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A perfect opportunity to help Haiti

The fact that The Bahamas is not reaching out to help Haiti with a donation after the recent earthquake there presents a perfect opportunity for all concerned to make personal donations. On one hand we rightly complain with excessive Government spending, deficits and debt while on the other we're concerned... Read more →

Frustration has a powerful grip

I'm saddened but shouldn't be because the political process always reveals itself as insoluble. Surely on "big" issues like the national debt, taxes, the economy, education and crime, just to name a few, the political parties should be able to close ranks and offer ideas for improvement? Or at least... Read more →

Capitalism or Communism?

Some interesting reads for a Heroes Day... How the Myth of the 'Robber Barons' Began—and Why It Persists The widely-accepted "history" of America's Gilded Age was grossly inaccurate, but it told a compelling story that many fell for hook, line, and sinker. by Burton W. Folsom Capitalism Worked, but We... Read more →

Africans Are Poor and Dying Because of Unreasonable Obstacles to Business?

In this passionate talk, Magatte Wade urges government officials to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Africa. She points to fundamental and systematic problems that make it harder for a business to flourish. What can we do to prompt and use government solutions? Watch her talk below. Read more →

Bahamians can now invest overseas

Richard Coulson raises an interesting discussion over at The Nassau Institute. Here's a snippet: "Suddenly, Bahamians are becoming more aware of the vast universe of investments percolating in securities markets beyond our shores. Under the newly relaxed rules of the benevolent Central Bank, citizens holding nothing but Bahamian dollars can... Read more →

Bastiat's "The Law" Is a Symphony of Ideas That Can Teach Us Justice

Frederic Bastiat's "The Law," written near the end of his life in 1850 France, is a symphony of ideas. by Stanton Skerjanec See article at FEE.org here... My high school economic students are reading their first book of the year, one that is close to the hearts of liberty lovers:... Read more →

"...money is the root of all good..."

Hat tip to Lawrence Reed for sharing “Francisco’s Money Speech” from Ayn Rand's brilliant novel, Atlas Shrugged. It was good to read the speech again. One forgets how gripping it is. Hope you can take the time to read it. Click here to read the speech... Click here to visit... Read more →

Swedish Economist Explains The Truth About Swedish ‘Socialism’

"Johan Norberg is a Swedish filmmaker, Cato Senior Fellow, and host of the new documentary, “Sweden: Lessons for American?” On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, Norberg debunks the myths and misconceptions about the supposedly “socialist” country of Sweden. They discuss what lessons America can learn from Sweden’s economy,... Read more →