Monthly Archives: May 2012

Moral arguments against high taxation

Posted on May 31, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Now there's an interesting consideration. As Eamonn Butler points out at City A.M, a British business newspaper and web site, "WE ALL know the moral arguments for taxation: it pays for police, roads, hospitals and other vital services. … Continue reading →

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Links for thought

Posted on May 29, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I was enjoying the holiday weekend so much I forgot to think seriously about a blog for today. I usually prepare them the night before, or sooner, and post them to show up each morning around 9:00am. … Continue reading →

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Josiah Henson: Truth Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on May 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I've heard of and read work by Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass and W.E.B DuBois and of course, Harriet Beecher Stowe, but I stumbled across "Father Henson's Story of His Own Life" recently and it's now made … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Wealth versus Job Creation?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan “When you’re president, as opposed to the head of a private equity firm, your job is not simply to maximize profits,” said president Obama recently. He added, “Your job is to figure out how everybody in … Continue reading →

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Elmore James – Song of the week – May 28, 2012 – Sho’ Nuff I Do

Posted on May 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe You knew it wouldn't be long before I got back to some good ole Delta Blues didn't you? Elmore James was born in 1918 in Mississippi and was simply an amazing talent. Visit this site (DeltaBlues.net) for … Continue reading →

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PLP’s mortgage relief plan changed? Did reality set in?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Here's the new twist according to the Speech from The Throne: "The plight of homeowners in financial distress must be addressed if a stronger economy is to be restored." "My Government will therefore work with the clearing … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Customs & Immigration union need to see things as they are

Posted on May 26, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson Listening to the demands of the Customs and Immigration Union members, makes you wonder if there is any reasonable dialogue happening in that organization. Two of their demands stick out like sore thumbs and you wonder if … Continue reading →

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V. Alfred Gray. Same promises, different day?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Here we go again, a new minister of agriculture is going to save the day and make The Bahamas self sufficient in food. Food security will be his first concern… Will the results Mr. Alfred Gray (PLP), … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Seattle, America’s Europe?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan On a recent trip to Seattle, which I visit on and off quite a lot, I found the place to have just the kind of feel I have experienced in Stockholm and Oslo and in cities, … Continue reading →

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Time for government to change to double entry bookkeeping…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by weblogbahamas

…do the PLP have the firmness of purpose? by Rick Lowe After reading the comments of Mr. Michael Halkitis here… and Mr. Zhivago Laing here… I'm more convinced the public sector needs to move to Double Entry Bookkeeping from the … Continue reading →

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