Monthly Archives: September 2012

Political discussion seems juvenile

Posted on September 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Whenever I listen to or read so called political discussion there is seldom any comments relating to actual public policy. Oh, there's lots of heat,  but no light as the old saying goes. This person is bad … Continue reading →

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On the night table – Obama “The Amateur” and more

Posted on September 18, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I haven't posted about books either on the night table to read or those in process in sometime, but thought the following books were worth mentioning. Besides it's a slow news week. I've been delving in and … Continue reading →

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Are manufacturers a privileged group?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The argument is often put forward that infant industries need protection by the government to survive international competition. In the case of The Bahamas, light manufacturing seems to fit the bill, so they might be offered import … Continue reading →

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The Bridge – Song of the week – September 17, 2012 – Angelina

Posted on September 17, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I really enjoy this band. Unfortunately they wrapped things up back in 2011. However, they've left some excellent music for us to enjoy. Please visit their web site here… and buy some of their music. Hope you … Continue reading →

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Cato Unbound: September 2012: Theory and Practice in the Austrian School

Posted on September 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe This months series is just excellent. Bryan Caplan another of the economists I follow puts a couple challenging questions to Steve Horwitz who wrote the lead essay. A great read. From the Introduction to September 2012's essays: … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: A Very Brief Comment on the Benghazi Murders

Posted on September 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan The fact that objectionable material published on the web is invoked to justify murder shows the sad state of affairs in Benghazi and elsewhere in the region.  An expression of an opinion, however offensive or blasphemous, … Continue reading →

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Gray smoke?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe With every new Minister of Agriculture, PLP or FNM, the speeches about agriculture are the same. They're going to make us self sufficient in food or they wax eloquently about fifty acres of corn growing in The … Continue reading →

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Why not drill for oil?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I think far too much is being made of the objective to drill for oil. The argument is, if we have a spill it will ruin our reputation as a tourist resort etc. I agree to an … Continue reading →

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Charter Schools in Chicago stay open

Posted on September 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Maybe this is what local teachers are afraid of if the government should attempt Charter Schools in an effort to improve educational results here? According to this report in the Chicago Sun Times… Charter Schools in Illinois … Continue reading →

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Not the stale idea of protectionism again?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Competitive and market access issues were on the table at a recent meeting with members of the agricultural sector, Mr. Godfrey Eneas, Mr. Ryan Pinder, Mr. Hank Ferguson and other government representatives. According to a Bahama Journal … Continue reading →

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