Monthly Archives: June 2012

Happy Birthday Frédéric Bastiat

Posted on June 30, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Bastiat would have been 211 today. Read more here from Mises.org… and here from the Library of Economics and Liberty… Here are links to his selected works from the Library of Economics and Liberty: 1850. Economic Harmonies. Translated … Continue reading →

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Political changes and government priorities. Are they different?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson When governments change, the business of government must be seen as priority. A change in government can be used as an opportunity to help persons, but it should not be used as an opportunity to create mischief; … Continue reading →

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Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland – An Astounding Subterranean Salt Cathedral

Posted on June 29, 2012 by weblogbahamas

This is too incredible not to share. (H/T TS) The photo below is outside of the salt mine. The scenes at the link further down will knock your socks off. See more photographs at http://www.kuriositas.com here…

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Check this relatively new Bahamian web site out

Posted on June 29, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Jeffrey Todd, business editor at The Nassau Guardian has a web site featuring posts about his newspaper and radio contributions, his novel, his blog and more called On Your Todd, in The Bahamas. I particularly like his … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Pragmatism’s Problems Revisited

Posted on June 29, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan It has now become something of a badge of honor to be a pragmatist, especially in public policy matters.  Being pragmatic means promoting policies that work, being practical or even expedient. President Obama has often made … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Anticipated the Reasoning by the Court

Posted on June 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan http://tibormachan.rationalreview.com/ A few weeks ago I wrote in one of my columns as follows: “…[T]he discussion of President Obama’s federal policy requiring that everyone obtain health insurance has frequently focused on the fact that either an … Continue reading →

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Turnquest on US Surveillance Planes (drones) in The Bahamas

Posted on June 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by O.A.T. (Tommy) Turnquest The following piece is a slighly amended version of those that appeared in the Nassau Guardian and The Tribune and is posted here with Mr. Turnquests kind permission. Comments attributed to the minister of foreign affairs … Continue reading →

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Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged

Posted on June 28, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe If you've never read Atlas Shrugged, please try. I know it's a huge volume, but the lady was prescient to be sure. With politicians threatening the press and others, promising to take back BTC and distorting information … Continue reading →

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For Sale: 1984 27′ Phoenix with twin 225 h.p. Evinrude outboards

Posted on June 27, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Click on image for larger photo Cabin with bunks for two and head/shower.Fuel tanks for two hundred gallons.Water tank for thirty gallons.Tuna tower with separate controls.Boat at Marsh Harbour Boatyards  dry storage with newly paintedbottom paint job. No haggle price … Continue reading →

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One big problem

Posted on June 27, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson We should have had some indication by now that the elected leader of our country is serious about the May 7th, mandate he has received from the “voting majority” in this country, but as he approaches his … Continue reading →

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