27th Annual Founders Night: Can We Pull It Together in 2012?

by Jon Caldara | 5:26 pm, January 10, 2012

Two of my good drinking buddies, libertarian Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine and social conservative Ann Coulter agree on one thing:  I’m a lot funnier after a glass of scotch. What else can we all agree on this year? Find out at our 27th Annual Founders’ Night Dinner! We will have a spirited “can’t we [...]

Defend Colorado from Obama Care!

by Jon Caldara | 1:03 am, March 22, 2010

Statement by Independence Institute President Jon Caldara
March 21, 2010
On Sunday night the US House of Representatives passed what we call “Obama-care.” This is one of the darkest moments in American history. The federal government has taken a large step towards control of our healthcare, and with it control of our very bodies. The federal government [...]

Now You Can Own a Piece of YouTube History!

by Jon Caldara | 4:30 pm, October 21, 2008

By now I’m sure you’ve seen the popular Amendment 49 – the Ivory Tower Explanation YouTube video, so you are familiar with the 3 stars of that video: Susie the State Worker, Bernie the Bureaucrat, and Larry the Lobbyist. In order to raise a little dough, we have put them up for sale on [...]

Add Another Newspaper to the List

by Jon Caldara | 9:01 am, October 16, 2008

To me, the Wall Street Journal is the Holy Grail of newspapers. It’s got more clout than most papers, and often times prints articles 3 or 4 grades above my reading ability. So imagine how pleased I was when I saw this endorsement yesterday morning.
…many liberals understand that workers shouldn’t be coerced into [...]

Colorado Amendment 49 in Any Way You Want It

by Jon Caldara | 10:05 am, October 15, 2008

No matter how much time you’ve got or your level of reading comprehension, the Independence Institute has got you covered when it comes to learning about Amendment 49, Ethical Standards. For instance, if you’ve only got 2 minutes, take a look at our quick, academic explanation involving me and a few of my friends. [...]

I Don’t Need Your Stinkin’ Bribe Money!

by Jon Caldara | 8:19 am, October 8, 2008

Those goons tried to buy poor ol’ Caldara, but I wouldn’t budge! I’ve got principles dammit and I stick to ‘em. Here is a letter I sent out just last week that sheds light on that failed attempt to buy me:
October 3, 2008
Dear Friend of the Independence Institute,
Just yesterday, I received an offer [...]

Amendment 49 Has Been Quite the Attention Whore

by Jon Caldara | 9:42 am, October 7, 2008

Apparently, Amendment 49 has been taking after a certain someone who runs a think tank and relishes the spotlight. Channel 7 decided that 49 is getting a lot of attention and I agree with them. It’s been at the forefront of debate recently and with that comes frequent mischaracterizations. Take for example [...]

“The Camera Supports a ‘Yes’ Vote on 49″

by Jon Caldara | 10:20 am, October 2, 2008

Hell got just a little bit colder. As if the Denver Post endorsement wasn’t enough, the paper for the state’s most liberal city endorsed Amendment 49! The Boulder Daily Camera came out in favor of 49 saying,
Amendment 49, we are told, would make it impossible for hard-working Coloradans to do their jobs in [...]

Colorado Amendment 49: The Ivory Tower Explanation

by Jon Caldara | 1:40 pm, October 1, 2008

We’ve been called the “Ivory Tower Bunch.” You damn right. We are a sophisticated, over-educated, aristocratic group here at I.I. And to prove it, I’ve come up with a way to explain Amendment 49 in just 2 minutes… in which only the most refined and cultured would understand.

“Let This Be a First.” -Denver Post

by Jon Caldara | 11:46 am, September 30, 2008

Word is, there are a number of pigs flying into an icy dome that has formed on the outskirts of hell. The Denver Post came out in favor of Amendment 49 in an editorial yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. And much like the Rocky endorsement, the Post identified the opponents’ misleading arguments [...]

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