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On the Cuban embargo

by Rick Lowe I have taken the liberty of reprinting the following letter to the editor of The Bahama Journal that was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. I was disappointed to read your editorial of November 11 "Embargo as Economic Warfare" wherein the Bahama Journal asserted that United States... Read more →

A self-interested rant

by Rick Lowe In this editorial of Tuesday, November 28, 2006, The Bahama Journal stated: From where we sit, there is an impression that is coming in clearer and clearer by the day that the government is giving far too much credence to those people and interests that would sacrifice... Read more →

When will the "shopkeeper" be answered?!

by Adrian Gibson Since you-know-who over at Bahamas Uncensored has referred to Rick Lowe's questions in the press and on this blog as harassing and libelous (both lies by the way), I wonder, does this mean that King Freddie won't be answering Rick anytime soon? It's amazing how a guy... Read more →

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!

by Adrian Gibson The kids have a saying: "Liar, liar ; pants on fire; neck longer than telephone wire!" The PLP supplement that appeared in the Punch of 27, November 2006, was riddled with fallacies and exaggerations. In fact, I would go as far as to be politically incorrect and... Read more →

The Un-Royal Bahamas Police and Defense Force!

by Adrian Gibson So this week begins with news of a brawl involving defense force officers where it is alleged that they ganged an Inagua resident because he spoke to a female marine, who reportedly also expressed an interest. Now, first of all, what is law enforcement doing engaging in... Read more →

In his own words - Dr. Nottage on NHI

by Rick Lowe On Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Dr. Bernard Nottage, Senator, and Minister of Health, made a major national address on the governments intention to implement socialized health care. However, it would appear that he is a little confused about whether or not one will have to pay to... Read more →

Is Arrogance a Requirement?

by Sidney Sweeting I can recall a time in the history of our country when letters were written to the office of a Minister of Government, a reply was received in due time signed "Your Obedient Servant." How far we have come when my good friend Rick Lowe has been... Read more →

Beginning of the end for Chavez in Venezuela or just wishful thinking?

by Rick Lowe VCrisis.com reports "Hundreds of thousands march to support Rosales. Click here for the full story and pictures. Is freedom on the march in Venezuela? Let's hope so. Read more →

Happy Thanksgiving

by Rick Lowe I am not one to celebrate thanksgiving as it is done these days because I am thankful for every new day. However, I am always up for a good laugh and the following post at Reason.com's, Hit & Run blog by Radley Balko, titled "As God Is... Read more →

Moral Health/Paternalism and how NHI will affect it

by Rick Lowe With the introduction of NHI we are witnessing more state control (paternalism) of our lives which will inevitably lead to further decline in our nations moral health. Mark Steyn, in his treatise America Alone states it much better than I can: ...In Europe, the soft culture is... Read more →