Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Problems are Obvious, now It’s Time to Act

Posted on August 31, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune, Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The new FNM government of PM Doctor Hubert Minnis has enjoyed the usual grace period of 100-plus days. Now the hard questions begin. When does the page turn … Continue reading →

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Consumer Protection Commission Fallacy

Posted on August 30, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Philip Beneby, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says businesses are not passing import tax reductions on to consumers and his agency is apparently going to “fix” that. Read more here… A reduction in import taxes today will … Continue reading →

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Larry Smith: A tragic loss

Posted on August 29, 2017 by weblogbahamas

On Sunday I lost not only a distant cousin but a friend. Larry suffered the effects of a debilitating heart issue quietly and with dignity. He leaves behind a wonderful family; his wife Joanne, daughters Aliya Carey and Casey Smith … Continue reading →

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We get upset at private Ponzi schemes but not another

Posted on August 28, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Catching up on the news after a brief holiday it was curious to read that the Police are warning about an “several alleged “asue” companies have been accused of scamming persons out of thousands of dollars”. More… While I am … Continue reading →

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Great Blue Heron

Posted on August 25, 2017 by weblogbahamas

This guy was so patient, letting me get within about ten feet. It was obviously used to humans leaving him unharmed. Wish I had my DSLR but will settle for this unfiltered iPhone picture any day. Nature is amazing!

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Why Do So Many Intellectuals Oppose Capitalism?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Alberto Mingardi This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Following the valuable advice of co-blogger David Henderson, I've gotten my hands on Milton Friedman on Freedom, a new collection edited by the Hoover Institution. The … Continue reading →

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A window to the sea and sky

Posted on August 15, 2017 by weblogbahamas

I see beauty and possibilities. What do you see?

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To be handcuffed and shackled or not

Posted on August 14, 2017 by weblogbahamas

It seems Bishop Gomez considers Mr. Gibson and himself anointed. This is what Thomas Sowell calls The Vision of the Anointed. Sowell suggests that: “In the anointed we find a whole class of supposedly "thinking-people" who do remarkably little thinking … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Health Care System

Posted on August 13, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Pierre V.L. Dupuch Many moons ago when I was a freshman studying economics at St. John's University my professor, Fr. Martin, walked into the classroom and said, "Open your books and write this down. The definition of Economics is … Continue reading →

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How Is That Working For You

Posted on August 12, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, “The Graduate” closes his or her letter to Pastor Cedric Moss, with the question, “How’s that working for you?” Ironically this is the question asked by many regarding Same-sex civil unions and exactly what do they produce or … Continue reading →

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