Video: ACORN chief vows to fight “modern-day McCarthyism”; Update: California launches probe of ACORN
posted at 8:11 pm on September 16, 2009 by Allahpundit
She finally decided to crawl out of the bunker and hit some cable shows this afternoon. Not surprisingly, Blitzer’s segment is the more informative of the two: Watch her thank O’Keefe and Giles for helping weed out the very few bad apples in the ACORN system before (a) threatening to sue them, (b) accusing them of doctoring the vids, and (c) alleging that they were turned away from “dozens” of offices. She also hedges when he presses her on submitting to an external review in lieu of that sham “audit” she thinks we’re all stupid enough to take seriously. As for the Schultz clip, it’s worth watching for two reasons. One, the “Nuts vs. ACORN” chyron is vintage MSNBC. And two, the McCarthyism soundbite at the very end, used here to deflect public interest in a nonprofit conspiring to cover up child sex trafficking, will live in infamy.
Ace is right, incidentally. Their new strategy, now that Big Government is making them bleed every day, is simply to hang on until they run out of videos and then wait for the public to lose interest. If you’re tired of these cretins getting your tax dollars, now’s the time to call Boehner, Cantor, and the rest of the House GOP and demand that they vote on defunding as soon as possible. Put the bill on Obama’s desk. Make him veto it.
Update: Evidently Schwarzenegger’s a modern-day McCarthyite too. Who knew?
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My imagination can’t reach that far..
Guardian on September 16, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Can someone not think that the attire is not professional?
It isn’t
CWforFreedom on September 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
BTW folks, there will be no arrests… I guarantee that… there will be reforms for quality control and retraining… that will be it…
ninjapirate on September 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Please send WinDex, paper towels and clean my monitor.
The media? Congress?
LMAO!
Knucklehead on September 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
For those who have only seen parts of that San Bernadino vid and are wondering if Tresa “might” have been afraid because she was after all “at the office all alone,” you might want to check out the extended version of that vid now posted at BigGovernment.com It’s like James and Hannah were in these people’s heads about what to post when because they come out with some asinine excuse or explanation and the very next video proves they are lying through their teeth.
BTW, if Tresa was so all alone with these two “scary” individuals, who’s the dude sitting next to Hannah on the coach offering input as well? It sure ain’t James!
Man, this is better than a soap opera! I really don’t know how they “scripted” this thing so well, but wow! Cudos to Hannah and James!
UnderstandingisPower on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
The lefties on all the networks would never mention the word entrapment that is for sure
CWforFreedom on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Heh. She said “not one shred” of paper was filed to process applications for prostitutes and pimps. Interesting choice of words. Any reason why that particular noun is on her brain today?
inviolet on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
ACORN’s boss reminds me of Brian Fellow.
Come to think of it, Charles Johnson reminds me of Brian Fellow.
Mr. Joe on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
no, genius, I’m Janos, not Jesus. You pray to Him, not me.
Great: a PC troll. So, ‘pirate’, got your puffy shirt on?
Janos Hunyadi on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
LOL thanking the undercover people, but those videos were doctored, but we immediately fired the people involved, and we’re suing the undercover people. . .
- The Cat
P.S. Funny that Schwarzenegger is going after Acorn and she says the people involved were, “terminated.”
MirCat on September 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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johng on September 16, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Why validate the BS claims of racism by saying stupid shiite like that?
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM
dthorny on September 16, 2009 at 8:48 PM
What do you mean?
rihar on September 16, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Bertha is about to speak to Rick Sanchez in a few minutes
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:49 PM
The left has “redefined” racism to essentially mean opposition.
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 8:49 PM
What network is that?
Guardian on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Bertha and Obama are both hitting the news circuit this week.
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
OT: BOR is on now trying to argue that ACORN has little connection to Obama.
WTF? O’Reilly must be setting himself up for some kind of ratings-bonanza interview that Obama will finally take when his or Obamacare’s disapproval goes into freefall.
Sorry, O’Reilly, ACORN = Obama. And by the time Obama comes begging, it’ll be too late.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Actually, BOR went over top the “dark side” once he was granted BHO’s only Fox intvw. during the election. Now he has become a “full monty” AGW apologist as well. I hope when his contract is up Fox dumps him. If he went to NBC,doubtful I know, but it’d fun to watch Olberman try to spin it. More likely his freakin head would explode, I’d pay to watch it too.
Archimedes on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Actually I just read that James cut his teeth doing “gotcha” videos at Planned Parenthood. He’s the guy who asked if he could specifically donate for the abortion of an African-American baby (yeah, he really did that), and the Planned Parenthood person was like, “Oh, yes, of course. That would be wonderful.” (paraphrase but close) Strangely, I remember reading about this when it came out some time back, but it passed so quickly no one ever took any real notice of it.
Guess you can’t say that now. Hey, James, you might want to resurrect THAT video now that you have made a name for yourself.
UnderstandingisPower on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Bertha should get a …
Not gonna say it!
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
The PC police have spoken.
You can actually tell some things from the way people dress. How you present yourself to the world does matter. Noticing and critiquing people’s dress may or may not be appropriate depending on each individual case, but doing so is by no means “racist.” That’s stupid, liberal nonsense.
2Brave2Bscared on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
CNN
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Absolutely correct!
Sen. Joe Mc Carthy was a patriot!
Jeff from WI on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I clicked on that link but I can’t read it. When, oh, when, will bloggers get away from white text on a black background.
RushBaby on September 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
SHe was just JOKING !Q
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William Amos on September 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
Here she is in more more inappropriate “goodwill” clothing.
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
and the McCarthy slam was also used in the primaries, by that retired General who endorsed Obama used it against Big Dawg when on Memorial Day Big Dawg thanked McCain for his service and didnt mention Barry, he said it was a MCCARTHYITE attack, Jeebus dont they have any other plays they can run?
ginaswo on September 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
We can also tell some things from the way people post.
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Yea, like they are into the whole “Black pride” thing. Eewwwwwwwwww.
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Soon all words will have no meaning.
Loxodonta on September 16, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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What words have meaning? Surely you must be mistaken!
“We’ve always been at war with Eastasia winston!”
Archimedes on September 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I know, sorry, I was playing on the “words will have no meaning” line. I guess this is where Tom Cruise would be calling me “glib”.
rihar on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
noone has shown totally unedited tapes
will not tolerate unprofessional, not meeting our standards
i immediatley took swift action
we worked too hard for some trumped up thing like this to happen
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Why do you think Barney Frank is jockeying for Secretary of HUD? To protect his greasy a$$ from ACORN/FM/FM blow-back?
petefrt on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Third, get the Exempt Organizations branch of the IRS in to do a complete audit of this organization, following all its money trails to affiliates, for the purpose of getting its 501(c)(3) status REVOKED. Then, no more income tax deductions for donors, no more grants from foundations authorized to make grants only to 501(c)(3)organizations, and, if ACORN loses its tax-exempt status altogether, it’ll be subject to federal income tax at corporate income tax rates.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
It is an old website of mine quoting from ACOrn housing from last year
Is more there with list of banks involved.
William Amos on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
as two the 2nd video. “Halliburton! Halliburton!”
hehe losers.
- The Cat
P.S. DaveS, every Acorn’s dead DaveS. Every, Acorn, is, dead, DaveS.
MirCat on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
well orchestrated relentless campaign to attack this organization
Karl rove directed some to attack us
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Let me answer this for you Dave S…my comment is not about what she is wearing so much as it is about what she’s NOT wearing. ACORN is a multi-million dollar enterprise and Bertha here is at or near the top rung in this “buisness” I am castigating her for not appearing professional. She looks like she just hopped out of her bed and went on tv. Even the greaseball Levinson (ACORN Spokesperson) had the professional courtesy to look like a professional when he represents the organization. She looks slovenly and unkempt…but then again she is the face of ACORN and one of its leader….apparently the rest of the organization takes their clues of how to operate a business from her unprofessional manner and demeanor….were you not locked into the race card because you cant debate the FACTS that she and her organization are promoting child sex slavery…
johng on September 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Interesting…
The political elite politicians and bureaucratic class just came back from ‘Town Hall Meetings’ in August followed by Millions who marched across the nation, especially in Washington, D.C. basically telling them we are pissed off…
… and when this ACORN bomb goes off, all eyes were still on Washington.
I highly doubt anyone across the country is going to take their eyes off of the sleaze and corruption that has been brought to light anytime soon…
… The ‘gravy train’ is over!
Seven Percent Solution on September 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Bertha: It is Booooooosh’s fault!!!
d1carter on September 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM
:)
Yuck… a few too many words that shouldn’t be used together!!!
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM
From Schwarzenegger:
That would be Atty Gen Jerry Brown. I supported him in ’92 before switching to Perot.
He’s a Dem but he hates corruption. He’s sort of a Liberal Sarah Palin, his support of a flat tax notwithstanding.
(And by that I mean to contrast Brown with run of the mill Liberals. I don’t believe that Palin supports a flat tax.)
Tuning Spork on September 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Another Left Wing Freakazoid. My God, these animals have no shame.
ronnyraygun on September 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
our quality control worked last year
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I’ll defer to you on fashion, Dave, but you never said what ‘marginally African looking stitching” is
Janos Hunyadi on September 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Ethics are racist.
LibertyBoyNYC on September 16, 2009 at 8:56 PM
And this article from 2005 from NYC.
William Amos on September 16, 2009 at 8:56 PM
They’ve got something on O’Reilly or O’Reilly is mad that Beck is basically overtaking him now and so O’Reilly will go opposite what Beck does… Whatever it is the change is very obvious. I’ve never like O’Reilly but my husband watches so I do too…
CCRWM on September 16, 2009 at 8:56 PM
“Lets hope we can get back to the job of helping low and moderate income people of color”
Bertha said it again
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 8:56 PM
So you don’t think I’d get thrown out of a meeting if I wore my Kilt? Especially with the understanding that if you’re wearing underwear then it’s a skirt.
- The Cat
MirCat on September 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Maybe all of us should contact our governors and insist they cut off state funding and launch an investigation.
I’m calling Charlie Crist….not that it’ll do any good. For those of you in Florida who may be inclined to do so the number is,
850-488-4441
milwife88 on September 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Beck addressed the McCarthy charge yesterday. McCarthy was a sitting senator going after private citizens. Perhaps ACORN doesn’t realize it is a quasi-government agency.
Or that being supported personally by the most powerful man in the world makes them the establishment.
And the Davids going after this Goliath are young twenty-somethings with $3000.
I guess she is used to being the victim… and has a hard time picturing a black man as the most powerful man in the world.
But hey I bet she wanted “Change”–well this is what it looks like. You follow the law and answer to the American people.
petunia on September 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Acorn is callin in the troops! He at a stragey meetin.
flyoverboy on September 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM
O’Reilly would like to land an interview with The One like he had during the campaign.
If you recall, in that visit to Fox, O’Reilly asked Bamster a few hard questions but skipped the follow-ups so he could maybe, kinda-sorta, get another interview later. O’Reilly was more than kind.
In anticiipation of another date with Obama, BOR is still playing it coy.
If Obama gives an interview, ever again, to Fox, it will probably be to BOR.
marybel on September 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Sen. Joe Mc Carthy was a patriot!
Jeff from WI on September 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM
McCarthy was as it turned out only half right, the problem was, and is far worse than even he imagined!
Archimedes on September 16, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Jerry may be ticked. Didn’t Clinton endorse the San Fran mayor over Brown for the Dem slot in the next gubernatorial race?
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2009 at 9:00 PM
No problem here–everyone knows a business keeps two sets of books–one for the government and one for yourself…
lovingmyUSA on September 16, 2009 at 9:00 PM
It should be added that these private citizens were working in ‘The Soviet Code Room’ and other sensitive areas and all he was seeking was to get them out of these sensitive areas.
- The Cat
MirCat on September 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Here comes the new one on Hannity.
Ronnie on September 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM
yahoo… San Diego is next
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Hannity has the San Diego tape, Malkin, and Levin.
Torpedo.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Watch
Hannity
NOW
macncheez on September 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM
How do the nets go to work everyday? Two young kids on a shoe string budget and a camera brings down the mighty ACORN…and who else? Anyone working on SEIU?
d1carter on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
suggests smuggling girls thru tiajuana, he has friends that can help
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Finally, an argument against rent control. Nice tie-in, Willy!
LibertyBoyNYC on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
In all honesty, DaveS, just FYI, that does indeed look like a housedress my Nana used to wear. Nothing particularly “African” about it. (More like “70s” I’d say.)
And yes I’ve seen very loosefitting dresses like that all over Goodwill (where I shop for ALL my skirts, suits and business attire, so don’t you guys be puttin’ down Goodwill, now!).
She’s certainly free to wear whatever she likes on TV. You must admit, however, that loose fitting dresses are not standard talk show material. Perhaps she would look even more professional in a smart suit. Like this one. Now that’s professional attire.
inviolet on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Here’s the thing… that comment actually kinda is racist.
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Can someone not think that the attire is not professional?
It isn’t
CWforFreedom on September 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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And that’s the point! The woman is wearing a muu-muu, but because it has vaguely African decoration, you’re racist if you comment on its appropriateness. This whole racism thing has jumped the shark, IMHO.
MochaLite on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Anyone seeing this new video? WHoa Whoa….
Dritanian on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
smart guy, he asks how much for hannah
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
If you were representing a Scottish heritage group or something, it might be. Also, she isn’t wearing a kilt, she is wearing what is appears to be a “Kaftan“, and you all sound like complete jacka$$es making fun of her appearance based simply on the fact that she is wearing ethnic apparel.
You would be wise to just drop it and shut up.
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Acorn is done. Good Grief.
Dritanian on September 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Hah, I think she looks more like Zippy the Pin-head with the bald head and the giant tunic.
Alden Pyle on September 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Don’t you mean?
From Schwarzenegger:
AHHfta seeing repoats abAAOUT ACONE’s AAActions in Sn’BernaDEEno, Ife AAAsked Atuuunee Geneual BrOWn to inVEStigate deea acTIVitees stetWIDE.
Wait, this doesn’t make me a racist, does it?
rihar on September 16, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Oh how these parasites must have celebrated worming their way into power. Makes their takedown ever the more sweet. They got so freaking confident that they never even blinked at sex slavery.
RushBaby on September 16, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Bombshell: Hannah says no-one at any ACORN office EVER said no to anything they asked
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Even cracked nuts are bad… We gotta squish this one.
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Can ACORN get any more disgusting.
mkm19602000 on September 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM
So you have no problem with black pride? What about white pride?
2Brave2Bscared on September 16, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Ditto.
2Brave2Bscared on September 16, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Breitbart is saying that each ACORN office is an expert at a particular type of crime that’s indigenous to their area.
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Ace aluded to this today–that it would be about illegals…holy crap, we have GOT to call our congress people and get them to vote to investigate ACORN–the time is NOW!
lovingmyUSA on September 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
“that comment actually kinda is racist. There is nothing wrong with what she is wearing, unless you have some aversion to marginally “African” looking stitching. Why validate the BS claims of racism by saying stupid shiite like that?
DaveS on September 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM”
Nope, You’re wrong. People holding such high positions in a very visible organization such as this should, and do dress more professionally. The way one dress speaks to one’s attitude toward not only their job/career, but how they want others to view them. This woman, in her Moo Moo was all about letting everyone see her “African Americaness” with the emphasis on African. She’s trying to make a statement and when smarter people cue into this game, she loses all credibility.
rayvet on September 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Human trafficking across international boarders warrants an investigation by the U.N.
meci on September 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Arnold wants investigation
faraway on September 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Why should one not be proud of being white, black or whatever shade their skin is?
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Woohoo my congresman is a co-sponsor of HR3571 The Defund Acorn Act
bestwins on September 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Incredibly courageous!
lovingmyUSA on September 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Does Panetta dress like a Venetian renaissance painter? NOOOO
LibertyBoyNYC on September 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM
My Senator wouldn’t even cut funds… :/
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
First, not one more red cent for these moral idiots. Second, a RICO investigation done by career FBI agents and prosecutors outside the laughably misnamed Civil Rights Division. This whole thing is stunningly unbelievable.
Mason on September 16, 2009 at 8:34 PM
IMHO, only Patrick Fitzgerald si squeaky clean enough to run this and not be labeled by the left as mere partisanship, ala Scooter Libby.
I have been tempted to awlk down to the Fed bldg. to ask if he hasn’t reassigned to to the far of Pluto. Where is this guy? Last seen was the Blago announcement, followed by an indictment, then poof! Nada, other than a dead key witness by….wait for it.
An aspirin overdose? Puh-leeze!
Anyways, I’ve gotta be down town tommorow, so I might well stop in and see what they say.
Archimedes on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Did Gonzalez wear a sombrero? NOOOO
LibertyBoyNYC on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
“nuts vs. ACORN”
You know, they may not even like ACORN that much, but they sure as hell hate and fear us.
JeffWeimer on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Actually, the left prefers to call him a Nazi.
mizflame98 on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
The truth is never racist. End of story. And African-’Americans’ seem to have a penchant for talking in ghettobabble instead of English. It is the truth, although be careful where you say it. You might get a painful or even lethal experience on liberal ‘tolerance’ firsthand.
An utter career-destroyer to anyone who dares participate in an event or join a group that is intended for same. Not joking in the slightest.
Dark-Star on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Dave she looks ridiculous for the position she supposedly holds…c’mon give it up already… She’s wearing a house coat for goodness sakes and black people don’t have a sole claim on those… okay?
CCRWM on September 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Yeah, wouldn’t want to be called a racist. Oops. Too late.
Take your PC nonsense over to the Daily Kos. At least they’ll appreciate it there.
2Brave2Bscared on September 16, 2009 at 9:11 PM
big surprise that Dave wants others to shut up–while dodging my compelling question about ‘marginally African-looking stitching’. If you toss out a mega-dumb remark like that, Dave, you gotta ‘splain yourself.
Did you tell people to not make fun of the appearance of the White ACORN woman in San Berdoo?
No? Why not? Because you’re a racist?
Janos Hunyadi on September 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
The San Diego guy sounded as if he knows a great deal about illegal immigration.
Obama: time to call in ICE and the INS.
BuckeyeSam on September 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Depends on how GREEN he is on a given day…
Upstater85 on September 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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