Author Topic: Joe The Plumber (Read 7332 times)

w8tlftr · « **on:** October 15, 2008, 08:03:39 PM »

So... how long before the media tracks down "Joe" for his opinion on the debate.

He's famous now.

I wonder how much weight his opinion will carry?

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:09:50 PM »

Plummer Joe lol.... tomorrow we will hear the recording of their conversation. I think this will fall flat, Obama made good points, giving tax cuts to the guys who are starting out, not the ones who are crossing over into the bigtime or are in the bigtime... If a plummer jumped his income up that high, he'll do fine, this is bullshit. Plummer Joe is a smart guy, higher taxes for what is a very small portion of these guys crossing over to big business isn't a credible argument by McCain.

w8tlftr · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Hugo Chavez on October 15, 2008, 08:09:50 PM

Plummer Joe lol.... tomorrow we will hear the recording of their conversation. I think this will fall flat, Obama made good points, giving tax cuts to the guys who are starting out, not the ones who are crossing over into the bigtime or are in the bigtime... If a plummer jumped his income up that high, he'll do fine, this is bullshit. Plummer Joe is a smart guy, higher taxes for what is a very small portion of these guys crossing over to big business isn't a credible argument by McCain.

BTW, I just heard on the news that reporters did contact "Joe" and he said that Obama's tax plan will hurt him but he wouldn't say who he's voting for.

George Stinky Bush · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:25:57 PM »

will palin use joe the plumber instead of joe sixpack

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:32:38 PM »

Quote from: w8tlftr on October 15, 2008, 08:16:05 PM

BTW, I just heard on the news that reporters did contact "Joe" and he said that Obama's tax plan will hurt him but he wouldn't say who he's voting for.

yup, by Obama's own admition, it wasn't 100% tax cut for the middle class but provides much more in tax cuts to the middle class than McCain. That is going to mean a few people between uppermiddle and lower rich will get hit with some extra taxes. I do like his point that the person who needs the cut more is the guy starting out. That is investing in America from the bottom up. McCain and people like him want to built the top and think the bottom will just fall into place.

George Stinky Bush · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:36:08 PM »

trickle down has never worked for the middle class

this bottom can fall into any place

w8tlftr · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:37:47 PM »

Quote from: Hugo Chavez on October 15, 2008, 08:32:38 PM

yup, by Obama's own admition, it wasn't 100% tax cut for the middle class but provides much more in tax cuts to the middle class than McCain. That is going to mean a few people between uppermiddle and lower rich will get hit with some extra taxes. I do like his point that the person who needs the cut more is the guy starting out. That is investing in America from the bottom up. McCain and people like him want to built the top and think the bottom will just fall into place.

The whole 250k really bothers me, Hugo. One-third of that 95 percent already doesn't pay taxes. It's just a bigger burden on those to support more government spending. This is the danger of a progressive tax system.

It also bothers me that cost of living is not taken into consideration. I'd still find it morally wrong even if it was something like 500k vs. 250k but this 250k line in the sand hurts a lot of working families where I live.

w8tlftr · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:04:03 PM »

I was wrong.

Joe The Plumber won this debate.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:05:41 PM »

Quote from: George Stinky Bush on October 15, 2008, 08:36:08 PM

trickle down has never worked for the middle class

this bottom can fall into any place

I like the way you make a point

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:08:14 PM »

Quote from: w8tlftr on October 15, 2008, 08:37:47 PM

The whole 250k really bothers me, Hugo. One-third of that 95 percent already doesn't pay taxes. It's just a bigger burden on those to support more government spending. This is the danger of a progressive tax system.

It also bothers me that cost of living is not taken into consideration. I'd still find it morally wrong even if it was something like 500k vs. 250k but this 250k line in the sand hurts a lot of working families where I live.

It doesn't bother me. More tax cuts for the nation's weathiest bothers me much more. 4more billion in tax cuts for Exxon? that bugs me.

tonymctones · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:08:47 PM »

Quote from: w8tlftr on October 15, 2008, 08:37:47 PM

The whole 250k really bothers me, Hugo. One-third of that 95 percent already doesn't pay taxes. It's just a bigger burden on those to support more government spending. This is the danger of a progressive tax system.

It also bothers me that cost of living is not taken into consideration. I'd still find it morally wrong even if it was something like 500k vs. 250k but this 250k line in the sand hurts a lot of working families where I live.

good points

Dos Equis · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:13:13 PM »

I loved the emphasis on Joe the Plumber. Smart move by McCain. Joe really does highlight the stark differences between McCain and Obama.

slayer · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:17:25 PM »

joe the plumber got a thumbs down across the board in a poll of independants, republicans and democrats!

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:20:07 PM »

I bet Joe the plummer wouldn't be in that bracket if he didn't overcharge

would be interesting to check that out. Quite a few plummers are scammers. They really love to stiff you when they know you don't have time to call around for quotes with a busted pipe flooding your house.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:22:44 PM »

Quote from: slayer on October 15, 2008, 10:17:25 PM

joe the plumber got a thumbs down across the board in a poll of independants, republicans and democrats!

seriously, with the problems we're facing, his theme for the debate is a plummer who's making 250,000+ a year $:-\$ LOL WTF...

slayer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:22:58 PM »

Quote from: Hugo Chavez on October 15, 2008, 10:20:07 PM

I bet Joe the plummer wouldn't be in that bracket if he didn't overcharge would be interesting to check that out. Quite a few plummers are scammers. They really love to stiff you when they know you don't have time to call around for quotes with a busted pipe flooding your house.

I just payed a fucking prick 400 bucks for a part that cost 50 bucks online and its a few turns of a a monkey wrench to install ...

slayer · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2008, 10:26:05 PM »

When Mccain said he does'nt want to spread the wealth he cooked himself.....

You dont say that on national tv in front of 70 million viewers , when 69 million cant fill thier gas tank

MB_722 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2008, 12:45:33 AM »

anyone else think this guy is a plant?

"joe"

LOL

MB_722 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2008, 12:47:18 AM »

funny how this came out before the debate

MuscleMcMannus · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2008, 02:59:01 AM »

It's fucking plumber not plummer.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:00:34 AM »

Quote from: MuscleMcMannus on October 16, 2008, 02:59:01 AM

It's fucking plumber not plummer.

ooooops

MuscleMcMannus · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:03:24 AM »

You're not the only one that has spelled it that way.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:05:02 AM »

Quote from: MuscleMcMannus on October 16, 2008, 03:03:24 AM

You're not the only one that has spelled it that way.

It was right there in front of my face too! no excuse, busted

w8tlftr · « **Reply #23 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:41:20 AM »

Quote from: Hugo Chavez on October 15, 2008, 09:08:14 PM

It doesn't bother me. More tax cuts for the nation's weathiest bothers me much more. 4more billion in tax cuts for Exxon? that bugs me.

My bad. I didn't know the people I work with in Maryland were some of the wealthiest in the nation.

I better go ahead and buy that BMW now. $:-\$

w8tlftr · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:42:20 AM »

Quote from: Hugo Chavez on October 15, 2008, 10:20:07 PM

I bet Joe the plummer wouldn't be in that bracket if he didn't overcharge would be interesting to check that out. Quite a few plummers are scammers. They really love to stiff you when they know you don't have time to call around for quotes with a busted pipe flooding your house.

He overcharges?

You know this to be fact?