Meet Ace Smith, the manipulator behind anti-religious smear ads

Averell “Ace” Smith is the devious person behind the latest anti-religious smear ads. Brace yourself. He is the face of 21st-century propaganda.

Angelenos Won’t Tolerate Bigotry Built by Averell “Ace” Smith

Karla Calls Caruso “Hypocritical” and Bass’ Actions “Appalling” and “Disgraceful”

Hans Tells Caruso and Bass: “This Nation Was Founded on Religious Freedom”

Andrea Tells Bass and Caruso: “You’ve Both Proven Yourselves to Be Religious Bigots”

Jeff Demands Caruso and Bass “Take Responsibility for the Bigotry That You Have Created”

Mary Tells Bass and Caruso to Cut Out the Bigotry

Paul Lets Caruso and Bass Know: “You Are Being Religious Bigots”

Bob Is “Surprised and Amazed” by Caruso and Bass’ Religious Bigotry

Rolston Forcefully Reminds Caruso and Bass That the Days of Bigotry Are Over

Marc Tells Caruso and Bass: “Your Ideals Are Based on Hatred”

John Calls Caruso and Bass’ Religious Bigotry Unbecoming and Unthinkable

Edith Calls Out Bass and Caruso for Their “Disgusting Political Agenda”

Rumaldo Calls Caruso and Bass’ Religious Bigotry “Unacceptable” and “Two-Faced”

Anjelica Is “Very Disappointed” in Both Caruso and Bass

Teen Interventionist Calls Out Caruso and Bass for Hateful, Bigoted and Divisive Speech

Interfaith Leader Speaks Out to Stamp Out Bigotry and Hate

Central American Advocate Tells Caruso and Bass: “We Need Leadership That Does Not Discriminate”

Chicano Latino Advocate Speaks Out Against Bass and Caruso’s Religious Bigotry

A Christian Stands with the Scientologists: “It Is Not Okay … to Attack Anybody’s Faith”

Community Advocate Tells Caruso: Attack One Religion, You Attack Them All

Joe Berates Caruso for Enjoining with the Inflamers of Hatred

Nick Tells Caruso and Bass They Are “Completely Wrong, Completely Bigoted”

Yolanda Calls Caruso a Liar and Bass a Traitor

Jaden Faces Down Caruso and Bass for Slandering Her Religion

Fabian Admonishes Caruso and Bass: “Be Respectful of Religious Beliefs”

South Central LA Leader Is Appalled, Offended and Saddened by Caruso and Bass

LAPD Chaplain Officer Admonishes Caruso and Bass, Reminding Them to Respect Freedom of Expression

Guatemalan Community Leader Says There Is No Space in This World for Bigotry Against Any Religions

Community Activist Tells Caruso and Bass: “Any Form of Religious Bigotry Is Intolerable”

Community Activist Demands Caruso and Bass Be Respectful of the Community and Each Religion and Ethnicity

Christian Bishop Tells Caruso: “Do Not Touch Freedom of Speech or Freedom of Religion”

PAL Supporter Calls Caruso Ad “Deplorable” and Is “Hurt” by Bass’ Response

Hindu Priest Tells Caruso and Bass: “Don’t Use Religion for Your Political Benefit”

Christian Community Leader Tells Caruso and⁠ Bass to Unite People, Not Divide Them

Lance Calls Caruso and Bass’ Attack on Religion an “Abhorrent Act”

Koko to Bass and Caruso: “You Should Be Ashamed of Yourselves”

Shawn Accuses Caruso and Bass of “Religious Discrimination and Religious Bias, Plain and Simple”

Bishop Tells Caruso and Bass: “There Has to Be an Apology—We Don’t Condemn Religions”

Angeleno Human Rights Advocate Calls Out Caruso and Bass for Religious Bigotry

Pastor Tells Rick Caruso Our Mayor Should Respect the Diversity in This City

⁠Minister Tells Caruso and⁠ Bass:⁠ “We Find It Very Offensive What You Have Done”

Jeff Condemns Caruso and Bass for Their “Totally Un⁠-⁠American” Religious Bigotry

News Reporter Demands Caruso and⁠ Bass Respect the Freedom of Religion

Ingrid Tells Caruso and Bass Not to Use Her Religion to Advance Their Political Careers

Jim Expresses His Outrage at Caruso’s Bigotry and Senseless Lies

Evan Blasts Caruso and Bass: “How Dare You”

Jonathan Tells Caruso and Bass: “Run for Mayor, Not Religious Bigot”

Andrea Is Incensed at Caruso’s Bigotry and Bass’s Lack of Integrity

Jim Slams Caruso for Being a Bigot, Bass for Being Spineless

Tim Slams Caruso for Denigrating His Religion

Anna Demands Caruso Apologize and Bass Grow Up

Vivian Speaks Out Against Caruso’s “Smear Campaign” and Bass’s “Lack of Guts”

Lindsey Denounces Caruso and Bass for Furthering Divisiveness in Our Culture

Jim Bashes Caruso and Bass for the “Lowest Form of Yellow Politics”

Ian Calls Out Caruso and Bass for Slandering His Religion

Jesse Calls Caruso Ad “Abhorrent” and Chastises Bass for “Folding”

Angela Tells Bass and Caruso: “This Is Religious Bigotry”

Nic Is Outraged at Caruso and Bass

Mary Scolds Caruso and Bass: “There’s No Place for Religious Discrimination”

Taylor Is Disgusted by Caruso and Bass’s “Immature Game”

Cathy Tells Caruso: the Interfaith Community Thinks He “Crossed the Line”

Scott Speaks Out: “Our Church Has Nothing to Do with Your Dirty Politics”

Harriet Tells Caruso She Is “Heartsick That You Have Spoken Against My Religion”

Kimberly Rips Caruso for “Going Down a Dark Path of Attacking a Religion”

Nafisa Warns Caruso and Bass: “If You Can’t Speak with Us, You Speak Against Us”

Rudy Slams Caruso for Using “30-Year-Old Lies” to Slander a Religion

Kathy Is Outraged by Caruso’s Disgusting Agenda: “You Need to Apologize”

Karla’s Message: Bigotry and Slander Have No Place in a Political Campaign

Maryann Reprimands Bass and Caruso for Religious Bigotry

Heather Slams Caruso and Bass: “It’s 2022. Knock Off the Bigotry.”

Mark Tells Caruso He Is Condoning Religious Discrimination and Hate Crimes

Carol to Caruso and Bass: “Bigotry Is Not Going to Get You Anywhere”

Camilla Criticizes Bass and Caruso for “Making Bigoted Statements to Further Your Agenda”

Blogs

Why Political Operative Ace Smith Is the True Loser in the L.A. Mayoral Race

“Ace won’t let the truth get in the way of his attacks.”

Rick Caruso Campaign Manager Ace Smith Blocks Scientologists Speaking Out Against His Bigotry

Shocked Scientologists took to Twitter demanding to know if the Caruso campaign approved of its manager blocking constituents after they called out his bigotry against their religion.

Rick Caruso & Karen Bass: My Religion Is Not Your Political Tool

Religion should NEVER be a factor in elections.

With All Its Problems Can L.A. Afford a Contest Between Two Bigots For Mayor?

Are either of them genuinely competent to lead an enormously diverse community, the second-largest city in the land, when, instead of attacking its enemies, they assail its friends?

Caruso and Bass, You Call This Leadership? Shame on You Both.

Grow up, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass—or at least one of you.

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