SPLC scandal brings down Dems
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Knuckles Z
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Democrats are far more crafty and wicked than Republicans.
Grim Reaper
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Here’s a breakdown of the claims in the video and how they check against publicly available information:
1. SPLC Indictment Claims
- The video claims the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted for fraudulently paying informants in extremist groups.
- Fact-check: As of my knowledge cutoff in October 2023, there have been no verified reports that the SPLC has been criminally indicted. The SPLC has faced lawsuits and criticism over internal management, but the claim of a DOJ indictment for paying informants is unsubstantiated. There is no credible news source confirming this.
2. George Clooney and Celebrity Donations
- The video claims George Clooney donated $1 million to SPLC and that this allegedly funded “hate groups.”
- Fact-check: George Clooney has made charitable donations to organizations supporting civil rights and social justice, but there is no evidence that his donations were used to create or fund extremist activity. This is a misrepresentation of charitable contributions.
3. Charlottesville and “Fine People on Both Sides”
- The video references Trump’s 2017 statement about Charlottesville.
- Fact-check: Trump said there were “very fine people on both sides,” which was widely criticized because it seemed to equate some of the counter-protesters with white supremacist marchers. This statement is accurately reported by multiple reputable news outlets.
4. Political Framing and Alleged Democratic Panic
- The video frames the events as a partisan “gotcha” against Democrats and Hollywood, suggesting a broad conspiracy.
- Fact-check: This is opinion and speculation, not a factual claim. There’s no evidence of a coordinated political “panic” as described.
Summary
- Verified: Trump’s Charlottesville comment.
- Unverified / False: SPLC criminal indictment, celebrities funding hate groups.
- Speculative / Opinion: Claims about Democratic or Hollywood panic.
Bottom line: The central narrative that SPLC and celebrities are part of a criminal scheme creating white supremacist groups is unsupported by credible sources.
Ichabod Stain
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Grim Reaper
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What is incorrect?
Ichabod Stain
Was it me?
T. A. Gardner
Serial Thread Killer
Major fail right there. That was two and a half years ago. The SPLC has been shown to be paying extremist groups large piles of cash and we have only the SPLC's word that it was for "informants" within those groups. The SPLC has been criminally indicted in April of 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Charges Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
A Grand Jury in Montgomery, Alabama, today returned an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle...
There is the absolute, conclusive proof the SPLC was indicted.
So, Google AI is dead flat wrong here.
There is good evidence that Clooney did, indeed, donate a substantial amount to the SPLC. The exact figure isn't particularly relevant here. He's hardly the only celebrity or other well-known figure with a Leftist political view to do so.
George Clooney’s $1M Donation To SPLC Now Tied To Funding The Hate He Meant To Fight
Political activist George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were major donors to the ultra-left nonprofit advocacy group, Southern Poverty Law Center, which was just indicted on suspicion of funding the same white nationalists it claimed to be fighting against. Clooney has not made a public statement...
Southern Poverty Law Center donors include George Soros, JPMorgan, George Clooney — as nonprofit ‘funneled’ millions to hate groups
The group’s nearly $800 million in assets has come from donors including OpenAI, Chick-Fil-A, and George Soros
nypost.com
George Clooney's Donation To Southern Poverty Law Center: Fact Check | LawShun
"Fact check: Did George Clooney donate to the Southern Poverty Law Center? Uncover the truth behind the claims and Clooney's philanthropy."
lawshun.com
Since he gave a substantial amount, it is reasonable to assume some of that money was co-mixed into funds that went to pay extremist groups. Since the SPLC is a non-profit, they are using donations and donor money to finance their operations. There is no "misrepresentation" here. The SPLC knowingly used donor money for purposes they kept secret from those donors.
Google AI fails again and this time seems to try and be an apologist for the SPLC's criminal activity.
This is repetition of a lie by omission. Yes, Trump said that, but in the overall context of his speech, it amounts to words taken out of context making its use here a lie by omission. This is made worse by this having already been proven.
No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'
However, the accuracy of what Trump did claim – that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the 2017 Unite the Right debacle – is in question.
www.snopes.com
Fact check: Meme on Trump 'very fine people' quote contains inaccuracies
A viral Facebook meme falsely says Chris Wallace, Joe Biden spoke of neo-Nazis at the debate. It also misrepresents a Donald Trump quote.
www.usatoday.com
Read the complete transcript of President Trump's remarks at Trump Tower on Charlottesville
On Tuesday, President Trump took questions from journalists after a discussion about infrastructure.
www.latimes.com
Here Google AI is repeating a known lie. Its fact check fails entirely and is actually perpetuating a known lie. That indicates bias within the programming in use.
I have no idea what this drivel is about.
Summary: Google AI got the facts wrong. The proof I offered is conclusive on that. There are clear indications that the underlying algorithms and programming have serious political bias embedded in them.
This is a utter and complete fail as a "fact check" by Google AI.
T. A. Gardner
Serial Thread Killer
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countryboy
Verified User
Cash? Seriously, you don't need to demonstrate how stupid and uninformed you are with every post.
evince
Truthmatters
So you think cash Patel is doing a great job
Fake news.
evince
Truthmatters
But every time trump got indicted by a grand jury you said it meant nothing rememberMajor fail right there. That was two and a half years ago. The SPLC has been shown to be paying extremist groups large piles of cash and we have only the SPLC's word that it was for "informants" within those groups. The SPLC has been criminally indicted in April of 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Charges Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
A Grand Jury in Montgomery, Alabama, today returned an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle...www.justice.gov
There is the absolute, conclusive proof the SPLC was indicted.
So, Google AI is dead flat wrong here.
There is good evidence that Clooney did, indeed, donate a substantial amount to the SPLC. The exact figure isn't particularly relevant here. He's hardly the only celebrity or other well-known figure with a Leftist political view to do so.
George Clooney’s $1M Donation To SPLC Now Tied To Funding The Hate He Meant To Fight
Political activist George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were major donors to the ultra-left nonprofit advocacy group, Southern Poverty Law Center, which was just indicted on suspicion of funding the same white nationalists it claimed to be fighting against. Clooney has not made a public statement...www.dailywire.com
Southern Poverty Law Center donors include George Soros, JPMorgan, George Clooney — as nonprofit ‘funneled’ millions to hate groups
The group’s nearly $800 million in assets has come from donors including OpenAI, Chick-Fil-A, and George Soros
George Clooney's Donation To Southern Poverty Law Center: Fact Check | LawShun
"Fact check: Did George Clooney donate to the Southern Poverty Law Center? Uncover the truth behind the claims and Clooney's philanthropy."
Since he gave a substantial amount, it is reasonable to assume some of that money was co-mixed into funds that went to pay extremist groups. Since the SPLC is a non-profit, they are using donations and donor money to finance their operations. There is no "misrepresentation" here. The SPLC knowingly used donor money for purposes they kept secret from those donors.
Google AI fails again and this time seems to try and be an apologist for the SPLC's criminal activity.
This is repetition of a lie by omission. Yes, Trump said that, but in the overall context of his speech, it amounts to words taken out of context making its use here a lie by omission. This is made worse by this having already been proven.
No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'
However, the accuracy of what Trump did claim – that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the 2017 Unite the Right debacle – is in question.
Fact check: Meme on Trump 'very fine people' quote contains inaccuracies
A viral Facebook meme falsely says Chris Wallace, Joe Biden spoke of neo-Nazis at the debate. It also misrepresents a Donald Trump quote.www.usatoday.com
Read the complete transcript of President Trump's remarks at Trump Tower on Charlottesville
On Tuesday, President Trump took questions from journalists after a discussion about infrastructure.
Here Google AI is repeating a known lie. Its fact check fails entirely and is actually perpetuating a known lie. That indicates bias within the programming in use.
I have no idea what this drivel is about.
Summary: Google AI got the facts wrong. The proof I offered is conclusive on that. There are clear indications that the underlying algorithms and programming have serious political bias embedded in them.
This is a utter and complete fail as a "fact check" by Google AI.
evince
Truthmatters
You gotta stop with the AI crap, Mang. The very first point is wrong. They have indeed been criminally indicted whether grok knows it or not.
Grim Reaper
Chief Exit Officer (CEO)
Major fail right there. That was two and a half years ago. The SPLC has been shown to be paying extremist groups large piles of cash and we have only the SPLC's word that it was for "informants" within those groups. The SPLC has been criminally indicted in April of 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Charges Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
A Grand Jury in Montgomery, Alabama, today returned an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle...
There is the absolute, conclusive proof the SPLC was indicted.
So, Google AI is dead flat wrong here.
There is good evidence that Clooney did, indeed, donate a substantial amount to the SPLC. The exact figure isn't particularly relevant here. He's hardly the only celebrity or other well-known figure with a Leftist political view to do so.
George Clooney’s $1M Donation To SPLC Now Tied To Funding The Hate He Meant To Fight
Political activist George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were major donors to the ultra-left nonprofit advocacy group, Southern Poverty Law Center, which was just indicted on suspicion of funding the same white nationalists it claimed to be fighting against. Clooney has not made a public statement...
Southern Poverty Law Center donors include George Soros, JPMorgan, George Clooney — as nonprofit ‘funneled’ millions to hate groups
The group’s nearly $800 million in assets has come from donors including OpenAI, Chick-Fil-A, and George Soros
George Clooney's Donation To Southern Poverty Law Center: Fact Check | LawShun
"Fact check: Did George Clooney donate to the Southern Poverty Law Center? Uncover the truth behind the claims and Clooney's philanthropy."
Since he gave a substantial amount, it is reasonable to assume some of that money was co-mixed into funds that went to pay extremist groups. Since the SPLC is a non-profit, they are using donations and donor money to finance their operations. There is no "misrepresentation" here. The SPLC knowingly used donor money for purposes they kept secret from those donors.
Google AI fails again and this time seems to try and be an apologist for the SPLC's criminal activity.
This is repetition of a lie by omission. Yes, Trump said that, but in the overall context of his speech, it amounts to words taken out of context making its use here a lie by omission. This is made worse by this having already been proven.
No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'
However, the accuracy of what Trump did claim – that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the 2017 Unite the Right debacle – is in question.
Fact check: Meme on Trump 'very fine people' quote contains inaccuracies
A viral Facebook meme falsely says Chris Wallace, Joe Biden spoke of neo-Nazis at the debate. It also misrepresents a Donald Trump quote.www.usatoday.com
Read the complete transcript of President Trump's remarks at Trump Tower on Charlottesville
On Tuesday, President Trump took questions from journalists after a discussion about infrastructure.
Here Google AI is repeating a known lie. Its fact check fails entirely and is actually perpetuating a known lie. That indicates bias within the programming in use.
I have no idea what this drivel is about.
Summary: Google AI got the facts wrong. The proof I offered is conclusive on that. There are clear indications that the underlying algorithms and programming have serious political bias embedded in them.
This is a utter and complete fail as a "fact check" by Google AI.
1. Celebrities’ donations (George Clooney, George Soros)
- Even if celebrities donated to the SPLC, there is no credible evidence that funds were diverted to extremist groups.
- Claims that SPLC “knowingly used donor money for purposes they kept secret” are unsubstantiated. There are no verifiable financial audits or court findings supporting such claims.
2. Trump “very fine people” claims
- Multiple reputable sources (Snopes, USA Today, LA Times, AllSides) explain the context of Trump’s remarks in Charlottesville: he referred to some counterprotesters and others as “very fine people,” not Nazis as a blanket label.
- Claiming fact-checkers are biased ignores that contextual nuance is already explained in mainstream reporting.
3. Bias analysis
- The content you provided packages sensational claims as fact without verifiable sources.
- Using misrepresented links or dramatic allegations is classic disinformation, often used to assert political bias.
- Claiming Google AI (or any fact-checker) is biased for disputing these claims is misframing. AI relies on verifiable, authoritative sources, not viral misinformation.
Summary
| Claim | Fact Check | Bias Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrities’ donations misused | Unsubstantiated | Speculative |
| Trump “very fine people” misrepresented | Contextual; previous fact-checks accurate | Misinterpretation of context |
Bottom line:
- There is no verified evidence supporting claims that SPLC misused donations.
- Allegations and links circulating online are misleading or unverified.
- Disputing these claims is not bias—it’s a reflection of relying on credible, authoritative sources rather than viral misinformation.
Grim Reaper
Chief Exit Officer (CEO)
Wrong again
AI response. Do better.1. Celebrities’ donations (George Clooney, George Soros)
- Even if celebrities donated to the SPLC, there is no credible evidence that funds were diverted to extremist groups.
- Claims that SPLC “knowingly used donor money for purposes they kept secret” are unsubstantiated. There are no verifiable financial audits or court findings supporting such claims.
2. Trump “very fine people” claims
- Multiple reputable sources (Snopes, USA Today, LA Times, AllSides) explain the context of Trump’s remarks in Charlottesville: he referred to some counterprotesters and others as “very fine people,” not Nazis as a blanket label.
- Claiming fact-checkers are biased ignores that contextual nuance is already explained in mainstream reporting.
3. Bias analysis
- The content you provided packages sensational claims as fact without verifiable sources.
- Using misrepresented links or dramatic allegations is classic disinformation, often used to assert political bias.
- Claiming Google AI (or any fact-checker) is biased for disputing these claims is misframing. AI relies on verifiable, authoritative sources, not viral misinformation.
Claim Fact Check Bias Assessment Celebrities’ donations misused Unsubstantiated Speculative Trump “very fine people” misrepresented Contextual; previous fact-checks accurate Misinterpretation of context
Bottom line:
- There is no verified evidence supporting claims that SPLC misused donations.
- Allegations and links circulating online are misleading or unverified.
- Disputing these claims is not bias—it’s a reflection of relying on credible, authoritative sources rather than viral misinformation.
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