Monthly Archives: January 2017

Population Statistics

Posted on January 23, 2017 by weblogbahamas

A friend sent along the stats in this image. A penny for your thoughts?

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Limes at $0.69 each plus VAT! Egad!

Posted on January 23, 2017 by weblogbahamas

While grocery shopping this weekend we noticed that limes were the astronomical price of $0.69 each, plus VAT of course. This is unconscionable and the government must step in and do something! But wait a minute. Didn’t our proactive government … Continue reading →

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Do Slavery and Government Rest on the Same Rationalizations?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by weblogbahamas

All the worry about Donald Trump’s potential abuses of power reminded me of Robert Higgs book Delusions of Power and specifically chapter two where he asks, and answers, the question “Do Slavery and Government Rest on the Same Rationalizations?” He … Continue reading →

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Sir Durward Knowles 4th Annual Fun Run Walk Fundraiser, Sat, Feb 11, 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017 by weblogbahamas
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Annual Business License Process

Posted on January 20, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Well it's that time of year again when the government asks the business community to visit several of its bureau's to get a letter for them confirming you've paid your various taxes so they can tax you even more to … Continue reading →

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Greek Fest – February 18 & 19, 2017 – Don’t Miss It!

Posted on January 19, 2017 by weblogbahamas

                                          And a good time will be had by all.

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An economy for the 99%

Posted on January 18, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Oxfam says; “Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, …” More… But did you know; “Your average milkman has more wealth than the world’s poorest 100 million people. Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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One fly fishing special interest group condemns another

Posted on January 17, 2017 by weblogbahamas

There seems to be trouble in the fly fishing guide camps over the new fly fishing regulations. One group thinks the regulations are over the top and will harm the industry, while the other group – the in crowd with … Continue reading →

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What is it with government leaders pretending they are just regular folks

Posted on January 16, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe News stories like this about presidents and prime ministers pretending to be regular folk make me want to vomit. A friend sent this recent piece suggesting President Obama is just “…a Normal Dude”. Then a few days … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Ideals of “Hidden Figures”

Posted on January 15, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Sean Malone This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. "Hidden Figures,” a historical drama about the science and personalities behind John Glenn’s 1962 orbit around the earth, is a film about the individual's role in … Continue reading →

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