Confessions of an ACORN Whistleblower

Hot Air ^ | 10/16/2009 | Anita MonCrief

[anitamoncrief]

How This Reluctant Whistleblower Decided to Tell All

The more I spoke about Obama and the Democrats part in the ACORN scandal, the more I drifted away from the ACORN 8. I never thought that their mission was bad, but ACORN’s subversive nature is rooted in pay for play politics and if one is to clean house, it has to be across the board. I was proud when Marcel appeared on Glenn Beck but often dismayed at the picture she painted of ACORN. Yes, the members are great people, but they do not need an ACORN to help them. Local based initiatives run by people in their own communities seem to do more to really help the poor. As more ACORN corruption was exposed, it became evident that reform was really not an option, it was a band aid on the Titanic. By breaking free of someone else’s agenda and doing the right thing, I was able to take this story to another level by doing research and exposing even more corruption.

[anitamoncrief]

In order to expose corruption sometimes you have to move away from other people and their political agendas and shine light into the dark corners where corruption hides.

[Army Air Corps]

ACORN ping.

[pissant]

Is that you, Anita, the former ACORN employee?

[anitamoncrief]

That would be me. I have been trying to get the real ACORN story out there for months. Thanks to two courageous filmmakers, ACORN has now become a household name.

[pissant]

Well, as well as a big thanks to you!! I did not know you were here. I belated welcome. And if you start a ping list, be sure to put me on it. Thanks!!

[pissant]

Did not know that this brave whistleblower is now a Freeper PING.

[genetic homophobe]

Welcome, and put me on your ping list when you make one. Thanks.

[buschbaby]

I couldn’t believe what I was reading. To see the inside story of what has happened to you is heartbreaking yet awe inspiring. Thank you for being so brave.

[Tamzee]

Thank you so much for standing up and exposing the truth about them... I consider ACORN one of the greatest threats to our country because it entirely undermines the electoral process :-(

[LucyT]

this brave whistleblower is now a Freeper

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[~Kim4VRWC's~]

A Brave New Freeper!

[Think free or die]

Great to have you aboard!

[fellowpatriot]

God bless you.

[BIGLOOK]

Welcome home, Anita.

Just remember ACORNs are nuts.

[MestaMachine]

Welcome, Anita! Yours is an absolutely amazing story. Congratulations on knowing your own heart, using your own mind, and acting on the truth at no small cost to you.
So many others would, and have, given in to the fear or taken the easy way. Many on this forum can testify to that. Most of us have been there. This is not a forum for the “easy wayers” or for the faint of heart.
I am honored that you chose to join us. You got a family here. We will stand with you and for you.
Say it loud.

[444Flyer]

The truth sets you free. Good for you Anita. Welcome aboard.
:-)

[steveab]

Bless you anitamoncrief.
Remember this: As our form of government is force into socialism and our freedoms become scarce, we become slaves.

[RebelTex]

Welcome to FR.

Thank you for your courage to expose corruption when found.

Stay safe, and report to us any intimidation thrown your way by the corrupt and powerful. We will help you expose them for what they are.

Remember, conservatism is about liberty - individual freedom and individual responsibility. We have quite a few “recovering liberals” here on FR. Glad to have more.

[backhoe]

Welcome.

I rarely editorialize, preferring to give you links to follow with a quote or a quip pointing out why you should.

I've started a running file on ACORN,
' The Issa Report- ACORN "a criminal enterprise..."'--Click the picture:

It is a "paged" format- to see it all, go to the last page, and work back.

I placed it on our Canadian sister site for a very good reason- they are located in Panama, and have no agreements with our government to disclose usernames or other personal information about forum members...

[Jet Jaguar]

ACORN Ping!

FReep mail me if you want on/off the list.

[SE Mom]

Welcome to FR! Many thanks to you for your guts and willingness to take on the big boys- it can’t be easy.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Ping

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Anita -

THANK YOU for standing up and doing the right thing!!!!!!! You are a VERY brave person!!!!!! Welcome to FR!

<3

[stephenjohnbanker]

“In order to expose corruption sometimes you have to move away from other people and their political agendas and shine light into the dark corners where corruption hides. “

And indeed you did.

Welcome to Free Republic!

[GOPJ]

ACORN: Old liberal White men using blacks to gain political power.

[kalee]

bttt

[anitamoncrief]

Thank you for all of the support. I will have updated information on the $5 million “silence suit” filed by ACORN/Project Vote today. Also, someone will have to tell me how to set up a ping list. I have been reading and getting to know you guys since June, but because of the lawsuit and not having a lawyer for months, I remained in the background. I finally felt that it was time to post and get active with a community that RadioPatriot speaks so highly of.

[LucyT]

Thank you, backhoe. Excellent research, as usual.

To All, check out #19: The Issa Report - ACORN "a criminal enterprise..."

Then -- Click the picture, it takes you to Free Dominion, our Canadian Sister Site, . . . . where I am registered, too, for news when FR is down.

[Free Dominion has a dedicated "cyber-room" for FReepers.]

Don't miss the comment about Panama.

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[azishot]

[Free Dominion has a dedicated "cyber-room" for FReepers.]

Thanks for the ping, LucyT and for the reminder about Free Dominion.

[azishot]

In order to expose corruption sometimes you have to move away from other people and their political agendas and shine light into the dark corners where corruption hides.

Glad you chose FR! Welcome!!

[Iowan]

Thank you for the update, LucyT.

Also, welcome aboard anitamoncrief. Thank you for your bravery.

Backhoe, great research!!!

Ping.

[GOPJ]

I placed it on our Canadian sister site for a very good reason- they are located in Panama, and have no agreements with our government to disclose usernames or other personal information about forum members...

What are you saying... FreeRepublic is safe - right?

[Hoosier Catholic Momma]

Welcome to FR (belatedly)! I believe I saw your name in Michelle Malkin’s latest book, which I just finished reading last week.

[FourPeas]

You are an inspiration, Anita. Thank you for telling your story.

[AuntB]

Wonderful, thank you so much, Anita!

[MHGinTN]

I salute you, m’Lady! Your courage is inspiring. God bless you for loving America enough to take this risk in sharing the truth. Your courage is the stuff of patriots, Lady.

[MHGinTN]

BTW, welcome to Freerepublic.com. We’ve been expecting you.

[ErnBatavia]

someone will have to tell me how to set up a ping list

I have a very small ping list, so I can get away with the rookie way....keep a list of those requesting same and save it in a file on your desktop. Then when you want to 'ping' the group, just open that up, shade/copy it and insert into the "to" box.

Names should be separated by a semicolon and not spaced:

ErnBatavia;Allegra;Wazoo1031

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Welcome!

[pissant]

Lotsa folks, me included, create and save our PING lists on our profile page as well. Click on my name and you can see an example.

[jazusamo]

Welcome to FR and thank you for having the courage to speak out, it can’t be easy but it was the right thing to do.

Thanks for the ping, pissant.

[Oorang]

Anita - A hearty welcome and thank you for all your efforts to expose dishonesty and corruption.

Backhoe - Thanks, once again for your excellent work.

Lucy - Thanks much for the ping.

[backhoe]

[backhoe]

What are you saying... FreeRepublic is safe - right?

Far as I know, yes but FD has one more level of isolation.

[backhoe]

Thanks!

[airborne]

Thanks for the eye opening post!

And welcome to FreeRepublic!

[FlashBack]

Anita - A hearty welcome and thank you for all your efforts to expose dishonesty and corruption.
Backhoe - Thanks, once again for your excellent work.
Lucy - Thanks much for the ping.
Couldn't have said it better Oorang, hope ya don't mind! I am amazed at the news I learn oon FR, it is truly eye-opening!

[hoosiermama]

Thank you for your strength and patriotism....