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| | The radical leftists behind this shady [[defamation]] factory disguised as a public interest group are neither neutral nor objective, and are a credible arbiter of absolutely nothing on this planet. They have been a malicious propaganda generator against anyone with views that are anything right of the Chamber of Commerce. This evil organization was essentially setup as a money-making scam for left-wing fundraiser Morris Dees, used to fleece well-intentioned low-dollar liberal donors of their money, thinking they were sending money to fight extremists on the right, like Gerald Ford. Meanwhile, they defame as a Nazi or Klansman anyone who doesn’t actively profess twisted hard left doctrine or bow down before the likes of [[Elizabeth Warren]]."<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/roger-stone-exclusive-democrats-plan-steal-2020-election/</ref>}} | | The radical leftists behind this shady [[defamation]] factory disguised as a public interest group are neither neutral nor objective, and are a credible arbiter of absolutely nothing on this planet. They have been a malicious propaganda generator against anyone with views that are anything right of the Chamber of Commerce. This evil organization was essentially setup as a money-making scam for left-wing fundraiser Morris Dees, used to fleece well-intentioned low-dollar liberal donors of their money, thinking they were sending money to fight extremists on the right, like Gerald Ford. Meanwhile, they defame as a Nazi or Klansman anyone who doesn’t actively profess twisted hard left doctrine or bow down before the likes of [[Elizabeth Warren]]."<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/roger-stone-exclusive-democrats-plan-steal-2020-election/</ref>}} |
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| | + | Despite labeling numerous mainstream conservative organizations as "hate groups", the SPLC has refused to label [[Antifa]], a violent extremist left-wing group, a hate group.<ref>Nelson, Steve (September 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/southern-poverty-law-center-condemns-antifa-but-wont-call-hate-group/article/2633252 Southern Poverty Law Center condemns antifa, but won't call hate group]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Richardson, Valerie (December 2, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/2/antifa-isnt-hate-group-southern-poverty-law-center/ Antifa isn’t a ‘hate group,’ Southern Poverty Law Center claims]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> |
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| | + | The SPLC has mislabeled Islamic terrorist attacks, such as the 2016 Orlando nightclub attack, and [[Black lives matter]] attacks as somehow being "Terror from the Right."<ref>Stranahan, Lee (December 10, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/12/10/southern-poverty-law-center-calls-islamic-and-black-lives-matter-attacks-radical-right-terrorist-plots/ Southern Poverty Law Center Calls Islamic and Black Lives Matter Attacks ‘Radical-Right Terrorist Plots’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2018.</ref><ref>Pfeiffer, Alex (December 8, 2016). [https://dailycaller.com/2016/12/08/the-splc-considers-the-most-deadly-islamic-terror-attack-since-911-a-right-wing-plot/ The SPLC Considers The Most Deadly Islamic Terror Attack Since 9/11 A Right-Wing Plot]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 26, 2018.</ref><ref>Sulzer, John (December 12, 2016). [https://www.thelibertyconservative.com/splc-dallas-ambush-orlando-shooting-right-wing-terror/ SPLC: Dallas Ambush, Orlando Shooting “Right Wing Terror”]. ''The Liberty Conservative''. Retrieved April 26, 2018.</ref> |
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| | + | In 2017, the SPLC labeled British Muslim anti-extremist Maajid Nawaz as an "anti-Muslim extremist",<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/29/british-muslim-suing-southern-poverty-law-center/ Why a British Muslim Is Suing the Southern Poverty Law Center]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> something which the organization later apologized and paid a $3.3 million settlement for.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *Duke, Selwyn (June 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/29352-acting-like-a-hate-group-splc-pays-large-settlement-and-may-be-sued-further Acting Like a Hate Group, SPLC Pays Large Settlement and May Be Sued Further]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 23, 2018. |
| | + | *Tomlinson, Chris (June 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/18/u-s-far-left-anti-hate-group-to-pay-maajid-nawaz-3-3-million-dollar-settlement-for-including-him-on-hate-list/ U.S. Far-Left Group SPLC To Pay Counter-Extremist Maajid Nawaz $3.3M Settlement Over Anti-Muslim ‘Hate List’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018. |
| | + | *Chamberlain, Samuel (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/18/splc-makes-huge-settlement-with-anti-extremist-group-it-called-anti-muslim.html SPLC makes huge settlement with anti-extremist group it called 'anti-Muslim']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018. |
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| | + | *Delingpole, James (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/19/delingpole-maajiid-nawaz-vs-southern-poverty-law-center-smells-like-victory/ Delingpole: This Ex-Radical Islamist Just Won a Great Victory for Us All]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018. |
| | + | *Nash, Charles (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/06/20/at-least-60-groups-considering-lawsuit-against-splc/ At Least 60 Groups Considering Lawsuits Against SPLC, Inspired by Nawaz Victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> |
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