Senate votes to defund ACORN

In a show of bipartisan common sense, the Senate has voted 83-7 to remove federal funds from ACORN, the community organizing group dedicated to voter fraud and embezzling public funds. ACORN is an organized crime syndicate masquerading as a community service group. The only things it should receive from Congress are subpoenas.

Kudos to Senators from both parties who bowed to common sense and approved the Johanns. Let's hope this kind of behavior is contagious and makes it over to the House.

Hattip: Michelle Malkin

Dispatch from Pittsburgh

I had a chance to see Michelle Malkin's speech to the Right Online conference in Pittsburgh this morning. It's worth a look:

Back in my day, freedom only cost a Buck-0-5

Via Michelle Malkin, an Illinois Congresswoman is holding a Town Hall Breakfast, and charging for constituents to attend.

Viva la representative democracy! Democrat Rep. Melissa Bean is willing to meet with the people — if they register more than a week in advance with her local chamber of commerce and pay a $25 fee!

The $25 is for the bacon and eggs, I'm sure. She's throwing in some democracy for free!