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'''Snopes.com''' is a [[liberal]] website that was originally devoted to collecting and debunking [[urban legend]]s. It was started in 1997 by husband and wife team Barbara and David Mikkelson. Because the Mikkelson's have no formal background or experience in investigative research, it is filled with numerous, intentionally inaccurate information. The site is popular with liberals,<ref>Bokhari, Allum (July 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/07/25/left-loves-snopes/ BOKHARI: Why The Left Loves Snopes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> and it tends to explain away all criticism toward liberal politicians and public figures while giving [[conservatives]] the hatchet job. In 2016, Snopes spent the entire year unsuccessfully trying to defend [[Hillary Clinton]].<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2016/06/17/fact-checking-snopes-websites-political-fact-checker-is-just-a-failed-liberal-blogger/</ref><ref>https://ethicsalarms.com/2016/07/31/bye-bye-snopes-youre-dead-to-me-now/</ref><ref>http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/262720/snopes-attack-front-page-shows-how-incompetent-it-daniel-greenfield</ref><ref>

'''Snopes.com''' is a [[liberal]] website that was originally devoted to collecting and debunking [[urban legend]]s. It was started in 1997 by husband and wife team Barbara and David Mikkelson. Because the Mikkelson's have no formal background or experience in investigative research, it is filled with numerous, intentionally inaccurate information. The site is popular with liberals,<ref>Bokhari, Allum (July 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/07/25/left-loves-snopes/ BOKHARI: Why The Left Loves Snopes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> and it tends to explain away all criticism toward liberal politicians and public figures while giving [[conservatives]] the hatchet job. In 2016, Snopes spent the entire year unsuccessfully trying to defend [[Hillary Clinton]].<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2016/06/17/fact-checking-snopes-websites-political-fact-checker-is-just-a-failed-liberal-blogger/</ref><ref>https://ethicsalarms.com/2016/07/31/bye-bye-snopes-youre-dead-to-me-now/</ref><ref>http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/262720/snopes-attack-front-page-shows-how-incompetent-it-daniel-greenfield</ref><ref>

http://mynewsla.com/hollywood/2016/06/20/snopes-vs-daily-caller-fact-checker-hit-as-hillary-backer/</ref><ref>https://jdlong.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/snopes-com-exposed-left-wing-website-not-quite-the-impartial-arbiter-of-truth/</ref><ref>http://www.angrypatriotmovement.com/who-is-behind-snopes/</ref><ref>[http://www.fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/snopes-got-snoped/60681 Snopes Got Snoped]</ref> At the same time, Snopes has defended some conservatives, such as its refutation that Milwaukee Sheriff [[David Clarke]] wears "fake medals,"<ref>Palma, Bethania (May 23, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/david-clarke-military-medals/ Does Sheriff David Clarke Wear 'Fake' Military Medals?]. ''Snopes''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> the claim that the Polish first lady did not shake U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s hand.<ref>MacGuill, Dan (July 8, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/polish-first-lady-trump-handshake/ Did Poland's First Lady Refuse to Shake Donald Trump's Hand?] ''Snopes''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and even admitted that Trump is a victim of mainstream media [[fake news]].<ref>Scarborough, Rowan (July 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/snopes-publishes-favorable-donald-trump-report/ Snopes publishes favorable Trump report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> Snopes has attempted to "fact-check" intentionally satirical articles from the [[Babylon Bee]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Adam4d/status/1154465670660329472</ref><ref>Adams, Becket (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/snopes-promotes-junk-science-study-in-a-continuation-of-its-bizarre-grudge-against-the-babylon-bee Snopes promotes junk science study in a continuation of its bizarre grudge against the Babylon Bee]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref>

http://mynewsla.com/hollywood/2016/06/20/snopes-vs-daily-caller-fact-checker-hit-as-hillary-backer/</ref><ref>https://jdlong.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/snopes-com-exposed-left-wing-website-not-quite-the-impartial-arbiter-of-truth/</ref><ref>http://www.angrypatriotmovement.com/who-is-behind-snopes/</ref><ref>[http://www.fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/snopes-got-snoped/60681 Snopes Got Snoped]</ref> At the same time, Snopes has defended some conservatives, such as its refutation that Milwaukee Sheriff [[David Clarke]] wears "fake medals,"<ref>Palma, Bethania (May 23, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/david-clarke-military-medals/ Does Sheriff David Clarke Wear 'Fake' Military Medals?]. ''Snopes''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> the claim that the Polish first lady did not shake U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s hand.<ref>MacGuill, Dan (July 8, 2017). [http://www.snopes.com/polish-first-lady-trump-handshake/ Did Poland's First Lady Refuse to Shake Donald Trump's Hand?] ''Snopes''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and even admitted that Trump is a victim of mainstream media [[fake news]].<ref>Scarborough, Rowan (July 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/snopes-publishes-favorable-donald-trump-report/ Snopes publishes favorable Trump report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> Snopes has attempted to "fact-check" intentionally satirical articles from the [[Babylon Bee]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Adam4d/status/1154465670660329472</ref><ref>Adams, Becket (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/snopes-promotes-junk-science-study-in-a-continuation-of-its-bizarre-grudge-against-the-babylon-bee Snopes promotes junk science study in a continuation of its bizarre grudge against the ''Babylon Bee'']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref>

In July 2017, a financial dispute with an advertising firm forced Snopes to seek crowd-sourced funding. They raised $500,000 on their first day. Also, it has been alleged that Mikkelson has been embezzling company funds to spend on personal expenses and [[prostitute]]s. <ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4730092/Snopes-brink-founder-accused-fraud-lying.html 'Fact checking' website Snopes on verge of collapse after founder is accused of fraud, DailyMail, July 26, 2017]</ref>

In July 2017, a financial dispute with an advertising firm forced Snopes to seek crowd-sourced funding. They raised $500,000 on their first day. Also, it has been alleged that Mikkelson has been embezzling company funds to spend on personal expenses and [[prostitute]]s. <ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4730092/Snopes-brink-founder-accused-fraud-lying.html 'Fact checking' website Snopes on verge of collapse after founder is accused of fraud, DailyMail, July 26, 2017]</ref>

In March 2018, having been abusively targeted on Twitter indirectly by liberal activists who couldn't meet her arguments on the issues (like David Hogg, who claimed she "controlled" the NRA), radio host and [[2nd Amendment]] advocate [[Dana Loesch]] joined with other targets of abuse of free speech to warn that they would watch and report on the [[Oscars]] for slights and more serious verbal attacks on America's supporters and its sovereignty.

In March 2018, having been abusively targeted on Twitter indirectly by liberal activists who couldn't meet her arguments on the issues (like David Hogg, who claimed she "controlled" the NRA), radio host and [[2nd Amendment]] advocate [[Dana Loesch]] joined with other targets of abuse of free speech to warn that they would watch and report on the [[Oscars]] for slights and more serious verbal attacks on America's supporters and its sovereignty.

Brooke Binkowsky, managing editor of Snopes, unprofessionally made an unsolicited reply with a deliberate (and inaccurate) personal slight from her Twitter account with no informational value and surely none regarding fact-checking or targeted harassment of those expressing faithfulness to their country, rather only making a "statement" of her immaturity by joining in on the abuse.<ref>J., Sam (March 5, 2018). [https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2018/03/05/fact-you-suck-dana-loesch-takes-snopes-managing-editor-to-the-shed-for-lame-personal-attack/ "Fact, YOU SUCK: Dana Loesch takes Snopes’ managing editor to the SHED for lame personal attack"].  Twitchy website.</ref>

Brooke Binkowsky, managing editor of Snopes, unprofessionally made an unsolicited reply with a deliberate (and inaccurate) personal slight from her Twitter account with no informational value and surely none regarding fact-checking or targeted harassment of those expressing faithfulness to their country, rather only making a "statement" of her immaturity by joining in on the abuse.<ref>J., Sam (March 5, 2018). [https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2018/03/05/fact-you-suck-dana-loesch-takes-snopes-managing-editor-to-the-shed-for-lame-personal-attack/ "Fact, YOU SUCK: Dana Loesch takes Snopes’ managing editor to the SHED for lame personal attack"].  ''Twitchy'' website.</ref>

==Intentionally inaccurate/misleading information==

==Intentionally inaccurate/misleading information==

*In 2016, the site tried to deny the basic fact that Hillary Clinton defended a child rapist and was later heard laughing about the case in an audiotape provided by the Washington Free Beacon. The site rated this basic fact as "mostly false."<ref>https://ethicsalarms.com/2016/07/31/bye-bye-snopes-youre-dead-to-me-now/</ref>

*In 2016, the site tried to deny the basic fact that Hillary Clinton defended a child rapist and was later heard laughing about the case in an audiotape provided by the ''Washington Free Beacon''. The site rated this basic fact as "mostly false."<ref>https://ethicsalarms.com/2016/07/31/bye-bye-snopes-youre-dead-to-me-now/</ref>

*Snopes is skeptical about a great number of different topics. When it comes to [[Barack Obama]], they have all the answers even though his records are sealed from the public.

*Snopes is skeptical about a great number of different topics. When it comes to [[Barack Obama]], they have all the answers even though his records are sealed from the public.

*They reference Obama's autobiography 'Dreams From My Father' as a debunking source. This despite the book was ghostwritten by domestic terrorist [[Bill Ayers]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013/11/jack-cashill-vindicated-bill-ayers-book-promotion-event-announces/ SHOCK CONFESSION: Bill Ayers Reveals He Is Author Of “Dreams From My Father” in Latest Book, GatewayPundit, November 20, 2013]</ref> Controversial subjects such as his birth certificate, Obama's 1981 Trip To Pakistan using a U.S. passport, his college records, social security number, law license, etc., Snopes knows what hundreds of lawsuits have unable to unseal by the courts.

*They reference Obama's autobiography ''Dreams From My Father'' as a debunking source. This despite the book was ghostwritten by domestic terrorist [[Bill Ayers]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013/11/jack-cashill-vindicated-bill-ayers-book-promotion-event-announces/ "Shock confession: Bill Ayers reveals he is author of ''Dreams From My Father'' in latest book".] ''The Gateway Pundit'' website, November 20, 2013]</ref> Controversial subjects such as his birth certificate, Obama's 1981 Trip To Pakistan using a U.S. passport, his college records, social security number, law license, etc., Snopes knows what hundreds of lawsuits have unable to unseal by the courts.

*Snopes calls concerns about deaths attributed to the [[HPV vaccine]] false despite CDC whistleblower publicly stating otherwise.<ref>[http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/can-snopes-be-trusted-on-health-issues/ Can Snopes be Trusted on Health Issues?, Healthimpactnews, September 3, 2014]</ref>

*Snopes calls concerns about deaths attributed to the [[HPV vaccine]] false despite CDC whistleblower publicly stating otherwise.<ref>[http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/can-snopes-be-trusted-on-health-issues/ Can Snopes be Trusted on Health Issues?, Healthimpactnews, September 3, 2014]</ref>