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Girl Scouts book promotes Media Matters as trustworthy source to clear up “misinformation”

The Internet is a breeding ground for “urban legends,” which are false stories told as if true. Next time you receive a txt or e-mail about something that seems unbelievable, confirm it before you spread it.

The fact-checking site snopes.com investigates everything from urban legends to “news” articles and posts its findings. Media Matters for America (http://mediamatters.org/) gets the word out about media misinformation.

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Great … propagandized Girl Scout Zombies

darwin on December 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

*sigh*

Good think I’m an Eagle Scout — “Be Prepared”

ProfShadow on December 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

From the article:

The Blaze called the Girl Scouts on Dec. 13 to ask about the book. Spokesperson Michelle Tompkins seemed very familiar with the controversy over the inclusion of Media Matters and said that the organization is re-printing the book this month.

During a follow-up call, Tompkins pledged to answer some e-mail questions we sent over. These particular questions sought answers about how Media Matters came to be placed in the book, who wrote the page that the reference appears on and what group, if any, will replace Media Matters once the new publications are released. To date, we have received no response despite a follow-up voicemail and e-mails.

Del Dolemonte on December 28, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Media Matters is a joke.

Captain Kirock on December 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Nothing means anything anymore. That is, you can longer equate “x=conservative” with x being a traditionally conservative organization or profession.. The Left has infiltrated every corner of society.

mankai on December 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

Some great Comments at the link:

Nothing like Beck and his legion (all twelve of them) attacking another American institution.

Del Dolemonte on December 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

*facepalm*

RedNewEnglander on December 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM

It’s the modern Girl Scouts; what do you expect?

I do wonder if this sort of thing was what Ms. Low envisioned for the future of her program?

Reminds me a bit of the YMCA; excuse me, theY.

Good grief.

Logus on December 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Ted Nugent did a “Girl Scout Cookies” song a few years back, but this totally different original by NRBQ is still the best…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GS4KjkJU4Q

Del Dolemonte on December 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Hash cookies – m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-mmmmmmmmm…..

Shy Guy on December 28, 2011 at 3:42 PM

I don’t think this should come as a surprise. After all, any group in bed with Planned Parenthood can’t really be trusted.

http://speaknowgirlscouts.com/index.php?p=1_20_Planned-Parenthood-Connection

This should give me the will power to say no to the cookies. They’re bad for me anyway.

~mom of a daughter who will never be a girl scout

pannw on December 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

[Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM]

Thin mints and shortbreads, here.

Dusty on December 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Three words: American Heritage Girls.

DRPrice on December 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Apparently, whoever edited the pamphlet didn’t bother to read it and validate the sources of info, as advised.

I mean, MediaMatters.Soros … c’mon.

ProfShadow on December 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

[Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM]

Thin mints and shortbreads, here.

Dusty on December 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Because of stomach problems, I can no longer eat these. Please, savor some for me, so that I might vicariously enjoy them.

Thank you…

/sniff

Kraken on December 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

[Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM]

Thin mints and shortbreads, here.

Dusty on December 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

From the Comments at the link:

MAKE YOUR OWN THIN MINTS!!! EASY, SHMEEZY!

Melt a box of Andes Mints or a bag of Andes Mints in a double boiler. Dip Ritz crackers in, place on wax paper, cool, eat. One box makes a sleeve of Ritz and one bag makes 1.5 to 2 sleeves of Ritz. We make these every year for Christmas and everybody *loves* them.

Boycott GS cookies without the withdrawal.

Del Dolemonte on December 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Del Dolemonte on December 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Now you’re just being cruel…

/double sniff, almost bawling

Kraken on December 28, 2011 at 4:19 PM

Good lord…

therightwinger on December 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM

I think the Girl Scouts jumped the shark long ago.

Attila (Pillage Idiot) on December 28, 2011 at 4:38 PM

Three words: American Heritage Girls.

DRPrice on December 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

My girls were the right age, but never much liked them. So grateful! Now…’My Size Barbie’. That was different! What was even more of a blessing is that the girls chose to put their own clothes on them. A huge savings!

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

I think they meant snopes.com

John the Libertarian on December 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

K. But im still buying those samoas and peanut butter patties.

Flapjackmaka on December 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Are they made from real girl scouts?

Fallon on December 28, 2011 at 4:43 PM

I suppose we all agree that snopes.com is highly questionable as well.

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 4:44 PM

It’s part of the left’s march through the institutions. They have succeeded where outright revolution has failed.

Time to take it back. Parents, read what your kids are getting in school and clubs.

PattyJ on December 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Great, now to decide whether boycotting indoctrination is worth giving up thin mints. Well, a boycott will help me lose my spare tire, I suppose.

WingedPanther73 on December 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Girl Scouts book promotes Media Matters as trustworthy source to clear up “misinformation”

Does it give those girls a cell phone to attach to their ear too?

If you are going to make girls stupid, you might as well go ahead and give them all the tools.

Moesart on December 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Sounds like the Girl Scouts want to stay in the Lamestream’s good graces. They saw what happened to the Boy Scouts.

When was the last time you saw a Boy Scout represented in a movie? Exactly. Hollywood hates the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts seem willing to curry favor to the left with no regard for HONESTY.

Capitalist Hog on December 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

I suppose we all agree that snopes.com is highly questionable as well.

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 4:44 PM

Why would you presuppose that? If you’re making the charge please submit some verifiable evidence.

Media Matters is a hardcore political propaganda tool. Snopes is a tool for tools who can’t figure out that the Internet doesn’t make things true.

Capitalist Hog on December 28, 2011 at 4:56 PM

Sounds like the Girl Scouts want to stay in the Lamestream’s good graces. They saw what happened to the Boy Scouts.

When was the last time you saw a Boy Scout represented in a movie? Exactly. Hollywood hates the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts seem willing to curry favor to the left with no regard for HONESTY.

Capitalist Hog on December 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

It’s obvious that self-sufficiency has now become verboten.

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

The Girl Scouts are in bed with Planned Parenthood. Considering they have a leadership that condones and promotes such a vile relationship, listing Media Matters as a reliable source fits perfectly with their depraved worldview. Parents, keep your children far away from the Girl Scouts.

NotCoach on December 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

[Kraken on December 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM]

Will do. Do you want me to let you know when you are in a state of vicariousness, or would you rather be left unaware of it?

Dusty on December 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

Why would you presuppose that? If you’re making the charge please submit some verifiable evidence.

Media Matters is a hardcore political propaganda tool. Snopes is a tool for tools who can’t figure out that the Internet doesn’t make things true.

Capitalist Hog on December 28, 2011 at 4:56 PM

I suppose, not presuppose because I ‘snope’ around. Snopes is no more the final arbiter of the veracity of ‘the Internet’ stories than anyone else who claims to be.

Trust, but verify. And snopes.com ain’t it for me. If it is for you…then, by all means, go with it.

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Next: Girl Scouts join union and threaten to beat people up if they don’t buy cookies.

darwin on December 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

***

When was the last time you saw a Boy Scout represented in a movie? Exactly. Hollywood hates the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts seem willing to curry favor to the left with no regard for HONESTY.

Capitalist Hog on December 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

I don’t disagree.

That said, in Spy Game (2000) (starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt), Pitt is cast as a Boy Scout who volunteered for service in the Vietnam War. Having learned how to shoot in the Boy Scouts, he serves as a sniper and, indeed, takes out an enemy leader and helps rescue his spotter who was injured in the aftermath of the kill.

During the search and evacuation, Redford from the helicopter has a great line when they turn back to pick up Pitt and the spotter after nearly leaving them behind: “Helluva an ad for the Boy Scouts.”

Later in the movie, Redford has another favorable remark about Pitt’s undercover role as a photo journalist in the Middle East while he served in the CIA. In the movie, Pitt’s character turned out to be a decent photographer, prompting Redford to say that “there was probably a merit badge for photography in his drawer at home.”

BuckeyeSam on December 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

And by the way, Hog, I go to snopes for information on urban myths and stupid e-mails. They should stay clear of politically oriented debunking. That’s what my smell-o-meter indicates to me.

starlj on December 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM