Somalian Daycare Owner RESPONDS to Minnesota Fraud Allegations

Quality Learning Center Denies Fraudulent Claims [0:13]

• The $4 million figure cited is a "completely false claim," with no idea where it originated.
• The daycare does not make that much money with the number of children served.
• The owner's son, Ibrahim Ali, states they have been operating the business for eight years, aiming to uplift the community.
• He refutes claims of the daycare being empty during operating hours by showing cars in the parking lot, which weren't there when the accuser visited during Christmas break.
• Basic journalism requires documenting time, date, and location, which the accuser allegedly failed to do.

"Confirm for us the $4 million figure. We've been hearing that a lot. Is that..."

Accusations and Media Tactics [01:56]

• The discussion questions the percentage of the Somali population in Minnesota and the idea of hating all Somalis based on these allegations.
• It's suggested that the "Somalia scam" narrative is a deflection, possibly an agenda, and has been attempted before.
• The speaker notes that the Somalians "trolled them and kind of took back their aura" during a previous attempt.
• The need to "hate the Somalians" is presented as a fabricated narrative.

"Let's say this whole Somalia scam is 100% real. What percent of the Somalian population in Minnesota would it be like 0.007%."

Daycare Operations and Licensing [02:50]

• Obtaining a daycare license is a strenuous process, requiring extensive paperwork submitted daily, monthly, and yearly.
• DHS (Department of Human Services) is described as doing a good job, and the process is difficult for most daycare owners, regardless of background.
• Parents being occupied is a condition for the daycare to get paid; if parents are home, the daycare does not receive payment.
• The daycare is only paid if children are in attendance and their parents are actively working or attending school.

"Opening the daycare license is not easy whatsoever. A lot I see a lot of people pointing fingers at DHS."

Sensationalism and Reputation [03:23]

• The speaker laments that this situation will receive only a fraction of the attention garnered by the "Somali smear campaign."
• A parallel is drawn to rape accusations, where even after a woman is proven to be lying, a stain on the man's reputation can persist.
• The importance of support for their work is emphasized, noting the significant number of views and the community created.

"This is going to get 1% of the traction that this whole Somali smear campaign got."

Financial Operations and Parent Dependency [04:09]

• The daycare's payment structure is directly tied to parents' occupation status; if parents are not occupied, the daycare does not get paid.
• Children are not paid for if their parents are not working or attending school, highlighting the daycare's dependency on parental employment.
• The cost of essential services like food for 60+ children is substantial, with estimates suggesting at least $20 per child per day for meals alone, not including staff or operational costs.

"Say if the parents are not occupied, we don't get paid. So for say say for example you bring your children to me while we're open if you're at home we don't get paid for those children."

Media Narratives and Agenda [04:45]

• The sensationalized nature of the accusations is highlighted, particularly how it coincides with events in Somalia, suggesting a deliberate agenda.
• The involvement of a certain country in recognizing divisions in Somalia is also noted as not coincidental.
• The accuser's methods are questioned, with implications that the narrative is fabricated or intentionally misleading.

"I know that this is definitely sensationalized. The fact that it coincides with what's going on in Somalia itself is not a coincidence."

Criticisms of Nick Shirley's Journalism [05:22]

• Nick Shirley's claims are dismissed as lies, and his rapid follower growth is attributed to this.
• His prior reporting, specifically a clip related to a mosque, is called into question for being disingenuous.
• Shirley is accused of filming outside of business hours and presenting empty rooms as evidence of fraud.
• His journalism is compared unfavorably to that of a fifth grader, lacking basic reporting elements like timestamps.

"He was at like half a million a few days ago. You think he's over a million now?"

The Mosque Incident and Misrepresentation [05:50]

• The speaker recounts being asked to leave the mosque property, which is private.
• The accuser, Nick Shirley, is portrayed as looking like a mass shooter, making it unsafe for people to open their doors to him.
• The incident at the mosque is explained: Shirley was asked to leave because there were people outside threatening Muslims, and the mosque property is for Muslims only.
• Shirley's portrayal of being kicked out of the mosque is framed as a deliberate attempt to create a negative narrative.

"You look like every mass shooter out there, Nick Shirley."

Targeting and Systemic Issues [07:08]

• The question is raised why only certain groups are scrutinized, implying a targeted approach.
• The video suggests that the most viral content is often related to sensationalized scandals, like the "Somalia daycare" story, rather than more significant global issues.
• The idea of fraud occurring on a smaller scale is acknowledged, but the scale of the accusations is questioned.

"Why are we the only ones on this side? You know, everyone else is on the other side. We're the only ones that I've seen."

Daycare Funding and Parent Eligibility [08:23]

• Parents' income, house size, and household income are factors in determining government assistance for daycare.
• If parents exceed a certain income threshold, the government does not pay for daycare.
• The system is designed to assist parents who cannot afford childcare while they are working or attending school, ensuring the parent is unable to care for the children themselves.
• If a parent is at home, the daycare is not compensated.

"House income, the size of the house. They have to fill all those out. What kind of income they need, both parents, how much they make."

Fraud and Dishonest Parents [08:51]

• The speaker suggests that the only potential for fraud lies with parents misrepresenting their income to the government, not with the daycare center itself.
• The implication is that some dishonest parents might try to get free daycare.
• The argument is made that this doesn't necessarily mean the daycare center is being dishonest.

"So to me, it sounds like the only one that could commit the fraud is the parent maybe misrepresenting their income to the government."

Organizing for Appearances and Logistics [09:13]

• The presence of cars in the parking lot and children being dropped off is seen by some as a response to the video, an attempt to "look good" for cameras.
• The logistics of organizing even one child for a camera appearance are described as a significant hassle, involving discussions with parents.
• The sheer number of cars and parents present is presented as evidence of the daycare's legitimate operation.

"We organized all of this just so in case there's cameras that come, we look good."

Daycare Operational Costs [10:13]

• The daily operations of a daycare involve significant expenses, including food for children (lunch and two snacks).
• Feeding 60+ kids a day is a substantial cost, with an estimated $20 per child per day for food alone.
• This cost does not include staff salaries or maintaining the facility.

"Employees, there's food that we have to serve them. We have to serve them lunch, two snacks, and dinner for 60 plus kids."

Public School Food vs. Daycare Food [10:43]

• The food served in public schools is described as "garbage slop," with specific mention of purple Doritos and Takis being given to children.
• The children eating this poor-quality food were predominantly poor, black, and Latino children, during their crucial developmental years.
• The contrast is drawn between this and the nutritious food children should be eating.

"Dude, they feed slop to kids in school."

Staffing, Resources, and Upkeep [11:14]

• Daycares need to pay teachers a good wage and ensure their skills are up-to-date.
• Toys and electronics within the building must also be kept current.
• The accuser is criticized for not being taken into the facility to see the operations, suggesting they should have been shown the place.

"Pay the teachers a good wage standard if not more. When they're with us for a certain time, we have to increase their bank."

Scapegoating and Historical Parallels [11:51]

• The narrative of Somalians being scapegoats for the nation's problems is highlighted, contrasting with the knowledge of "who the real problem is."
• The speaker draws a parallel to the historical treatment of Italians in America, who were perceived as "mobsters" and treated poorly.
• The shift in perception for Italians came with positive media portrayals in movies, suggesting that propaganda and media can shape public opinion.

"They really want scape goats. Yes, bro. They really want Somalians to just be the scapegoats for that when we know who the real problem is."

Public Perception and Propaganda [12:16]

• The video contrasts the perception of Somalis "chilling on boats, scamming the government" with their reality of hard work.
• It's emphasized that these are hardworking people trying to make a living, not just scam artists.
• The question is posed: what is the propaganda against Somalis and Muslims, and how does it influence public perception?

"These aren't just normal, hardworking people trying to make a living for themselves, too."

Addressing Nick Shirley Directly [12:36]

• The speaker would have nothing against Nick Shirley himself, but strongly objects to his rhetoric.
• The expectation is for journalists to have a moral compass and do their job correctly.
• Fraudulent businesses are not supported by the community, and the idea that one person's actions reflect an entire group is rejected.
• The sentiment is that no community wants mishaps to happen and that such incidents are a "stain on all of our names."

"I have nothing against himself, but I do have something against the rhetoric."

Double Standards in Media Scrutiny [13:19]

• The assertion is made that certain communities, specifically Muslims, are targeted with accusations while others are not.
• Examples are given of scandals involving Spanish people and Latinos, and Russians in Brighton Beach taking food stamps while driving Mercedes, which were not widely publicized or attributed to their entire ethnic group.
• This is contrasted with the "couple bad apples" approach applied to the entire Somali community.

"But they don't do it to any community except Muslims, bro. Cuz when the Spanish people have scandals, Latinos do this type of scheming."

Misinformation and Media Impact [14:04]

• The rhetoric online is described as "ridiculous" and "disgusting."
• The speaker notes having "switched sides" and now sees the bias more clearly.
• The difficulty faced by brown, Muslim, Arab, or dark-skinned individuals is highlighted.

"This rhetoric online is just ridiculous, bro. And I'm saying this as someone that switched sides and I see it now."

Daycare Operating Hours Explained [14:43]

• The daycare operates after school hours because their clients are children who are dismissed from school between 2:15 PM and 4:40 PM.
• They do not have morning clients; their business is solely based on after-school care.
• This model caters to parents who work late, such as those in cleaning professions starting at 5:00 PM.

"So most of our clients, not most of our clients, all of our clients is after school hours."

Government Supplementation and Mischaracterization [15:19]

• The scenario of two Somali immigrants working and using an after-school daycare, with government supplementation because they are "broke," is presented.
• The actions of individuals like Nick Shirley are criticized for trying to mischaracterize this situation as widespread fraud.
• This is presented as the core of the problem: misrepresenting the reality of immigrant families and their childcare needs.

"And you have an [ __ ] like Nick Shirley go and try to make it look like all of them are doing it. Come on, bro. This is the problem."

Daycare Operations and Alleged Closure [16:03]

• Opening a daycare in the morning is less advantageous because parents may only be able to bring one or two children if they have multiple, limiting business.
• A Zoom call with politicians where it was stated the daycare closed last week is addressed.
• The daycare owners deny ever closing, stating there was no sign on the door and no one was told to stop coming.
• All information about closure is dismissed as false and originating from an unknown source.

"There was a Zoom call today um with the state with some with politicians in the house..."

Refusal of Tour and Privacy Concerns [16:48]

• A tour of the center is declined at that moment due to privacy concerns regarding parents not allowing their children to be recorded.
• This is compared to public schools where release forms are signed for students to be in pictures or publications.
• The fear is that unauthorized media presence could jeopardize the safety of the children.

"Um, not right now. only because most parents most daycarees the issue is parents do not allow us to have their children recorded."

Nick Shirley's Tactics and Incredibility [17:28]

• Nick Shirley is accused of deliberately filming daycare centers outside of operating hours and presenting empty rooms as evidence of fraud.
• This is described as committing "fraud about fraud."
• The tactic of making accusations that are actually confessions is highlighted.
• Shirley's misrepresentation of being kicked out of a mosque is detailed, explaining the context of threats and slurs from other individuals present.

"Nick Shirley deliberately filmed uh the new guy. Thank you with the eight bucks."

Journalist's Responsibility and Double-Checking [19:05]

• Journalists are urged to be thorough and avoid making things up.
• The principle of parents not wanting their children on camera is reinforced, explaining why cameras are positioned to avoid recording kids.
• The impact of disproven stories is discussed: it undermines the credibility of all other reporting by that journalist, similar to the Alex Jones situation.
• The importance of double-checking information and not jumping to conclusions about entire groups of people is stressed.

"A lot of journalists like to make it a day. You can't go in school and like report children because we have forms when we're submitting our students."

Historical Discrimination and Media Influence [20:45]

• The country is described as "cooked" due to the way certain groups are treated, referencing the historical treatment of Italians as being treated like "dogs."
• The shame and desire to assimilate experienced by Italian immigrants are shared, contrasting with the current trend of Italian culture being seen as "cool."
• The speaker questions the propaganda against Somalis and Muslims and its impact on public perception.

"This is why America's done. This is why this country's cooked. We're going to fall the same way my ancestors were treated as Italians coming here like [ __ ] dogs, bro."

Entertainment Industry and Sexuality [21:51]

• The discussion shifts to the entertainment industry, with questions about why many individuals in the industry are gay.
• A theory is presented that early trauma or abuse might be a contributing factor to sexual orientation.
• The case of Noah Schnapp is mentioned as an example of someone programmed into this lifestyle from a young age.

"Why do you think Noah Schnapp is gay? Have any Has anyone thought about this?"

Media Manipulation and Future Content [23:14]

• The way media "ruins" things is observed.
• The ease of becoming an actor through "one piece in my butt by from some executive" is cynically noted.
• A promise is made to create a documentary or movie that will be "fire" and "straight heat," avoiding certain problematic content.

"This is what they do. They like breathe like that. Ruin."