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Fort Worth ACORN offices shut down, while Dallas pushes on

Mike Orren says:

This in the wake of a loss of federal funding after amazing hidden-camera sting at ACORN offices in other cities.

Dallas hangs tough.

Fort Worth says no mas.

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2 months, 1 week ago

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Mike Orren, says:

I continue to run across people who haven't seen the ACORN vids. Politics aside, this is an amazing example of "citizen journalism":

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Or for the high points only, here's The Daily Show's take, which also pretty well sums up my feelings on the matter:

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jtmbls, says:

*"Most people see this for what it is," said Bonnie Mathias, of Dallas, a member on ACORN’s national board. "It’s a political attack on working families."*

I think they forgot the air quotes around "working" families.

Don't drag me into this mess lady!!

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Jason Rice, says:

Tumbles -- she meant it correctly.

I take it as a direct and personal attack on my ability to support fourth generation welfare recipients through my daily tithe to Momma Guv'mint.

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Tracy Yost, says:

I had read about this but not seen the video... thx for posting it :-)

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david torres, says:

it's a Political Attack....CAN WE BLAME THIS ON BUSH? or Glenn Beck?!!!

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