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'Joe The Plumber' Describes His New Union Job

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Samuel Wurzelbacher's encounter with Barack Obama gave some material to Republicans who were eager to brand the Illinois senator a socialist. Today, the man better-known as "Joe The Plumber" has himself a union job.

It might seem like an odd fate for Wurzelbacher, whose status as a mini celebrity in the 2008 presidential race paved the way for a book deal and a failed congressional bid. A quick scan of his Facebook page makes it clear that he's still the same guy who said last year that America needs a "white Republican president again."


'Joe The Plumber' Describes His New Union Job, Contemplates The Meaning Of 'Tea Bagger'

I'm not sure which is funnier...

That he works for a company that was bailed out, or that he's a union guy now.

Either way, you can't make this **** up.
 
The man said unkind things about Obama that caused some embarrassment to the president. Obviously he should be in prison and if not should be harassed and threatened if he goes in public.

Obama established a rule for IRS retaliation against small business owners that speak against legislation named after him, "ObamaCare." Isn't it time to outlaw any derogatory or negative statements about him? Many countries have such laws. Shouldn't Obama sign an executive order prohibiting anyone speaking against him, not just small business owners?
 
Samuel Wurzelbacher's encounter with Barack Obama gave some material to Republicans who were eager to brand the Illinois senator a socialist. Today, the man better-known as "Joe The Plumber" has himself a union job.

It might seem like an odd fate for Wurzelbacher, whose status as a mini celebrity in the 2008 presidential race paved the way for a book deal and a failed congressional bid. A quick scan of his Facebook page makes it clear that he's still the same guy who said last year that America needs a "white Republican president again."


'Joe The Plumber' Describes His New Union Job, Contemplates The Meaning Of 'Tea Bagger'

I'm not sure which is funnier...

That he works for a company that was bailed out, or that he's a union guy now.

Either way, you can't make this **** up.

Well, considering that Illinois isn't a Right to Work state he doesn't have a lot of choice on the union thing is he wants to work.
 
The man said unkind things about Obama that caused some embarrassment to the president. Obviously he should be in prison and if not should be harassed and threatened if he goes in public.

Obama established a rule for IRS retaliation against small business owners that speak against legislation named after him, "ObamaCare." Isn't it time to outlaw any derogatory or negative statements about him? Many countries have such laws. Shouldn't Obama sign an executive order prohibiting anyone speaking against him, not just small business owners?

Deflect much?
 
Well, considering that Illinois isn't a Right to Work state he doesn't have a lot of choice on the union thing is he wants to work.

I thought he lived in Ohio?

In the end, why does anybody still care enough about this loser to attack or defend him? Seriously? He was a nobody who became a political pawn and it turns out he's a racist (of course, it's not racist unless you're a libbo. I forgot). I knew McCain's campaign was doomed when they brought Sam the not actually a plumber on the bus and the campaign spokesman said "America needs his wisdom."
 
Well, considering that Illinois isn't a Right to Work state he doesn't have a lot of choice on the union thing is he wants to work.

What's that line that Republicans like to use? Move? Leave? Go to a place where people like you are welcome? Guess he's probably far more comfortable in Illinois' socialist chaos than all those right to work wonder states like Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. All of which are booming economically right now.
 
Samuel Wurzelbacher's encounter with Barack Obama gave some material to Republicans who were eager to brand the Illinois senator a socialist. Today, the man better-known as "Joe The Plumber" has himself a union job.

It might seem like an odd fate for Wurzelbacher, whose status as a mini celebrity in the 2008 presidential race paved the way for a book deal and a failed congressional bid. A quick scan of his Facebook page makes it clear that he's still the same guy who said last year that America needs a "white Republican president again."


'Joe The Plumber' Describes His New Union Job, Contemplates The Meaning Of 'Tea Bagger'

I'm not sure which is funnier...

That he works for a company that was bailed out, or that he's a union guy now.

Either way, you can't make this **** up.

The question that begs answering....what is a plumber doing to a Chrysler? Are the 2015's gonna have porcelain pony power?:2razz:
 
I thought he lived in Ohio?

In the end, why does anybody still care enough about this loser to attack or defend him? Seriously? He was a nobody who became a political pawn and it turns out he's a racist (of course, it's not racist unless you're a libbo. I forgot). I knew McCain's campaign was doomed when they brought Sam the not actually a plumber on the bus and the campaign spokesman said "America needs his wisdom."

If you are going to have a poster child, check their real bio first.:lamo
 
Samuel Wurzelbacher's encounter with Barack Obama gave some material to Republicans who were eager to brand the Illinois senator a socialist. Today, the man better-known as "Joe The Plumber" has himself a union job.

It might seem like an odd fate for Wurzelbacher, whose status as a mini celebrity in the 2008 presidential race paved the way for a book deal and a failed congressional bid. A quick scan of his Facebook page makes it clear that he's still the same guy who said last year that America needs a "white Republican president again."


'Joe The Plumber' Describes His New Union Job, Contemplates The Meaning Of 'Tea Bagger'

I'm not sure which is funnier...

That he works for a company that was bailed out, or that he's a union guy now.

Either way, you can't make this **** up.

I thought people in this economy took whatever job was offered.
 
I thought he lived in Ohio?

In the end, why does anybody still care enough about this loser to attack or defend him? Seriously? He was a nobody who became a political pawn and it turns out he's a racist (of course, it's not racist unless you're a libbo. I forgot). I knew McCain's campaign was doomed when they brought Sam the not actually a plumber on the bus and the campaign spokesman said "America needs his wisdom."

A loser? A nobody? He's a working man who, like all Americans, has a right to his opinions

You are a 'winner', are you?
 
A loser? A nobody? He's a working man who, like all Americans, has a right to his opinions

You are a 'winner', are you?

Call me when Joe the Democrat Plumber is around. We'll see what you say then.
 
Seems a little hateful, there.
Wurzelbacher just asked a hypothetical question. And as a result had others manipulating his image, from McCain to government employees who leaked confidential information.

If he wants to work for an Italian corporation, let him.
 
Could be. Ohio isn't right to work either.

Anyone who lives in a non-"right to work" state has the right to work for any individual or business that has not voluntary signed an agreement w/a union.

The fact that palin/limbaugh, etc. told their flock otherwise is irrelevant.
 
Anyone who lives in a non-"right to work" state has the right to work for any individual or business that has not voluntary signed an agreement w/a union.

The fact that palin/limbaugh, etc. told their flock otherwise is irrelevant.

That's true but if you want the good and consistent jobs you're going to need to be union if you're in any of the trades.
 
Call me when Joe the Democrat Plumber is around. We'll see what you say then.

Do you believe I would call a plumber of any political stripe 'a loser; or a'a nobody'. So far I have only seen the Democrats, the champion of the working man, say that sort of thing.
 
Anyone who lives in a non-"right to work" state has the right to work for any individual or business that has not voluntary signed an agreement w/a union.

The fact that palin/limbaugh, etc. told their flock otherwise is irrelevant.

yet if you want to work for a major corporation you have to join the union.
 
Seems a little hateful, there.
Wurzelbacher just asked a hypothetical question. And as a result had others manipulating his image, from McCain to government employees who leaked confidential information.

If he wants to work for an Italian corporation, let him.

Not hate. He was manipulated? Yes. After he falsely represented his situation. Then he willingly hopped on the poster boy train.

Hate? No. Tired of being conned? More likely.

As for his hazing by fellow union members? If it is a couple crass comments....Welcome to life. Try middle school - you will get the same. If he is faced with a hostile work environment, that is entirely another issue.

But like any employee that is the subject of rude comments, do you report, when do you report, and when do you brush it off.
 
Do you believe I would call a plumber of any political stripe 'a loser; or a'a nobody'. So far I have only seen the Democrats, the champion of the working man, say that sort of thing.


You'd call anybody that if he were a Democrat.
 
Well, considering that Illinois isn't a Right to Work state he doesn't have a lot of choice on the union thing is he wants to work.

So much for his principals. Oh wait. He's a righty.
 
So much for his principals. Oh wait. He's a righty.

**** that, he's just a dude who needs a job.

Why does anybody care enough to attack him, or to defend him from attacks? Seriously, I hadn't heard his name in a couple of years and I was quite happy with that situation. Just let him go.
 
Seems a little hateful, there.
Wurzelbacher just asked a hypothetical question. And as a result had others manipulating his image, from McCain to government employees who leaked confidential information.

If he wants to work for an Italian corporation, let him.

He turned himself into a a publicity whore. He is the one that had an unsuccessful bid running as a Republican for the 9th district of Ohio. He is the one that held a press conference at his own home after the 2008 debates. He is the one that wrote a book that didn't sell. He is the one that has made racist comments. I don't care who he works for or anything about the guy really, but any problems he has had in life resulting from the 2008 campaign are all his own doing.
 
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