Monthly Archives: December 2012

Did government policy create a bubble with lithium ion battery production?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by weblogbahamas

As the late Peter T. Bauer conveyed throughout his work "state-led development policies and the quest for “social justice” would politicize economic life, impair individual freedom, and fail to achieve long-run prosperity for the majority of people." Read more here… … Continue reading →

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Matt Ridley: Cooling Down the Fears of Climate Change – WSJ.com

Posted on December 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Hope this is true… "Taking the IPCC scenario that assumes a doubling of CO2, plus the equivalent of another 30% rise from other greenhouse gases by 2100, we are likely to experience a further rise of no more than 1°C." … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: The PLP and BTC

Posted on December 19, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Have the PLP done the right thing and given up their "pursuit" of "taking back" the ownership of the local phone company? Albeit after the creation of much unnecessary acrimony. Are they finally listening to Mr. James Smith? Let's hope … Continue reading →

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Mr. Halkitis. Friday we won’t. Monday we will.

Posted on December 18, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Raise taxes that is. Friday past Mr. Michael Halkitis (PLP), Minister of State for Finance is reported to have said the government will not raise taxes or introduce new measures as a result of the Moody's further downgrade. Come Monday … Continue reading →

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But Mr. Robert’s the country needs solutions now

Posted on December 17, 2012 by weblogbahamas

In response to the recent Moody's downgrade, Mr. Roberts, PLP Chairman once again repeats his mantra that the former FNM Government mismanaged the economy from 2007 – 2012. In fact he claims the move is "another indictment of failed FNM … Continue reading →

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Photo(s) of the week – Birds from Delta, BC

Posted on December 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Taken on his cell phone by our son at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in British Columbia, Canada. We've been there twice and it's a wonderful spot for bird watching or just a beautiful walk. Enjoy. 

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Is the notion of the vicious circle of poverty valid?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

The following quote by P. T. Bauer is from Tom G. Palmer's essay, Poverty, Morality, and Liberty republished in After The Welfare State, a recently published collection of essays on this important subject. "To have money is the result of … Continue reading →

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Not-So-Bleak-House: Rescuing Dickens’s Reputation | Evening at FEE with Sarah Skwire

Posted on December 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The following video from the Foundation of Economic Education (FEE), featuring a lecture by Sarah Skwire is a fabulous presentation for this time of year. Was Scrooge really evil? Well watch the video and find out. Visit … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bradley Roberts BTC appointment a conflict of interest?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

The Guardian Business reports Mr. Peter Turnquest (FNM), M.P for East End Grand Bahama as having called the appointment of Mr. Bradley Roberts (PLP), chairman of the party and the Water & Sewerage Corporation a “total conflict of interest”. Surely … Continue reading →

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City Market Saga Continues

Posted on December 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

As the former employees of City Market are strung along as if they are pawns in a game by the political class, the matter is really a private one and should be played out in the courts if the owners … Continue reading →

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