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Reflecting on Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, 245 years later

by Lawrence W. Reed This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. The first ten days in the month of March 1776 brought forth momentous events that played roles in shaping the modern world. The American Revolutionary War was not quite a year old. On March 2,... Read more →

Curfews and Lockdowns

Sir, There has been much shouting and screaming by people about the ongoing evening curfews and week-end lockdowns, unfortunately, including those who should know better. Among these are, Senators and Members of Parliament. I am quite certain the Competent Authority, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers experience no joy... Read more →

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 →

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 →

In my opinion: How will we get this virus under control?

ONLY the people can get this virus under control . The Government can only keep driving home the five (5) steps using radio and TV . AGREE 100%: THE FIVE (5) DO / RULES / STEPS to life during this virus . 1. Wear a mask , 2) Social Distancing... Read more →

Hurricane Isaias Update - Tracking Map

The animated image below shows the track from the 5pm report Read more →

Hurricane Isaias Heading Our Way - Tracking Map

Be safe Bahamas. Read more →

Human Progress? Find evidence of it here...

"HumanProgress.org is a project of the Cato Institute with major support from the John Templeton Foundation and the Searle Freedom Trust, as well as additional funding from the William H. Donner Foundation. The website requires no registration or membership. All of its content and features can be used free, but... Read more →

One Barber's Successful Lockdown Defiance Shows Why the Separation of Powers Matters

Michigan barber Karl Manke deserves credit for his bravery and civil disobedience, but his courage may have been for naught without the intellectual contributions of Montesquieu and James Madison. by Jonathan Miltimore This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Karl Manke has been cutting hair since... Read more →

Necessary and Laudable actions to address Covid-19 but are they Sufficient?

By S3S In times of extreme crises, there is no greater comfort than to be governed by experiential knowledge, especially when that knowledge finds a near perfect fit with the resulting challenges and problems. Such is the situation in The Bahamas, at the moment, where we are fortunate to be... Read more →