Monthly Archives: April 2012

We should not always blame the politicians

Posted on April 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Yes, I've had an epiphany. Some of our civil servants need a lesson in customer service as they are not interested in taking care of the taxpayer. Here's why I say that. On behalf of a charitable organisation … Continue reading →

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Will the unions and their leadership answer to the Bahamian taxpayer?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Edward Hutcheson 1957: Nassau International Airport opens. One hundred protesting taxi drivers block access to the new airport for 24 hours. 1958: In support of 1957’s protests, a 16-day General Strike brings Nassau to a screeching halt. Unionized or not, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Rich Bashing Is Unjust and Vicious

Posted on April 18, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan The casual manner in which President Obama proposes that various progressive tax measures be implemented against the so called rich–ones who earn more than two million a year–is indicative of just how deep seated and widespread is … Continue reading →

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The good and bad with Messrs Ingraham & Christie

Posted on April 17, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Edward Hutcheson Those who follow and support political groups have an agenda. The distinguishing  factors that set them apart are pinpointed by what they allow, what they support, and how blind they are to their leaders inconsistencies and indiscretions. The … Continue reading →

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Will the PLP’s Urban Renewal 2.0 solve crime?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I'm usually wary when people in the political class keep repeating that a programme they've designed worked as planned but the country just needs more of it. Just more resources (taxpayer money) are required for the bureaucracy to … Continue reading →

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Crazy Johnny’s & The Tommy Goodwin Band

Posted on April 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe We went to Crazy Johnny's again on Saturday night past with some friends to listen to Tommy Goodwin and his band. It's always a treat there, particularly when there is a live band. Here are two photo's I … Continue reading →

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J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton – Song of the week – April 16, 2012 – Ride The River

Posted on April 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Over the years Eric Clapton has had a couple monster hits with J.J. Cale songs and in 2006 the iconic musicians teamed up for a CD entitled The Road to Escondido. Need I say it is a fabulous … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Elections 2012. Trend setting site for the elections.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Visit Bahamas Elections 2012 and make your picks for the May 7, 2012 poll. I've made my picks with lots of guessing.

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On the night table: The Market for Liberty

Posted on April 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I recently purchased this neat little book (169 pages) written in 1970 by Morris and Linda Tannehill, from Laissez Faire Books (LFB). Here's the first paragraphs from the overview of the book by LFB: "Some great books are … Continue reading →

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Those dastardly banks, insurance companies and furniture stores

Posted on April 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe One of our political parties, in the run up to the general elections, are promising to "pass legislation to give greater protection to borrowers in relation to interest, add-on charges and other bank fees; and to bring under … Continue reading →

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