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WeblogBahamas
Nassau N.P. Bahamas
Human Action...Not Political Design
Interests: Reading, Economics, Jogging,
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Is The Bahamas Parliament found wanting?
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When last have we heard a constructive debate about any major issue affecting the country in Parliament? How about debates on the National Debt, crime, the Educational system, illegal immigration or even the prison to name but a few? Oh... Continue reading
Posted 1 hour ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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The Freeman, May 2013
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The Foundation for Economic Education's flagship publication, The Freeman arrived in the post box yesterday and it is packed with great stuff as usual. Here's a few I'm looking forward to reading: Bitcoin for Beginners APRIL 02, 2013 by JEFFREY... Continue reading
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Lessons in Freedom: Barbaric Conduct in London
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by Tibor R. Machan The apparent murderer in London declared on a video that "The only reasons we killed this man ... is because Muslims are dying daily," he said in video aired by CNN affiliate ITN. Of course, this... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at WeblogBahamas.com
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EDAPP a new acronym for the PLP
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I'm not sure why, but bad public policy - government policy - is something that gets my goat. Maybe because the taxpayer has to pay for the folly. Many of the public policies implemented by the FNM between 2007 and... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Mark Steyn: Quote of the month
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"Big Government is erecting a panopticon state — one that sees everything, and regulates everything. It’s great “customer service,” except that you can never get out of the store." Mark Steyn Read more here... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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EDAPP a new acronym for the PLP
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I'm not sure why, but bad public policy - government policy - is something that gets my goat. Maybe because the taxpayer has to pay for the folly. Many of the public policies implemented by the FNM between 2007 and... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Why do we treat illegals like they're less than human? Are they not men and our brothers?
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I realise that most races have been held as slaves at one time or another, and the practice continues today in some parts of the world, but one of the most dastardly parts of the Atlantic slave trade was how... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Lessons in Freedom: Moral Bias at The New York Times
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by Tibor R. Machan The headline said it all: “Confusion and Staff Troubles Rife at I.R.S. Office in Ohio.” No mention of mendacity, of evil, of meanness, of vice, Nada. For liberals their own pals are never morally amiss. They... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Sen. Rand Paul Defends Apple and berates the US "Bazaar and Byzantine tax code"
Sen. Paul defended the job-creating efforts Apple has made and lambasted his fellow Members for perpetuating a U.S. tax code that hinders corporate growth and productivity. He asks, how many politicians do not try to minimise their taxes? If it's... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Do you support the conclusion suggested by Mencken?
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Posted 4 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Beware the "planners"
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So with every passing generation, we're told we just need one more government programme to fix our problems. Oh every adjective known to man is used to describe the greedy business people and how they must be brought under control... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Lessons in Freedom: My “I told you so world.”
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by Tibor R. Machan So all of us who have long concluded that big government--which is to say, government with wide, nearly unlimited scope of power over the population it is supposed to serve--is a menace, no better than a... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Johnnie Christie and Floating Boats - Song of the week - May 20, 2013 - Martyr
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Well we got out to Crazy Johnny's on Saturday night for the Johnnie Christie and Floating Boats CD launch, and we're glad we did. Not only was Johnnie in great form, the band (Johnnie Christie, guitar and lead vocal -... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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The Bahamian Dream Book Launch with Dr. K. Jonathan Rodgers
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Dr. K. Jonathan Rodgers is launching his second book at Doongalik Studios on Village Road, Friday, May 31, 2013, 6pm to 9pm. According to the recent Doongalik Art Newsletter May 2013 (pdf) “The Bahamian Dream“ … "examines the key economic... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Photo of the week: Scottish Rite Temple, Indianapolis, Indiana
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While visiting Indianapolis a few years back, I walked past this beautiful old building. And it's not a church. It's the Scotish Rite Temple. A lodge. They actually provide tours of the interior. It was just incredible. Rick Lowe Images... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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I've got the "Memphis Blues Again"
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Back on May 1, we went to Memphis, Tennessee for the first time and were lucky enough to take in the Beale Street Music Festival and more as you can see from the collage of tickets in the image. The... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at WeblogBahamas.com
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Mr. Perry Christie: "FNM has no moral authority" to accuse the PLP of conflicts of interest
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You gotta love it. The leader of the only institution that uses legalised force to accomplish its goals is accusing someone else/another group of having no moral authority to accuse them of such acts. Let me put it this way.... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Lessons in Freedom: Why Free Will Matters
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by Tibor R. Machan Let me once again quote George Orwell, who reportedly noted that “Sometimes the first duty of intelligent men is the restatement of the obvious.” The idea that without free will there can be no morality is... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Family of Tony Hepburn asking for help to find him
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Posted May 16, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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More bureaucracies = more deficits, debt and taxes
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Mr. John Rolle, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance says the proposed VAT will improve revenue and keep their spending very disciplined. Meanwhile, Mr. Ryan Pinder (PLP), Minister of Financial Services wants three new bureaucracies as a result of international trade... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Crime. Statesmanship and bi-Partisanship the key?
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Crime and the fear of crime is once again palpable and almost everyone you meet talks about it. The central question is what can be done? Do we arm ourselves like militia? Do we lock ourselves in after daylight? We... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Lessons in Freedom: Back to Basics Please
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by Tibor R. Machan In today’s climate of political theatrics it isn’t very easy to figure out where right stands versus wrong. As Ron Paul points out at The Daily Bell, the Benghazi fiasco pretty much amounts to an illustration... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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One boondoggle after another for the Obama Administration
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Along with the Benghazi debacle the Obama Administration now has an IRS political scandal to deal with. Read more here… It just baffles me what political supporters will get up to. AP reports: "The Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Nassau City Dump still burning?
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Fires at the local dump have been ongoing now forever it seems. It is no doubt a health hazard of serious proportions. They started up again in April and once more in May however, I can't find any official releases... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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Brandon Santini - Song of the week - May 13, 2013 - What You Doing To Me
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You are in for a treat. We got to see Brandon Santini and his fabulous band (Jeff Jensen - Guitars, Bill Ruffino - Bass, & James Cunningham - Drums) at the Rum Boogie Cafe in Memphis recently. And man were... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at WeblogBahamas.com
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