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'''Media Matters for America''' is a [[far-left]] activist organization with strong ties to [[Hillary Clinton]] founded by [[David Brock]].<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/269791-david-brocks-hardball-tactics-worry-clinton-supporters</ref><ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/inside-hillary-clinton-s-big-money-cavalry-n552081</ref> It was created primarily to censor conservative media through blacklisting and intimidation of advertisers<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/pages/static/media_matters_facts Media Matters Facts], RushLimbaugh.com, Accessed November 23, 2012.</ref> and attack the Clinton organization's opponents. Media Matters has the persistent and unenviable task of undoing and explaining away public perceptions generated by the Clintons' words and actions.

'''Media Matters for America''' is a [[far-left]] activist organization with strong ties to [[Hillary Clinton]] founded by [[David Brock]].<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/269791-david-brocks-hardball-tactics-worry-clinton-supporters</ref><ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/inside-hillary-clinton-s-big-money-cavalry-n552081</ref> It was created primarily to censor conservative media through blacklisting and intimidation of advertisers<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/pages/static/media_matters_facts Media Matters Facts], RushLimbaugh.com, Accessed November 23, 2012.</ref> and attack the Clinton organization's opponents. Media Matters has the persistent and unenviable task of undoing and explaining away public perceptions generated by the Clintons' words and actions.

Brock also works for [[American Bridge 21st Century]], which he co-founded with [[Kathleen Kennedy Townsend]], a former Lt. Governor of Maryland and eldest child of former US Attorney General and US Senator [[Robert F. Kennedy]].  [[Sidney Blumenthal]], the original creator of the [[birther]] movement narrative aimed at [[demonizing]] [[Barack Hussein Obama]] on behalf of the Clinton organization, has also been closely associated with Media Matters.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2015/09/26/washington-post-confirms-hillary-clinton-started-the-birther-movement/</ref>   

Brock also works for [[American Bridge 21st Century]], which he co-founded with [[Kathleen Kennedy Townsend]], a former Lt. Governor of Maryland and eldest child of former US Attorney General and US Senator [[Robert F. Kennedy]].  [[Sidney Blumenthal]], the original creator of the [[birther]] movement narrative aimed at [[demonizing]] [[Barack Hussein Obama]] on behalf of the Clinton organization, has also been closely associated with Media Matters.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2015/09/26/washington-post-confirms-hillary-clinton-started-the-birther-movement/</ref>   

Brock is a self-proclaimed fabricator of lies who strong-armed sources that didn't agree with him.<ref>[http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20711 Media Matters: Defaming Journalists, Getting Sued], by Catherine Moy, ''Human Events'', 05/15/2007.</ref> While writing ''Blinded by the Right'',<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_23_119/ai_94639741/pg_1 Slime-master: inside the 'vast right-wing conspiracy' - Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative] - Book Review, Christian Century, Nov 6, 2002 by Gary Dorrien.</ref> Brock was hospitalized in a mental facility where he spent time in a "quiet room" and "had delusions, he thought people were trying to kill him," according to the Drudge Report.<ref>http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/data/2002/05/22/20020522_143906_brockb.htm</ref>   

Brock is a self-proclaimed fabricator of lies who strong-armed sources that didn't agree with him.<ref>[http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20711 Media Matters: Defaming Journalists, Getting Sued], by Catherine Moy, ''Human Events'', 05/15/2007.</ref> While writing ''Blinded by the Right'',<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_23_119/ai_94639741/pg_1 Slime-master: inside the 'vast right-wing conspiracy' - Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative] - Book Review, Christian Century, Nov 6, 2002 by Gary Dorrien.</ref> Brock was hospitalized in a mental facility where he spent time in a "quiet room" and "had delusions, he thought people were trying to kill him," according to the Drudge Report.<ref>http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/data/2002/05/22/20020522_143906_brockb.htm</ref>   

In February 2012, the [[Daily Caller]] ran a story outlining Brock's "erratic behavior" based on sources within his organization and Media Matters' close coordination with the Barack Obama White House and liberal news organizations.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

In February 2012, the [[Daily Caller]] ran a story outlining Brock's "erratic behavior" based on sources within his organization and Media Matters' close coordination with the Barack Obama White House and liberal news organizations.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

Brock outlined his lies and conversion to liberalism in his 2002 book, ''Blinded By The Right.'' He launched Media Matters in 2004 after conferring with Hillary Clinton.

Brock outlined his lies and conversion to liberalism in his 2002 book, ''Blinded By The Right.'' He launched Media Matters in 2004 after conferring with Hillary Clinton.

In a Twitter post by MJ Rosenberg, he called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "terrorist".<ref>[http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2011/05/20/media-matters-honcho-attacks-israel-aipac-calls-netanyahu-terrorist/ Media Matter's MJ Rosenberg tweets, calls Israel PM Netanyahu a "terrorist"]</ref>

In a Twitter post by MJ Rosenberg, he called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "terrorist".<ref>[http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2011/05/20/media-matters-honcho-attacks-israel-aipac-calls-netanyahu-terrorist/ Media Matter's MJ Rosenberg tweets, calls Israel PM Netanyahu a "terrorist"]</ref>

At a gathering of pro-Israel supporters held at the University of Pennsylvania in early February 2012, noted liberal Democrat and high-profile lawyer Alan Dershowitz was quoted as saying that Media Matters could cost Barack Obama the 2012 presidential election.<ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/2012/02/m-alan_dershowitz_says_media_matters_could_cost_obama_the_election.html Alan Dershowitz Says Media Matters Could Cost Obama the Election]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

At a gathering of pro-Israel supporters held at the University of Pennsylvania in early February 2012, noted liberal Democrat and high-profile lawyer Alan Dershowitz was quoted as saying that Media Matters could cost Barack Obama the 2012 presidential election.<ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/2012/02/m-alan_dershowitz_says_media_matters_could_cost_obama_the_election.html Alan Dershowitz Says Media Matters Could Cost Obama the Election]</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

==Media Matters and Gun Control==

==Media Matters and Gun Control==

Media Matters is a staunch supporter of anti-gun legislation over the years and writes frequently on the subject on its website.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/ MediaMatters.org]</ref>  In fact, Media Matters has taken $400,000 in donations from The Joyce Foundation specifically for the purpose "to support a gun and public safety issue initiative"<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ The Joyce Foundation 990 Tax Filing for 2010 - Page 130]</ref>  Over the years The [[Joyce Foundation]] has actively supported gun control programs and has donated tens of millions of dollars to numerous anti-gun initiatives.<ref>[http://www.joycefdn.org/content.cfm/program-grants-list-3?rr=1&OrderBy=Amount&OrderAsc=0 Joyce Foundation Program Grants: Gun Violence]</ref>  Barack Obama served on the board of Joyce Foundation from 1994 to 2002.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/25/obama-years-ago-helped-fund-carbon-program-pushing-congress/ Obama Years Ago Helped Fund Carbon Program He Is Now Pushing Through Congress,] By Ed Barnes, March 25, 2009. FoxNews.com.  See also [[Enron scandal]] for information on carbon trading.</ref>  

Media Matters is a staunch supporter of anti-gun legislation over the years and writes frequently on the subject on its website.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/ MediaMatters.org]</ref>  In fact, Media Matters has taken $400,000 in donations from The Joyce Foundation specifically for the purpose "to support a gun and public safety issue initiative"<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ The Joyce Foundation 990 Tax Filing for 2010 - Page 130]</ref>  Over the years The [[Joyce Foundation]] has actively supported gun control programs and has donated tens of millions of dollars to numerous anti-gun initiatives.<ref>[http://www.joycefdn.org/content.cfm/program-grants-list-3?rr=1&OrderBy=Amount&OrderAsc=0 Joyce Foundation Program Grants: Gun Violence]</ref>  Barack Obama served on the board of Joyce Foundation from 1994 to 2002.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/25/obama-years-ago-helped-fund-carbon-program-pushing-congress/ Obama Years Ago Helped Fund Carbon Program He Is Now Pushing Through Congress,] By Ed Barnes, March 25, 2009. FoxNews.com.  See also [[Enron scandal]] for information on carbon trading.</ref>  

Ironically, recent reports have revealed that the personal assistant to Media Matters founder and Chairman David Brock hypocritically carries a concealed Glock handgun when he goes out in public, for his protection.<ref>[https://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/15/media-matters-took-600k-for-gun-control-while-carrying/ Media Matters took $600K for gun control while carrying?]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/16/brock-and-glock-armed-men-guarded-media-matters-boss-as-took-400000-gun-control/ Brock and the Glock: Armed men guarded Media Matters boss as he took $400,000 gun control donation]</ref>  Washington, DC is known as having some of the strictest gun carrying laws in the United States, so carrying a legally concealed weapon within that city would be extremely rare for a private citizen.

Ironically, recent reports have revealed that the personal assistant to Media Matters founder and Chairman David Brock hypocritically carries a concealed Glock handgun when he goes out in public, for his protection.<ref>[https://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/15/media-matters-took-600k-for-gun-control-while-carrying/ Media Matters took $600K for gun control while carrying?]</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/16/brock-and-glock-armed-men-guarded-media-matters-boss-as-took-400000-gun-control/ Brock and the Glock: Armed men guarded Media Matters boss as he took $400,000 gun control donation]</ref>  Washington, DC is known as having some of the strictest gun carrying laws in the United States, so carrying a legally concealed weapon within that city would be extremely rare for a private citizen.

==Boycotts==

==Boycotts==