Georgia lumberyard owner hammers Obama on 'You didn't build that'

[Dos Equis]

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


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

[Soul Crusher]

Nice.   

[Straw Man]

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

[SLYY]

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.  

[Jack T. Cross]

Keep them divided and distrustful.

[SLYY]

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.

[SLYY]

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.

[SLYY]

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).

[240 is Back]

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.

[SLYY]

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.

[Kazan]

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

[SLYY]

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.

[Soul Crusher]

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.

[SLYY]

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." 

[Soul Crusher]

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. 

[SLYY]

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. 

[Option D]

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

[Soul Crusher]

Listen to the entire rant.  Just appaulling.   

[Option D]

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

[Soul Crusher]

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? 

[LurkerNoMore]

Another uninformed clueless wingnut that doesn't realize people are laughing at him, not with him.

[Soul Crusher]

Another uninformed clueless wingnut that doesn't realize people are laughing at him, not with him.

LOL.   

[SLYY]

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.   

[Straw Man]

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

[Soul Crusher]

That's the story of 333's life too
That and constantly complaining because he lives in a ghetto surrouned by scary thugs