I just saw that we’ve been attacked by right wing blogger and talking head Michelle Malkin. Apparently, she was upset that some of our canvassers approached her to support President Obama’s health care plan at Denver International Airport.
In spite of Malkin’s baseless speculation, we don’t receive any money from the stimulus bill or AmeriCorps—or any government funding at all for that matter. And, in spite of further speculation from folks commenting below the main post, we have no official connection to ACORN—although we consider them strong allies in the constant fight for civic engagement and greater public participation in our political process.
No government money, no for-profit corporate funding. We raise our money from citizens who are tired of the mess we’re in and ready to become part of the solution.
Oh, and Ms. Malkin also calls us silly for fundraising at the airport. But, Michelle, as an experienced traveler (I’m guessing), surely you’ve noticed that for every harried runner racing to catch his/her flight, there is another person who showed up two hours early fearing a giant line at security—and now has some serious time to kill. Turns out many of these people are happy for the opportunity to become a bit more politically engaged and help our president break through the log jam of special interest and right-wing opposition in Washington.
Finally, I see that Malkin lives in Colorado Springs—not too far from our Denver headquarters. Perhaps she’d like to grab some lunch and talk things out. We’re not likely to agree, but it might be nice to learn something about the folks you’re attacking. Standing offer—I’ll pay.
Michelle didn't attack you. She merely wondered who was funding you. That is a fair question, don't you think? Of course you don't. The question of who is funding a bunch of mindless obamabots is not germane is it? Even if funding comes from those who wish to destroy America. Freedom will provide all that you claim to want, not big brother obama. You can admit the truth, but then you will be exposed and seen for what you are - nothing. Go get a real job and do real things. Your nebulous ideals mean nothing in the real world. Fairness doesn't pay the bills or feed the homeless.
I think it's fair for her to ask the question of who our funding is coming from. I don't think it's fair for her to assume without even looking into it that our funding is coming from the government or AmeriCorps and then spread that misinformation to others.
In truth our funding comes from ordinary citizens -- people who are tired of these petty distractions and who want to focus on real solutions to our country's problems.
