Media Matters has operated as a vile organization attacking all things non-progressive: Republicans, Tea Partiers, conservatives, non-progressive media. So it should come as no surprise that Media Matters’ ire rises most when its funders are attacked.
Most notably, Media Matters will trash all things non-progressive and in turn, its funders will cite Media Matters. Case in point? AFL-CIO’s Rich Trumka recently gave a speech in which he said, “We are working to counter the Glenn Beck effect and turn anger into action for real change.”
AFL-CIO then linked to a Media Matters article about Fox News. Additionally, Media Matters promoted its funder’s speech before a Harvard University audience.
Another? Media Matters has consistently defended SEIU.
An Investor’s Business Daily editorial advanced the false claim that Andy Stern, president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), “is the most frequent visitor to the White House.” Moreover, IBD attacked Stern for saying, “[W]orkers of the world unite (is) not just a slogan anymore; it’s a way we are going to have to do our work,” and claimed, “In SEIU’s worldview, there is no room for dissent. Karl Marx, call your office”; however, IBD ignored that Stern has also said it’s “good news” that “communism’s dead.”
Consider this small group of funders:
- Service Employees International Union – 10/09 and 11/09 – $50,000
- National Education Association – 8/19/09 – $100,000
- AFL-CIO – 10/23/08 – $25,000
Perhaps the best way to get on Media Matters’ good side is to throw them a little coin. I wonder if they have a Muscle for Money program like ACORN did?
So if you’re looking to avoid Media Matters’ crosshairs, send a check to:
David Brock, executive director
Media Matters for America
455 Massachasetts Ave. NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
Tell him Kyle sent you.
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