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Milton Friedman's Free to Choose Proved Capitalism Is Superior to Socialism

Forty years later, the libertarian Nobel laureate's PBS series is still winning hearts and minds. Nick Gillespie | 10.26.2020 "Milton Friedman's documentary series Free To Choose first aired on PBS 40 years ago. It was an unapologetic defense of why capitalism was both morally and pragmatically superior to socialism. Over... Read more →

Is politics a contest for government favours?

From time to time, either a PLP Government or an FNM Government have actually reduced taxes, usually to comply with some WTO requirement or the other. Of course the opposition party at the time, accuses the Governing Party of Special Interest politics. Special interest politics is nothing new. As Dr.... Read more →

Columbus Day & Conquests and Cultures

In October 1989 Dr. Cleveland Eneas gave a speech on the subject of the approaching "Discovery Day" holiday. A day now known as Heroes Day in an effort to erase the memory of Christopher Columbus like other "places that think they are being "politically correct". He pointed out that "…anything... Read more →

Remembering my Bahamian Heroes on National Heroes Day

National Heroes Day (October 12th) is celebrated on the second Monday in October and is now observed as "National Heroes Day," to honor Bahamian national heroes. It phases out the former Discovery/Columbus Day Holiday. That said I would like to highlight three Bahamians that I consider my heroes: First is... Read more →

Human Action: The Movie Is Here!

A new 90-minute documentary showcases the greatness of the economist Ludwig von Mises to the world. by Lawrence W. Reed Read the original post at FEE.org here... Have you ever checked to see which famous people you share a birthday with? My special date is September 29. The list of... Read more →