The whole “Joe the Plumber” thing…
No one listened to what Joe Wurzelbacher and Senator Obama actually said… did they. Maybe it’s because I live in NW Ohio that I paid attention to the actual words coming from both men’s mouths.
Seriously… Joe Biden was out there today saying “Where I live, there aren’t any ‘Joe the plumbers’ making $250K.” That is NOT the point that Mr. Wurzelbacher was trying to make. It’s NOT what he said… and for GOD’S SAKE, it’s doesn’t matter whether he’s a licensed plumber or not, OK?? I don’t even think he EVER called himself a plumber. Hell, he (Joe the plumber) even said today that in his current situation, he WOULD benefit from Obama’s tax plan!!
See, the thing is… he doesn’t want to STAY in his current situation!
THAT is the whole point… ASPIRATIONS of greatness; WANTING to be successful; WORKING to better your situation; STRIVING to build wealth; DREAMS of starting a business that would employ others. Those things should never be discouraged. THAT, my friends, is the American Dream. That’s what Joe “the Plumber” wants to live.
I don’t care who you’re going to vote for… Don’t vilify a man who wants to live the dream.
“Drink up dreamers… you’re running dry…”
GOD I hate this election cycle….
2 comments October 16 2008 7:44 pm | Pepperguy | Grant
I thought the “Joe the Plumber” thing was a metaphor and that he worked with “Joe Sixpack”. Instead, the lefties take it all so literal and run with it.
I just can’t wait for the obvious “Joe the Plumber” SNL skit this weekend to not laugh at.
Joe Biden has Botox in his brain. There is no coherent thought there.
And, I agree, the first reaction of the press is to go out and crucify the man and dig dirt. GEEZ. the guy asked a question and wanted an answer. So the someone doesn’t like the one he got. GET over it.
The entire USA is not on the right and left coasts. Real people live in the middle, too. Though Tony is suspect.