Justice Scalia spent his last hours with members of this secretive society of elite hunters

https://www.washingtonpost.com ^ | Feb 24, 2016 | Amy Brittain and Sari Horwitz

[FR_addict]

When Justice Antonin Scalia died 11 days ago at a West Texas ranch, he was among high-ranking members of an exclusive fraternity for hunters called the International Order of St. Hubertus, an Austrian society that dates back to the 1600s.

After Scalia's death Feb. 13, the names of the 35 other guests at the remote resort, along with details about Scalia's connection to the hunters, have remained largely unknown. A review of public records shows that some of the men who were with Scalia at the ranch are connected through the International Order of St. Hubertus, whose members gathered at least once before at the same ranch for a celebratory weekend.

Members of the worldwide, male-only society wear dark green robes emblazoned with a large cross and the motto "Deum Diligite Animalia Diligentes," which means "Honoring God by honoring His creatures," according to the group's website. Some hold titles, such as Grand Master, Prior and Knight Grand Officer. The Order's name is in honor of Hubert, the patron saint of hunters and fishermen. ...

Cibolo Creek Ranch owner John Poindexter and C. Allen Foster, a prominent Washington attorney who traveled to the ranch with Scalia by private plane, hold leadership positions within the Order. It is unclear what, if any, official association Scalia had with the group. ... The society's U.S. chapter launched in 1966 at the famous Bohemian Club in San Francisco, which is associated with the all-male Bohemian Grove - one of the most notorious secret societies in the country.

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[GraceG]

Nixon on boheimian grove

https://youtu.be/JN2GS3b8cyU

Wonder how many gay orgies the attendees participate in?????

[heterosupremacist]

I am a 4th major degree AOH, but it does not make me less of an American! Also a 3rd Degree K of C & may God help us if we cannot become members of a Holy Fraternity in the once free USA without your permission. (expressed or implied) Grrr!

[skimbell]

[SVTCobra03]

MASONRY PROVEN CONCLUSIVELY TO BE WORSHIP OF LUCIFER, SATAN

http://www.cuttingedge.org/free11.html

[yarddog]

Well I never thought you needed my permission but if you did, you have it.

I also am entitled to my opinion with or without your permission.

[Gay State Conservative]

WHAT'S AN "ELITE" HUNTER??

[Vic S]

Yeah, Nixon and Reagan went the same year. I think Reagan did go again but Nixon said it was the gayest thing he’s ever been involved in (or something very similar to that) and didn’t go back.

[mass55th]

When I saw the group's connection to Austria, I wondered if Hermann Goering had belonged, but according to an article on a Catholic site, Nazis were refused membership, and Hitler banned the organization. The article also says that when Goering was refused membership, he had the group's Grand Prior executed. Interesting article:

Saints for the deer hunting season

[Stentor]

“Anybody like to join the Saudi Arabia branch of the Mystic Knights of the Sea?”

[1_Rain_Drop]

Someone who hunts elites.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Why? Haven’t they the same First Amendment right to freedom of association, as the rest of us have?

[BlatherNaut]

WHAT'S AN "ELITE" HUNTER??

LOL! One who is "under the Royal Protection of His Majesty Juan Carlos of Spain, the Grand Master Emeritus His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Andreas Salvator of Austria and our Grand Master is His Imperial and Royal Highness Istvan von Habsburg Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Prince of Hungary."

http://www.iosh-usa.com/

[FR_addict]

Thanks for the youtube link.

richard nixon: bohemian grove “most faggy god dammed thing you could ever imagine”

Clinton’s response to the club was interesting too.

Newt seemed to just ignore the questions with a non reply.

[lewislynn]

Funny, I'd be willing to bet a "true conservative" would rather spend his last hours with his family not a crew of stuffy pretend Duck Dynasty wannabes...

BTW, speaking of hunters, how'd that coveted super popular Duck Dynasty endorsement work out for Cruz?

[WildHighlander57]

FR addict, thanks for posting this!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3401486/posts?page=1#1

All y’all, Ping!!!!

[yarddog]

That was a great show. I particularly liked “The Kingfish”, Andy, and Calhoun.

[TruthWillWin]

Yes and Reagan on his right.

[MileHi]

Slandering the Judge commences.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"Anytime large groups of policy makers meet in secret is an opportunity for treason to thrive."

Down with party caucuses! And most especially, down with golf.

[maggief]

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INVITATION ONLY - Houston sportsmen knighted
Houston Chronicle (TX) - October 9, 2011

Reed Morian, Downey Bridgewater, John Kotts, Ed Jones and James Nicholson have been knighted in the Order of St. Hubertus, the highest honor for international hunting enthusiasts. Founded in the late 17th century, the order has 250 U.S. members and 600 worldwide. The Southwest Priory, which includes Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, is the largest member chapter according to its leader, Houstonian John Poindexter.

The new knights joined Keith Moseing, Boysie Bollinger, John Kelsey, Scotty Arnoldy, Vidal Martinez, John Barksdale and Phil John for a ceremony-filled weekend in Washington, D.C. that included a cocktail reception at the Belgian Ambassador’s residence, black-tie dinners at Plume and the Metropolitan Club and a white-tie ball at the Mayflower Hotel.

Andreas Salvator Von Habsburg Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, knighted the squires on behalf of King Juan Carlos I of Spain at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Dressed in white tails, the gentleman were dubbed with a sword before donning forest-green capes with embroidered Maltese crosses.