ACORN Stings: The Untold Story
Like most people, I heard during the 2008 campaign that Obama was a community organizer and, again like most people, had no idea what that job was even after Obama was elected. I mean, most of us lived in communities, but we don’t recall paying anyone to organize them.
But thanks to the undercover video of ACORN made by James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles, we finally know what a community organizer is: someone who helps pimps and prostitutes avoid tax problems when purchasing property. Apparently Obama was a pretty good community organizer, because I don’t recall hearing any pimps or prostitutes complain about him.
It was quite surprising to see how O’Keefe and Giles — dressed in ridiculous outfits that shouldn’t have fooled anyone and having such over-the-top horrible intentions like underage prostitution — were able to get so much friendly help from so many different ACORN offices. But after that success they kept trying again with even more ridiculous costumes and evil intentions to see if there was anything that ACORN would not approve.
Here are their results:
The Sting: O’Keefe and Giles, along with a Pekingese and a Chihuahua dressed up as pit bulls, approached an ACORN office for advice on getting a place large enough to house a dogfighting ring. They also asked if the community would be likely to call the cops on them if they started stealing puppies from children.
The Result: The staffer seemed unfazed and only asked if they’d be willing to pass out literature on Democratic candidates during their exhibitions.
The Sting: O’Keefe and Giles dressed up as hardened drug dealers and contacted an ACORN office for help finding a place to set up a meth lab. They also specified that they wanted it to be near an elementary school so they wouldn’t have to travel far for sales.
The Result: They were turned away, and the ACORN employee told them ACORN had already helped set up numerous meth labs near the elementary schools and the community just couldn’t support any more competition in that area.
The Sting: O’Keefe and Giles dressed up as Charles Manson and Squeaky Fromme and asked for help finding a place where they wouldn’t have to worry about anyone hearing screams from the basement.
The Result: They were advised to not list their occupation as “psychotic killers intent on causing apocalyptic race war” and instead use “performance artists.”
heh. indeed.
Now Frank, don’t be silly! You know the reward for running a dog fighting biz is a pro football contract worth millions. O’Keefe is going to have to pack on some pounds and Giles is going to learn some new cheers and shake those pom-poms.
We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of ACORN corruption and by logical extension, the sinister intent of the American Left.
We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of ACORN corruption and by logical extension, the sinister intent of the American Left. These people are not out to build – they seek only to destroy.
Next up: An ACORN run re-education camp for recalcitrant neo-cons that specializes in harvesting human body organs for resale. Do we take it public with an IPO, or is a non-profit more lucrative?
They quit too early, they should have gone on to Congress to actually get some money from the Government. Those perverts would have loved the shaking pom poms. Of course for Barney Frank, they would have to reverse the roles.
I was taught that if one is approached by a person or persons who seem quite mad, one should remain calm and answer them in the way that would keep them calm and from attacking you. Or, as in these cases, go along with the joke in a deadpan way. Either way, it would seem that the staffers in question did absolutely the right thing and the only ones to look stupid are the perpetrators of this childish prank. And, by the way, should anyone think that I am a left leaning, bleeding heart liberal, I have to say that I am an English conservative, and have been since becoming old enough to vote.
Ridiculing the opposition raises more sympathy in the floating voter and the only effect, if any, is to amuse youselves.
These were not stings, but more like candid camera. Just a bit of joke.
The second one about ACORN meth labs is “The Onion”…err…I mean…”shovel” ready!
@7 Sussex Man
It’s a GAG man!!! These things didn’t happen; it’s PARODY!
Heavens to mergatroyed! Buy a clue, will you!!
Police say a worker with the activist group ACORN who was caught on video giving advice about human smuggling to a couple posing as a pimp and a prostitute had reported the incident to authorities.
National City police said Monday that Juan Carlos Vera contacted his cousin, a police detective, to get advice on what to with information on possible human smuggling.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ACORN_HIDDEN_CAMERA?SITE=FLSTU&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Vera was secretly filmed on Aug. 18 as part of a young couple’s high-profile expose.
Police say he contacted law enforcement two days later. The detective consulted another police official who served on a federal human smuggling task force, who said he needed more details.
The ACORN employee responded several days later and explained that the information he received was not true and he had been duped.
#9 bubblehead.
You obviously don’t understand irony. The last five words I wrote should have been a clue. No need to buy, it’s free.
Another winner from the holder of a black belt in political humor, Frank J himself.
“Truth” Squad — Juan Carlos Vera was videotaped soliciting a person he believed to be a prostitute and offering to assist in smuggling child sex slaves across the border.
Why didn’t he refuse to cooperate? Why didn’t he immediately contact the police?
Then there’s the HUGE disconnect between the claims the tapes are somehow doctored or misleading and the fact that ACORN fired most of the staffers shown in the tapes. If the tapes are misleading, then these people were fired without cause!
If perfect pitch satire were easy, everyone would be as good as Frank J.
10. Truth Squad: One out of four, ain’t bad?
Ok Ok Ok…already,
Obama is from Chicago and he was a community organizer many years ago and he is not white. What is it about that, that still shocks you?
and ok ok ok…already,
Acorn is an organisation that has helped thousands and thousands of poor citizens get housing that gave some bad advice….wooooowww….whooooooo ..now this should be about the tenth article on it. Migrain time again.
Hey, you can at least try another angle on it next time…what about something on the importance of the rain forest from Acorn..to finish?
Just a thought.
Hey, what about the Borg?
Giles and O’Keefe, dressed as a Borg Queen and Drone, go to the Federation ACORN Offices and ask how would they go about assimilating mankind, since FED-ACORN helped make Earth a “utopia.” Would there be any way to get that pesky Janeway and Picard out of the way? ACORN suggests contacting the Orion Syndacite to put a hit out on the two Fed Captains. Once that’s accomplished, Earth should be really easy. The only request ACORN has, they want to be part of the New Borg Order.
if one is approached by a person or persons who seem quite mad, one should remain calm and answer them in the way that would keep them calm and from attacking you.
AND CALL THE COPS THE SECOND THEY’RE OUT OF SIGHT, RIGHT? Right? I mean, if you’re in community service and you’re approached by people who are “quite mad” who express the intent to run a child sex slavery ring, you notify someone, right?
I didn’t see these stings as “ridicule.” Words like “searing indictment” and “damning expose” come to mind.
Acorn helped thousands and thousands get housing? Wonder how many have defaulted on those homes. In retrospect, maybe “No Private Mortgage Insurance” was a bad idea:
http://www.acorn.org/index.php?id=8145
Has anybody else notices that the Star Wars series has already solved the health care crisis: All we have to to do is replace all of our doctors with robots. We can create lots of them so there is no shortage. We could have so many that there could be one in every house. We could create a liberal version that you would store in the kitchen. The liberal robot doctor would scold you every time you consume milk, red meat, candy, potato chips, pizza or chicken wings.
We could also have a conservative robot doctor. It would try to keep you from taking drugs and drinking too much. Fortunately, that could be corrected by using the “Libertarian Overide” switch.
@Poor Citizen:
Knowing that Obama is a politician from Chicago means that little he does shocks me. And unintentionally giving bad advice is not the same as aiding & abetting people engaged in a criminal enterprise, which you know perfectly well.
Also, I’m calling you out as a weasel for your pathetic little attempt at race baiting.
I was taught that if one is approached by a person or persons who seem quite mad, one should remain calm and answer them in the way that would keep them calm and from attacking you. Or, as in these cases, go along with the joke in a deadpan way. Either way, it would seem that the staffers in question did absolutely the right thing and the only ones to look stupid are the perpetrators of this childish prank. And, by the way, should anyone think that I am a left leaning, bleeding heart liberal, I have to say that I am an English conservative, and have been since becoming old enough to vote.
Ridiculing the opposition raises more sympathy in the floating voter and the only effect, if any, is to amuse youselves.
These were not stings, but more like candid camera. Just a bit of joke.
Sep 23, 2009 – 4:51 am
I think you missed the actual story, sussex man. The events that happpened over here across the pond with Giles and O’Keefe’s sting actually caused Acorn to be dealt a mortal blow with congress voting in favor of defunding them, and several governors opening investigations that will open even more cans of worms for Obama and his community organization minions. I think how serious this situation has become is the pink elephant in the room for everybody involved in reporting this story. But, I am quite amused that you would think that the staffers reacted by doing the right thing when clearly they showed in extraordinary detail their willingness to comply with criminal activity, that was doing the right thing? I don’t think the perpetrators were the stupid ones here, and frankly, I wish you English would keep your noses out of our business, I believe your empire lost its glory days of colonial control a long time ago. The sun has set on your island’s royal BS, and most of the world has stopped paying attention.
Is the evidence of complicity in facilitating child prostitution sufficient for ACORN to be sued for damages by the victims. Surely, anyone who acts in any way to further the interests of human trafficers is potentially guilty of conspiracy, in the legal, as well as the moral sense and the victims may be entitled to redress from all parties who furthered the interests of those who partake in this business. Even if the evidence against a particular individual is insufficient, the number of cities where ACORN were willing to facilitate chid prostitution is sufficient to indicate that this is the ACORN policy and a class action by the victims might be possible. Somewhere, doubtless, there is a lawyer who would be prepared to defend ACORN in court. (One who has sold his soul and has no conscience.)
Poor Citizen @ 16
:…now this should be about the tenth article on it. Migrain time again.”
Funny how a Left that to this day devotes thousands of inches of news space (e.g. Juan Cole *still* going on about yellowcake) blaming Bush for all the evils of the world, now insists that we “move on” from a story that is a week old and just picking up steam. Funny, that. That Conservative/Independent tidal wave in your mirror is much closer than it appears, bud. Sites like this assure it will overtake you. Whining won’t stop it.
Too bad this is all falling apart for you now. It has been reported that the Acorn employee contacted police about the incident. Looks like she now has the ability to sue some people for this silly silly business.
#25
“Looks like she now has the ability to sue some people for this silly silly business.”
Yes, the discovery process of that lawsuit will be interesting to say the least. Thaaaaaaat’s the way to get this to all fall apart.
I can’t believe they did it all for under $1300.
A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER IS ONE WHO LIVES OF THE BACKS OF POOR, UN-EDUCATED AND DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE.
you only see them in poorer areas spreading false hope and promises of making the rich pay since they are the ones responsible for the plight of the poor.
…basically a community organiser is the lowest form of life in the human spiecies. and no the USA has one as the president. THIS IS BEYOND SAD ..it is tragic.
the real issues are that the administration and the democrat party are not doing their jobs which is upholding the constitution of the USA
below are links which go a long way in explaining where we are and how we got here
I thought obama was juat a marxist ..he does follow the marxist rule book and he has surrounded himself with marxists (do the trolls know he is marxist and by default they are supporting marxism)
..any way after seeing this blog I now see that the marxist part is small potatoes …he is a mental defect …a retard. well at least a narcissist. …and that is bad news for everyone.
http://www.faithfreedom.org/obama.html
An all-pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration or adulation and lack of empathy, usually beginning by early adulthood and present in various contexts. Five (or more) of the following criteria must be met:
•Feels grandiose and self-important (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents to the point of lying, demands to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
•Is obsessed with fantasies of unlimited success, fame, power or omnipotence, unequalled brilliance (the cerebral narcissist), bodily beauty or sexual performance (the somatic narcissist), or ideal, everlasting, all-conquering love or passion
•Is firmly convinced that he is unique and, being special, can only be understood by, should only be treated by, or associate with, other special, unique, or high-status people (or institutions)
•Requires excessive admiration, adulation, attention and affirmation, or failing that, wishes to be feared and notorious (narcissistic supply)
•Feels entitled. Expects unreasonable or special and favorable priority treatment. Demands automatic and full compliance with his expectations
•Is “interpersonally exploitative” i.e., uses others to achieve his or her own ends
•Is devoid of empathy. Is unable or unwilling to identify with or acknowledge the feelings and needs of others
•Is constantly envious of others or believes that they feel the same about him or her
•Is arrogant, has haughty behaviors or attitudes coupled with rage when frustrated, contradicted, or confronted
…so from that stand point he is doing well for a retard.
here is a link for the people who think they can engage a troll with a positive result.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIFcnctnHsE&feature=related
basically that means the trolls are ideological retards.
@11 Sussex Man
“The last five words I wrote should have been a clue”.
Maybe, but hard to fathom when the last five words are juxtaposed after candid camera. Maybe if you started a new paragraph for the last five words? Better yet, given the totality of your original post, maybe a simple, generally recognized /sarc would have been best.
Touche, I like to think I’m pretty snarky, but UNCLE already! LOL.
The scary put is: It’s all true.
“Giles dressed up as … Catwoman”
Eagerly awaiting the release of the video…
Keep up the good work…this is because of people like us making our voices heard. Let’s not stop here.
Visit HandsOffAmerica.net …Let’s have our vocies amplified
To all of the ACORN apologists posting here: Stop… just stop (read: “It’s over Johnny!”).
There is a very simple, concise argument that debunks every “this is how you deal with crazies!” defense: The ACORN employees gave good advice.
Are you sure these are parodies? I thought the ACORN responses came from Howard Dean’s internal memos.
Oh, and don’t you love the trolls? Unfortunately they got their advice (how to deal with crazies) from their stay in the institution.
How do we spit out this rotten ACORN? It’s been shown to be nothing more than a criminal enterprise.
I cant stop laughing at a this!
my stomach is cramping and I am drooling on my keyboard!
Joke or not I don’t put it past ANYONE in Acorn or any of the other “Community Organizations”
Those scenarios were funny.
Now to address the issue of community organizer. After the Civil War the men known as carpetbaggers went south. I think most know about their political and other activities. If you see the similarity I would say that a community organizer, especially Rathke is a carpetbagger.
ACORN was set up to create a crisis by using the poorer classes to be the activists. It stands to reason that this form of activism has burdened the USA with a social welfare system that has been out of control for years. The end result is that the poor classes have remained poor because they are being enabled to remain in their condition.
The activities of ACORN is the exact opposite of Christianity, and the things advocated by Jesus. In fact if these people really did know the Scripture they would know that St. Paul spoke about providing for his own means rather than living off the donations of others. As you can see ACORN preaches that people should expect to receive “help” from the Government, rather than helping them to stand on their own two feet.
There would be plenty of people in those poorer districts who would be very good at doing things like data entry. There are probably girls and boys who would make very good hairdressers, make-up artists and beauty therapists. Do they ever get encouragement to go for training? If money was being spent on helping these folk with training for better paid jobs then it could be said that ACORN was in fact helping these people to leave poverty behind. Instead, what ACORN has been doing is holding people in the one place, of poverty, and teaching them to have an expectation that the govt will always provide for them – this is an anti-Christian style of behaviour.
Thanks for the good laugh. That was funny!! I haven’t laughed so hard since I laughed along with Charlie Gibson not knowing about the ACORN story.
A (sshole)
C (onstituency)
O (blivious to our)
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From mighty oak trees, do acorns fall.
Why don’t I have Frank J. on my favorite list?
Oh wait I do. Good. LMAO is tucked right in there between HotAir and Instapundit.
How you like that Frank? Listed before the puppyblender!
To me the biggest bummer of having a President Obama is it takes nuking the moon right off the table as a foreign policy option.
Hysterical!
If they would have told them that the Jedi were are religious order that indoctrinate young children into their belief system that would have won the Acornies right quick.
Democrats mostly get their “news” from the liberal MSM. The MSM has reported almost nothing about these Acorn videos. So these stings would work at Democratic organizations again and again. For example, Giles and O’Keefe could walk into any SEIU office with their pimp/prostitute story and the unionists would never have heard of them before.
#22 ellamontgomery
I wish you English would keep your noses out of our business, I believe your empire lost its glory days of colonial control a long time ago. The sun has set on your island’s royal BS, and most of the world has stopped paying attention.
But you don’t seem to mind our troops fighting and dying in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The English and Americans have had a long history of cooperation, but with your childish attitude……
Only the demorat party can get away with TAXPAYER FUNDING of a criminal enterprise like ACORN! If ACORN “community agitators” were SHILLS for the republican party instead, every news program would be lambasting them and declaring they should be put out of business. I “used” to be a democrat as in JFK…what the hell happened?! They are the NEW COMMUNIST PARTY and I cannot for the life of me understand Hollywoods support. OK Hollywood, any wealthy actors in CUBA, VENEZUELA, NORTH KOREA or the old USSR?! Of course not!!! Why do you think people who wanted achievement/personal growth/income DEFECTED? You MORONS! You want socialism/communism so bad, GO THERE! Otherwise, give up everything you have before the government finally comes to take it, and they will soon! But why wait, do it now and show your allegiance to the COMMUNIST PARTY!
#45 – Sussex Man,
You have a point.
In regards to your noble warriors, (who’d I’d much rather fight besides rather than against), thank you.
Let’s look at the number of ACORN employees and how many have been convicted of criminal acts. Then, let’s look at the number of Congresspersons convicted as a percentage of the total number of members. Which number do you think will be higher? Strange that none of you are calling for the dismantling of Congress because of corruption and shady dealings. And where were you Tea Partiers when Bush & Company were wasting Billions and running up the deficit?