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Jesus is a Capitalist

Jesus is a Capitalist
“…and why that matters for you.”

We live in a day and time where the philosophy of Marx is ritualistically repackaged and distributed as the contemporary gospel of Jesus Christ. As a result those of us who have been raised in a predominantly Christian culture have probably adopted some pretty dumb ideas, including some pretty devastating notions about God and His Son Jesus Christ. Even worse, because we have these ideas — without much thinking — we are often determined to defend our views at all costs. But what if those things that we’ve been trained, taught and educated to believe — aren’t quite true?

Consider — we live in a day and time where most people think that Jesus was against individualism. Therefore, in our most noble sentiments we advocate collectivism. But, is…

Guess what I got from the Governor.

Do you think Gary Herbert likes swing dancing?

Since we first met I’ve thought Gary was a nice guy, but of course back then he wasn’t the Governor. These days it’s hard to tell what you really know about politicians or their agendas. Even more relevant in today’s climate of ‘tea parties’ and a promised revival of the Republican Revolution part II, it’s getting harder and harder to tell who really has principles, and which leaders just have good PR intuition.

“Swing?” Did I really start this out by asking if the Utah Governor likes swing dancing? I know it seems random, but it’s not – really. Don’t you remember the 1993 film Swing Kids?

“No one who likes swing can become a Nazi.” – Arvid

Interesting test, I think, for not so obvious reasons. In our…

Government vs the Businessman

Alpine businessman Claud ‘Rick’ Koerber carries on…

He denies allegations and has relaunched economic project

By Emiley Morgan
Deseret News
January 27 2010 12:00 a.m. MST

Highland – It’s clear, just from the words he uses, that the line has been drawn in the sand.

This is a battle. A fight. This is the government versus the businessman. And while Claud “Rick” Koerber, 36, thinks it’s quite a compelling story, he said it would be more interesting if this conflict weren’t also his life.

Though he has been accused by the government of running a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $100 million, Koerber is undeterred. He’s not repentant because he says he’s not guilty. He believes in the money he made and the company he built. He intends to fight the battle and emerge victorious.

“The rules of the justice system are that you can fight,” he said. “It’s the fundamental thing that makes a free society more attractive. Just because the government accuses you, it doesn’t mean it’s true. I’m proud of my business. I’m proud of what we did. I think that what we did was amazing.”

>>> Read the Full Article at Deseret News

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Koerbers, the Brady Bunch circa 2010?

So, first I win the Salt Lake Tribune’s online poll for Utahan of the Year, and now “the Brady Bunch?”

It’s actually a quite funny story. To begin with though, I have to confess that I don’t remember watching even a single episode of the Brady Bunch when I was a kid. But, a couple of weeks ago when Jewel and I took our family in for our end of the year, Yes, family, we really do exist, and we can even all smile at the same time, photo—I was pretty surprised when the photographer, after learning a little about us quipped, “Well isn’t this just the Brady Bunch.”

What? Okay, seriously? I’ve been called a lot of things, but…..the Brady Bunch? Those have got to be fightin’ words. Right?

Maybe a little…

Is Rick Koerber really the “Utahn of the Year?”

Yeah, I was chuckling when I saw the newspaper’s article, but then I got to thinking…

I’d like to ask for your vote. It will only take 60 seconds and could accomplish something very interesting. Really. I’m not kidding.

Let me explain. As most of you know, 2009 has not been exactly the kind of year I would have scripted for me and my family. But, as it turns out, the Salt Lake Tribune want’s to know if I should be the “Utahn of the Year.” I’m not kidding.

As no one who has followed me for any length of time could have missed, I have not only been an outspoken critic of over-sized government, but a few years ago I got real specific about criticizing a few very malicious bureaucrats who have essentially dedicated their lives to destroying my businesses and my reputation. Of course, I’m not…

Rick Koerber and the Government’s new 22-Count Indictment

Official Statement
From Mr. Koerber’s Legal Defense Team

Re: News of the superseding indictment reported in the local media on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, 2009

“Nothing has been filed. We learned of the superseding indictment from the government’s press release. Apparently the government’s practice here is to issue a press release to the public before giving the defense an opportunity to review the underlying document. So, we are unable to comment on the specifics.

“Notably, Mr. Koerber’s lead attorney was on the phone with the prosecutors today discussing matters in the case, and they did not say anything about it. Nevertheless, an increase in the number of counts does not change the flawed and disjointed foundation of the government’s case. Judging from its press release, the government seems to be trying to stretch the same allegations over more and more charges. These are the same allegations, mind you, that the government first asserted in the course of an investigation which an independent government Auditor has described as “inappropriate” and “inconsistent” with “established policies and procedures.” The head of the investigation now is the same individual who first referred this matter to the Attorney General of the State of Utah—the Attorney General, of course, declined to prosecute the case for a lack of any real evidence of wrongdoing. Adding more words and allegations should not change the fundamental conclusion.”

—End

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Koerbers Divorce

Just received a call from Tom Harvey at the Salt Lake Tribune. Obviously the unquenchable desire to spread gossip about me is still growing at the Tribune. So that my friends, family, and associates can hear it from me first — rather than the most certain false perspectives and foundationless speculation likely to accompany the coming Tribune reports — I will confirm that it is a fact that Michelle asked me for a divorce a few weeks ago.

Without any contention we have worked together to resolve our mutual concerns at every step and complete the divorce processes, paperwork, and legal filings required of us in this situation. I continue to love and support Michelle for herself and as the mother of our children. I think our relationship will remain long term and very close.

It is unfortunate but…

Brain-Off, Mouth Open: Tom Grover Misses the Point

Whenever a self-proclaimed libertarian takes the side of government over its citizens, you can bet that something sinister is underway. I can’t think of a more appropriate way to describe Tom Grover’s recent attempt of political opinionating in his piece, “Rep. Carl Wimmer scandal isn’t about Rick Koerber, it’s about the integrity of our justice system.” Mr. Grover essentially argues three points, 1) that Wimmer has betrayed the interests of justice and should resign for “intimidating” regulators, 2) that lawmakers should learn a lesson and steer clear of similar conduct, and 3) that Utahans should let regulators like Francine Giani alone while they do ‘their job.’

The short sighted and pious platitudes of Mr. Grover, a self-proclaimed Utah libertarian, demonstrate an alarming trend, exerting a surprisingly Herculean pressure, in modern politics. Namely, in our…

Rick Koerber answers, “Is Rep. Carl Wimmer My Friend?”

“I originally approached Representative Wimmer and discussed my concerns of abusive and illegal tactics used by Francine Giani’s Department because I believed that he understood the proper role of government and also agreed that every person investigated by the government deserves to be treated with fairness. I also hoped that as a former law enforcement official Carl could see that, regardless of the underlying case, severe government abuses against its citizens during official investigations cannot be tolerated in a free society. The 2008 legislative audit results of the Utah Division of Securities vindicated our common concern, and demonstrates that my request for assistance was accurate and well founded. Why he is now apparently seeking to distance himself from me is a question only he can answer. Representative Wimmer has not been involved, to any degree, in the businesses…

The Betrayal of Ayn Rand

The Betrayal of Ayn Rand
An Open Letter to Objectivists

June 15, 2009

By Rick Koerber
Founder of the Free Capitalist Project

Long after her death, it’s sad to see so many Objectivists losing sight of Ayn Rand’s personal mission. Talking like an Objectivist, referencing the characters in her books, and using the vocabulary of her movement—are all poor substitutes for acting in accordance with the ideas of an Objectivist and working to usher forth the moral revolution she so passionately advocated.

While there are notable and significant exceptions too many Objectivists that I come across on a regular basis seem to be using their intransigent atheism to justify abandoning the actual hard work of BEING real radicals for capitalism. I’m writing this criticism, not to be sensational or to attack, but to rattle a…