Monthly Archives: June 2018

Marxism Unmasked: From Delusion to Destruction

Posted on June 20, 2018 by weblogbahamas

Most Marxists I've met can't seem to bring themselves to admit that is what they are and use all kinds of flowery language in an attempt to reverse the gains of Capitalism. Take government attempts to balance the budget and … Continue reading →

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Can There be an “After Socialism”?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Alan Charles Kors "The goal of socialism was to reap the cultural, scientific, creative, and communal rewards of abolishing private property and free markets, and to end human tyranny. Using the command of the state, Communism sought to create … Continue reading →

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Theft by the Barbados Government?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by weblogbahamas

This article, Banks Facing Billion Dollar Hit in Barbados, making the rounds on Social Media this past weekend is an example of theft by government. No more, no less. Bear with me. Barbados was on this trajectory for the last … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Role in the Fall of Fascism: The True Story behind the 2017 Bestseller ‘Beneath a Scarlet Sky’

Posted on June 17, 2018 by weblogbahamas

True stories are sometimes more astounding than fiction. Such is the case with Pino Lella. This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or … Continue reading →

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Affording It All: Can we really have everything?

Posted on June 16, 2018 by weblogbahamas

"We live in a world of scarcity. Individually and collectively we want more than available resources can yield. That will remain true even as the supply of resources expands. That’s how people are. Ends exceed means. Demand exceeds supply. That’s … Continue reading →

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Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter

Posted on June 15, 2018 by weblogbahamas

"Ilya Somin’s Democracy and Political Ignorance has profoundly influenced libertarian thinking about voters and elections. More generally, the 2016 primary season has satisfied few and left the electorate choosing between two highly disliked presidential candidates. "The appearance of the second … Continue reading →

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A Capitalism for the People…

Posted on June 14, 2018 by weblogbahamas

I had forgotten I picked this book up a couple years ago and I'm finding it still relevant. Here's and excerpt from the liner notes: "Lobbyists and political insiders make millions from their personal connections to an ever-expanding federal government, … Continue reading →

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Capitalism Encapsulated: Mises in Four Easy Pieces

Posted on June 13, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Dan Sanchez Ludwig von Mises boiled down capitalism to the essential features that he believed every citizen needed to know. This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. One day in 1959, hundreds of students, educators, … Continue reading →

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Read ’em and weep: Bahamas Government Revenue, Expenditure and Deficit Trends, 1974 – 2017

Posted on June 12, 2018 by weblogbahamas

One of my overriding concerns since 1996 at least and maybe before has been the exponential increase in the deficit and debt trends of The Bahamas. Well I just came across the attached documents that are very enlightening. Hope you … Continue reading →

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Not About The VAT

Posted on June 12, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Patrick Rahming The mechanic said to me, “I don’t have much to say. I’s just keep my head down an’ do what I could to survive, cuz them people don’t talk no sense. They wan’ keep spennin’ an’ borrowin’ … Continue reading →

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