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This made me laugh out loud. :)
Georgia lumberyard owner hammers Obama on 'You didn't build that'
By Maegan Vazquez
Published August 01, 2012
FoxNews.com
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Ray Gaster poses in front of one of his "you didn't build that" response signs.
President Obama's message to entrepreneurs that "you didn't build that" prompted one Georgia business owner to respond with a not-so-subtle retort.
"I built this business without gov't help. Obama can Kiss my ass," reads the sign outside Gaster Lumber & Hardware in Savannah, Ga. Owner Ray Gaster posted that and two similar ones at all three of his company's locations in response to Obama's comments during a speech to supporters in Virignia, which struck a nerve with small business owners around the nation.
"When I heard what he said, I said 'I'm going to give him an answer in Chicago language--something he's used to.'"
- Ray Gaster
“If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help," the president said at a campaign stop last month in Roanoke, Va.. "There was a great teacher somewhere in your life," he continued. "Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”
Since the comments created a firestorm, Obama's campaign has sought to put the comments in perspective, saying that Obama only meant that businesses rely on the community to flourish. Yet, his opponents have seized on the remarks, making them something of a small business rallying cry.
Gaster, a Vietnam veteran, told FoxNews.com he built his now 28-year-old business from the ground up.
"I started on my own," Gaster said. "The government wasn't there. We work long, hard hours and what he said is an insult to any businessman."
The sign has been criticized for its harsh language, but Gaster said that the rough words were necessary.
"When I heard what he said, I said 'I'm going to give him an answer in Chicago language--something he's used to,'" he told FoxNews.com. "If I would have said 'Dear Mr. President...' there wouldn't have been as strong of a response."
Gaster sent a photo of his sign to 45 of his friends and business acquaintances. He said he wants other businesses to post signs as well.
"We need to stand up to the criticism coming from our own government. If this economy is to get better, it will be driven by small and independent businesses. We are part of the solution, not the problem," Gaster said.
"I want to use this sign to urge other businesspeople to stand up and say 'Mr. President, you're wrong. I built my business,'" he told FoxNews.com. "I represent the majority of business owners in my belief."
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/08/01/georgia-businessman-posts-sign-after-didnt-build-that-debate/?test=latestnews
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Nice.
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Why would he put up a sign telling the world how stupid he is that he doesn't undertand what the president said.
Then again, maybe he only watches Fox so it's not really his fault
how soon before we find out this guy got SBA loans and other forms of help that he's conveniently forgotten about or is too stupid to understand
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Ray Gaster's sign says:
I built this business without gov’t help.
Yet, he only gets mad at Obama and forgot Romney. Romney said:
“There are a lot of people in government who help us and allow us to have an economy that works and allow entrepreneurs and business leaders of various kinds to start businesses and create jobs. We all recognize that. That’s an important thing.”
Whoops. You are right BB, it is funny...how embarrassing for Ray Gaster.
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Keep them divided and distrustful.
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Romney didnt say what obama said and here you go with your lying bullshit. Romney never said someone else is responsible for your success. Obama did. Hahahaha. Small business dislikes barack hussein obama. And they will never like him despite all your hardwork on the internet slyy asswipe
First, take a deep breath. Exhale slowly. Good boy.
Now, read Romney's quote 3 times. First, quickly...just to get the idea. The second time, a little more slowly...pick up some of the details. Third time, very slow...notice all the details.
Ponder Romney's statement for a few minutes. Let it marinate.
Next, look at the sign in the picture.
Finally, turn off your computer and go to bed.
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First, fuck off and tell your lies elsewhere.
Second, do you even lift wieghts?
Third, eat a dick and turn off your computer and rest these nuts in your mouth.
You agenda driven gimmick losers are hilarious
More insults and attempts at deviating attention from Romney's quote and the sign in question. There is no agenda in stating that both candidates agree on the issue. Just pure fact.
By the way...shhhh...read the quote.
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Romney people help you
Obama you didnt build that somebody else made that happen.
Yeah this is the same ::)
Keep trying though. Your pathetic attempts to make it the same are amusing.
Whoops, D-Ware....you forgot to read the sign (the 4th step).
You say that Romney says that people help you (he actually said that people in government help businesses (the 2nd step, read the quote).
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wow, an old dude in georgia delivered an emotional response to a mischaracterization of an obama quote that mitt romney agreed with.
this shit is seriously awesome news.
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I stopped reading your shit once i realised it was all lies to help obama. Fuck your 4th step. Lying liar
I guess you didn't read my posts at all. Hate Obama all you want, just don't forget Romney. They both have stated publicly that the government helps all businesses. Thus, the sign stating only Obama's name, is ludicrous.
Lying liar
:-\ Wow.
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Ray Gaster's sign says:
I built this business without gov’t help.
Yet, he only gets mad at Obama and forgot Romney. Romney said:
“There are a lot of people in government who help us and allow us to have an economy that works and allow entrepreneurs and business leaders of various kinds to start businesses and create jobs. We all recognize that. That’s an important thing.”
Whoops. You are right BB, it is funny...how embarrassing for Ray Gaster.
Obama and Romney both have this shit upside down, the fucking government doesn't allow us to do things, if anything in our apathy we allow the government to over step its bounds. This collectivist bullshit gets on my nerves
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Nope obama said somebosy else made your business happen and romney said others help. Keep on trying. Aint the same shitstabber.
It's apparent that you STILL have NOT read the sign. The sign says: I built this business without gov’t help. Thus, Romney saying, as YOU put it, "others help" (specifically the gov't, but you apparently did NOT read Romney's quote either) makes your cousin Ray Gaster, almost as unintelligent as you, D-Ware.
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It's apparent that you STILL have NOT read the sign. The sign says: I built this business without gov’t help. Thus, Romney saying, as YOU put it, "others help" (specifically the gov't, but you apparently did NOT read Romney's quote either) makes your cousin Ray Gaster, almost as unintelligent as you, D-Ware.
If you look at obamas entire statement, its even worse.
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If you look at obamas entire statement, its even worse.
You think Romney stated that businesses need the government to be successful, better than Obama? Wonderful. Who cares? Bottom line, they both believe the same thing. Thus, the sign stating only Obama's name, merely told the public at large, "my name is Ray Gaster and I am uniformed."
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You think Romney stated that businesses need the government to be successful, better than Obama? Wonderful. Who cares? Bottom line, they both believe the same thing. Thus, the sign stating only Obama's name, merely told the public at large, "my name is Ray Gaster and I am uniformed."
No its not - look at the tone and tenor of the speech.
Obama was mocking, sneering, and accusatory. Romney was not.
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No its not - look at the tone and tenor of the speech.
Obama was mocking, sneering, and accusatory. Romney was not.
LOL, I see. So, again...Romney said businesses need government to be successful...but did so without being "mocking, sneering, and accusatory" (now you are arguing tone lol :-\). He still said it and it makes Raymond look like a moron.
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First, fuck off and tell your lies elsewhere.
Second, do you even lift wieghts?
Third, eat a dick and turn off your computer and rest these nuts in your mouth.
You agenda driven gimmick losers are hilarious
Is your name Billy Mann my any chance
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Listen to the entire rant. Just appaulling.
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Romney people help you
Obama you didnt build that somebody else made that happen.
Yeah this is the same ::)
Keep trying though. Your pathetic attempts to make it the same are amusing.
Please tell me youre shitting me...
HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE FUCKING ROADS AND BRIDGES... YOU FUCKING IDIOT
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Please tell me youre shitting me...
HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE FUCKING ROADS AND BRIDGES... YOU FUCKING IDIOT
Cuba, NK, and the Soviet Union had roads and bridges too no?
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Another uninformed clueless wingnut that doesn't realize people are laughing at him, not with him.
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Another uninformed clueless wingnut that doesn't realize people are laughing at him, not with him.
LOL.
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Check out Mitt's tone 3333. Notice how he is laughing and trying to make fun of Obama...only to agree with him seconds later. ;D
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Another uninformed clueless wingnut that doesn't realize people are laughing at him, not with him.
That's the story of 333's life too
That and constantly complaining because he lives in a ghetto surrouned by scary thugs
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That's the story of 333's life too
That and constantly complaining because he lives in a ghetto surrouned by scary thugs
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Yet you're still too broke to move out of the ghetto
Do you think that will change under Romney?
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Yet you're still too broke to move out of the ghetto
Do you think that will change under Romney?
Real Estate market near me is dead and i can't really do anything till I get rid of my place.
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Do you think that will change under Romney?
Romney said:
“There are a lot of people in government who help us and allow us to have an economy that works..."
3333 said:
Real Estate market near me is dead and i can't really do anything till I get rid of my place.
So, I am sure Romney will help 3333 with his dilemma.
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Real Estate market near me is dead and i can't really do anything till I get rid of my place.
bullshit response
you bought that place for next to nothing (40k or less) and paid it off
your carrying costs can't be that much and if you had any kind of decent income you could leave
you're either choosing to stay or you're broke and you can't leave which means you're right where you belong
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bullshit response
you bought that place for next to nothing (40k or less) and paid it off
your carrying costs can't be that much and if you had any kind of decent income you could leave
you're either choosing to stay or you're broke and you can't leave which means you're right where you belong
LOL.
Wakeup angry today?
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LOL. Wakeup angry today?
hardly
just hoping you're finally stop complaining about your neighborhood and how scared you are to leave the house because of all the thugs and savages.
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bullshit response
you bought that place for next to nothing (40k or less) and paid it off
your carrying costs can't be that much and if you had any kind of decent income you could leave
you're either choosing to stay or you're broke and you can't leave which means you're right where you belong
If he bought it (which I doubt) for that price (which I highly doubt), then all it tells us is that he doesn't know jack shit about real estate investing. So who gives a shit if the real estate near him is dead. It's a shitty area (his admission) that no one would be buying into if the market was still at 2007 peaks.
The market here is going up by the day. I bought two condos in 2010 as dirt cheap investments and they are already worth double what I paid.
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In no way is romney and obama saying the same thing.
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This made me laugh out loud. :)
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Cuba, NK, and the Soviet Union had roads and bridges too no?
Just when I think you've maxed out stupid, you go and post something like this.
You are without bounds.
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This made me laugh out loud. :)
Since we live in a representative republic crediting government with all this shit is completely ludicrous. Because of our constitution the only reason the government has any power to do anything is because we allow it. The Federal Government is not some omnipotent entity with free reign to do as it see's fit, some of you see to think it is. Start reading first with the constitution then the federalist and anti-federalist papers, this might turn on a light bulb for some.........
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Since we live in a representative republic crediting government with all this shit is completely ludicrous. Because of our constitution the only reason the government has any power to do anything is because we allow it. The Federal Government is not some omnipotent entity with free reign to do as it see's fit, some of you see to think it is. Start reading first with the constitution then the federalist and anti-federalist papers, this might turn on a light bulb for some.........
Start reading a book on grammar.
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Start reading a book on grammar.
Outstanding retort ::) butt jouster
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Just when I think you've maxed out stupid, you go and post something like this.
You are without bounds.
why?
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why?
Because he has no argument against what you wrote, so call you stupid, its militant leftists way.
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Outstanding retort ::) butt jouster
I'll send you a free grammar book.
What is your exact location?
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I'll send you a free grammar book.
What is your exact location?
Why do you want my exact location? You gonna show up at my door after the gay pride parade? Here's an idea, how about you address the subject, or just keep posting moronic picture that have no basis in reality.
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The Federal Government is not some omnipotent entity with free reign to do as it see's fit, some of you see to think it is.
Start reading first with the constitution then the federalist and anti-federalist papers, this might turn on a light bulb for some.........
Quote me where I said anything to the effect of what you have in bold? If you are referring to me, your reading comprehension skills clearly need some polishing.
I agree with your other sentence. The only problem is that you forgot to mention that people have to read Supreme Court cases as well, so that they can understand how the Constitution has been interpreted.
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Quote me where I said anything to the effect of what you have in bold? If you are referring to me, your reading comprehension skills clearly need some polishing.
I agree with your other sentence. The only problem is that you forgot to mention that people have to read Supreme Court cases as well, so that they can understand how the Constitution has been interpreted.
Was not referring to you, you actually articulate and argument. The feeling I get from to many on this board is that they think the government answers to no one.
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Was not referring to you, you actually articulate and argument. The feeling I get from to many on this board is that they think the government answers to no one.
Gotcha, and I agree that there are many uninformed people on this board who do not understand how our government works. 8)
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