Monthly Archives: September 2012

Lessons in Freedom: “Asking” versus forcing folks to pay a little bit more!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan President Obama raised the issue of why anyone would object to asking the very rich “to give some more.”  As he put the matter, "What is wrong with ‘asking’ those who make more to pay a … Continue reading →

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Urban Renewal 2.0 an admission of failure?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The reality is there are many government ministries, departments, agencies that are already responsible for all the tasks now assigned to Urban Renewal 2.0. Touting the benefits of the revised government programme, now called Urban Renewal 2.0, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Frankness About Wealth Redistribution

Posted on September 24, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan When taxation is part of government, wealth redistribution goes hand in hand with it.  Taxation was what feudal systems used so as to pay rent to the monarchy.  The monarch, after all, used to own the realm.  … Continue reading →

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Iko Iko and Nico Wayne Toussaint – Song of the week – September 24, 2012 – R.J’s Shuffle

Posted on September 24, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe We went to see Iko Iko in Hollywood Florida recently, and they had a special guest, Nico Wayne Toussaint from France. And as Graham Wood, leader of Iko Iko promised, it was a real a treat. We've … Continue reading →

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Guilden Gilbert Photography. Fabulous photos

Posted on September 23, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe If you don't know by now, I enjoy photography and recently met Mr. Guilden Gilbert who has some amazing photographic work. Check out his web site by clicking on the image below. You'll be enthralled. By the … Continue reading →

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President Obama and his warning to The Bahamas

Posted on September 23, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe "PRESIDENT Obama has issued a list of nations contributing to drug production or transit – and named The Bahamas as one of those considered a major part in the drug trade. "In a presidential memorandum, he said: … Continue reading →

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Taxes and Poverty in The Bahamas: Liberty and Welfare

Posted on September 22, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe In this bloggers not so humble opinion, this article… by Larry Smith AKA Tough Call… is the best he's written on this difficult subject. Using the World Banks standard that, “Poverty is hunger and lack of shelter. … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation

Posted on September 22, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A few weeks ago we put out a call for information on local private charitable organisations that we might feature and The The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation (BMMRO) was one of those that responded. About BMMRO: … Continue reading →

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Open letters to Messrs Romney and Obama from Dr. Boudreaux

Posted on September 20, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Professor Boudreaux “nails” politicos at his web site Cafe Hayek http://cafehayek.com/ on an almost daily basis with wit and wisdom. The following letters to US President Obama (D) and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney (R) expose both of … Continue reading →

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Some Past Reflections on America

Posted on September 20, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Mitt Romney might have made reference to some of the ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville and shamed his critics into attempting to ridicule or denounce these. I am surprised no one prominent in public life has … Continue reading →

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