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Joe the "Plumber" is a freaking idiot (Original Post) MrScorpio Mar 2012 OP
He definitely seemed like he was in way over his head n/t deutsey Mar 2012 #1
We are hoping so! liberal N proud Mar 2012 #2
Did you hear this guy? Marie Marie Mar 2012 #3
and yet among conservatives he is an intelectual giant..... bowens43 Mar 2012 #4
Well, at least you didn't post that headline Jackpine Radical Mar 2012 #5
He was schooled by Lawrence before rufus dog Mar 2012 #6
I find it amazing that he doesn't understand you can't do both WonderGrunion Mar 2012 #7
The one analogy he used had to do with toilet paper aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2012 #8
GOP scatological speeches should go over well at GOP banquets. nt Ilsa Mar 2012 #17
Did he actually win a primary? Who on earth was his opponent? charmay Mar 2012 #9
I would like to know that answer as well. Raine1967 Mar 2012 #18
In over his bald head...he is so lacking....its all over but the shouting...its gonna be Kaptur opihimoimoi Mar 2012 #10
He could not follow Lawrence's comments. madaboutharry Mar 2012 #11
The man/creep doesn't know what he's talking about. Auntie Bush Mar 2012 #12
I suspect O'Donnell wanted to use the interview to show just how in over his head "Joe" is deutsey Mar 2012 #32
Hope they televise a debate MiniMe Mar 2012 #13
As the GOP candidate, that's a prerequisite. baldguy Mar 2012 #14
Isn't his character going to be EC Mar 2012 #15
He got a new coat just for the occasion. vanlassie Mar 2012 #16
we have reason to worry. he's long-shot, but he's a wild card. unblock Mar 2012 #19
HA amuse bouche Mar 2012 #20
and his name is Sam ThomThom Mar 2012 #34
I demand to see his plumber's license. jillan Mar 2012 #21
Did he say, "I am not a witch"? Graybeard Mar 2012 #22
No, he actually said "I have not a wrench" Zambero Mar 2012 #29
Slurring the name of "The Democratic Party"... Deuce Mar 2012 #23
I agree, it should be corrected everytime ThomThom Mar 2012 #35
Debate! mick063 Mar 2012 #24
Think of all the people entering the voting booth ready to vote for him hedgehog Mar 2012 #25
Looks like I have to google this. The Doctor. Mar 2012 #26
He will be running against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio n/t Tx4obama Mar 2012 #28
That's just so rude and offensive.... LynneSin Mar 2012 #27
just saw him on Lawrence O'Donnell's show, what a fucking idiot JI7 Mar 2012 #30
And the "news" would be...? HopeHoops Mar 2012 #31
His name's not even Joe, nor is he even a licensed plumber! Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #33

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
3. Did you hear this guy?
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:32 PM
Mar 2012

OMG! He mispronounced so many words he sounded illiterate. Yet I'm sure his recent win has his head bigger than Newt's. Well it's clear, he definitely has the idiot vote wrapped up.

 

bowens43

(16,064 posts)
4. and yet among conservatives he is an intelectual giant.....
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:32 PM
Mar 2012

I mean think about, there are people out there who thins this babbling idiot should be in congress...

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)
5. Well, at least you didn't post that headline
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:32 PM
Mar 2012

in LBN.

Wow, Joe the Plumber. the Republican clown show continues. Maybe they'll end up nominating him for the Presidential run as the only one left standing.



 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
6. He was schooled by Lawrence before
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:33 PM
Mar 2012

not sure why he went back on.

He basically says the same thing as other Republicans, just hasn't learned how to throw in a few decent words and phase things a bit differently.

WonderGrunion

(2,995 posts)
7. I find it amazing that he doesn't understand you can't do both
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:34 PM
Mar 2012

the Norquist "No new tax" pledge and 9-9-9. The 9-9-9 plan requires creating a national sales tax... A NEW TAX.

He can't even avoid a conundrum with two simple-minded platitudes.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
8. The one analogy he used had to do with toilet paper
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:35 PM
Mar 2012

Everything relates back to plumbing and bathroom functions. It reminds me of Al Bundy, who related everything to shoes and feet.

Raine1967

(11,589 posts)
18. I would like to know that answer as well.
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Mar 2012

Was he primaried? Who was his opponent? If not, What the hell is the RNC thinking?

madaboutharry

(40,219 posts)
11. He could not follow Lawrence's comments.
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:38 PM
Mar 2012

He has limited intellect. I felt kind of sorry for him. The people who backed him did not do him any favors

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
12. The man/creep doesn't know what he's talking about.
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:43 PM
Mar 2012

He's an ignorant ass and hasn't thought anything out for himself. He's just regurgitating Rethug policy and talking points. He doesn't even understand the 999 bill.

I can't see why Laurence O gives the fool a platform to preform his vile.

deutsey

(20,166 posts)
32. I suspect O'Donnell wanted to use the interview to show just how in over his head "Joe" is
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 09:45 AM
Mar 2012

Didn't he do something like that once to Levi Johnston (Bristol Palin's ex-fiance) when Levi was running for mayor? He asked Levi a series of basic policy questions that showed how out of his league Levi was?

EC

(12,287 posts)
15. Isn't his character going to be
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:48 PM
Mar 2012

in "Game Change" on Sat.? I remember someone talking about a scene with Steve Schmidt when Palin brings Joe the Plumber on the bus. I think they say he's an idiot.

unblock

(52,317 posts)
19. we have reason to worry. he's long-shot, but he's a wild card.
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 12:12 AM
Mar 2012

kaptur would have a field day with a run-of-the-mill, random republican, because that kind of race is very predictable and she could just do her thing and win.

joe the plunger is a wild card, he may be able to attract an unconventional following because he has an unconventional rise to fame. so while kaptur is certainly the heavy favorite, the race is less predictable.

Graybeard

(6,996 posts)
22. Did he say, "I am not a witch"?
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 12:41 AM
Mar 2012

Since he's using catch phrases from GOP losers (Cain's 9-9-9) he might try Christine O'Donnell's too.

Zambero

(8,965 posts)
29. No, he actually said "I have not a wrench"
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 02:14 AM
Mar 2012

A personal admission from Sam the Sham that he is not really a plumber.

Deuce

(959 posts)
23. Slurring the name of "The Democratic Party"...
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 01:16 AM
Mar 2012

I wish every time "democrat party" is used by republicans they are corrected in the manner in which Tom Hartmann does it or when Chris Matthews challenged Ron Christie on "Hardball"...perhaps, I'm just being oversensitive.

 

mick063

(2,424 posts)
24. Debate!
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 01:25 AM
Mar 2012

Randomly pick any DUer that has survived 50 posts and give em' a day to prepare.

Would that person beat Joe the Plumber in a scored debate?

I would say yes. I would blindly bet 100 bucks (10 grand if I was a venture capitalist), right now, on yes.

I personally believe that I would "school" him.

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
25. Think of all the people entering the voting booth ready to vote for him
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 01:29 AM
Mar 2012

and being confused by the name "Samuel Wurzelbacher "!

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
27. That's just so rude and offensive....
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 02:10 AM
Mar 2012

how do you think idiots feel to be compared to Joe the 'Plumber'

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,198 posts)
33. His name's not even Joe, nor is he even a licensed plumber!
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 10:37 AM
Mar 2012

I heard he's not even Greek!



(Ten Bucks or a Toyota as to that reference.....)

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