Monthly Archives: May 2015

What’s So Good About Democracy

Posted on May 21, 2015 by weblogbahamas

It is Almost Impossible to Design a System That Produces “The People’s” Verdict Contributing editor Norman Barry is professor of social and political theory at the University of Buckingham in the U.K. He is the author of An Introduction to … Continue reading →

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“Trickle-Down Economics” — A Most Destructive Phrase?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by weblogbahamas

According to George Leef, the zinger, Trickle Down Economics is a brilliant political slogan devised by Democrats. But, he points out; "The trouble is that it has led vast numbers of people into a disastrously mistaken idea about the source … Continue reading →

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Liberty Review. One heck of a publication

Posted on May 19, 2015 by weblogbahamas

One of the monthly publications I look forward to is Liberty Review. With articles on topics like Arts & Literature, Economics, Education, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Theory, Politics and Religion, it always provides a couple evenings of enjoyable reading. If … Continue reading →

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James Delingpole is a blast

Posted on May 18, 2015 by weblogbahamas

If you've never heard of James Delingpole, you're in for a treat. His book, Watermelons: The Green Movements True Colors is a great read, and his blog is a blast. He says he "is a libertarian conservative who writes brilliant … Continue reading →

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Real Heroes

Posted on May 17, 2015 by weblogbahamas

One of my personal heroes, Lawrence W. Reed, has started a weekly series for the Foundation of Economic Education (FEE) entitled Real Heroes and it's simply fascinating. Starting April 24, 2015 with an article on Jimmy Lai of Hong Kong … Continue reading →

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The Shifting Story Of Carnival’s Success

Posted on May 16, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Photo: The Tribune by Adrian Gibson EVERY time I think of some of the utterances of the certain members of this government, the word ‘Ungawa’ comes to mind. There is a story about a politician who travelled to Africa and … Continue reading →

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Max Rive Mountain Photography – Amazing

Posted on May 16, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Every now and then I stumble across a photography site that is simply amazing. Max Rive Mountain Photography is one of those sites. What a talent. My vocabulary is far too limited to tell you about his pictures. Visit the … Continue reading →

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EconInsiders from FEE

Posted on May 15, 2015 by weblogbahamas

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has started an excellent e-mail newsletter called EconInsiders and each month you can get information providing "your monthly dose of compelling content relating to the flourishing of a free society!" The fourth issue (found … Continue reading →

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Political parties attempts to ‘buy’ votes can affect levels of economic freedom

Posted on May 14, 2015 by weblogbahamas

From the Fraser Institute "VANCOUVER—The ongoing tug-of-war between political parties trying to “buy” votes with policies catering to special interest groups is a key factor in determining a country’s level of economic freedom (measured by size of government, taxation, rule … Continue reading →

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Clearing the hoardings

Posted on May 13, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Sir, Now that this carnival abomination is finished (hopefully forever); we, the long-suffering voters in this land demand that the Ministries of Sports & Culture, Tourism and Finance together with the relevant Ministers, not forgetting Messrs Paul Major and Roscoe … Continue reading →

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