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Senate de-funds ACORN, but seven stand by them
Wswhington Examiner ^ | September 15, 2009 | David Freddoso

Posted on 09/15/2009 4:40:49 AM PDT by libstripper

The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to strip ACORN of funding in the Transportation/Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. After ACORN workers were caught on tape in three cities allegedly abetting what they believed was a fraudulent mortgage and sex-trafficking scheme, only seven senators were willing to stand by them:

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: acorn; corruption; msmsilence; obama
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To: cripplecreek
The thing is ? if the alleged allegations from the leaders of ACORN and Democrats are true ? why then ? did they change their votes and the Census Department change their minds if they believe the undercover tapes were not true ? ... UNLESS ???????????? they have inside information !!!!
61 posted on 09/15/2009 5:22:30 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: American Constitutionalist

I’m thinking that there’s something really big and congress may have gotten a heads up and are trying to put some distance between themselves and ACORN before it breaks.


62 posted on 09/15/2009 5:24:28 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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To: libstripper
HEY DEMS , MSM , LIBS ?????

YOUR YES VOTE TO DEFUND ACORN PROVES THAT THE UNDER COVER TAPES ARE TRUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
63 posted on 09/15/2009 5:25:26 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: American Constitutionalist
SO, which one is the tax expert and which one is the madam of the friendly neighborhood brothel?

Also when does Bob Beckel get to inspect the place and report back to Hannity's All American Panel?

64 posted on 09/15/2009 5:27:47 AM PDT by wmileo (I miss Ronald Wilson Reagan. POTUS #40)
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To: bestintxas

As far as I’m concerned, the vote changers are just as filthy. They didn’t change their votes out of a moral obligation. They changed their votes out of fear that the voters would take them out of office.


65 posted on 09/15/2009 5:27:50 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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To: American Constitutionalist

rats leaving the stinking ship. But I’ll bet they have a cozy leave of absence or “administrative leave” plan all worked out we can pay for.


66 posted on 09/15/2009 5:27:54 AM PDT by noodler (!)
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To: MrBambaLaMamba

DEMPIMPS


67 posted on 09/15/2009 5:29:58 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: cripplecreek

agreed.


68 posted on 09/15/2009 5:30:03 AM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: pointsal

“does not require disclosure of deposits held from community action groups.”

Whoa! I had not heard that! Got links? I’ll use it, but need attribution.


69 posted on 09/15/2009 5:30:40 AM PDT by DBrow
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To: randog
( Is it an acknowledgment that congress critters now see Obama as a political liability to their own political survival? ) ...

" Kinda looking that way, isn't it? "

That's really going to help them pass their beloved HealthCare Bill ... SARCASM
70 posted on 09/15/2009 5:32:00 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: Fresh Wind
Next time you send your Senator a letter, ask him how it feels to fiance illegal Pimping by funding ACORN ?
71 posted on 09/15/2009 5:34:54 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: libstripper

Ooooh, ACORN going under da’ bus!!


72 posted on 09/15/2009 5:37:28 AM PDT by swatbuznik
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To: muawiyah

Washington is not to far from Baltimore.


73 posted on 09/15/2009 5:39:41 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: Red in Blue PA
Yes, write them letter and ask them how it feels to fund illegal Pimping through ACORN with tax payers money.
Ask them to explain this.
74 posted on 09/15/2009 5:41:34 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: cripplecreek

OBAMA “ that’s not the ACORN I once knew “


75 posted on 09/15/2009 5:45:52 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: GonzoGOP
Well, both of my senators are on the list. Woo Hoo, Illinios the most corrupt state in the union.

I thought New Jersey had that trophy.

76 posted on 09/15/2009 5:46:14 AM PDT by madison10 (I'm fine with a black president, but not a RED one.)
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To: cripplecreek

Still, how can they ( MSM, leaders of ACORN, Pat Jessimay , Obama, Dems ) say that the videos are bogus and “ Doctored “ ... then ? how is it ? they are trowing ACORN under the bus now after this revelation and defunding ACORN ? unless ????? IT’S TRUE !!!!


77 posted on 09/15/2009 5:48:36 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: kittymyrib

Hey...there are good conservatives in Illinois...like me. It is just that Chicago over rules us in the votes. Illinois does have conservative areas.. my congressman is a pretty decent one.


78 posted on 09/15/2009 5:50:20 AM PDT by Lets Be Frank
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To: wmileo

lol !!!!


79 posted on 09/15/2009 5:50:26 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: American Constitutionalist

I came as close as I could without actually mentioning prostitution.


80 posted on 09/15/2009 5:51:02 AM PDT by Fresh Wind ("Prosperity is just around the corner." Herbert Hoover, 1932)
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