Former Leftist Activist, Turned FBI Informant, Pulls Back the Curtain On ACORN

[HawkeyeLonewolf]

Seems ACORN put themselves before Katrina relief to maintain their "power" in N.O.

http://biggovernment.com/2009/09/12/former-leftist-activist-turned-fbi-informant-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-acorn/

In the following weeks, I was made aware of the fact that ACORN had reopened its New Orleans office (several months after the storm). Various groups from around the city informed me that Acorn was upset with us because we were in “their” community and had not sought approval from ACORN to operate there. I was told that ACORN said that we were “privileged white people who had come to a Black community as saviors and we refused to work with local Black leadership.”

[freedom fighter]

I really hope it all unravels before they get this census rigged.

[zantax]

I really hope it all unravels before they get this census rigged.


Heard on the radio today, the census dumped them.

[FreedomRing]

It's becoming ever more clear that ACORN is a criminal organization and it's leaders deserve to be in prison.

[zantax]

Article of census kicking Acorn to the curb

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125271412822705239.html

Now watch them hire them under another name later on.

[freedom fighter]

Article of census kicking Acorn to the curb

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125271412822705239.html

Now watch them hire them under another name later on.

I think that is something we can most definately count on.

[Proud Mom and Teacher]

Seems ACORN put themselves before Katrina relief to maintain their "power" in N.O.

http://biggovernment.com/2009/09/12/former-leftist-activist-turned-fbi-informant-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-acorn/
In the following weeks, I was made aware of the fact that ACORN had reopened its New Orleans office (several months after the storm). Various groups from around the city informed me that Acorn was upset with us because we were in “their” community and had not sought approval from ACORN to operate there. I was told that ACORN said that we were “privileged white people who had come to a Black community as saviors and we refused to work with local Black leadership.”

What does any of this have to do with ACORN? I wondered the same thing on January 31st of 2009 when I was reading an ACORN blog that is run by Wade Rathke (the man who claims credit for founding ACORN). He devoted an entire page to my work with the FBI. How did he describe the FBI’s effort and success in preventing innocent Americans, local police and federal agents from being burned, maimed and/or possibly killed by firebombs? He wrote that it’s “one thing to disagree, but it’s a whole different thing to rat on folks.” That is what ACORN’s founder had to say about my role in stopping a bomb plot.
I was even more shocked as I continued reading the article. ACORN’s “founder” went on to mention that another self-proclaimed “radical” activist who had worked closely with him was also involved in my story. Her name is Lisa Fithian. I first encountered Ms. Fithian in New Orleans. She came to town after Common Ground Relief had started operations. She assumed a position of prominence and continuously challenged my work and leadership. During the RNC bombing trial, she cooperated with the defense of the bomb plotters and led media attacks on me and the FBI.
Ms. Fithian has been quoted in various mainstream news articles as saying, “Nonviolence is a strategy. Civil disobedience is a tactic,” and “Direct action is a strategy. Throwing rocks is a tactic.” She is also quoted as stating that “When people ask me, ‘What do you do?’ I say, ‘I create crisis’, because crisis is that edge where change is possible.”
ACORN receives tens of millions of dollars from taxpayers to promote their agenda.

Well, at least they all seem to be on the same page.

[Proud Mom and Teacher]

Heard on the radio today, the census dumped them.
They'll just fly under the radar with one of their other 7,000 aliases.

[HawkeyeLonewolf]

They'll just fly under the radar with one of their other 7,000 aliases.

That's my biggest fear. The Rathke's need to be brought down (legally of course).

[Sun]

Heard on the radio today, the census dumped them.

Great news. Hope it's true.

The "economic" stimulous bill gives ACORN $8 billion.

[Sun]

They'll just fly under the radar with one of their other 7,000 aliases.

That certainly is a worry.

[penner01]

Seems ACORN put themselves before Katrina relief to maintain their "power" in N.O.

http://biggovernment.com/2009/09/12/former-leftist-activist-turned-fbi-informant-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-acorn/

In the following weeks, I was made aware of the fact that ACORN had reopened its New Orleans office (several months after the storm). Various groups from around the city informed me that Acorn was upset with us because we were in “their” community and had not sought approval from ACORN to operate there. I was told that ACORN said that we were “privileged white people who had come to a Black community as saviors and we refused to work with local Black leadership.”
FTA "I say, ‘I create crisis’, because crisis is that edge where change is possible.” where have I heard this concept before?

[penner01]

They'll just fly under the radar with one of their other 7,000 aliases. Mom, their ability to do so may be limited. This is like a chicken dog getting that first taste.........this pressure can't stop. More and more of this organization's shenanigans are going to come to light. The problem with it is, the players can just change names and keep on keeping on. Worse.....this is where our President cut his teeth.