Monthly Archives: August 2013

Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Another beautiful spot in our little country. We were fortunate to get to Spanish Wells on Saturday to celebrate a friends 90th birthday (a fabulous occasion), and one forgets what a beautiful little town it is. Following are a few … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Too Many Un-American Americans

Posted on August 6, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan I am not sure Senator Rand Paul’s political philosophy is all around sound but one portion has my support and should have everyone’s.  It is his consistent defense of the (George) Washingtonian idea of limited government … Continue reading →

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Rose Island Sea Oats – Photo of the week

Posted on August 5, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Taken at Rose Island beach when we still owned a boat. The "oats" had finally grown back after a hurricane. The beauty, ah yes, I remember it well in spite of the consumption. Rick Lowe Images by Rick Lowe is … Continue reading →

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Donald Boudreaux points to Schumpeter to help explain Detroit’s decline

Posted on August 5, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Few people can clarify complicated issues in just a couple paragraphs as brilliantly as Professor Bourdreaux from Cafe Hayek. Reposting of his letter to the editor of The New Yorker is with his kind permission. 1 August 2013 Editor, The … Continue reading →

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JJ Cale – Song of the week – August 5, 2013 – Ride Me High

Posted on August 5, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The song of the week is brings sadness and happiness. The sad part is John Weldon (JJ) Cale (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) died last week, he was 74, but the happy part is that his fabulous music … Continue reading →

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Britain is playing catch-up to the US manufacturing boom

Posted on August 4, 2013 by weblogbahamas

America, like Britain, is not having an easy recovery. by Allister Heath A blog visitor sent this link on thinking we would find it interesting. And we sure did.Here's the fist three paragraphs. We don't have permission to post the … Continue reading →

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What are we hearing now?

Posted on August 3, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson What exactly is the Prime Minister saying about BTC and CWC? He is not making any sense at all. He is quoted as saying, “Liberalization will be very good for the country, so I expect that to … Continue reading →

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Pray for those in authority

Posted on August 3, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson Too often those who find ourselves espousing views that are diametrically opposed, forget that there is a human component and issues of humanity that all of us have to deal with, regardless of our personal peeves. I … Continue reading →

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Fred Mitchell and the Cuban Protestors in Miami

Posted on August 2, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The recent protests by Cuban Americans about the alleged mistreatment of Cuban Refugees has brought, in typical fashion, some curious comments from Mr. Fred Mitchell (PLP), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. According to a report in The Nassau Guardian … Continue reading →

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