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Going after Joe the Plumber & America
Going after Joe the Plumber & America
To my way of thinking, Joe the Plumber - singing the psalm of the common man , and representing the views of the middle class and what we once used to call “the Silent Majority” - has completely terrified the left, the Obama camp and the press. And so… he must be destroyed ...
Good news: Toledo moves to shut down Joe the Plumber
Good news: Toledo moves to shut down Joe the Plumber
hotair.com — Look on the bright side. [...] Read the rest »... (more) Good news: Toledo moves to shut down Joe the Plumber
What we can learn from the Joe the Plumber episode
What we can learn from the Joe the Plumber episode
hotair.com — Honestly, I’m rather surprised that Joe Wurzelbacher and his rope-line dialogue with Barack Obama has managed to... stay in the news for as long as it has. I knew when I first heard the exchange that it went badly for Obama. I didn’t ... (more) What we can learn from the Joe the Plumber episode
McCain discovers plumber no ordinary Joe
politico.com — After making Joseph Wurzelbacher famous, McCain learned 3 key facts -- Joe owes back taxes, isn't licensed... and Obama's plan would cut Joe's taxes. (more) McCain discovers plumber no ordinary Joe
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From American Dream to Unemployed, Thanks to Barack Obama
The Sundries Shack — ... The Anchoress says that Obama has told the entire country “…don’t dream too big. Don’t dare to dream too big, because if you do, we’re just going to chop you down to size, so that everyone is the same” It would have been bad enough if he had stopped there. But he let the mob rage and plot. ...

JUST A LITTLE TASTE OF THE THUGOCRACY
Dr. Sanity — Joe the Plumber is discovering what happens when someone dares to question the Democratic messiah. It's not nice to go against the party line, and you'll pay. The best response.

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Maggie's Farm — ... A Maggie's Farm commenter last night. Related: Anchoress discusses Going after Joe Plumber. The political message is that if you stand up, they will destroy you. It's funny though, because the issue wasn't Joe: the issue was Obama's arrogant mini-lecture to Joe. ...

Things Heard: e37v5
Stones Cry Out — Spread the wealth … or not? Abortion. Oh, and the abortion bald-faced lie told by Mr Obama in the debate. (HT: Mr Chan) Continuing the Joe saga. And a question, how many write in votes will Joe get? And some satire. Hope. Fear. Whatever. Gladiator and reality. Immigration and both candidates. Joe “the lawyer.” Commuunism and capitalism. (HT: Mr Boudreaux)

The Left: Joe Must Go
A Blog For All — ... of their hard earned wealth. Obama has tried to hide his intentions and a compliant media that does not question his policies aids and abets Obama in seeking the office of the Presidency. How is it that no one in the media could ask the question that Joe did, along with the follow up that resulted when Obama revealed that he was intent upon spreading the wealth - code for socialism? Others weighing in on the media's actions and the left's insistence that Joe must be destroyed: The Anchoress , ...

Plumbing the Depths of Personal Destruction
Stones Cry Out — ... They’re good roundups of the incredible personal destruction that lefty blog sites and mainstream media — from the obscure to the prominent — have visited upon someone who simply disagrees with them. Stop the ACLU notes that the preeminent blog of the Left, Daily Kos, plastered Joe’s personal details for all to see, including home address.  And there are others like Politico.com and the New York Times scrounging around for dirt.  The Anchoress details reaction from the Right side of the blogosphere.  ...

Obamian Acolytes vs Joe the Plumber
Chicago Boyz — ... Ever since Joe Wurzelbacher had his interchange with Barack Obama, “progressive” websites and left-leaning media have been working to discredit Joe and harm him. Indeed, much of the media has shown more interest in investigating Joe than they ever showed in investigating Senator Obama or asking him tough questions. The Anchoress has a summary and round-up of links; see also ...

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andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 10/16/2008 — Why am I not surprised ? No license and a lien for unpaid taxes. Like Sarah Palin, a great concept. But the McCain campaign needs to be able to vet its hood ornaments.
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