Senate Votes to Cut off ACORN Housing Funds (83-7)

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[FreeperinRATcage]

Drudge Siren only.

[stripes1776]

Maybe ACORN could get some extra cash running a brothel with underage illegal immigrants, or something.

Congress was giving money to whores, pimps and tax cheats? That's news?

[savedbygrace]

I’ll celebrate when the amendment is still in the bill when it gets signed by Obama.

[GoforBroke]

And the strategy is probably to pass the watered down version when no one is looking. In fact they’ll probably suggest reversing this completely and incresing the funds. Another case of the congress peeing on us and telling us it’s raining.

[mlizzy]

The Baltimore adventure with ACORN started off as a silly idea, both absurd and incredible by all accounts. But it stuck, and quickly escalated into a full blown operation with scripts, method acting, undercover gear, scandalous outfits, fast minds, good hearts, plenty of humor and healthy homemade blueberry muffins. When I pitched the “prostitute goes into ACORN seeking housing” idea to James O’Keefe at the beginning of the summer, I had absolutely no idea how he would respond. He came back with, “Would you be willing to portray the prostitute? And if so, when can you do this?” --Hannah Giles



Hannah Giles

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James O'Keefe is an activist filmmaker. He credits include the "Bailout Prize Patrol" produced for Right.Org in 2009. He also directed, scripted, produced and acted in a series of undercover videos showcasing racism and statutory rape at Planned Parenthood in 2007 and 2008. Before that he served as Publications Coordinator at the Leadership Institute, where he helped initiate 22 independent newspapers and magazines on college campuses nationwide. He also gave lectures on campus strategy and fundraising, preaching the gospel of Saul Alinsky. His most recent project is Veritasvisuals.com, a collection of satirical short films on newsworthy topics, featuring ridiculous situations and demands. These have included straight men with girlfriends getting married to each other in Massachusetts and petitions to adopt Gitmo detainees into American homes. His work has been featured on CNN and Fox News. James got his start producing videos banning "H20" and "Lucky Charms" at his alma mater, Rutgers University, where he founded The Centurion in 2004.



James O'Keefe

[Cheetahcat]

Now investigate the scumbags and drag Zeros involvement in the Extortion business into the light.

[Rocko]

Just called GOP Sen. Mike Johanns’ office in DC, my senator. Gave his office my congratulations; I’m very proud of my senator right now. The girl who answered the phone said it was a very good day in the Johanns office.

[politicalmerc]

What do you think they were using to fund their operations? That DOES effectively stop them from all operations.

[FreeAtlanta]

They have to also elimate the 187+ ACORN front groups. The trail leads back to Obama!

[Pete]

Drudge had the headline all in red but now it is gone. I think they added the Amendment to the transportation bill but they haven’t passed the bill yet.

[dools007]

Yes, I think the Tea Parties—particularly the huge event in DC—plus the videos made of the ACORN going what they do, got the politician’s attention.

IMHO it does not bode well for Onadacare. I hope as many or more people show up on the DC Mall for the vote on that road map to socialism.

Is there anybody of a similar mind out there? I’m going whether anyone else does or not. I missed the Labor Day Tea Party and am regretting it. We had company planned way before the Tea Party got off and running. In retrospect, my company was small potatos compared to taking the country back. I’ll not let down the Valley Forge patriots again.

[Grampa Dave]

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Since I’m old and jaded let me be first to say I’m not sure this would have happened had it not been for Saturday.”

Besides being old and jaded and often referred to as a PIA, I’m sure that the tea party’s, health care discussions and the big teaparty in DC Saturday had a big impact on some of these $inators.

[keypro]

Where are the "Justice Brothers" ?

[Typical_Whitey]

What government not funding ACORN... OMG the jobless rate is going to go thru the roof.... Did they also decide not to fund it LEADER?

[elizabethgrace]

Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Roland Burris (D-IL)
Robert Casey (D-PA)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

[CometBaby]

ACORN is looking for a new lawyer Obama .. you may be needing a job soon.

[Def Conservative]

This is GREAT news! for 2010 and 2012...any loss for ACORN is a win for legit elections!!! This is a step in the right directions. Next: Lets take ACORN out completely, Obama will have a slim chance of winning without his corrupt groups. THEN: Take out the union groups and expose their illegal activity.

[Marysecretary]

Sounds good to me. (I take it you mean 83 voted to get rid of their money?)

[dools007]

I saw something about ACORN having changed its name. Are we sure this is not a three card monty scam?

[RC2]

I would suggest that the government cut off all funds to ACORN, not just housing. As well as all affiliates.

[9YearLurker]

Kirsten Gillibrand? What’s she doing in there—working overtime to earn her NYC cred since ACORN’s Brooklyn corruption came out today?