Originally posted by jimmyx

Originally posted by JacKatMtn

Originally posted by mikerussellus
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If it were just one, that could be explained. Heck, I'll give ACORN the benefit of doubt, but two? Then three?

EXACTLY, once? I could take it as an isolated incident, I wouldnt be happy, but 3?? with maybe more to come? We have a problem, plain and simple.






[edit on 9/14/2009 by JacKatMtn]

ok...more than 3 republican congressman have been convicted for corruption...therefore in your world of logic, all republicans should be banned from getting paid by the federal government...right??

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Originally posted by JacKatMtn
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I never said that, I said I would like Congress to intiate an investigation of the organization that receives millions in taxpayer dollars.

I would think that every single person in the country who is behind ACORN and their efforts would want this investigation as well.

They are a very big organization, one that probably has some well meaning and does very good work within communities across the country.

Why would ACORN supporters ignore these shocking tapes and deflect from this very disturbing activity?

This issue must be addressed, ACORN should be investigating this on their own, let alone Congress..

ACORN only draws more scrutiny by trying to sue a cable news outlet and thinking that firing those caught on tape will be enough to make this go away.

I am at a loss how anyone could ignore the workers assisting in the child prostitution aspect of this, especially by looking at their mission statement:

Mission Statement

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) aims to organize a majority consituency of low- to moderate-income people across the United States. The members of ACORN take on issues of relevance to their communities, whether those issues are discrimination, affordable housing, a quality education, or better public services. ACORN believes that low- to moderate-income people are the best advocates for their communities, and so ACORN's low- to moderate-income members act as leaders, spokespeople, and decision-makers within the organization.

How does this the kind of activity reflect the words above?





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So now we're up to three tapes. I wonder how many we'll need before people quit defending this organization? I guess we'll find out. These two went to ACORN offices all over the country. I suspect that these first three tapes are just the tip of the iceberg now.

Originally posted by JacKatMtn
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That's the point, the mission statement doesn't advocate what those workers are doing..

Why would the organization, who's intent is to help people, turn to advocating tax evasion and assist in illegal activities?

Sorry if I didn't make my point clearer earlier, I never meant to infer that the mission statement advocated these activities.

well, i guess we can agree to disagree on whether the organization is promoting this type of illegal activity.

Jimmy, you seem like a level-headed guy but when are you going to finally see the forest for the trees? ACORN has a terrible history that begins WAy before this.

biggovernment.com

...In order to immediately stop taxpayer dollars from funding ACORN, Bachmann is requesting the IRS revoke ACORN’s tax exempt status; the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) halt any current funding; and the HUD Suspension and Debarment Committee suspend any future access to funding until ACORN cleans up its operation...

Beck is playing the audio of the 4th tape, or portions of it, at least, on his radio show right now. I started listening in the middle of his show and have heard very little to this point, so I can't summarize except to say that yes, there is yet another tape.

Cuomo probe & council $$ freeze in 'brothel' affair

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo yesterday launched an investigation into pork-barrel grants given to ACORN by state lawmakers, as City Council Speaker Christine Quinn froze all city funding earmarked for the scandal-scared community-activism organization.

The actions by the Democratic officials followed release of a shocking undercover video that showed employees at a Brooklyn ACORN office giving illicit financial advice to activists posing as a pimp and prostitute who wanted to start a brothel.

Suspends programs; orders training

ALBANY – The embattled community organization ACORN abruptly suspended some programs and ordered new training for its workers this afternoon in effort to stem growing outrage over its activities.

ACORN announced the steps one day after top city and state officials moved to freeze funding to the sprawling community group while Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes probes questionable conduct by its employees.

The furor was ignited last week when two employees in ACORN's Brooklyn office were caught in an nationwide hidden-camera sting giving illicit financial advice to a young couple who said they wanted to start a brothel.