Joe the Plumber - how sad!

[mefordis]

http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/129297/

 

[chrisw127]

Wow. This reminds me of those Our Gang kids from the Little Rascals, and not just because JTP and Stymie are bald either. They both got used and cast aside. I sure hope JTP doesn't end up like Alfalfa.

 

[DawnM]

that does make me sad. I have never been to a book signing event.

Dawn

 

[Carly_Roach]

Moral of the story - Most times 15 minutes of fame is just that: 15 minutes.

 

[Stacerita]

Moral of the story - Most times 15 minutes of fame is just that: 15 minutes.

 

[DawnCt1]

Its not terribly sad. If he were a good writer, he might have sold some books. I think that he failed to understand that "Joe the Plumber" wasn't about him personally, it was about the hundreds of thousands of taxpayers/voters who saw "redistribution of wealth" as the hallmark of the Obama campaign, and he was in the right place at the right time, and called him on it. He opened the door to further scrutiny by a public weary of the transfer of wealth from the producers to the takers. The next big movement is the American Tea Party, and this will have more than 15 minutes of fame. The more budgets that get rolled out from Obama/democrats, the more the talk of tax the wealthy, becomes tax every body, the greater will be the noise. Barney Frank, when asked about the pending tax hikes, redistribution etc, basically said, "John McCain warned the American voter and they voted for us anyway". I think a lot of people didn't think it would be "them".

 

[Keli]

I don't find this sad at all. Apparently the guy can't write a good book. I don't think he should do well as a writer is the public has no desire to buy his book. That is what capitalism and free market is all about.
In capitalism you live by the sword, you die by the sword. But you get a chance to make money and keep it for yourself rather than giving it all of the folks out there who didn't go out and make it themselves for whatever reason. Including lack of ability, desire, ambition, etc.

 

[Goofyluver]

Why is this sad?

Joe put himself out there hoping to capitalize on the leftover shine from the campaign. Apparently, the flame has died out.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

What. A. Goofball.

Tell you this, I hope his agent got him a good sized advance instead of opting for a piece of the gross receipts.

 

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

He should hook up with Cindy Sheehan.

 

[ConcKahuna]

Well, after all of his backtalk and mis-truths were revealed as he tried to make himself out as a public figure and hero to the poeple, I cant say I'm suprised.

 

[Mr.MouseFan]

That anyone seriously gives this guy the time of day simply bewilders me. Seriously.

 

[DawnCt1]

That anyone seriously gives this guy the time of day simply bewilders me. Seriously.

Who gave him the time of day, beyond what he symbolized, (the American taxpayer) were the democrats, intent on digging up dirt, attacking him personally, delving into confidential records from his state, (workers were sanctioned for that). To most of us, it never mattered who he was personally. He was a man who had the AUDACITY to ask OBAMA a question. He didn't seek him out, he didn't corner him, he was approached by the 'annointed one' and he asked a question! He was a symbol of the "little guy" about to be swallowed up by the behemoth government.

 

[Stac1023]

Joe the plumber, Sean and Rush. I listen to them for a good laugh How could you even take him seriously.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

Who gave him the time of day, beyond what he symbolized, (the American taxpayer) were the democrats, intent on digging up dirt, attacking him personally, delving into confidential records from his state, (workers were sanctioned for that). To most of us, it never mattered who he was personally. He was a man who had the AUDACITY to ask OBAMA a question. He didn't seek him out, he didn't corner him, he was approached by the 'annointed one' and he asked a question! He was a symbol of the "little guy" about to be swallowed up by the behemoth government.

Joe broke a cardinal rule. Americans don't like people who try to pass off "hypothetical" as reality. In this country, we consider that lying.

 

[profdsny]

It doesn't have anything to do with him being a good writer or not. Tons of great books never sell, and garbage ones make best seller lists. It's generally that most people think that this guy is a fruitcake. Even those who claim to be on his side. Bet nobody would want their daughter to marry him. Chance are Billy Beer sold better than this book. From what we know of JtP, he couldn't even put together a great book on plumbing.

 

[chrisw127]

It doesn't have anything to do with him being a good writer or not. Tons of great books never sell, and garbage ones make best seller lists. It's generally that most people think that this guy is a fruitcake. Even those who claim to be on his side. Bet nobody would want their daughter to marry him. Chance are Billy Beer sold better than this book. From what we know of JtP, he couldn't even put together a great book on plumbing.

I think it's safe to say that a plumbing book is out of his reach.

Maybe he'll do like Tonya Harding and rent himself out for "celebrity" boxing matches?

 

[lsyorke]

Joe broke a cardinal rule. Americans don't like people who try to pass off "hypothetical" as reality. In this country, we consider that lying.

And that's it in a nutshell!

 

[DawnCt1]

Joe broke a cardinal rule. Americans don't like people who try to pass off "hypothetical" as reality. In this country, we consider that lying.

Joe resonated with many Americans as a symbol of the taxpayer. His time has come and gone. He was attacked by the democrats; by Obama.

 

[NYDisGuy]

Joe resonated with many Americans as a symbol of the taxpayer. His time has come and gone. He was attacked by the democrats; by Obama.

No, he plastered himself all over talk shows and media channels and became a glorified Paris Hilton.