I am a criminal! It is shocking how I’ve managed to evade imprisonment thus far. My crimes: failure to comply with the laws of the land. This moment has been a long time coming. The events leading up to my crimes were set in motion the instant the universe began to expand. When the first elements were being created, and later when the establishment of the universal constants provided the blueprint for the planets, stars, galaxies, and the biological wherewithal for the world we occupy.

The deity of the heavens should have known better. She was foolish and presumptuous to think her sovereignty would remain unchallenged, since her offspring in a tiny pixel of the universe have succeeded in dethroning her. How were they successful you ask? They needn’t bomb her with antimatter. Nor did they impose sanctions on her. War and revolution was also unnecessary. But surely toppling the creator of existence must have required a brilliant display of tactics and weaponry. So how is it these particular beings were successful? Well by statute of course.

Therefore, it is inexcusable when driving on a frictionless surface to ignore the clearly marked road signs and lanes. “They are there for your protection citizen! You could have avoided collision! It is no defense to cite the laws of nature, for our laws supersede your damned deity! Momentum, acceleration, velocity, impulse: such kinematic superstitions are null and void when in conflict with the legislature.”

Of course the supernatural nullification abilities of the legislature aren’t limited to the laws discovered by Newton, Einstein, Planck and others. No. Their ability to overrule nature by simple majority spans every scientific discipline man has devised. Even economic laws are subject to amendment and repeal. Unfortunately, I am also guilty of siding with economic laws when the legislator has voted to suspend them. “Your parents were dumb citizen! They taught you prudence in spending. They advised you to tighten your belt when your pants sag from debt. I am flabbergasted why you would decline to spend your way into prosperity…Not to worry, for I will spend it for you. I have always tried to be forgiving of the handicapped, and will spare you the rod because I am merciful.”

To an alien observer the thought of repealing natures laws by mere statute may seem absurd. Even peasants like me struggle to understand the remarkable abilities of our overlords. Fortunately, a separate evolution has taken place among homo sapiens. One that distinguishes the demigods at the capitol from the rest of us undercooked apes.

                          

One of the first reactions as the infomercial runs on is that it sounds too good to be true. For some reason we humans are a naturally skeptical bunch. Often times we refuse to take outlandish claims at face value and look beyond the marketing for a scam. I say often times because there is one area that is curiously exempt from this natural distrust for the unknown: politics. Such an exemption may be an evolutionary phenomenon. Nevertheless, it is a curious social mutation.

To illustrate my point let’s try a simple thought experiment. One day we cross paths at a local market. Let’s imagine you have a child with you. For whatever reason we begin a casual conversation and as we become further acquainted I ask if I could watch your child tomorrow while you work. Immediately you become disturbed by such an odd request and alarms go off in your head. The moment is uncomfortable, threatening, and all you can think of is escaping. “I’ll feed him, and give him healthcare, and pay you for the privilege.” No matter what I offer, a sensible parent would scream, possibly taser me and run! This reaction is a healthy, natural response in defense of your offspring.

Enter the political arena. Here, hopeful incumbents make similar requests, only instead of your child they ask for your liberty, your property, and your loved ones future. In exchange for your vote, you will be granted goodies beyond your wildest imagination. Rather than alarms sounding as they did during our little experiment, or the suspicions running through our minds while watching the infomercial, the opposite occurs. We embrace the politician with open arms. We invite them into our homes. We give them free access to our income and other private information. We urge them to decide for us how to use our bodies, who we can marry, what we can eat, and how we can travel. All of these important responsibilities are very personal items that we would never otherwise dream of entrusting a complete stranger with. But for whatever reason, we abandon our natural defensive tendencies when election season arrives.

I wonder how long nature will endure such willful stupidity.

                          

ColoradoFreedom.net Racing For Liberty Across The Rockies

ColoradoFreedom.net is proudly sponsoring Mark Mauro Jr. and his 93 Mazda RX-7 (Red Fast). Mark is one of the favorites to win the SCCA National Solo Championships in XP class this year. Currently Mark is 2nd overall in the SCCA Rocky Mountain Solo region in overall points. The wide body houses massive Hoosier racing slicks front and rear on 18″x11″ wide front and 18″x12″ wide rear CCW 3 piece wheels. As for the suspension, a custom Koni coilover set-up is run, with a Tri-Point Engineering front sway bar set-up and Racing Beat rear bar. The Engine is a Ported and Polished 13B-REW (rotary engine) with a sequential twin turbo set-up. “Red Fast” also has an upgraded intercooler, intake, exhaust, custom fuel cell, and other parts that all allow for about 325 horse power at the wheel. Success to Mark on his run to the podium and promoting Colorado liberty.

                          

Want to make a statement about Health Care?

The Independence Institute will be holding two rallies related to the government push for nationalized health care.

The first will be held July 28th (this coming Tuesday) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Colorado State Capitol.

The second will be held the following day, July 29th in Colorado Springs, 11:30-12:30 PM at Acacia Park. 115 E. Platte Avenue Colorado Springs.

Just because Scary Harry Reid has said no vote will come until the fall session does not mean it is time to breath a sigh of relief.

It simply means more time for us to inform more people as to the truth of nationalized health care, what it is, what it means. It also presents us more time to contact our various representatives and continue to pressure them.

Hear Us Now encourages you to attend one or both rallies. Washington D.C. has noticed our Tea Parties, they can notice this as well.

If they notice it or not is completely up to you.

More information can be found @

http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.i2i.org/main/event.php?event_id=75

and

http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.i2i.org/main/event.php?event_id=76

Go to the Facebook pages to RSVP

Denver RSVP

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133268165995

C. Springs RSVP

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103448186383

For a bitter look at Obama Care and all +1000 pages http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/20090714/aahca.pdf

Much of the groundwork for the free-market case for health reform was

laid in our own state by Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine:

http://www.westandfirm.org/

Liberty Toastmasters is now starting!

Do you feel tongue-tied? Having a hard time articulating what you feel? Need some help communicating the principles of the freedom?

Attend a FREE Toastmasters Demonstration Meeting and learn to speak with confidence and clarity. We are a non-profit, peer driven group which practices speaking and leadership skills in a safe, friendly environment. The best investment in professional

development you’ll ever participate in.

Saturday – August 1, 2009

10:00 am – 11:30 am

5555 DTC Parkway, Suite D Conference Room

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Seating is limited. Please RSVP today to reserve your seat by contacting Brad Beck, 303-775-7473 or at brad@dmcolor.com.

3) Texting for Liberty!

Would you like to help advance liberty while receiving great deals at the same time?  Liberty on the Rocks has a way to do both – and it costs nothing more than a regular text message (that means if you have unlimited texts, or plenty to spare in your plan, it costs nothing)!

Just text LOTR to 39970 to receive text messages each month about hot deals in Denver from restaurants and bars.  All text messages will come from me – no one else! Not only will you get special deals in Denver sent to you by phone, you will also be helping to advance Liberty, as the bar and restaurant owners will donate around 35 cents to LOTR for each person on the list who lives in the Denver area.  So if you have unlimited texts or you don’t use them up each month – you have nothing to lose, but plenty to gain!

Celebrate Freedom

By Sharing the Legacy and Ideas of Milton Friedman

July 31, 2009 would have been Milton Friedman’s 97th birthday. Now, more than ever, we need his vision. To honor the impact he has had on our society, and to help clarify his moral framework for freedom and free enterprise, we will celebrate the Friedman Legacy for Freedom in partnership with the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. 

The Independence Institute cordially invites you celebrate Friedman’s contribution to free-market theories with a lunch and presentation by Dr. Barry Poulson, Independence Institute Senior Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Date: Friday, July 31, 2009
Time: noon -1:30 p.m. Place: Irish Snug
1201 E. Colfax Avenue (map) Space is limited. RSVP is required. The event is free of charge. RSVP by e-mail to RSVP@i2i.org or call Mary MacFarlane at 303-279-6536

RSVP for this Event

Tea Parties for the Week

The Colorado Tea Party will be having a volunteers meeting on Aug 1, 2009. The Fort Collins Tea Party will be having a rally/counter protest in Fort Collins on 29 July 09.

                          

Stand Up, Fight Back, and Win! Denver author Ronald Lewis is releasing his timely and relevant book, Stick it to The Man, in the US and Canada. Written “for the people,” Stick It is a refreshing and fun read that tackles current events (economic meltdown, mounting unemployment) and everyday scenarios in money, business, travel, shopping, employment, healthcare, and more. Lewis is a respected activist, writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who has been featured or quoted by CNN, ABC, Businessweek, FastCompany, and elsewhere. Join Ronald in a celebration for the people in the heart of the Mile High with the release of his new book. Get a signed copy. Win door prizes. Dine, bowl and converse with the author. WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Launch starts promptly at 6:30 PM. Later, join the author at Lucky Strikes for dinner and bowling at 8:00 PM. WHERE: Barnes & Noble 500 16th St # 210 Denver, Colorado (303) 825-9166 For tour dates and more, click here. For details, link here: http://stickittotheman.eventbrite.com http://ronaldlewis.com/stickittotheman/

Wednesday: Northern Liberty on the Rocks meets in Fort Collins and South Metro Liberty on the Rocks meets at the Rock Bottom Brewery. We the People of Gunnison County meet at the fairgrounds.  Colorado Springs Campaign for Liberty Group also holds it meeting.

Thursday: Boulder Liberty on the Rocks meets along with Colorado Springs Liberty on the Rocks. The Jeffco Colorado Campaign For Liberty meets along with Front Range Objectivism meeting in Lakewood to discuss Atlas Shrugged. A Campaign For Liberty dinner with guest Colorado State Senator Josh Penry is being hosted by the Colorado Springs Campaign For Liberty.

Friday, Daniel Hannan – Member of the European Parliament June 26, 2009 The Honor of Your Presence is Requested for a Special Evening With MEP Daniel Hannan Friday, June 26, 2009  RSVP REQUIRED! visit http://www.i2i.org/main/event.php?event_id=74
If you’ve have not heard Daniel Hannan, watch this

Saturday: The Independence Institute is having a Free People Free Markets class –  COURSE TITLE: ”FREE PEOPLE/FREE MARKETS: THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY. The Grand County Colorado Tea Party is holding it’s June meeting. The American Constitution Party of Arapahoe County also meets on Saturday in Englewood.

For a full google calendar view of upcoming liberty events and meetings with printing options and different views. If you would like your groups link or event posted here please submit your information to ColoradoFreedom.net.

                          

It's the Congress Stupid!

is a new book just released by Curtis Harris . 

“The book tells Americans under age 46 what is in store for them if the current direction of the country continues. Ultimately, the responsibility for the coming crisis lies with the U. S. Congress. Its members must be defeated by liberty-minded people in order to restore personal freedom and economic freedom in America.

Read It’s the Congress, Stupid! to:

Realize that reason must override emotion in the conduct of our nation’s affairs.

See the economic future facing a young person today.

Identify the U. S. Congress is the constant force driving us to ruin.

Understand the appropriate roles of the levels of government in our society.

Find a political party that is truly dedicated to freedom for all people.

Get involved in a movement that will save America!”