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Historically there is one that holds up under scrutiny, and is the source of the logo. In the 7th-8th Centuries AD, a French aristocrat named Hubertus (Hubert) had a vision while hunting on Good Friday morning in the Ardennes. He was pursuing a white stag when it turned around with a crucifix between it’s antlers and it spoke to him:
"Hubert, unless thou turnest to the Lord, and leadest an holy life, thou shalt quickly go down into hell". Hubert dismounted, prostrated himself and said, “Lord, what wouldst Thou have me do?” He received the answer, “Go and seek Lambert, and he will instruct you.”
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He set out for Maastricht, renounced his birthright and wealth, and met Lambert the bishop, which he became Hubertus’ spiritual director. After the assassination of Lambert in 708 AD by the supporters of Pippin, Hubertus was made bishop. Eventually a vision told him to transport St. Lambert’s remains to Liege and found a cathedral which stands to this day.
St. Hubertus eventually died May 30th, 728 AD. Being buried in Liege but eventually re-interred in Belgium. He is the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians, and metalworkers. He is also said to be the first one to breed the first Bloodhound (Chien de Saint-Hubert). He is also venerated in the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox Churches.
It is believed through the Vision of St. Hubertus that the Ethical Code of Hunting was established, as the stag lectured him:
The hunter ought to only shoot when a humane, clean and quick kill is assured.
He ought shoot only old stags past their prime breeding years.
To relinquish a much anticipated shot on a trophy to instead euthanize a sick or injured animal that might appear on the scene.
One ought never shoot a female with young in tow to assure the young deer have a mother to guide them to food during the winter.
originally posted by: nikkib0421
a reply to: jadedANDcynical
I honestly think it was advice from Foster. I feel he was complicit in all this. If what I've read is accurate, Foster came in place of Scalia's son. Would that make the son also involved?
originally posted by: IAMTAT
originally posted by: nikkib0421
a reply to: jadedANDcynical
I honestly think it was advice from Foster. I feel he was complicit in all this. If what I've read is accurate, Foster came in place of Scalia's son. Would that make the son also involved?
As I understand it, Foster (Hubertus Big Wig) asked Poindexter to invite Scalia and Son. Foster was going anyway, Scalia's son was originally going, but something work-related came up and he couldn't join his father.
THIS is why I've been trying to find out WHICH of Justice Scalia's sons was originally going (He has FIVE sons).
Paul Scalia is a Roman Catholic Priest. If HE was the son..and received a last minute assignment from the church, which made him have to cancel what his father agreed to and was looking forward to as a father & son trip (a nice lure)...it points to behind-the-scenes premeditation and planning from the Church.
originally posted by: texasgirl
Dianajune- What do you think those beds in the hallway are for? I don't know, that just sounds a little bad. So, can you elaborate on what Nichols said about it?
There were also beds strangely placed in the hallway leading to Scalia’s suite where his body was found.
Near the beds were bookshelves filled with books on statecraft, geopolitics and the rise and fall of historical empires, the abundance of which seem out-of-place at a West Texas ranch.
Interestingly, most of the rooms at the ranch consist of twin beds not meant for married couples, suggesting the remote ranch was intended more as a meeting place for fraternal orders than as a lodge for traveling families.
originally posted by: MotherMayEye
I'm finally going through document more carefully. Does anyone else read it as Rob Walters of the Gibson Dunn law firm as being Scalia's personal attorney?
That's how it reads to me. And if so, why would he have a personal attorney working out of Dallas, Texas?
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: texasgirl
You know, I don't want to think that, but damned if all these pieces don't point in that direction.
The story I referenced earlier that spoke of a mad hunter has a certain Brothers Grimm feel of realness to it that is inescapable.
I mean, this is Dan Brown level stuff we're talking here.
originally posted by: texasgirl
originally posted by: MotherMayEye
I'm finally going through document more carefully. Does anyone else read it as Rob Walters of the Gibson Dunn law firm as being Scalia's personal attorney?
That's how it reads to me. And if so, why would he have a personal attorney working out of Dallas, Texas?
Yep...Rob Walters from Gibson Dunn. Huh.
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: texasgirl
I think I'm going to stop for a bit and just read what you guys find after a bit of a break.
Think the tin hat has gotten a bit too tight and it would be best to set it aside for a while methinks.
originally posted by: nikkib0421
a reply to: dianajune
I'm almost wondering....were the beds cots? Like roll aways?
Just thinking aloud. Maybe it fit in with the opus dei not sleeping in a comfy bed once a week type thing.
originally posted by: texasgirl
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: texasgirl
You know, I don't want to think that, but damned if all these pieces don't point in that direction.
The story I referenced earlier that spoke of a mad hunter has a certain Brothers Grimm feel of realness to it that is inescapable.
I mean, this is Dan Brown level stuff we're talking here.
I mean, C Allen Foster flew to Argentina at the same time Pope Francis was there AFTER Scalia's death. What the heck for?!
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, AM/FM radio, Bathtub only, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Color television, Connecting rooms, Copier, Cribs, Direct dial phone number, Double beds, Fire alarm, Fire alarm with light, Fireplace, Free toll free calls, Free credit card access calls, Free local calls, Hairdryer, High speed internet connection, Iron, Ironing board, Non-smoking, Remote control television, Shower only, Smoke detectors, Turn down service, Wireless internet connection, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Extra person charge for rollaway use, Pets allowed, Storage space, Accessible room, Self-controlled heating/cooling system, Extra adult charge, Extra child charge, Extra child charge for rollaway use, Maid service, Handicap room, High speed internet access fee, High speed wireless
originally posted by: IAMTAT
originally posted by: texasgirl
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: texasgirl
You know, I don't want to think that, but damned if all these pieces don't point in that direction.
The story I referenced earlier that spoke of a mad hunter has a certain Brothers Grimm feel of realness to it that is inescapable.
I mean, this is Dan Brown level stuff we're talking here.
I mean, C Allen Foster flew to Argentina at the same time Pope Francis was there AFTER Scalia's death. What the heck for?!
Did the Pope really go to Argentina right after Scalia's death?...While Foster was/is there?
originally posted by: texasgirl
originally posted by: IAMTAT
originally posted by: texasgirl
originally posted by: jadedANDcynical
a reply to: texasgirl
You know, I don't want to think that, but damned if all these pieces don't point in that direction.
The story I referenced earlier that spoke of a mad hunter has a certain Brothers Grimm feel of realness to it that is inescapable.
I mean, this is Dan Brown level stuff we're talking here.
I mean, C Allen Foster flew to Argentina at the same time Pope Francis was there AFTER Scalia's death. What the heck for?!
Did the Pope really go to Argentina right after Scalia's death?...While Foster was/is there?
The Pope is actually still there. And I believe, when the story broke about who Scalia's friend was, Foster was in Argentina. At least, that's what his secretary said.