Journal for the Study of Antisemitism

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The Legion was co-founded by John Sharpe, an active-duty U.S. Naval
Officer. 10 When Sharpe began this publishing house/movement he directed
his recruiting toward “Traditional Catholics,” many of whom were openly
at odds with Rome by this time. He readily acknowledged that some people
rejected the Pope, but believed that the organization should move forward
in uniting all Catholic Traditionalists. 11
Another insight into the Legion can be had by looking at the books and
authors promoted by it, such as The International Jew, by Henry Ford, and
the writings of E. Michael Jones. 12
The website run by the Legion also demonstrates Sharpe’s attitude
toward the United States. Below are the writings Sharpe posted the day
after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 13
Readers will notice that we didn’t begin today’s special issue on yesterday’s
remarkable events with “America is attacked.” America wasn’t
attacked. America isn’t the World Trade Center, nor is it the Pentagon. At
least those things don’t represent our America, nor should they for our
readers. . . The media spin masters would have us think that those things
represent America, only to encourage a misuse of our Patriotic sentiments.
. .a misuse which has been going on for far too long and which is
bound, unfortunately, only to continue as a result of yesterday’s intentional
plane crashes. . .But in a sane world, assuming the tragic issue of
the loss of many innocent lives could be set aside for just a moment. . .in
a sane world, the elimination of most of the center of the world’s usurious
financial system would and should bring a breath of fresh air, a sigh
of relief, and a hope for a better day.
Although Sharpe, a former employee of the Pentagon and spokesman
for the Atlantic Fleet, founded the Legion, 14 he would later implicitly deny
knowledge of its existence once he began moving into more genteel circles
after his success with the Neo-Conned! series. 15
10. The Legion of St. Louis, http://www.legionofstlouis.com (accessed December
1, 2009).
11. John Sharpe, “The Legion of St. Louis,” E-mail to Traditional Catholics.
12. The Legion of St. Louis, “Booklist,” http://www.legionofstlouis.com/booklist.htm#FullList.
13. The Legion of St. Louis, “Special Feature, WTC and the Pentagon
Attacked,” September 12, 2001, http://www.legionofstlouis.com/bulletin.htm#
archive (accessed December 1, 2009).
14. Sharpe v. Landmark Communications, Inc. The April 7, 2009 summary
judgment ruling was reprinted in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly, http://valawyers
weekly.com/wp-files/pdf/009-8-082.pdf.
15. Against the Grain, “IHS Press, Potential Fascists and Antisemitic Connec-