Dear Friends,

Several months ago, Steve Forbes agreed to be one of our keynote speakers at FreedomFest, and his secretary Jackie called to arrange his travel schedule.  She said that his time was very limited, and that he would need to fly into Las Vegas in the morning, give his talk, sign a few books, and then fly back to New York in the afternoon.  Typical of big-name celebrities.   

I asked his secretary, “Wouldn’t Mr. Forbes like to stick around and enjoy some of the conference?” 

She dismissed the idea.  “Sorry, that won’t be possible.  Mr. Forbes’s schedule is very tight.” 

But last week his secretary called to change his travel plans.  She said, “Mr. Forbes has looked at your FreedomFest program and is so excited about the speakers and debates that he's decided to attend the entire three-day event!”   

Steve Forbes really caught the spirit of FreedomFest.  We've decided to have him be the speaker on Saturday night to present the first inductees of the Free Market Hall of Fame. 

We are expecting a sell out crowd this year (over 1200 people), so if you want to come, now is the time to sign up before our room block ($97 a night) fills up.   

All the best, AEIOU,

Mark Skousen
Producer, FreedomFest
"The World's Largest Gathering of Free Minds"
www.freedomfest.com

 
VEGAS TEMPTATION 
Need an excuse to go to Vegas?  Come join me at.....

 FREEDOMFEST '08
"The world's largest gathering of free minds"

July 10-12, 2008, Bally’s/Paris Resort

 Three Conferences in One! 

WORLD ECONOMIC SUMMIT
(Top economists & geo-political experts)

 SKOUSEN'S CAFE
(The World’s Best Investment Seminar)

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!
(Eight great debates in 2008)
 
 88 speakers, over 100 exhibitors, and more than 1,200 attendees expected.

  "I feel an electricity here I have not felt in years."    – Nathaniel Branden

Dear friends of liberty every where,

For the past six months, my staff and I have worked overtime to put together the best FreedomFest ever!  Vegas will never be the same.  I urge you to join me this year for the most exciting three days of networking, celebrating, and profiting.  

Here’s what we’ve planned for this year’s extravaganza:  Three conferences in one! 

 WORLD ECONOMIC SUMMIT
(Top economists & geo-political experts)

First, we're organizing a free-market alternative to the global central planners and their corporate sycophants who meet annually at Davos, Switzerland.  Our speakers are much better than Bill Gates and Al Gore!

• Steve Forbes on "Gold, the Dollar, and The Growing Financial Crisis."
   

• John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods Market, on "Conscious Capitalism:  A Better Way for Bill Gates to Solve the World’s Problems.” 
   

• Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, on "Building a Better World -- a Private Alternative to Government Housing."  An inspirational talk! 
   

• Congressman Ron Paul, 2008 Republican Candidate for President, on "The Welfare-Warfare State:  Danger Ahead!" 
   

• Steve Moore, Wall Street Journal editorial board:  “The Coming Tsunomi:  What An Obama Presidency Will Mean.” 
   

• David Boaz, Vice President, Cato Institute, on:  “The Politics of Liberty.” 
   

• Robert Poole, Jr., Reason Foundation, on "Look, Ma'am, No Traffic Jams:  Real Market Solutions to the Transportation Boom."
   

• Warren Coats, former IMF official and currency board expert in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.  “The Monetary Truth About the Middle East.” 
   

• Gene Epstein, columnist, Barron's:  “Why We Need Real Monetary Reform Now:  Is Ben Bernanke the World’s Most Dangerous Man?”
   

• James Gwartney, Professor of Economics, Florida State University, and chief author of the Fraser Institute's annual Economic Freedom Index.  “Geo-Political Hot Spots:  The Good News and the Bad News.” 
   

• Charles Murray, American Enterprise Institute, author of "Losing Ground“ and "Human Accomplishment” on:  “There's Too Many Kids in College!” 
   

• Larry Abraham (Insider Report), Robert Hsu (Asia Edge), and Captain Jim Green (former Naval officer; retired pilot, Continental Airlines) on “China:  Friend for Foe?”   

 “A world-class event, the best I’ve ever attended.”--Alex Green, chairman, Investment U
 

 SKOUSEN'S CAFE
(The World’s Best Investment Seminar)

Second, FreedomFest will also host our 3-day private investment conference called Skousen CAFÉ (Center for Applied Finance & Economics).  Our featured speaker is: 

•  Jeremy Siegel, “The Wizard of Wharton” and author of the bestseller “Stocks for the Long Run” who predicted the top of Nasdaq almost to the day in March, 2000.  He is making a rare appearance on the topic, “Future Shock:  My Most Shocking Surprise in 50 Years on Wall Street.” 
   

• Ted Nicholas, world's #1 marketing guru, on "Most My Successful Wealth Building Techniques." 
   

• Other luminaries are Rick Rule, one of the country’s top money managers; Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital, on "Crash Proof Your Investment Now!"  David T. Phillips, the world’s #1 expert on estate planning and index annuities; Frank Seuss on Swiss investing; Jon Golding on international asset protection; George Gilder on the new technology stocks; Frank Holmes, chairman of U. S. Global Investors, on “Why Emerging Markets Now?”; Vern Jacobs, CPA, on “Tax Angles for Offshore Investors”; Martin Truax (Morgan Keegan in Atlanta) on “Why Income Investing Can Make You Rich”; Van Simmons (David Hall Rare Coins) on “Collecting for Fun and Profit”; Greg Galloway (Fund Advisors of America), on “How to Choose a Good Money Manager”; Nicholas Vardy (Global Guru) on “My Favorite Five Foreign Stocks.”  Plus I’ll be speaking on my new book, “EconoPower:  How a New Generation of Economists is Transforming the World.” 
   

• The Oxford Club and their top financial experts will hold several sessions, including Alex Green, editor of Investment U, "Profiting from Spiritual Wealth"; Floyd Brown, blue-chip contrarian; and Louis Basenese on “Winning in Today’s HOT IPO Market."       

  Plus Doug Casey, Larry Abraham, Michael Checkan, Ron Holland, Frank Trotter, Bert Dohmen, Keith Fitz-Gerald, Peter Zipper, John Mauldin, and many more. 
 

 “I turn down hundreds of invitations to speak each year, but FreedomFest is one I’d pay to attend.  I wouldn’t miss it!” -- John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods Market
 

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!
(Eight great debates in 2008)  

Last but not least, we are planning “Eight Great Debates in 2008,” culminating with Friday Night’s Fight: 

• The Big Debate:  Two #1 New York Times Bestselling Authors, Christopher Hitchens (“God is Not Great”) and Dinesh D’Souza (“What’s So Great About Christianity”), take off the gloves in an explosive debate on religion, politics, and war.  Plus…..
   

•  “The Real Islam: Radical or Peaceful?” Robert Spencer, author of the dangerous bestseller, “The Truth About Muhammad,” argues with Daniel Peterson (BYU professor of Islamic Studies) and author of “Muhammad, Prophet of God.”   

WARNING:  Robert Spencer’s views are so controversial that his life has been threatened and he cannot reveal where he lives.  But he’s coming to FreedomFest! 

• John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, and John Goodman (National Center for Policy Analysis) debate Marxist economist Michael Perelman (UC Chico) and David Himmelstein, MD (Harvard Medical School) and co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program, on universal health care. 
   

• George Gilder and Dr. Steven Myers (Discovery Institute) argues the case for "Intelligent Design in Nature" against Christopher Hitchens and Michael Shermer (Scientific American).  The sparks will fly. 
   

• “Should the World Return to the Gold Standard?”  Gene Epstein (Barron’s) says “Yes!” while Warren Coats, Chicago economist and former IMF monetary official to Bosnia and the Middle East says “No!”
   

• "Who Really Wrote Shakespeake's Plays?" Prof. Bill Rubinstein (University College of Wales) and co-author of "The Truth Will Out: Unmasking the Real Shakespeare" and Mark Anderson, author of "Shakespeare by Another Name" will take on Stratfordian expert and Berkeley professor Alan Nelson on this controversial authorship question.  

• “Was the Civil War Necessary?”  Historian Jeff Hummel (San Jose University) takes on Harry Jaffa (Clermont Institute) in a no-holds-bar debate on Abraham Lincoln, slavery, and the Civil War.   

Plus a Special Panel on “Infamous Latino Dictators:  Peron, Pinochet, Castro, and Chavez,” moderated by Muso Ayau, founder of Universidad Francisco Maroquin and former president of the Mont Pelerin Society.   

New Panel added:  "The Future of Politics" with Richard Viguerie ("Conservatives Betrayed"), Bob Barr (Libertarian candidate for president), Steve Forbes, and David Boaz (Cato Institute).

 Plus These Unusual Speakers

  Even if you are not interested in investing and geo-political topics, you’ll love these “offbeat” topics at Freedom Fest (we have topics for everyone to enjoy!): 

• Bill Jenkinson, author of “The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Home Runs,” on “Babe Ruth:  The Greatest Sports Figure Ever.”  If you are a sports fan (like am I), you will love this talk. 
   

•  Pam Nichols, president of the Red Rock Audubon Society, on “Free as a Bird:  The Pleasures of Bird Watching.”
   

•  Michael Shermer (Scientific American) on his new book, “The Mind of the Market:  The Darwinian Case for Free-Market Capitalism.” 
   

• Jo Ann Skousen (Mercy College) on "Slow Down: How to Read Poetry for Pleasure."
   

• Chuck Muth (Citizen Outreach) on "Freedom in Education: Give Choice a Chance!"
   

• Gene Healy, Cato senior editor and author, on "The Legacy of FDR and the Imperial Presidency:  Danger Ahead!"
   

• Mr. Anti-IRS,  "How I Help Thousands Save Taxes Without Ever Being Audited" by a Nevada CPA who wishes to remain anonymous.
   

• Debbie Brezina on her book, “The Spirit of Churchill”).  Back by popular demand! 
   

• New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Brown on “Condi: The Life of a Steel Magnolia.” 
   

• Harry King, MD, on “How to Live to be 100, and Enjoy it!” 

 “WOW!! I’m still just so gob-smacked by the amazing experience of FreedomFest that I’m having trouble finding my words….I have always loved argument and debate, and can honestly say that I have never had such agreeable disagreements as in those fantastic three days in Las Vegas.”--Professor Clive Wynn, Professor of Psychology, U. of Fla.
 

  And don’t forget:  Chip Wood, the world’s #1 emcee, will return to moderate the entire conference.  Plus an incredible exhibit hall of over 100 sponsors and exhibitors, including some of the top free-market think tanks, including Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, Fraser Institute, FLOW, Hillsdale College, Goldwater Institute, Liberty Magazine, Eagle Publishing.  Plus a huge bookstore run by Laissez Faire Books! 

Good news:  Liberty magazine has decided to hold its famous Liberty Editors Conference at this year's FreedomFest.  Speakers include David Friedman, Stephen Cox, David Boaz, Doug Casey, and Jo Ann Skousen.

And more good news:  John Mackey's non-profit organization, FLOW, will be doing a special one-day conference at FreedomFest, with Michael Strong and other FLOW experts.  They will be providing special music and dancing when you register on Wednesday, July 9. 

 Sign up Today!

FreedomFest 2008 is a great bargain.  The registration fee for the 3-day conference is only $495 per person/$795 per couple.  This fee includes all sessions, cocktail parties, and the sumptuous Saturday night gala banquet.  (Luncheons with top speakers are extra--more details coming.) 

And we’ve arranged a very low price of only $97 a night at Bally’s Hotel & Casino, located right in the heart of the Las Vegas strip. 

To register, contact Tami Holland, our conference coordinator, at tami@freedomfest.com, or toll-free 1-866-266-5101.  Or go to www.freedomfest.com to learn more, and to sign up online. 

Where will you be on 7-11 this year?  Make it memorable by coming to FreedomFest 2008 in Las Vegas.  Fly there, drive there, bike there, be there! 

Your friend in liberty and prosperity, AEIOU,

Mark Skousen
Producer

 

P. S.  Saturday night’s gala banquet will be an unforgettable moment:  the first induction ceremony of the Free Market Hall of Fame (presented by Steve Forbes).   Plus some great entertainment to celebrate liberty and un unforgettable surprise mystery speaker!  See you in Vegas on 7-11! 

 

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