Freeper Investigation: The Truth behind Cindy Sheehan and theLeft-Wing Propaganda machine

Research | 8-24-2005 | Thanatos

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[JulieRNR21]

Supercalifragilisticexpaladocious!!!!!!

A superb job of research & connecting the dots......BUMP

[JulieRNR21]

This is a MUST READ thread..............Ping

[musicman]

a BTTT WOW !! Unreal ( but VERY real) post!!!!

[dixiechick2000]

Thanks for the ping!

Mega-kudos on your wonderful research!
This thread is a keeper!

Thanks, again, SA!

[ncountylee]

"also worked for MoveOn PAC, Common Cause, NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and People for the American Way on voter turnout and voting rights protection."

What...no shame?

[Bob J]

Nice research T!

[Luke21]

The first Bush Administration was in power and they smootched it up with the commies too.

[purpleland]

Same old leftover communist propaganda machine.

Excellent informative post, and thank you for identifying *them* for what they are. You know, the communists coined the term "McCarthyism" as if Sen. McCarthy was the enemy.
Communists (e.g., the ACLU) and Islamists are America's enemies and the pseudo-liberal "willing fools."

[freekitty]

Good investigative work.

[FReethesheeples]

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[Thanatos]

Now that Fenton is now taking a smaller role in the Sheehan Propaganda tour, and Mintwood is now handling all the PRopaganda, here is the information about them direct from their website:

"The Mintwood Media Collective is a worker-owned and operated public relations firm born in the aftermath of the mobilization against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, DC (April 16th and 17th, 2000).

Through the A16 media working group, Mintwood members developed a comprehensive media strategy that succeeded in placing stories on the front pages of major newspapers, on local and national television and radio, and Internet information sites worldwide, as well as writing articles for publication. Mintwood members also worked within the A16 Scenario Working Group to develop an action structure that incorporated diverse forms of expression and resistance.

After playing central roles in the media strategy and action-scenario planning for the A16 mobilization and seeing the tremendous results (i.e. thousands of protesters and journalists on the streets), we decided nonprofit and progressive political organizations and causes needed similar dynamic media strategies.

Mintwood associates Zoe Mitchell and Adam Eidinger created the multifaceted media strategy for the Sorry State of the Union Concert, Rally and Direct Action in January 2003. In slightly more than six weeks, Zoe and Adam wrote and released several press releases, pitched hundreds of reporters from national and local news organizations, designed and implemented a media volunteer plan, trained spokespeople, and coordinated and orchestrated interviews between the media and organizers, bands and speakers. The result of our work: over fifty news organizations arrived at the concert and rally site. Coverage of the Sorry State of the Union appeared on all local television stations, some national and international cable or network stations, local and national radio programs, and in major newspapers around the country.

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Coordinating satellite media tours, radio actualities, up-link feeds and web-casting, using technologies spanning the new media universe

Consulting authors, scholars and groups seeking promotion for new books and reports

Developing paid advertising strategies including graphic design, TV and radio commercials and script writing

Designing comprehensive media strategies

Shaping meaningful messages and materials that appeal to the media

Crafting well-written, succinct press releases which relate the client’s message

Locating journalists whose beats match the client’s issue and target audience

Distributing information to reporters and media contacts and perform follow-up outreach and "spin"

Helping clients develop creative events (skits, advertisements, posters, web sites) that maximize potential of grassroots volunteers and limited financial resources

Enabling clients to broaden their networks and build coalitions

Tracking press mentioning the client’s contact name or issue

Staging press conferences that maximize media coverage

Arranging interviews between clients and reporters

Booking client spokespeople on TV and radio programs

Compiling press kits and research materials for reporters

Performing rapid-reaction media outreach on breaking news events

Editing and layout of newsletters, annual reports, and other materials

Past clients
Iraq Veterans Against the War
American Friends Service Committee
Veterans For Peace
Septbember 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Win Without War
Peace Action
Voices in the Wilderness
Jewish Peace Fellowship
Shirts Off Coalition
Mobilization for Global Justice
R2D2 Coalition [Los Angeles] [Philadelphia]
Washington Action Group
Kensington Welfare Rights Union
DC Homes Not Jails
Midnight Special Law Collective
Fourth Freedom Forum
The Alliance for Democracy
Justice Policy Institute
Americans for Safe Access
Pain Relief Network
Drug Reform Coordination Network
Students for a Sensible Drug Policy
Back From the Brink
Living Tree Paper Co.
DC Statehood Green Party
International Rivers Network
Downtown Main Street Coalition [Pittsburgh]
American Kurdish Information Network
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Women's Action for News Directions (WAND)
British American Security Information Council
Washington Interns Gone Bad

Current Clients

Vote Hemp is a non-profit organization devoted to the acceptance of and free market for industrial hemp.

The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is a grassroots non-profit public interest organization which deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, corporate accountability, and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps is a soap company focused on social responsibility--- to each other, animals, and the planet. Dr. Bronner's uses certified organic ingredients in its soaps, lotions, and balms, is committed to using industrial hemp in their products, and all of their producst and ingredients are not tested on animals

Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) is an organization of people who are opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military. MFSO was formed in November of 2002 and have contacts with military families throughout the United States, and in other countries around the world.

[george76]

[crosspatch]

It isn't just the Sheehan mess, they seem to be involved in feeding the media sources concerning "cut and run" in Iraq, the sky is falling economic stories and a whole range of issues that creates a general media climate that is favorable to their clients and their agenda. Fenton's reach is huge and they are responsible for the slant of the mainstream media these days. They are spoon feeding the media the sources, the issues, the message. Fenton basically controls the Iraq issue in the media.

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

Bookmarked. Still amazed at how so few people know anything about David Fenton. He is to George Soros as Imad Mugniyah is to OBL. Every bit as dangerous, and completely under the radar.

[piasa]

MICHELLE MULKEY
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Michelle Mulkey, an account director at Fenton’s San Francisco office, has provided strategy, communications support and publicity on a range of public interest issues, including progressive politics, voting rights, public and children’s health, education reform and environmental protection.

As the lead strategist for Texans for Truth, the advocacy group that provided a Democratic answer to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth during the 2004 election, Mulkey helped expose President Bush’s missing year of service during the Vietnam War. During the 2004 election, she also worked for MoveOn PAC, Common Cause, NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation and People for the American Way on voter turnout and voting rights protection.

Mulkey leads Fenton’s work with Christian, Evangelical and interfaith groups to protect the environment. Her media outreach on behalf of the “What Would Jesus Drive?” and Detroit Project campaigns helped make fuel economy a hot-button issue. And she has placed [FENTON COMMUNICATIONS] clients including MoveOn.org and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on “The Today Show,” “The O’Reilly Factor,” “CNN American Morning” and “Hardball,” among others. She has also served as a key staffer on education reform issues in California for the Hewlett Foundation....

Couldn't help but notice lead Antivaxxer Robert F. Kennedy is a client of the VC-friendly David Fenton's PR/defamation company.