ACORN fires two employees involved in prostitution sting, all institutional problems now solved
posted at 8:38 pm on September 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
Andy Levy and I have spent the past few hours toasting the fact that this otherwise fine, upstanding organization has now been purged of its few bad actors. Will you join us, my friends? Surely ACORN’s return to civic glory deserves some celebration. They’re getting a bad rap anyway: Imagine how many thousands and thousands of ACORN employees Big Government must have had to approach to find two willing to conspire in a prostitution scheme. Damn Andrew Breitbart and his unholy doggedness.
Here’s video of Beck from today’s all-ACORN episode in full freakout mode. Semi-related exit question: I understand why he’s irate about the “rape and murder” smear site, and justifiably so, but isn’t suing highly counterproductive? If this becomes a First Amendment test case, the smear’s going to be covered far and wide…
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Yeah, this isn’t the ACORN I thought I knew.
AUINSC on September 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Time to save or create two jobs.
ndulik on September 10, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Whew, glad that’s solved. It’s a whole new community organization now.
Fletch54 on September 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM
That’s absolute racism,
Growing up in the metro area of Baltimore, it doesn’t surprise me one bit.
Look at the trouble Mayor Dixon is having.
larvcom on September 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Yeah, it’s reformed now at last
larvcom on September 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM
They just became speed bumps for the 5:15 Obama-hound bus.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Sacrificial lambs. Nothing more, nothing less.
ncborn on September 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I’m sure it was an aberration.
It will never happen again.
This is Obama’s pet cause, isn’t it? Surely not corruption.
tru2tx on September 10, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Community? Organized!
Here’s what I want to know: those “ladies” didn’t just fall into that organization, only then to find themselves on the enabling side of international human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, tax evasion, and manipulation of financial services. I’m speaking to the “organizing” aspect of this horrid community.
Weight of Glory on September 10, 2009 at 8:47 PM
“Counterproductive”? What the hell does that mean? This is about one’s reputation, so screw counterproductivity!
There is a difference between First Amendment rights and libel. Sheesh. I sometimes think Allahpundit pretends to be obtuse. At least I hope so.
atheling on September 10, 2009 at 8:47 PM
And just earlier this morning we had this…
Amazing how a little video can make a person change their mind. Too bad Van Jones still claims he was smeared. Role that video footage please.
fbcmusicman on September 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Maybe they’ll join Van at CAP.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Wouldn’t it be nice if these ladies (that’s using the term loosely) started singing like birds to avoid time in the pokey?
iceman1960 on September 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Sorry, until ACORN drops Zero, they haven’t truly cleaned up their act.
Maquis on September 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Under da bus.
Guardian on September 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
This story is only the tip of the iceberg.
Holder …… investigations?
Waxman …… hearings?
[crickets chirping]
fogw on September 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM
iceman1960 on September 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Judge Napolitano said on this show that they each broke about eight federal laws that would fetch at least five years per offense.
I cannot imagine their loyalty is stronger than facing a possible 40 year sentence in a federal pen.
If it even goes that far (yeah, right).
tru2tx on September 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Yeah, well it is precisely the ACORN I know. (I know you were being sarcastic).
I relocated to New Orleans about a year after Katrina which was about five months after there was some semblence of “normal” in the city. I worked in the Upper 9th Ward and lived in the city. I saw what ACORN does first hand. They are evil people and it doesn’t surprise me in the least that they don’t care about human traffiking. I’m glad Beck and others are finally aware of something that I knew in 2006.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM
We is in good hands now.
Lincoln Cadillac on September 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM
I’m so relieved that ACORN has now cleaned itself up by firing these two bad actors. I’m sure they were the only ones engaged in any wrongdoing. All the voter registration fraud at the multiple other ACORN branches across the nation was probably just some sort of innocent administrative mix-up.
I can sleep easier now knowing that the eight billion tax dollars ACORN’s getting from the stimulus bill will all go to good use.
Seriously, who do these people think they’re kidding???
AZCoyote on September 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM
well come on pimpin’ is free enterprise after a fashion yo!
sven10077 on September 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Are you freaking kidding? Saying Beck shouldn’t sue? He should sue their a$$ off, just like Palin threatened to do You have to “nip it in the bud” as one of my favorite actors used to say…No more turning the other cheek. If someone throws a stone at you, are you going to stand there and let them hit you? Nip it, I say!
lovingmyUSA on September 10, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I thought ACORN had changed their name recently. Guess it didn’t take when they use the same old tactics.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
The Stimulus didn’t ‘save’ their jobs?
catmman on September 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Rogue employees…nothing more.
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM
They’re going to work for the census bureau.
Ted Torgerson on September 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM
That has to be an Onion skit, no one really talks like those two women, except characters in bad sitcoms.
Alden Pyle on September 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I caught this earlier on Atlas Shrugs,and this is priceless!
So when does the FBI step in and investigate this!!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to the thread, Obama! Is Michelle sitting next to you?
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I’m sure they always dreamed of being a scapegoat for the obama administration!
christene on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
What do we want? RICO Investigation! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? RICO investigation! When do we want it? Now!
Helpfully written in language even Marxist community organizers can understand!
elduende on September 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
OMG can you imagine the freaking when they found out they were set up. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall.
Greed on September 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Who’s hands? These hands? Warning! White people hands.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
I don’t know, it’s hard for me to find rape and murder into acceptable satire. Emotionally I have nothing in common with Mr. Beck but I can understand why he draws the line at this joke.
Cindy Munford on September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Oops,correction,I seen the ACORN video,not Beck!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Not to worry Glenn the Stimulus Bill will fix all the evil out there…………just reach across the aisle and grab Harry Reid and Nancy’s hands and hum a few bars of Kum By Ja
Cinday Blackburn on September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
You know it’s hard out there for a pimp,
sucking up to ACORN for the rent..
Maquis on September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
No, they ain’t.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM
What blows my mind clear into next Tuesday is, with all the shady dealings this outfit has been engaged in, with all the illegal phoney registering of voters, why in the heck are they still in operation?
What exactly is Eric Holder waiting for? There is more than enough evidence out there to show this outfit is operating outside of the law, and this latest incident is clear proof of that!
Why is ACORN still in operation? What the hell is going on here?
pilamaye on September 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM
The way to bring down a criminal organization is to squeeze the underlings under threat of prosecution. When these women see what awaits them we shall see how much they believe in the cause.
thomasaur on September 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Good! Minus two…next please?
ProudPalinFan on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Center for American Progress is now +2 employees.
aquaviva on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
What’s Eric Holder waiting for?
He jus waiting for the ho house to open.
Lincoln Cadillac on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
So when does the FBI step in and investigate this!!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
They, the FBI have more important things to do like investigating terrorist interrogators.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Regarding the lawsuit for defamation, if this is something that is harming his children, I think he should do it.
Voter from WA State on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
They are Obama’s well funded civilian force, I assume he’s still working on the well armed part…
Maquis on September 10, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Well, gosh I don’t see why they would fire such upstanding employees. They should have just transferred them from the “advising prosties and pimps” division to the “Breaking into foreclosed homes” division. Everything would have been hunky dory then.
mjk on September 10, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Greed on September 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Even a fly would not be safe. They’re probably whippin the kids by now.
spacewife on September 10, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Sorry, allow me to elaborate. This video expose’ was just the tip of the iceberg. But it is enough to raise alarms regarding the precedent’s desire to move the Census from a non-partisan group into a position which sits (or sat) under his umbrella. This video destroys any and all credibility into the precedent’s 2010 census. It also opens many doors and minds to wonder:
Upon who’s teet did Obama cut his teeth? ACORN? Yes?
Well, there ya go. Thanks to a 20 year old bold woman.
Yes we can. And, No “he” won’t.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Why….why….it’s almost as though Holder and Obama are…..(shhhh)….corrupt.
aquaviva on September 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
As I mentioned in my 8:48 post,
Van Jones has 2 new interns.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Meh – this is going to be like Abu Ghraib all over again. One side’s going to see an endemic problem while the other’s going to insist it’s just a couple of bad apples. There’s no way to “sting” enough people to prove this; it’s damning, but not as damning as a paper trail would be. The only lesson they’re going to learn is “be suspicious,” not “be moral.”
calbear on September 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
What would make this exceptionally great is if these two fired workers turn against ACORN and spill the beans on the entire organization. Surely, some conservative with deep pockets can entice them to turn whistleblowers?
yogi41 on September 10, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Meh. Obama forgot about WE the people. I wonder what he calls us. “Dem peeps”?
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Absolutely, threaten them with a maximum sentence and work the way up.
Les in NC on September 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Forgot the sarc sign…I thought it was so stupid, anyone would know. Sorry.
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Acorn…. our tax dollars are going there? Holy Chit
CWforFreedom on September 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM
The black panthers are his palace guard, which is why the DOJ refused to prosecute when they showed up in Philly to intimidate voters with weapons.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Whatever he calls the people, he sure as hell doesn’t call us “Boss.” But he should.
Maquis on September 10, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Indeed.
Maquis on September 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM
FBI falls under the DOJ and Eric Holder- the radical who is refusing to prosecute Black Panthers for intimidating people at polling places. You really think he’s going to go out after the ground forces of the filthy liar in the White House?
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM
So,its okay,that ACORN a part of the Liberal Party
allows Sex Slaves to be housed!!
Now I understand why the Left had no problem with
Barneys boyfriend running a prostition ring out of
his basement!!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Nothing to sweep under the rug here!
MCGIRV on September 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Jus pimpin a little here, boss.
Lord, all those hard earned tax dollars.
Lincoln Cadillac on September 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
I don’t think we can expect this Justice Department to investigate ACORN, but when the GOP takes back Congress next year, they should initiate an investigation.
Voter from WA State on September 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
He’s waiting for an opportunity to bust a Church for “organizing with the GOP on right to life”….
wanna bet?
sven10077 on September 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
and these friggin tools wonder why the housing market collapsed????? Hey, let’s bully these banks and force them to extend mortgages to people like this!! Absolute travesty!!
armyaj09 on September 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
can’t wait to see how ACORN handles the census!!
whatzit2u on September 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Sacking those two makes everything SO much better for our nation.
I can go back to sleeping soundly at night with only my Sig Pro 9mm and my Remington Tactical 12 ga. Shotgun at my bedside
I can put my AR back in the safe.
Cheers !
Kenny Solomon
Locked, loaded, safeties off.
E T Cartman on September 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
It’s obvious that these two Acorn employees are victims of the system and of racism, etc. They are just trying to get people what they are due.
/sarc
BierManVA on September 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Those fat f**ks. Exit, stage wound.
Coronagold on September 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Thanks to Breitbart, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and especially those two journalists posing as pimp and prostitute for exposing more of this criminal enterprise.
cubachi on September 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I would love to know what they know about the inner workings of ACORN. I hope they sing like birds.
Philly on September 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Gee, I feel so much better now…..
4shoes on September 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Way to go, Glenn. Thanks.
I have five children, and I’m glad to have you on my side.
Matushka on September 10, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I didn’t know much of who Glenn beck was. I mean, I knew he was emotional, animated, and even comical. I agreed with a lot of what he I heard him say, but still, I never really considered the man.
But over the last two weeks my respect for him has exploded. I truly believe he is grieving for his country, and I thank God that he has both the spirit and the position to fight effectively for it.
Glenn, you are doing a FANTASTIC job. Please, sir, continue to do what you do. You and your family have my prayers.
God bless you.
…And may the media be shamed.
Daddy-O on September 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
SEIU needs to organize ACORN. Then they can abolish these wrongful termination deeds. Good unions would prevent these two tax experts from unemployment.
seven on September 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Just fired….
How about prosecuted!
Hog Wild on September 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I sure am glad these couple o’ bad apples didn’t spoil the whole bunch, but I have this gut feeling that this cliche’ may not apply in this situation.
ted c on September 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Meghan Kelly told Sean H. that there is more ACORN dirt on the way. I love it.
Philly on September 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM
ACORN is a shit sandwich factory. The sooner the damned thing is shut down, the sooner fewer shit sandwiches will need to be eaten.
daesleeper on September 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM
I should have said the FBI is to busy invetigating CIA interrogators. Eric Holder will probably provide these two women the best defence the US tax payers can buy.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM
So when does the FBI step in and investigate this!!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
They, the FBI have more important things to do like investigating terrorist interrogators.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
fourdeucer: Tongue in cheek,no kidding!!
For the Left,Up is Down!!:)
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Why would he not want it covered far and wide?
Buddahpundit on September 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I sho hopes me them two lovely ladies don’t get “Acorned.”
Could be a new slogan,no?
Lincoln Cadillac on September 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Liberals own this despicable organization. They have to answer for this in a big way. What a bunch of pieces of sh*t.
ACORN needs to be a litmus test for opposing Dems in purple districts.
BuckeyeSam on September 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Such condescension
Ugly on September 10, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Good! this investigative reporting needs to be ramped up. Turn over rocks and make the roaches run.
ted c on September 10, 2009 at 9:31 PM
AP, can you show the video where Beck predicted exactly that this is what would happen?
MobsterinVA on September 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Good. The dog has shaken a couple of fleas.
Time for a full-body flea dip.
EarthToZoey on September 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Slander and libel suits are long-established limits on free speech. All Beck has to do is prove that they blatantly knew it wasn’t him and ran with it anyway. As far as the smear going far and wide, so what? Those who hate him will hate him more and those who like him will ignore it. Those in the middle discover it was a lie and move on.
MobsterinVA on September 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
This is the same ACORN that Obama and Democrats gave $8 BILLION (taxpayer money) of Stimulus!
The SAME ACORN under investigation for voter registration FRAUD in 16 states!
I’m tired of calling my congressman asking/begging him for congressional hearings of ACORN. Going forward, I will campaign against him. He may brush me off now, but I WILL vote him out soon.
TN Mom on September 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Why, sure; All people working for ACORN are private contractors; Not employees; Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
Cybergeezer on September 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Nutty.
Del Dolemonte on September 10, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Isn’t Obama ACORN’s lawyer?
faraway on September 10, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Damn, dis dielectic materialism be hard. I know, let’s get a WH kitten.
Seriously, this country is being torn apart by the disconnect between progressives and conservatives/libertarians. I often wonder HOW anyone can think that this sort of worldview as exemplified by these two ACORNers is a mild aberration. Glenn Beck is soooo right to just lose it over this stuff. Beam me up, Scotty!
GnuBreed on September 10, 2009 at 9:42 PM
No one’s on this . . . .except Fox. Yet Fox needs a trophy wall.
- The Cat
P.S. Like Palin who is crazy and doesn’t matter. Although, her blog posts cause sections of new legislation to be struck out.
MirCat on September 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
I’m sure Eric Holder wont let them serve a day,..and the Pimp Daddy of the white house wont lift a finger.
I think it’s time America did some Government house cleaning.
christene on September 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
It;s only the tip of the iceberg.
Leave no rock unturn- they are everywhere. expose them and rid these pests once and for all
God Bless
hawkman on September 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
As important as GB exposing these Acorn employees, he also has exposed the MSM for not doing their jobs.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 9:46 PM
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