The John Randoph Club (JRC) is a paleoconservative social and political organization founded in the 1980s and operated by the Rockford Institute with chapters throughout the United States. It is named after John Randolph of Roanoke (1773-1833), a 19th century U.S. Congressman from Virginia.
Political Connections
The JRC is a program of the Rockford Institute, based in Rockford, Illinois, a political organization which describes itself as the "authentic voice of the American Heartland" with the goals of seeking the "renewal of Christendom" and promoting:
JRC events are promoted though the Rockford Institute's Chronicles Magazine, a printed and online paleoconservative political publication that opposes Abortion and the War in Iraq, and has taken stances critical of the positions of both President George W. Bush and his one-time opponent Senator John Kerry.
History and activities
The JRC held its inaugural meeting in January, 1992. Its founding president was Murray Rothbard, who gave a notable address calling on members to "repeal the twentieth century." One of its current leaders is Justin Raimondo, of Antiwar.com.
The JRC has described their own meetings as follows:
"The "Beer-Hall conservatives" of the John Randolph Club meet annually in various cities throughout the republic for a weekend of—in the tradition of the club's namesake, John Randolph of Roanoke—oratory, sprited debate, and conviviality."
Opposition
The Rockford Institute's detractors describe it as neo-Confederate and anti-Islam.
There may be ties between the JRC and the League of the South.[1]
Offices
Chronicles/The Rockford Institute
928 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
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