Monthly Archives: January 2019

Why Some Progressives Make Unjustified Accusations of Racism

Posted on January 30, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Image: John M. Chase/Shutterstock.com I've been noticing the mantra lately that the hats from the Donald Trump campaign are a symbol of racism. Just wearing a hat makes one a racist according to the narrative. I'm no fan of Donald … Continue reading →

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William Arkin’s take when leaving NBC and MSNBC

Posted on January 29, 2019 by weblogbahamas

I stumbled upon Glenn Greenwald's post sharing William Arkin's e-mail when he left NBC today. And man does he (Arkin) hit a home run. Don't know how I missed this but here's a snippet: "For me I realized how out … Continue reading →

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Venezuela crisis: How the political situation escalated

Posted on January 27, 2019 by weblogbahamas

The BBC has posted a good analysis of how the crisis in Venezuela developed. More… I have limited knowledge of Mr. Guaido and his role, other than what I have read this weekend, but it is no surprise how many … Continue reading →

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The Issues of Connectivity. The Christian Council, the LGBT Community & Buju Banton

Posted on January 27, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, There is a “connectivity” to issues and events that is often overlooked in this age of instant access and soundbites. I will admit it is much easier to deal with an issue that has the public’s attention but … Continue reading →

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Another $100 Million In Question?

Posted on January 25, 2019 by weblogbahamas

The suggestion that $100 million has been lent to Bahamian students in good faith and most are refusing to pay is hard to believe even in this country where political patronage knows no bounds. The Minister of Education suggests some … Continue reading →

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Why Taiwan Grew Rich While the Mainland Starved

Posted on January 24, 2019 by weblogbahamas

This article… by Jose Nino, provides some interesting history and information on why Taiwan still outpaces China. "By the 2000s, Taiwan was well on its way to becoming a market economy. "Throughout the 2000s, Taiwan exercised considerable fiscal restraint. Specifically, … Continue reading →

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BAMSI costs and sustainability

Posted on January 23, 2019 by weblogbahamas

The "Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is redefining its business model and will focus solely on the wholesale sector, a move which is expected to translate into increased revenue by tens of thousands of dollars…" Nice words but … Continue reading →

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When public policy destroys a nation: Chile vs Venezuela

Posted on January 21, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Some posts are worth repeating… It doesn't have to be that way When we examine the results of Venezuela's public policies over the past couple decades it seems ever so much more obvious that Pinochet put Chile on the correct … Continue reading →

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Free Trade and the Climb Out of Poverty

Posted on January 20, 2019 by weblogbahamas

by Steven Horwitz Over the thousands of years of human history, poverty and early death have been the norm, with comfort and longevity the exceptions. The improvements in the human condition, at least on average, seen over the course of … Continue reading →

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The unequal distribution in the world today? Capitalism

Posted on January 19, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Johan Norberg reminded us more than 15 years ago that there is an unequal distribution of Capitalism: "The 20 economically most liberal countries in the world have a per capita GDP about 29 times greater than the 20 economically least … Continue reading →

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