Monthly Archives: June 2017

Mitchell. Magnanimous or Self Righteous

Posted on June 30, 2017 by weblogbahamas

He’s known by many names, some not so complimentary it seems, but Fred Mitchell, former PLP MP and Minister of Foreign Affairs says he won’t ‘pile on’ former Prime Minister Christie now that they’ve lost the election and gone down … Continue reading →

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Lawyers, banks, mortgages and liability insurance

Posted on June 29, 2017 by weblogbahamas

In Tribune Business yesterday, Dr. Peter Maynard, in his bid to become president of the Bar Association charged that commercial banks and other lenders "made mortgage and conveyancing "more widely accessible", rather than sending it to just a select few … Continue reading →

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Some PLP’s have had a “come To Jesus” moment

Posted on June 28, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Messrs Chester Cooper and Raynard Rigby, two very bright lights in the now Opposiion PLP have finally vented some of the frustration felt by many of their party supporters. Read Mr. Cooper here… and Mr. Rigby here… The PLP, had … Continue reading →

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There is No Such Thing as Trickle-Down Economics

Posted on June 27, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Steven Horwitz This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Critics of liberalism and the market economy have made a long-standing habit of inventing terms we would never use to describe ourselves. The most common of … Continue reading →

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The Three Languages of Politics

Posted on June 26, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Talking Across the Political Divides by Arnold Kling "When it was first released in 2013, Arnold Kling’s The Three Languages of Politics was a prescient exploration of political communication, detailing the “three tribal coalitions” that make up America’s political landscape. … Continue reading →

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Ignore the populists, neoliberalism is the best system the world has ever known

Posted on June 25, 2017 by weblogbahamas

A couple Facebook friends recently linked to a Sam Bowman article about the benefits of neoliberalism that is worth consideration. He points out that: "Extreme poverty has fallen from 44% of world’s population in 1981 to 9.6% today. Global child … Continue reading →

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People are catching on to the idea of real local government

Posted on June 24, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Here's a link to a brief presentation I made on the subject on behalf of The Nassau Institute back in 2006… "on Local Government" that just scratched the surface.

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Corruption: A Matter of Definition

Posted on June 23, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by John Chamberlain This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. "Yes," said the student, "but Batista was corrupt."  The statement, delivered with an air of assurance, was a variation on a familiar theme. Fifteen years ago … Continue reading →

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Is shame in the air?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister under the new FNM Government laid waste to what, if the allegations are true, appears to have become a PLP Kleptocracy. The padded contracts, the Baha Mar papers, work permits and on and on are … Continue reading →

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Tim Deal Teaches Guitar at Pirate Republic Brewing

Posted on June 21, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Spend an hour with Tim Deal each Wednesday evening between 7 & 8 pm and learn how to play guitar. Lessons are offered at Pirate Republic Brewing Company on Woodes Rogers Walk (between Charlotte and Frederick Streets). Tim has a … Continue reading →

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