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Tavern Style Politics with a Constitutional Scholar, Rob Natelson
“The Original Constitution: What it Actually Said and Meant”
Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
February 20, 2012
This promises to be one of the best LOTR(RR) events EVER! Happy President’s Day!
First off will be our continuing Austrian Economics series, we’re calling “Ask an Austrian!” Our expert, Ryan McMaken, is a writer for the Economics Blog published by the Ludwig von Mises Institute and he will be teaching a class titled Modern Conservative Thought in America at the University of Denver this summer. Learn more about Mr. McMaken at http://www.ryanmcmaken.com/p/economist.html
Next up is our featured speaker, Robert Natelson, one of America’s best-known constitutional scholars. Think you know the Constitution? Prepare to be enlightened and taken on the magic carpet ride of history to discover the real Constitution, from the author/scholar/attorney who pioneered the use of Founding Era source material for analysis! Mr. Natelson is a retired Professor of Law from The University of Montana, and a Senior Fellow at the Montana Policy Institute, Independence Institute, and Goldwater Institute. He also created and hosted Montana’s first statewide commercial radio talk show, and holds the distinction of being Montana’s best known political activist. To learn more about this national expert on the framing and adoption of the United States Constitution, please visit http://www.i2i.org/robnatelson.php
Mr. Natelson will also be available to sign his book, The Original Constitution: What it Actually Said and Meant. Bring your copy, or you can purchase it at the meetup for $20.
Upcoming events
February 16, 2012
27th Annual Founders’ Night with Independence Institute
Ann Coulter vs. Nick Gillespie
Event details:http://events.i2i.org/2011/12/01/27th-annual-founders-night-dinner/
Free online constitutional classes offered by Hillsdale College
Introduction to the Constitution has been archived
Constitution 101:The Meaning and History of the Constitution begins on February 20th and will also be archived.
Register online at http://constitution.hillsdale.edu/
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00, happy hour till 7:00)
Join the FB group page: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
‘Boot Camp’ with Derrick Wilburn–
“Black & Conservative are NOT Mutually Exclusive”
Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
February 6, 2012
Bigger than the Super Bowl and catapulting (some) into Caucus!
Note: All GOP, the Democrat, and the Libertarian presidential candidates have been extended an invitation to join us. I make no promises, but don’t blame me if one drops in and you missed Liberty.
IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT REAGAN’S BIRTHDAY (a president that chose not to see color, but character and signed a bill to honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a federal holiday).
First off will be a “mini-segment” in our Austrian Economics series, we’re calling “Ask an Austrian!” Special Liberty friend and Austrian enthusiast Mike Spalding will moderate a short Q&A session about Austrian Economics and why our economic policies are often dictated by our political policies.
Next up is our featured speaker, Derrick Wilburn, president of the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party, motivational speaker, and fitness expert. We’re excited to have this opportunity for a frank discussion on race, spring-boarding off of Derrick’s experiences and perspective on how the party of Lincoln lost the black (and brown) vote, and the importance of conservative principles for all who seek to thrive. For more information about Mr. Wilburn and the RMBTP, please visit http://rockymountainblackteaparty.theteapartyweb.com/
Other Upcoming Events
January 30, 2012
Occupy Movement vs. the Tea Party
Centennial Institute and Colorado Christian University
Details at http://www.ccu.edu/admissions/events/events_detail.asp?eventID=723
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Dr. John P. Cochran–
“Austrian Economics with a dash of Mises/Hayek”
Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
January 16, 2012
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grille Lounge (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks goes “game on” for 2012 with a year long focus on Austrian Economics, plus, we’ll tackle divisive issues facing the USA, and give everyone another opportunity to take a concealed weapons permit class.
We’re kicking-off our Austrian Economics programming with an “intro” segment, featuring Dr. John P. Cochran, former Dean of the Business School and a current professor of economics at the Metropolitan State College of Denver Dr. Cochran is a Senior Scholar at the Ludwig von Mises Institute and is the co-author of The Hayek-Keynes Debate: Lessons for Current Business Cycle Research. Additional details about our most distinguished speaker may be found at http://www.mscd.edu/searchchannel/jsp/directoryprofile/profile.jsp?uName=cochranj
January 16 is also Martin Luther King Day, celebrated for the last 26 years by the Annual MLK Marade (march + parade). If you have the day off, please support the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party, and join our February 6th guest speaker, Derrick Wilburn, for the Marade. Opening ceremonies begin at 10:00am at the “I Have a Dream” monument in City Park, the Marade then follows a route down Colfax Ave and ends at the Denver Civic Center. If you are able to join our friends at the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party for this special annual event, please contact Derrick Wilburn at admin@RMBTP.org and let him know you plan on attending.
Upcoming events
January 23, 2012
Treasure Walker Stapleton, Colorado Christian University, 7-9p.m.
Details at Facebook group page:Taxpayers’ Responsible School Budget
February 6, 2012
Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
Derrick Wilburn of the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party
Dr. John P. Cochran Event Details
January 16, 2012
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grill (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
RED ROCKS 3rd ANNUAL POLITICALLY INCORRECT HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!!!
When?
DECEMBER 5TH
5:30 – 8:30P.M.
Where?
PLEASE NOTE:
LOCATION WILL BE FORWARDED TO RSVP’S ONLY BECAUSE I NEED AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT! WE WILL BE MEETING WITHIN A MILE RADIUS OF THE COLORADO MILLS MALL. RSVP (name and number of guests, please) sacco@LibertyOnTheRocks.org
Attire?
CLOTHING IS NOT OPTIONAL SO WE SUGGEST THAT YOU WEAR AN UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER, CHRISTMAS PJ’S, LIBERTY GARB, OR COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE POLITICIAN, WITH SOME SWAG OR SUCH FOR A FEW “BEST” DRESSED.
WE WILL PROVIDE A BUDGET-LIMITED, BUT INSPIRING AMOUNT OF PIZZA AND BEER! THIS IS OUR WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, AND FREE MARKETS!
PLEASE BRING SNACKS, DESSERTS, AND OTHER BEVERAGES TO SHARE IF YOU WOULD LIKE (ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON’T DRINK BEER)!
THE MAIN EVENT
Save your TV from the snarky insults you’ve been hurling at it during the presidential candidate forums (you know you have!) and bring them on down to our first ever “mock” team debate, with YOU as the candidate surrogate! Here’s your chance to sound off on what you think is REALLY on the candidates’ minds – with an “independent” judge scoring the match for “best” politically incorrect answers. Be prepared to laugh your patooties off!
TEAMS WILL BE BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS:
TEAM NEWT THE “GRINCH”
TEAM “ELF THE FED” PAUL
TEAM “CANDYMAN” CAIN
TEAM “MITT-LETOE” ROMNEY
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Congressman Mike Coffman–
“Coffman’s Washington Roundup”
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grille Lounge (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.
U.S. Congressman, Mike Coffman (CD-6) returns to Liberty! Congressman Coffman has been leading the charge to reign in government – we are honored to host him for an inside update and the opportunity for Q&A. Learn more about the congressman and his efforts at
http://coffman.house.gov/
Let’s catch up on the good and bad results from election day in Colorado and set our sights on our 3rd annual holiday event (Save the date – 12/05/11).
Other Important Notes:
Please e-mail me at sacco@LibertyOnTheRocks.org if you would be interested in Liberty providing a discounted Concealed Carry Permit class in the near future.
If you would like to receive SMS notifications about upcoming events, just text the word Lakewood to 58124 and you will be able to receive text message reminders on your cell phone.
If you would like to watch a 46 minute documentary (Overdose: a film about the next financial crisis) please find the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ECi6WJpbzE&noredirect=1
I look forward to seeing you all at our next meetup!
Jeff Sacco
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2011
Save the date
Red Rocks third annual Holiday Event
January 16, 2012
First 2012 Red Rocks Happy Hour
(speaker TBA)
Mike Coffman Event Details
November 7, 2011
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grill (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour prices from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
Kickin’ back at the Sheraton West again. Don’t forget to check out their lunch menu (available all day) for burgers and such, in addition to the happy hour appetizers and bar specials.
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with our friend, Michael Schaus –
“Occupy Happy Hour!” 
Let’s get it started by wrapping up our education mini-series — It’s for the kids! (sure it is…) As we are a non-partisan group of happy hour Liberty lovers, I suggest you all attend one of the last few Jeffco school board candidate forums to learn more about the candidates and the district; there’s a list for tonight’s and this upcoming Saturday’s forum at http://jeepedu.org. Also, because of the immediacy of the topic, we’re also going to open it up to anyone with insights into Proposition 103.
Our featured guest is Liberty’s very own Michael Schaus, now a daily talk show host and News Director for northeastern Colorado’s New Logic Radio (KFTM 1400AM Hometown Radio). Michael will join us to share some insight into the political heartbeat of the heartland. (Yep, this freedom loving, gun toting, cigar smoking, upcoming radio divo, just might be Ft. Morgan’s answer to Dennis Miller!) We’re looking forward to a wide-ranging, big picture discussion, and there certainly are no dearth of topics for fodder: Occupy Wall Street, GOP debates (when do the Libertarian debates start?), Dusty Harry’s vote against the President’s jobs bill, Fast and Furious and the state of our 2nd Amendment rights…what a great time to be a political commentator! Learn more about Mr. Schaus at http://conservativeproject.com/Home_Page.html and http://www.kftm.net/news.htm.
BTW, IF YOU DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT BASTIAT OR HAYEK, YOU SHOULD COME ON OUT AND ENJOY OUR LAID BACK HAPPY HOUR THIS MONDAY FOR A SURPRISE OR TWO:)
Upcoming events
November 7, 2011
Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
U.S. Congressman Mike Coffman
Michael Schaus Event Details
October 17, 2011
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grill (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour meetup October 3rd –
VENUE ALERT — MEETING WILL BE AT RED ROCKS GRILLE, SHERATON HOTEL, 360 UNION BLVD., LAKEWOOD, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Dr. Paul Prentice –
“How the Federal Reserve Monetary System Destroys Liberty”
But first…we will be continuing our education mini-series on the run-up to the November 2011 elections (speaker TBA). Also, we encourage you to attend the upcoming Jeffco BOE candidate forums, there’s a list published at: http://jeepedu.org/
And, for the MAIN EVENT…We are excited to have Dr. Paul Prentice as our featured guest. Dr. Prentice has agreed to share with us one of his Free Markets classes (including powerpoint presentation) covering material he teaches at various think tanks, college campuses, and at various civic forums . Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Fed, monetary policy, and its economic costs.
Dr. Prentice has a unique perspective as a “reformed” Keynesian turned “Austrian,” having run the gamut politically from serving as the Chief Macroeconomist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Presidents Carter AND Reagan, and as a visiting scholar at the U.S. Department of Treasury under President Clinton. He is the president of the Pikes Peak Economic Club, Fellow at the Centennial Institute, Senior Fellow at the Independence Institute, board member of the Limited Government Forum, and Adjunct Scholar with the Ludwig von Mises Institute. For additional details about our guest, please visit:https://pikespeakeconomicsclub.com/CMS/PPEC
Upcoming Events
October 17, 2011
Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
U.S.Congressman Mike Coffman
Dr. Paul Prentice Event Details
October 3, 2011
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grille (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
NEW VENUE FOR THE NEXT TWO MEETUPS – MODIFIED HOURS- SAME GREAT PROGRAM!
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grille Lounge (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, Co., 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Eric Sondermann –
“A Perspective on These Polarized Times and What Lies Ahead in the 2012 Election Year”
We’re trying out the Red Rocks Grille at the Sheraton (6th and Union, Lakewood) for our next two meetups, ’cause we’ve got some amazing speakers and programming which you will not want to miss! (others would be charging for these upcoming events, but we won’t). Red Rocks Grille (great name choice!) will be offering us happy hour pricing on appetizers and drinks, in addition to their extensive full menu. On our “grill” menu, we start with our education mini-series, featuring:
Krista Kafer, Colorado native, author, senior education policy expert at the Heritage Foundation, a frequent contributor to the national press and media, consultant, senior fellow of the Independence Institute and the Magellan Center, and a Lincoln Fellow with the Claremont Institute. Ms. Kafer, a charter school heavyweight involved in charter school evaluation and congressional education committee work, will serve up her perspective on, Charter schools, the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’ll better appreciate Ms. Kafer’s full “simply amazing and astounding” bio details at: http://www.i2i.org/kristakafer.php
For the main “grill” event, we offer…
…our featured guest Eric Sondermann! A familiar face as a high profile political analyst and media pundit (as well as being another Colorado native), Mr. Sondermann is the principal/chairman of SE2 (a communications firm focused solely on public policy issues) who will discuss with us the “big picture” as well as the nuts and bolts of: why we live in polarizing times; what the 2012 elections might deliver; and which primary candidates seem to resonate best based on the last debate (9/12/11). Mr. Sondermann is a regular panelist on “Colorado Inside Out,” host of the “Colorado Decides” series, sits on a number of boards and was a founding board member now incoming Board Chair of Get Smart Schools. His meteoric rise and impressive background details may be found at http://publicpersuasion.com/about_us/people/staff_detail/?sid=10&view=pro
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming Events
October 3, 2011
Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour
Dr. Paul Prentice, How the Federal Reserve Monetary System Destroys Liberty at the Red Rocks Grille!
Eric Sondermann Event Details
September 19, 2011
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Red Rocks Grill (bar/restaurant adjacent to the lobby)
360 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, CO, 80228
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
There will be no September 5th Red Rocks meetup, in observance of Labor Day. Next meetup will be September 19th, location to be announced.
ALSO, please be sure to take advantage of a *FREE* upcoming class on the Constitution being provided by Hillsdale College. Featuring Congressmen Paul Ryan and Charles Krauthammer, the six week course (webinar or archived) will cover:
- What the framers of the Constitution understood about the document they were writing, especially its fundamental principles true of human beings at all times and in all places;
- Why the fundamental features of the American Constitution are representation and separation of powers;
- Why the key to a republican form of government is the vibrancy, size and independence of this private society.
What better way to celebrate Constitution Day? Register at:
constitution.hillsdale.edu
August 15th Meetup is 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Rock Rest Lodge!
Jessica Peck Corry – from the Center of the World!
The “We’re a AAA Country” Party!
We can’t wait!!! A new “crib” and two powerhouses in the world of political analysis! We’re hoping you love the new venue we’re trying out — Rock Rest has a fun, rustic, ambiance, $4 pitchers, $2 wells, and humongous wings (and we love supporting local businesses). Liberty will definitely be rocking this upcoming Monday. We will meet in the room off the patio.
Ben DeGrow from the Independence Institute continues our “education mini-series”, leading up to the 2011 school board elections. Mr. DeGrow’s insightful commentary will update us on two extremely important Colorado education lawsuits, the Lobato case and the Douglas County Voucher case. You may review his most impressive background details at: http://www.i2i.org/bendegrow.php
Our featured guest is Jessica Peck Corry, (also with the Independence Institute and my favorite law firm, Hoban & Feola), who will discuss topics such as the partisan voter gender gap to the comedy of errors otherwise known as politics today and who is to blame for our AA rating. We don’t have enough ink to give justice to one of Colorado’s most influential women, so you’ll just need to show up! Ms. Peck Corry, is a frequent and sought after political analyst and media commentator; her distinguished background details may be found at:http://www.i2i.org/jessicacorry.php Check out this Huffington Post link to read about Ms. Peck Corry going head-to-head with Ann Coulter about Casey Anthony and single moms (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/14/ann-coulter-single-mother_n_899379.html).
Upcoming Events
August 29, 2011 Bonus Monday!!!Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour— TBA
Jessica Peck Corry Event Details
August 15, 2011
Rock Rest Lodge16005 Mt. Vernon Rd.
Golden, CO. 804015:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Speakers generally begin at 6:00)
FB group: Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks)
Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks).
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