According to the AP, Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher is not a happy camper. The Holland, Ohio, pipesmith, was thrust into the national spotlight by GOP Presidential nominee John McCain during Wednesday's final presidential debate, and has been at the center of a media forest fire ever since.
"The media's worried about whether I've paid my taxes, they're worried about any number of silly things that have nothing to do with America," Wurzelbacher told the former Republican presidential hopeful on his show, "Huckabee."
Wurzelbacher said he felt terrible after reading some of the criticism of himself posted online.
"I felt about that small," he said. "I mean I really did."
..."You know, when you can't ask a question of your leaders anymore, that gets scary," he said.
Here's what I have to say to that: Boo frickin' hoo. Joe the Plumber is a whiner. Sure, he didn't ask for the spotlight, but he's happy to use it when it suits him. When it doesn't, he blames "the media," instead of John McCain, the candidate who is exploiting Joe for all he's worth.
He isn't complaining about getting the chance to call Barack Obama a "socialist" whenever he gets the chance, or to bitch about taxes he doesn't even have to pay, but when a reporter notices the very relevant fact that he doesn't pay his taxes, the waterworks start.
He says it's scary when you can't ask a question. I thought he did ask his question, and Obama graciously answered his nonsensical query about "future Joe's" taxes for about 10 minutes, and Joe compared him to Sammy Davis, Jr., for his troubles.
You can't have it both ways, Joe. You can't step in front of every camera that will have you, then complain about your privacy. You can't bitch about taxes you might be asked to pay in the future, and not pay the ones you have now.
Here's some more of Joe having his "life ripped apart."
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Let me also say this: Through no fault of his own, but rather John Sidney McCain's, Joe the Plumber has been pushed as the archetypal American working guy, and that also bugs me. My dad was a carpenter, I come from a long line of working-class people, and my family has always believed in taking responsibility, doing your fair share. When did that archetype become the whiny guy who always says, "What about me?"
My dad was no saint, and he wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in front of a TV camera without breaking their "bleep" machine, but you'd never catch him complaining about paying $1500.00 tax on $300,000.00. That's a complaint he'd have been happy to keep to himself.
So, there you go, Joe. As they say in court, "Asked and answered." Move on.
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I find it very interesting how a strict conservative like Colin Powell suddenly can ditch his values and endorse a extreme libral. This to me is like a La Raza endorsement. Hispanics use this when they explain “sticking strictly with the race ”LaRaza”.
I thought Powell was resentful and he has made an “about-face on his once verbal conservative views. Strange.
It is his right to choose who ever he wants. This is our great country.
But if Obama was white and he had the same socialist views, I highly doubt that Powell would have endorsed him. Sad to say, but it’s the truth.
I'm voting for the Honorable John McCain.
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PCL
12:34AM Oct 20th 2008
Thank you Tommy--you are correct in placing Joe's 15 minutes of fame credit to McCain who expects the press to give him a pass when he finds a nobody to exploit, kinda like his running mate. That's work real well for him, hasn't it? That crazy McCain gets downright giddy when he mentions Joe's name in his stump speeches. In the meantime, Palin seems to be looking very down lately--she's lost some of her sparkle. Geez, I can't imagine why. Oh I know, because the big, bad media is always picking on her and McCain, right?
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Ruby
12:38AM Oct 20th 2008
Joe represents all voters who question the idea of using our income tax dollars to give "tax credits" to people who don't pay income taxes. What Barack Obama is really doing is using our income tax dollars to buy votes.
Those tax dollars should be used to repair our infrastructure and help our country become energy independent. Those tax dollars should be used to pay down the national debt and balance the federal budget. Our government has been on a spending binge for the past year and continues to make plans to throw money at our problems with bailouts and stimulus plans. And now Obama says he wants to give tax credits to those who don't even pay income taxes. This is truly an outrage!
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misty
12:40AM Oct 20th 2008
I thought after Tommy Christopher castrated himself on the presidential debate narrative he'd put down the crack pipe and do some soul searching--no luck.
Obama's answer is what needs scrutiny, and Joe "the Plumber" shouldn't have his personal life scrutinized more then Barak Obama's life has been scrutinized. Joe isn't running for office Obama is.
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eric
12:52AM Oct 20th 2008
OBAMA AND BIDEN SURE SHOWED JOE....QUESTION OBAMA AT YOUR OWN RISK..NOW WE SEE WHY ALL THE NEWS REPORTERS ARE AFRAID TO ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS...THEY DON'T WANT THEIR CHARACTERS TO BE ASSASINATED. MAYBE IF OBAMA DOESN'T WANT TO BE QUESTIONED BY JOE..HE SHOULD STAY OUT OF JOES NEIGHBORHOOD. SOCIALISIM HERE WE COME. PRESIDENT OBAMAS TACTICS OF SILENCING HIS OPPOSITION AT WORK. TOMMY IS JUST ONE OF HIS HIT GOONS.
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Clintondemocrat
1:04AM Oct 20th 2008
Just received this email from one of my many friends. A unique comparison of evil and good. ********************************************* ‘Barack, Sarah, and the Bible’
Barack Hussein Obama has taken the nation by storm. From obscurity, with zero executive experience, or much of any kind, he has vaulted into the position of Presidential frontrunner. It is stunning. On the surface, it appears attributable only to his eloquent oratory and his race. But an invisible factor may be a strong spiritual force behind him, causing some people to actually swoon in his presence.
I have been very concerned that he has publicly said that he does not believe Jesus is the only way to heaven. This makes both the Bible and Jesus a liar, and it means that Christ has died in vain. A person cannot be a true Christian who believes that there are other ways of forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life with God. Only Jesus has paid the price for that.
Therefore, there is, indeed, another spirit involved. And this spirit has come into our national life like a flood. Last week at Obama’s acceptance speech, that spirit exalted itself in front of a Greek temple-like stage, and to a huge audience like in a Roman arena. Obama was portrayed as god-like. His voice thundered as a god’s voice.
At the end, Democratic sympathizer Pastor Joel Hunter gave the benediction and shockingly invited everyone to close the prayer to their own (false) gods. This was surely an abomination, but it was compatible with Obama’s expressed theology, and Hunter’s leftist leanings.
God was not pleased.
And God says, “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” (Isaiah 59:19)
Enter Governor Sarah Palin. With incredible timing, the very next day, Sarah Palin also appeared out of nowhere. Her shocking selection as John McCain’s running mate stunned the world and suddenly took all the wind out of Obama’s sails.
We quickly learned that Sarah is a born-again, Spirit-filled Christian, attends church, and has been a ministry worker.
Sarah is that standard God has raised up to stop the flood. She has the anointing. You can tell by how the dogs are already viciously attacking her. But they will not be successful. She knows the One she serves and will not be intimidated.
Back in the 1980s, I sensed that Israel’s little-known Benjamin Netanyahu was chosen by God for an important end-time role. I still believe that. I now have that same sense about Sarah Palin.
Today I did some checking and discovered that both her first and last names are biblical words, one in Hebrew the other in Greek:
Sarah. Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. In Hebrew, Sarah means “noble woman” (Strong’s 8283).
Palin. In Greek, the word means “renewal.” (Strong’s 3825).
Only God knows the future and how she may be used by Him, but may this noble woman serve to bring renewal in the land, and inspiration
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PCL
1:05AM Oct 20th 2008
Clintondemocrat:
You're kidding right? Am I being punk'd here? Really, Ashton are you around here?
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Michael Hays
1:11AM Oct 20th 2008
wow, that article is overly annoying. Let me first start by saying, whether or not Joe payed his taxes are a private issue. Also, Joe is actually a pretty good example of how many Americans feel. Why go into business, if the government will just rip you down by taxing you for being successful, "spreading the wealth" is a form of socialism, whether or not you would like to admit that or not is well, completely up to you. The media attacked Joe and put him in a negative light, attacking his personal finance, the fact he doesn't make 250G, and the fact hes not licensed where he lives. He doesn't work where he lives, and by the time Obama gets elected, or McCain for that matter, Joe could be earning that much per year. Its a matter of why earn that much, if I'll just lose it all in taxes, because someone wants to sit home on their fat ass and collect a tax. hell, i think I'll just sit home and collect my government check too. why work!; Joe is not whining. He simply is upset that he was attacked by the media, Look at the guy in PA who put palin in a hot spot by asking her a question, that she answered incorrectly, where is his political/financial record at? perhaps the fact this guy made a great point and made Obama say something idiotic like "spread the wealth"; just maybe the media who has favored obama from the start, is getting upset. Just maybe.
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eric
1:35AM Oct 20th 2008
PCL = PATHETIC CLUELESS LOSER ?...SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND.....WARNING, EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION TO OR ABOUT OBAMA MAY RESULT IN CHARACTER ASSASINATIONS...IF YOU THOUGHT BIG BROTHER WAS WATCHING BEFORE? JUST WAIT TILL "BIG BROTHA" IS IN CHARGE.
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oldlady USA
1:37AM Oct 20th 2008
Waaaa Waaaaa Waaaa.....
Joe is a plant.
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Abraham
1:37AM Oct 20th 2008
PCL, when you are all grown up, maybe you can be the Governor of a state which is equal to the following states in total square miles: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Illinois, and just for good measure, Delaware and Rhode Island. Oh, we still are short 7000 Square Miles so we might as well throw the District of Columbia in for good measure. PCL, when you have governed something that has the national security level of Alaska and the economic wealth of Alaska then you can be a smart ass, until then, just crawl in your little liberal hole and shut up! Why, because no one gives a shit what you are Tommy Christopher thinks. Again why? Because you have no respect for your common American which is indicative of most Liberals such as liberal media who you protect.
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JUDY fERGUSON
1:38AM Oct 20th 2008
Just could someone tell me what John McCain and Sarah Palin do not get if the middle class do not get any relief there will not be any small business? It is the middle class that patronize the small business DAH! John "it is the economy stupid." The $8 - $9 that is taken out of my husbands check for Federal Income Tax would allow me to Patronize small business but if we have to live check to check I can't go out of my door for nothing other than the necessities. I can see now that John McCain has no ideal about the economy he is going to even have the small business bankrupt with his ideal and that is why they are suffering RIGHT NOW!
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PCL
1:38AM Oct 20th 2008
eric1:35AMOct 20th 2008 PCL = PATHETIC CLUELESS LOSER ?...SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND.....WARNING, EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION TO OR ABOUT OBAMA MAY RESULT IN CHARACTER ASSASINATIONS...IF YOU THOUGHT BIG BROTHER WAS WATCHING BEFORE? JUST WAIT TILL "BIG BROTHA" IS IN CHARGE. --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you have health insurance--you might have hurt your brain thinking up that little ditty. And I got no problems with Big Brother or Big Brotha watching me, how about you?
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JUDY fERGUSON
1:40AM Oct 20th 2008
$8-$9 HUNDRED A MONTH IN FEDERAL INCOME TAX IS MORE THAN SOME PEOPLE CLEAR A MONTH!
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JUDY fERGUSON
1:45AM Oct 20th 2008
IF WE ARE HURTING I JUST CAN'T SEE HOW THESE PEOPLE SERVIVE, BUT THEY WOULD RATHER GO TO WORK INSTEAD OF BEING WELFARE RECEPEINTS AS WE ARE ALL CALLED BY JOHN STUPID MCCAIN! BY THE WAY WHAT DOES HE HAVE AGAINST POOR PEOPLE? I GET A KICK OUT OF SEEING THOSE PEOPLE SCREEMING AT HIS RHETERIC BECAUSE I KNOW ALL THEM PEOPLE ARE NOT MAKING OVER $250,000 A YEAR, NOT IN AMERICA!
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Lori
1:45AM Oct 20th 2008
Tommy, you said "but you'd never catch him complaining about paying $1500.00 tax on $300,000.00.", referring to your Father. Where did you ever come up with a tax of 1,500.00 on 300K. What world do you come from. I don't think anyone would complain about that....not ever Joe the plumber! I must be doing something wrong because I pay a lot more than that in taxes and I make a hell of a lot less!
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Abraham
1:53AM Oct 20th 2008
Judy:
The Bush tax cuts are going to expire. What are the Pre-Bush tax numbers and why do the apply to you? Well, under Obama there will be no bush tax cuts applied and this is what you will pay:
Single making 30 K 8400 Under McCain 4500 Single making 50 K 14,000 " 12,500 Single Making 75 K 23,250 " 18,750 Married Making 60 K 16,800 " 9000 Married Making 75 K 21,000 " 18000 Married Making 125K 38,750 " 31,250
Under Obamas plan your taxes will more than double and small business profit tax will double. Listen, Obama is playing games with words and using lying by ommission. He tells you what you want to hear. The fact is he will let the Bush Tax cuts expire and of course, he is not raising your taxes, he is just letting the tax cuts already in place go dormant. Educate yourself! It is very much like a store putting its tires on sale for 20% but the night before they raised them 20%. They are not lying, they are just manipulating the numbers to think you are getting a bargain.
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Mike
1:55AM Oct 20th 2008
DUHHH! What a shocker! Since it's a well-known fact that most blacks are supporting Barack Hussein simply because he is black (hmmm a lesson for whites)...well, a, gee....so black Colin Powell is too? Powell has been out of the limelight for years, is 71 and people already say Colin who? MCCAIN HAS THE ENDORSEMENTS of four former secretaries of state, Secretaries (Henry) Kissinger, (James) Baker, (Larry) Eagleburger and (Alexander) Haig. And he has the endorsement of well over 200 retired Army generals and admirals.
See...some endorsements come and can come without "blacks having to stick together" or black on black.
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Mike
1:57AM Oct 20th 2008
Bill, GE et al, I stand by my earlier comments. Should Obama succeed in winning...and right now I'd say his odds are 50-50 at best allowing for more ACORN-Obama fraud developments and more (Illinois University students have turned up some more Obama-related fraud - stay tuned). An Obama Presidency at this critical juncture in American and World history would be a catastrophe of Biblical (and maybe tied into the final days) proportion. Short-sighted intellectual lightweights who are impressed by Obama's BS, his color, his name, his nearly non-existent resume or his ultra-left liberalism may be the final catalyst of the fall of the American Empire.
As for children...babies...Palin and many God-fearing people of all denominations have it right. Woe to those who support abortionists, kill the innocent, exterminate the unborn....legalized holocaust....and Obama tops the list. God, I believe, will show these leaders and people of influence and all baby-killers little or no mercy. There fate, likely, is in eternal damnation.
Have you seen the TV commercial of a little baby football player kicking in his mothers womb? To kill one such as these is murder - any way you try to justify it.
God Bless McCain/Palin and all who cherish life, born or unborn.
And Obama...you can find him with the likes of Ayers, Farrakhan, Rezko, fraud-laden ACORN, Rev. Wright..and like Rev. Wright...likely full of deep-seated arrogance, elitism, hate, and worse.
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PCL
1:58AM Oct 20th 2008
Abraham1:37AMOct 20th 2008 PCL, when you are all grown up, maybe you can be the Governor of a state which is equal to the following states in total square miles: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Illinois, and just for good measure, Delaware and Rhode Island. Oh, we still are short 7000 Square Miles so we might as well throw the District of Columbia in for good measure. PCL, when you have governed something that has the national security level of Alaska and the economic wealth of Alaska then you can be a smart ass, until then, just crawl in your little liberal hole and shut up! Why, because no one gives a shit what you are Tommy Christopher thinks. Again why? Because you have no respect for your common American which is indicative of most Liberals such as liberal media who you protect. ----------------------------------------------------------- And then you woke up, right?