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Liberty on the Rocks Happy Hour: Discussing the Financial Crisis

amanda — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:22:24 +0000

Join fellow liberty enthusiasts this Wednesday night at Choppers Sports Grill for happy hour, networking, and a brief discussion about the economic recession and the economy.

We will be joined by special guest Brian Ochsner, a political activist with an extensive financial background. He will provide a short presentation on the topic: “What Caused The Financial/Economic Crisis… What We Can Do to Get Out of It… and How Liberty Activists Can Protect Themselves From an Economic Downturn.”

During this brief discussion, Brian will reveal the causes of the financial recession, and share his insights on the only two options currently available to the federal government to fix our economic problems; explaining which option is the best, and which one is the most dangerous (guess which option our government has taken?!). Finally, he will provide tips and strategies for what liberty-minded people can do to protect their wealth and weather this ‘perfect financial storm.’

When: Wednesday, February 1st from 6-9pm
Where: Choppers Sports Grill | 80 S. Madison Street in Denver

The Non-sequitur of the Week Award goes to David Sirota!

David K. Williams, Jr. — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:01:00 +0000

BlueCarp presents David Sirota with the "Non-sequitur of the Week" award!

In his Denver Post column today, Sirota says "we've imported imported the developing world's lax regulatory standards and, thus, its lower product quality."

Uh... what?

More government regulation equals higher product quality? With this entry in the non-sequitur competition, Sirota places himself in serious competition for the Non-sequitur of the Year award. Congratulations!

Sirota is certainly devout in his worship of the state and his belief there is no problem the government can not solve. For some reason, however, he believes that the individuals that comprise the body of government regulators is somehow more virtuous than the individuals that comprise the body of manufacturers.

Detroit Considers Privatization

amanda — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:15:30 +0000

The city of Detroit is broke like many other cities. However, they are facing the real possibility of running out of cash… next month! According to MLive.com:

In his speech tonight, Bing is expected to propose privatizing the city’s public bus system and lighting departments, both of which have have been failing residents but reportedly cost them $100 million a year in subsidies.

Brown supports that long-term plan, but he is hoping the mayor will couple it with a short-term strategy to lay off up to 2,300 city workers if unions fail to agree to long-discussed concessions.

If Bing doesn’t, City Council will.

“If the mayor tonight comes out with a plan that does not address the short-term and long-term issues, the Council is going to come out with a plan. We’re going to put it in a resolution, send it to the governor and say ‘We’re willing to make these cuts.’”

The financial crisis we face is serious, but it’s nice to see experiments like these taking place. The city may just find that privatization is the way to go, encouraging other cities to follow suit.

More government waste.

David K. Williams, Jr. — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:01:00 +0000

"Denver plan to reroute Wash Park running path irks neighbors." This plan would move a perfectly good path at the cost of $320,000 to the city. It is not hard to believe the city is facing a budget deficit with plans like this.

The fiscally responsible thing to do is to scrap this plan.

Austrian Economics vs Keynesian: LIVE discussion in Colorado Springs!

amanda — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:47:51 +0000

Tune in to hear from Justin Longo of the Independence Institute, and Professor Paul Prentice as they discuss the differences between the Austrian and Keynesian schools of economics. Join in the chat to ask your questions or to share your thoughts!

Event will be streamed live on Tuesday, July 26 starting at 6:45 PM. It will also be recorded if you happen to miss the live stream!

Tune in here.

Get Involved for Liberty – Win an Apple iPad!

amanda — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:03:53 +0000

Another Apple iPad Giveaway!

You read it correctly – you are getting a second chance to win an Apple iPad! In exchange for signing up to get involved with the Independence Institute and Liberty on the Rocks, you will be entered for your chance to win an Apple iPad. This contest is only open to individuals in the state of Colorado and runs until Friday at midnight. To enter the contest, follow this link.

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Solving the Civil Union issue.

David K. Williams, Jr. — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0000

Get the government out of the marriage business altogether. As a Christian, I find it offensive that a marrage - a holy bond between a man and a woman, before God and performed in a holy place by a holy man - is not official until a low level government clerk grants the state's approval. That is blasphemous.

Baby Ball & Chain – Just Look at What the Debt is Doing to Our Children!

amanda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:59:55 +0000

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Update: Jon Caldara to Join LOTR Denver this Wednesday Night!

amanda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:58:11 +0000

Liberty on the Rocks is proud to host featured guest Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute, this Wednesday night for happy hour at Choppers Sports Grill (80 S. Madison Street ) in Denver. So come on out and have a drink with the number one political pundit in Colorado!

When: Wednesday, March 16 from 6-9PM
Click this Link for More Information or to RSVP

LADIES NIGHT!

We are also celebrating Ladies Night so women get their FIRST DRINK FREE! Don’t miss out on this great deal!

OPEN MIC & MORE!

Of course there is more… we’ve also got a mock debate to kick things off at 6 and Open Mic is from 8-8:30. Lastly, we will be hosting a contest this Wednesday night where the lucky winner will go home with a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Hope to see you there!

It’s a big dose of something, all right.

David K. Williams, Jr. — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0000

According to the Denver Post, Scientology played a role in a recent murder at a Denver area software company. (See Division at software company over Scientology apparent before 2009 shooting.)

One of the employees of the company, a Scientologist, said

A beginning Scientologist like herself could never comprehend the writings. "Cause it's hard on them," Jan Fowler said. ". . . that's why it's confidential. Not from commercial reasons. Not because it is hurtful. . . . it's big dose for somebody who's not ready for it."

I imagine so. How can one prepare oneself for the knowledge that Xenu, the dictator of the Galactic Confederacy, come to earth 75 million years in a spacecraft with billions of people, then stacked them around volcanoes and killed them with hydrogen bombs, and that the essence of these people remain, causing us spiritual harm.

I know I'm not ready for that.