on Friday night, and he was fascinating. The speech centred on China and how we should approach them as their economy will inevitably become … Continue reading →

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Steve Miller Band – Song of the week – March 19, 2012 – Can’t Be Satisfied

Posted on March 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe When I think of the Steve Miller Band I drift back to Fly Like an Eagle that I played so much it no longer sounded fresh. But what gets overlooked is Steve's bluesy side and over the years … Continue reading →

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Dr. Russell Roberts at Cato on The Price of Everything

Posted on March 18, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Libertarianism.org from Cato.org has some great videos, both new and old. Professor Roberts is just great and is speaking about one of his books in the video below.

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Consistently inconsistent

Posted on March 17, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Jogging home last week it occurred to me that many of us are very inconsistent. Ever notice how we can't drive in the correct lane to go straight for example. Many of us must drive in the wrong … Continue reading →

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On Nationalising the Bahamas Oil Industry

Posted on March 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe How does a country nationalise something it already owns? That's a rhetorical question of course but reflects how discussions about national issues get distorted by politics. Shouldn't the question be "how can we develop an oil industry in … Continue reading →

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Socialism’s Bill Comes Due In Greece: Lessons for The Bahamas

Posted on March 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Nathan Harden had this excellent piece in the International Business Times on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Below are a few paragraphs, we should pay attention to. There is nothing more disheartening than a nation whose youth have lost … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Instead of Zoning…What?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan I have argued before why zoning laws are inconsistent with a free society’s principles, in particular with the principle of private property rights.  Basically they amount to impositions by some people on others of conditions for using … Continue reading →

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Bahamas National Trust: Preservation Partners Campaign

Posted on March 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe If you are looking for a charity to support, why not consider the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) Preservation Partners Campaign By donating to the BNT you are, "Supporting National Park Management, Education for Environmental Stewardship, Science for Species … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: How Not to Treat Ideas

Posted on March 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan The philosophical school I consider most sensible sees ideas as the means by which human beings gain understanding of reality. Ideas are what helps us navigate reality so we can live successfully. Which is why so much … Continue reading →

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Bahamas National Stadium

Posted on March 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Well the stadium provided by the Chinese people is completed and was officially opened a few weeks ago to great fanfare. A proud moment indeed. Now reality sets in. The place has to be maintained. Electricity, water, ongoing … Continue reading →

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