The SPLC, PayPal, and Tortious Interference The SPLC, PayPal, and Tortious Interference



Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas



To educate the public about the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and people who and organizations which strive to usurp said freedoms



May 8, 2016



Dr. Greg Johnson of Counter-Currents Publishing declared on his website recently that his project is “under siege” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which—along with other leftist outfits—is putting pressure on PayPal and Amazon to cease permitting him to fundraise and sell books, respectively.



Dr. Johnson relays in his article that Heidi Beirich “has been writing letters to Amazon.com and PayPal to get them to stop doing business with Counter-Currents. The SPLC wants to put us out of business because they fear the ideas that we advocate.” He also notes that just days after the Washington Post ran an article about the matter, Amazon shut down Counter-Currents’ Amazon Affiliate Marketing account, which earned Dr. Johnson approximately $6,000.00 per year when viewers of his website purchased goods from Amazon after visiting that website.



A simple search on the Hatewatch blog of the SPLC shows that the SPLC has attempted to shame Amazon and PayPal into ending relations with rightist entities a number of times now. On January 8, 2015, the SPLC yelped that Amazon permits Counter-Currents and VDARE to earn money by referring viewers of their websites to Amazon; on April 1, 2015, the SPLC yapped that PayPal was not terminating the accounts of organizations of which the SPLC had previously complained; and on March 21, 2011, the SPLC whined that Amazon does not pander pornography but dares to disseminate books written by political dissidents. For the last one, the SPLC took vehement offense to the mere availability for sale of a purely fictional novel, White Apocalypse, which was praised by no less than five scholars with Ph.D.s due to what The Occidental Dissent described as being “A thrilling and intelligent story with epic ramifications.”



The SPLC’s attacks on our organizations’ revenues via Amazon and PayPal is not the first time they have attempted to interfere with the pecuniary interests or liberties of those whom they disagree politically.

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Launch of the Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc!

March 24, 2016



For Immediate Release:

March 24, 2016



For More Information:

Director Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.

(P): (248) 838-9934

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Clinton Twp., Mich. -- The Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc., a nonprofit corporation based in Michigan, was founded on March 23, 2016, by five lawyers licensed to practice law in nine different jurisdictions, one law student, and two journalists who are committed to the organization's mission: to educate the public about the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and people who and organizations which strive to usurp said freedoms.



"FMI will realize its goals by educating the public of current events of concern by way of its website, hosting members-only and public events, and by participating in the courts of public opinion and law," Attorney Kyle Bristow said. "We are eager to advance true freedom in the current political climate."



Constitutional rights of interest to FMI include but are not limited to:

The right to freedom of speech;

The right to freedom of religion;

The right to freedom of association;

The right to keep and bear arms;

The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures;

The right to own property; and

The right to equality before the law.

With a newly-launched website and Facebook page, a committed board of directors and staff comprised of professionals throughout the United States, and supporters eager to assist the organization grow, great things are on the horizon for FMI.



FMI's website, accessible at



Based on the successful business models of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League, the Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc., aspires to serve as the patriotic alternative to organizations which demand the imposition upon our people of the orthodoxy of political correctness at the cost of our dignity, fundamental rights, and American heritage.



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Board of Directors



Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.

Licensed Michigan and Ohio Attorney

Kyle Bristow of the Michigan-based Bristow Law, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and appeals.



Jason L. Van Dyke, Esq.

Licensed Texas, Colorado, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., Attorney

Jason Van Dyke of the Texas-based Van Dyke Law Firm, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, and appeals.



William D. Johnson, Esq.

Licensed California, Colorado, and Arizona Attorney

William Johnson of the California-based Johnson & Associates practices law in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, franchising, intellectual property, estate planning, and land use.



Jason Robb, Esq.

Licensed Arkansas Attorney

Jason Robb of the Arkansas-based Robb Law Firm, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning.



Brett A. Klimkowsky, Esq.

Licensed Ohio Attorney

Brett Klimkowsky of the Ohio-based Klimkowsky Law, LLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and appeals.



Bryan A. Reo, Law Student

Bryan Reo is a law student who clerks for the Michigan-based Bristow Law, PLLC, and is knowledgeable of and experienced with civil litigation in state and federal court.



Michael Westendorf, Journalist

Michael Westendorf is the executive editor of The Saginaw Valley Journal and is a member of Michigan Open Carry, Inc., the Federalist Society, and the Supreme Court Historical Society.



Ryan Sorba, Journalist

Ryan Sorba is an investigative journalist who has been featured on CNN for his accomplishments and who appears frequently on television as a guest of the Dr. Drew Show. Foundation for the Marketplace of IdeasMay 8, 2016Dr. Greg Johnson of Counter-Currents Publishing declared on his website recently that his project is “under siege” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which—along with other leftist outfits—is putting pressure on PayPal and Amazon to cease permitting him to fundraise and sell books, respectively.Dr. Johnson relays in his article that Heidi Beirich “has been writing letters to Amazon.com and PayPal to get them to stop doing business with Counter-Currents. The SPLC wants to put us out of business because they fear the ideas that we advocate.” He also notes that just days after the Washington Post ran an article about the matter, Amazon shut down Counter-Currents’ Amazon Affiliate Marketing account, which earned Dr. Johnson approximately $6,000.00 per year when viewers of his website purchased goods from Amazon after visiting that website.A simple search on the Hatewatch blog of the SPLC shows that the SPLC has attempted to shame Amazon and PayPal into ending relations with rightist entities a number of times now. On January 8, 2015, the SPLC yelped that Amazon permits Counter-Currents and VDARE to earn money by referring viewers of their websites to Amazon; on April 1, 2015, the SPLC yapped that PayPal was not terminating the accounts of organizations of which the SPLC had previously complained; and on March 21, 2011, the SPLC whined that Amazon does not pander pornography but dares to disseminate books written by political dissidents. For the last one, the SPLC took vehement offense to the mere availability for sale of a purely fictional novel, White Apocalypse, which was praised by no less than five scholars with Ph.D.s due to what The Occidental Dissent described as being “A thrilling and intelligent story with epic ramifications.”The SPLC’s attacks on our organizations’ revenues via Amazon and PayPal is not the first time they have attempted to interfere with the pecuniary interests or liberties of those whom they disagree politically.[Read More]March 24, 2016For Immediate Release:March 24, 2016For More Information:Director Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.(P): (248) 838-9934(E): [email protected] (W): www.FreedomFront.org Clinton Twp., Mich. -- The Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc., a nonprofit corporation based in Michigan, was founded on March 23, 2016, by five lawyers licensed to practice law in nine different jurisdictions, one law student, and two journalists who are committed to the organization's mission: to educate the public about the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and people who and organizations which strive to usurp said freedoms."FMI will realize its goals by educating the public of current events of concern by way of its website, hosting members-only and public events, and by participating in the courts of public opinion and law," Attorney Kyle Bristow said. "We are eager to advance true freedom in the current political climate."Constitutional rights of interest to FMI include but are not limited to:With a newly-launched website and Facebook page, a committed board of directors and staff comprised of professionals throughout the United States, and supporters eager to assist the organization grow, great things are on the horizon for FMI.FMI's website, accessible at www.FreedomFront.org , provides links to resources of interest to people whose constitutional rights are threatened by so-called social justice warriors—whose despotic and un-American activities will assuredly be an easy target of the organization. A number of well-known scholars, journalists, and activists have volunteered to submit original content for the organization's website, which will be updated regularly.Based on the successful business models of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League, the Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc., aspires to serve as the patriotic alternative to organizations which demand the imposition upon our people of the orthodoxy of political correctness at the cost of our dignity, fundamental rights, and American heritage.###Licensed Michigan and Ohio AttorneyKyle Bristow of the Michigan-based Bristow Law, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and appeals.Licensed Texas, Colorado, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., AttorneyJason Van Dyke of the Texas-based Van Dyke Law Firm, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, and appeals.Licensed California, Colorado, and Arizona AttorneyWilliam Johnson of the California-based Johnson & Associates practices law in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, franchising, intellectual property, estate planning, and land use.Licensed Arkansas AttorneyJason Robb of the Arkansas-based Robb Law Firm, PLLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning.Licensed Ohio AttorneyBrett Klimkowsky of the Ohio-based Klimkowsky Law, LLC, practices law in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and appeals.Bryan Reo is a law student who clerks for the Michigan-based Bristow Law, PLLC, and is knowledgeable of and experienced with civil litigation in state and federal court.Michael Westendorf is the executive editor of The Saginaw Valley Journal and is a member of Michigan Open Carry, Inc., the Federalist Society, and the Supreme Court Historical Society.Ryan Sorba is an investigative journalist who has been featured on CNN for his accomplishments and who appears frequently on television as a guest of the Dr. Drew Show.

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