Shocka! Ron Paul to Keynote Bircher Anniversary

Seems quite appropriate for this freakazoid.

Former Republican presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas will keynote Saturday's session of the 50th anniversary of the Appleton-based John Birch Society.

Paul will be one of three speakers at the 8 p.m. Saturday event at the Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah, according to spokesman Bill Hahn. Also speaking at that event will be Hilliard Welch, son of Society founder Robert Welch, and Society chief executive Arthur Thompson.

A physician and an icon among some conservatives, Paul calls himself "America's No. 1 defender of liberty." He did not win any Republican presidential primaries, however.

Ahem. An icon?

Please.

The thought of any Republican still cavorting with these Bircher cranks is nauseating. Considering Paul's odd associations, however, it should come as no surprise.

H/T Hot Air.