Joe the Economist.
Joe the Economist.
The ubiquitous Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, aka “Joe the Plumber” and “Joe the War Correspondent,” will soon add a new moniker to his profile — “Joe the Economist.” Politico reports that House GOP congressional aides decided to invite Wurzelbacher to a meeting on the stimulus in hopes that it will attract some media attention:
Wurzelbacher, who became a household name during the presidential election, will be focusing his talk on the proposed stimulus package. He’s apparently not a fan of the economic rescue package, according to members of the group.
If nothing else, GOP aides are using the appearance to get staffers to attend the 9 a.m meeting.
“In case you weren’t planning to attend CWG tomorrow morning, you might want to reconsider because Joe the Plumber will be joining us!” Kimberly Wallner, an aide to South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, wrote in a message to her e-mail list this afternoon.
Steve Benen comments, “This is what it’s come to for Republican staffers in Congress. In the midst of an economic crisis, and after balking at a stimulus package, the GOP is turning to an unlicensed plumber/campaign prop to discuss legislative strategy on economic policy.”
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seriously?
this is embarrassing in general. can joe the plumber please just go away?
really?
joe the plumber’s opinion matters to the gop?
really?
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 amREALLY?
Surprisingly, words fail me.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 amI wish the GOP had chosen this nitwit to head their party. He’s funnier than Eddie Murphy. The 80’s Eddie Murphy.
-GSD
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 amIt just doesn’t get any better than this… Palin & The Plumber 2012!
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:51 amThis is a guy who continually opens his big mouth and inserts his foot, boy would I love to be a fly on the at this fiasco, so he`s going to call more tax cuts for his wealthy peers?
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:52 amDid they clear this with the head GOOPER,Rush.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 amIt’s like these people are trying to parody The Simpsons.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 amRush and Joe are their spokespersons and policy makers.
When your aiming for the bottom of the barrel, it helps when your poster-boys are already there.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:54 amMake it stop… make it stop… teh stupid… it BURNS…
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:54 amPalin / Wurzelbacher 2012!!!
This is beautiful. The GOP just doesn’t stop getting stupider.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:54 amDumb Fox the Average Golfer Says:
It’s like these people are trying to parody The Simpsons.
No they are the Simpsons… The gift that keeps on giving– GOP!
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 amIf this wasn’t so sad, it would be hysterically funny. What has happened to the Republicants?
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 amcoskibum Says:
Palin & The Plumber 2012!
Post that at Malkin’s place and you will be very popular. Seriously.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 amTomorrow, the first hundred staffers to show up for the meeting will get free baseball caps!
Pitiful, yet not surprising. Got a PR problem? Get a skinhead!
PEACE
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 amcoskibum Says:
Dumb Fox the Average Golfer Says:
It’s like these people are trying to parody The Simpsons.
No they are the Simpsons… The gift that keeps on giving– GOP!
Sorry my bad, don’t want to Dis The Simpson’s that way…
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 amOoooh, I wanna get his autygraph!
This is hysterical. Just when you think the Republicans couldn’t look any more ridiculous, they pull a stunt like this.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 amhe looks, there, to be pulling on his imaginary beard too…
kimberly sounds a bit like a love-struck teen… is joe the GOPer ladies’ vision of cheesecake? … uh bouy…
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 amWhich is the bigger joke — Joe, or the GOP?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 amOk, Joe, er, Sam, the nonplumber.
Your 15 minutes of fame is long over, months over. Now,
GO AWAY!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 amand, none too soon:
Obama plans media blitz on stimulus plan
USA Today – 48 minutes ago
By Ron Edmonds, AP WASHINGTON (AP) – President Obama planned Tuesday to blanket US television with the message that Congress must approve hundreds of billions of dollars to fight off economic collapse.
seems like LAST WEEK would’ve been a good time…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 amI guess Joe hasn’t figured out yet that he’s a joke.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:03 amcaption…
“Too much glare?”
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am“In case you weren’t planning to attend CWG tomorrow morning, you might want to reconsider because Joe the Plumber will be joining us!” Kimberly Wallner, an aide to South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, wrote in a message to her e-mail list this afternoon.
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Alomst makes him sound like a children’s birthday party clown… what’s he going to do. juggle? make animals out of balloons? Do some spiffy card tricks?
What’s even more painful is the possibility the GOOPers will actually be EXCITED about this.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 amAvailable: Joe the Stand-In
Need a plumber, a journalist, an author, an economist, or even a Congressman for your next event? Can’t find a real one or don’t want to take a chance with a real one. Hire Joe the Stand-In. This human marionette will perform just as you wish. You don’t have to worry about any independent thought slipping out. Just give him a few key phrases, place him where you want him, and enjoy his performance! But wait, that’s not all! Discounts for multiple bookings is available.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 amYou know that the GOP is in a world of hurt when they have Joe The Plumber advising them and David Duke calling them racist and threatening to leave them… Thank you Lord for answering my prayers in such a big way!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 amoh… i see that “news” is covered at the FAST thread…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 ami’m late getting here…
Perfect timing by the Rethuglic party. Just as President Obama is trying to get an economic stimulus package passed, the GOPers parade the nonplumbing war correspondent as an economist.
For his next act, he will be a brain surgeon, specializing in GOP lobotomies.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 amUncle Ho Says:
For his next act, he will be a brain surgeon, specializing in GOP lobotomies.
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A psychoproctologist?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 amGee… I’m not feelin’ a lot of respect for Joe here this morning.
The man’s an ICON… of what, I’m not sure… but he’s already been immortalized w/ his own Mexican velvet painting. Must count for something, no?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 amDr. Hussein Matt at 9:58 am
McConnell
Cornyn
Boner
Cantor
See? The real thing doesn’t get any better!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 amTROS; I need a new keyboard after that one. ROFLMFAO. (:-D)
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 amSeriously. Who thought it would be a good idea to invite Not-Joe the Not-Plumber to a meeting on POLICY? Have they ever heard him talk? He’s like Sarah Palin, except that under her completely inept exterior, she’s a somewhat less inept actual governor. Just… wow. I’m not going to hold my breath for this idiot to go away. I’m just going to hold hope against hope that the American people take this opportunity to laugh at how stupid the Republicans and the media have become.
The funny thing is that this sounds partisan, because Republicans might say the same thing about Obama, with whose policies they disagree. But given how ridiculously stupid Joe the Plumber is, and this isn’t based on policy differences but on the fact that he’s a blabbering idiot with shit for brains, well…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 amFor those of you unfamiliar w/ the term, a psychoproctologist is a doctor who can explain why people behave like a$$holes.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 amPLC @ 27.
Bullseye.
Only a matter of time until we meet Joe the Climatologist denying global warming.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
Gee… I’m not feelin’ a lot of respect for Joe here this morning.
The man’s an ICON… of what, I’m not sure… but he’s already been immortalized w/ his own Mexican velvet painting. Must count for something, no?
I hope an ICON with staying power… It’s like XMAS all over again!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 am“If nothing else, GOP aides are using the appearance to get staffers to attend the 9 a.m meeting.”
“This group is an organization of conservative Capitol Hill staffers who meet regularly to chart GOP strategy for the week.”
“OK people, listen up! Our strategy this week is how to be more efficient serving refreshments to our respective Congresspeople. Our special guest today is none other than Joe the Plumber, who will advise us on upgrading and servicing the coffee urns. Next week, hold your applause please, our featured expert will be none other than the Cookie Goddess herself, Lurita Doan!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 amIf the Swamp needs draining, get a plumber.
Be careful, Joe; this swamp is engorged with toxicity. You’re likely to find dirty diapers, outdated Viagra, used designer clothing, and decaying Moose among the withering Bushes.
Remember, you’re a Hero until they don’t need you…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 amcoskibum Says:
I hope an ICON with staying power… It’s like XMAS all over again!
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I’m sure Colbert and Stewart agree w/ you completely.
Unka Ho? Sorry about the keyboard.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 amThey need someone to be the smartest person in the room! Joe fits the bill!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 amI’m beginning to think that the whole damn GOP needs to be locked up, strapped down, and forcibly medicated.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 ampete Says:
I’m beginning to think that the whole damn GOP needs to be locked up, strapped down, and forcibly medicated.
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And if this somehow involves the wearing of diapers, Vitter’s on board.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 amYesterday it was Rush, today it’s Joe. You all went off on a ‘retreat’ to figure out the future direction of Think Progress. Looks like the decision was made to compete with supermarket checkout lane rags. Next you’ll ‘report’ on two headed babies and alien abductions.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 amSerious problems require serious minded problem solvers. Americans are realizing everyday that repubs will never be problem solvers.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:21 amWaltB Says:
Next you’ll ‘report’ on two headed babies and alien abductions.
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Wearing our cranky pants this morning?
Something wrong w/ having a good laugh?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 amThe Republic of Stupidity at 10:12 am
I thought you meant a psychoproctologist specialized in heads up asses!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 amPlease, please, PLEASE! I beg of the so called liberal media to pay attention to this.
Parade it on every evening news broadcast and every cable news network.
Print it in every available newspaper.
Headline it in every news source on those dang fangled intertube thingies.
Because I want all to know that during this time of financial crisis, when our country is in a recession, when steps to be taken need intelligence, the GOP chose to “circus” the event by inviting a pseudo-celebrity known as Joe the Non-Entity!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 amWhat’s next? The step brother of Ted Bundy to discuss taxation? Magic Johnson’s ex-mistress to enlighten us on the ramifications of wind and solar energy?
Un-f’ing-believable!!!
why not joe the unemployed? why is this guy still around?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 amIf he shows up in Palin’s discarded frocks from the campaign, I’m gonna get a little worried about the Republicans…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 amLet me get this straight…. the house GOPers are inviting a man whom they have convinced that reducing taxes on the rich will actually trickle down to prosperity for him have invited him to speak before said GOPers on the benefits of their supply side economics that never worked and never will?
A victim of supply side economics that thinks that the policy is just dandy?
Makes one’s head spin….
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 amHey! Has the socialist chosen one known as “Hussein” increased Joe the Non Entity’s taxes on his plumbing business yet?
How can he attend all these functions and be the commentator for the right and still maintain his company?
Oh. Wait.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 amNevermind.
What is the “economic rescue package”? Is he referring to the bail out or the stimulus? They’re two entirely different things. Does he know that???
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 amJoe the GO AWAY!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 amRob Says:
why not joe the unemployed? why is this guy still around?
No No No we want this guy around, He’s the best thing since sliced bread… For the life of me I can’t understand a GOP’er way of thinking… These GOP’ers idolize Joe The Plumber for what I don’t know, but who cares! The more we see of him the better in my book… I can’t want for the Stewart/Colbert/Olbermann/Maddow shows tonight…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 amHouse of Roberts Says:
I thought you meant a psychoproctologist specialized in heads up asses!
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It’s a new, and evolving, field of study. The parameters are unset.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 amWaltB Says:
Next you’ll ‘report’ on two headed babies and alien abductions.
I’m sorry, but you’ll have to wait in line. Joe the Stand-In is at the front of the freak line, but you can be next.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
For those of you unfamiliar w/ the term, a psychoproctologist is a doctor who can explain why people behave like a$$holes.
He must get a lot of business.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 amJoe the Plumber is such a fitting spokesperson for the Republican party. Not-Joe, Not-a-Plumber. Could anyone suit the obstructionist party of “no” better?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 amLibertyLover@ 10:26; What can you say?
Some people love Golden Showers too.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 amPerhaps after this, Mr. Wurzelbacher can become a spokesman for Viagra….
And will hence be referred to as “Joe, the Dickhe…”
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
Perhaps after this, Mr. Wurzelbacher can become a spokesman for Viagra….
And will hence be referred to as “Joe, the Dickhe…”
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 am
He’s got the looks for it…
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 amIt’s not that amusing when you remember that the people who decided to hire Joe are on the government payroll and they will be paying him with your tax dollars.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 amUncle Ho @ 10:35
Yeah, but do they have to put them on the TV?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 amShayen; I do find it amusing to see the Rethugs marching into the dustbin of history.
Pass the popcorn! This is better than the Marx Brothers.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:39 amZooey Says:
He’s got the looks for it…
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What can I say? Somedays, this stuff just writes itself…
FEEL… the snark. BE… the snark.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 amI know everyone is getting a big laugh out of this story, but I’m concerned.
Can the long, entertaining downward spiral of the GOP be nearing its end? I mean, what more can they do to make themselves look foolish? They seem to be running out of Stupid Republican Tricks, and frankly, that concerns me.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:41 amLibertyLover;
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 amMaybe on cable.
These are the same (I’ll use the term VERY loosely here) people who have been peeing on us for years and telling us with a straight face that it’s raining.
ralph the wonder llama Says:
They seem to be running out of Stupid Republican Tricks, and frankly, that concerns me.
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Are you predicting a future shortage of quality material for our better late-night comedians and faux news show anchors to work w/, Dr Llama?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 amralph the wonder llama Says:
I know everyone is getting a big laugh out of this story, but I’m concerned.
Can the long, entertaining downward spiral of the GOP be nearing its end? I mean, what more can they do to make themselves look foolish? They seem to be running out of Stupid Republican Tricks, and frankly, that concerns me.
Don’t ever count them out Ralph! Just when you think they’ve bottom out, they somehow out do themselves again and again!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 amUncle Ho, if the Democrats would learn to play the game like Rethugs there would be an ad explaining how the folks at Senator Demint’s office thought this was a good idea.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:44 amShayne Says:
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It’s not that amusing when you remember that the people who decided to hire Joe are on the government payroll and they will be paying him with your tax dollars.
Why in the hell would he be paid to attend this meeting?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 amIgnoranceIsNotBliss Says:
Why in the hell would he be paid to attend this meeting?
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Do you actually think Joe’s out giving it away free?
He’s a PROFESSIONAL fluffer, for Dog’s sake.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 amIgnoranceIsNotBliss, he’s got that publicist he has to pay, he’s not showing up for free. You have to pay a magician to come to a birthday party maybe Joe promised to pull something out of his pants.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 amOMG! LMAO! Is this the best the GOP can do? Nonstop entertainment and buffoonary!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:51 amShayne Says:
… maybe Joe promised to pull something out of his pants.
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Larry Craig, by his ears?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:51 amDamn, I have to get to school — I’ll miss the rest of the TRoS Show ™. **sniff**
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 amJimi Hendrix did a great song about this guy.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 ami just heard on stephanie miller that joe was stranded in israel because “the company who sent him there went out of business”…
i understand that it’s mostly a comedy show… but what ARE the facts behind that info??? anyone know?
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 amZooey Says:
Damn, I have to get to school — I’ll miss the rest of the TRoS Show ™. **sniff**
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We’ll be doing a DVD…
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 amOooooh, the depth of his knowledge on economic issues is sure to amaze the republicans….
…not.
This is insane.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 amZooey, make sure you tip the waitress.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 amI’m dead solid certain he’ll be paid to attend the meeting.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:04 amBut probably paid by either the RNC or the House members’ own office budgets.
I fully sympathize with the (new) big W.
Times are absolutely horrible out there. (out here.)
In the midst of all this, I would, most certainly take their money to make balloon animals at their meeting. (see? e. coli!)
And the only way I would quit that little gravy train is if the Left offered me more money to stop.
You go, Joe. Ride that elephant. Get all you can out of them.
katy Says:
i just heard on stephanie miller that joe was stranded in israel because “the company who sent him there went out of business”…
Pajamas Media has imploded I believe – I got this news from Sadly, No! so quite likely I missed some of the facts whilst LMAO… still, would be quite hilarious if wingnut welfare turned Joe the Reporter into Joe the Refugee.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 amSteve Benen comments, “This is what it’s come to for Republican staffers in Congress. In the midst of an economic crisis, and after balking at a stimulus package, the GOP is turning to an unlicensed plumber/campaign prop to discuss legislative strategy on economic policy.”
PLEASE reassure me that you are not surprised by this??? What repugs want in terms of “economic strategy” could be equally accomplished by a political maven, an actor from “24,” a Toon, a BIIIIIIG SWAT team with tear gas, a zombie, a Transformer, a manikin, a champion “wrestler,” or someone who channels Attila the Hun [except that, by all accounts, Attila actually accomplished some good by tossing out other barbarians].
Repugs want what they perceive as “the power and the glory,” with an emphasis on the former. They don’t care a tinker’s dam how they get those things.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 amDumb Fox the Average Golfer Says:
It’s like these people are trying to parody The Simpsons.
Be nice, Fox–what do you have against the Simpsons? One of THEM could do a better job of genuine, non-frothing leadership than any of the repugs’ shining stars.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 amElBruce Says:
Palin / Wurzelbacher 2012!!!
This is beautiful. The GOP just doesn’t stop getting stupider.
But laughter IS “the best medicine.” More and more, I begin to think that if those of us who have been appalled for the last 8 years would merely keep our silence for a couple of weeks, the repugs AND “their little dogs” [no insult intended to Toto] will either shoot themselves in the feet–or “man roots”–enough to bleed out, or they will merely self-destruct.
Oh. They’re already self-destructing.
Sorry.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:13 amDumb Fox the Average Golfer Says:
coskibum Says:
Palin & The Plumber 2012!
Post that at Malkin’s place and you will be very popular. Seriously.
AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH! You said “Malkin”! Don’t say “ni” to me again!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 amGo away, Joe, or we will taunt you again!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 amZooey Says:
I guess Joe hasn’t figured out yet that he’s a joke.
Obviously, neither have the repugs. But then, they haven’t figured out yet that almost their entire PARTY is a joke.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:17 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
“In case you weren’t planning to attend CWG tomorrow morning, you might want to reconsider because Joe the Plumber will be joining us!” Kimberly Wallner, an aide to South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, wrote in a message to her e-mail list this afternoon.
Almost makes him sound like a children’s birthday party clown. . . what’s he going to do? juggle? make animals out of balloons? Do some spiffy card tricks?
What’s even more painful is the possibility the GOOPers will actually be EXCITED about this.
Of COURSE they’ll be excited. Tricks, fact-juggling, and reality-bending ALWAYS excite repugs. They are past masters at making things out of hot air.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 amPLC, this morning it is YOU who are responsible for my daily spraying of coffee on monitor. Thank you!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 amThrow a shoe at him, it’s the only thing they understand.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 amOf course he’ll be paid for this… Republicans are notorious for spending money on useless things.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:26 amOh, for the love of God!!!!
WTF is wrong with these morons???? Joe the Economist? He’s a beer-swilling, underemployed, uneducated LOSER!!!!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 amUncle Ho Says: For [Joe the Plumber's] next act, he will be a brain surgeon, specializing in GOP lobotomies.
Uncle Ho, you’re demonstrating incredible generosity here: you’re implying that goopers HAVE at least one lobe. For most of them, the fact is that “if X had half a wit more, X would be a half-wit.” Or, as my medical friend say, “If X had another neuron, X would have a synapse.”
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
For those of you unfamiliar w/ the term, a psychoproctologist is a doctor who can explain why people behave like a$$holes.
The guffawing you’ll soon hear emanating from the West Coast is my family and friends discovering this phrase in e-mails from me–with my source cited, of course. THANK YOU!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 amDumb Fox the Average Golfer Says:
Only a matter of time until we meet Joe the Climatologist denying global warming.
Or, since he has none, he might deny “lobal” warming, “lobal” as in possessing part of a brain.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 amUn-f’ing-believable!!!
But very funny.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:35 amUh-oh! I was rolling my eyes – and I rolled ‘em so darn hard they popped right out and went skittering across the floor, and now I can’t find them!!
Help!!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 amMind-boggling. And the GOP is still a major party?
Churchill said, “Never hold discussions with the monkey while the organ grinder is in the room.” Joe’s the monkey, right?
http://jackrabbitcafe.blogspot.com/2009/02/from-village-voice.html
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 amShayne Says:
It’s not that amusing when you remember that the people who decided to hire Joe are on the government payroll and they will be paying him with your tax dollars.
No, no, Shayne. “The government has never created a single job.” Steele says so.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 amJohnnyRussia Says:
Mind-boggling. And the GOP is still a major party?
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Clearly, NOT.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 amtelestai2 Says:
Go away, Joe, or we will taunt you again!
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I fart in general direction, you baby’s bottom kissers, you!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 amtelestai2 Says:
THANK YOU!
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Yer welcome.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:49 amJoe the Freakin Neo-con @sshole is the perfect match for the GOP. As a Republican big mouth bigot he’ll do well along side Ann Coulter while on Fox news bashing normal hardworking liberal Americans.
Watch Video below…
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 amhttp://vodpod.com/watch/1287701-cnns-rick-sanchez-calls-out-joe-the-war-correspondent
I love it:
Rush Limbaugh
mAnn Coulter
Sara Palin
Joe the Moron
Mitch McConnell
Who in that line of leadership do you like best?
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 amI thought Goldwater & Ray-gun were a couple of whackos in ‘64, but they have absolutely NOTHING on today’s Rethuglicans.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:59 amWhat? Is that a shirt with a collar? Still I can’t tell if it has buttons. Is SamJoe being rebranded?
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pmHa! Look around and you’ll see he is as informed as the rest of these guys. He certainly has the same mental wattage.
If anyone needed an answer as to why the republican party has been reduced to pond scum, they need look no further.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:14 pmdbadass, maybe he’s a Quaker and he’s not allowed to do buttons or something. That must be why he always wears t-shirts right?
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 pmI doubt if joe weaselwacker has the smarts to even button a shirt let alone figure out where to insert his arms.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 pmIt’s going to happen…
Palin/Plumber 2012…
The GOP is still embarrassing itself.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 pmWho is this person????????
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 pmCaption Contest – Photographer: “OK Joe, try to look smart. No, I said SMART!”
I hope he shows up in a t-shirt and a tie. God of Comedy, hear my prayer…
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WaltB Says:
Yesterday it was Rush, today it’s Joe. You all went off on a ‘retreat’ to figure out the future direction of Think Progress. Looks like the decision was made to compete with supermarket checkout lane rags.
You don’t think that the fact that the GOP has elevated Joe to “economic expert” status is worthy of mention?
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ralph the wonder llama Says:
Can the long, entertaining downward spiral of the GOP be nearing its end? I mean, what more can they do to make themselves look foolish? They seem to be running out of Stupid Republican Tricks, and frankly, that concerns me.
Do not misunderestimate them. Never, ever make the mistake of misunderestimating them.
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katy Says:
i just heard on stephanie miller that joe was stranded in israel because “the company who sent him there went out of business”…
i understand that it’s mostly a comedy show… but what ARE the facts behind that info??? anyone know?
I’m sure he wasn’t stranded, but it looks like Pajamas Media is toast. Seems they had been paying their bloggers at a loss the whole time.
Ahh, wingnuts…
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pmrhiles2760 Says:
Who is this person????????
That’s the beauty of it. He’s whoever you want him to be!
As for me, I want him to be appointed to Gregg’s Senate seat next.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pmI really really really want to believe that these GOP hysterics are the nails in the coffin for a failed political party/ideology/whatever, but I’m still worried! I listen to NPR in the morning and they still give waaaay too much coverage to Republican opposition, as if they still have any relevance. It’s like TP reported the other day on mainstream media’s coverage- they are still trying to create the illusion that the GOP has any relevance or past success at economic stability! Why? and is it working with the American public?
Like Rachel says…I really need to be talked down this morning….thanks!
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pmWhat’s the big deal? Clowns are invited to all sorts of children’s parties.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 pmI can’t believe that a major US political party still have a use of Joe the plumber.
Only in America,and only by Republicans.
If Joe was living in another country,he will be asked to bring his pipe wrenches with him instead,may be to fix a water leaking toilet.
Today in America, Joe is considered a rising political star by Republicans. !!
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pmWhat’s next for Joe? !
GOP nominee for President. !
Makes perfect sense, the guy couldn’t even speak intelligently about topics he supposedly cared about during the election, so let’s invite him to help create policy.
This is embarrassing. When will these stupid shenanigans end?
(yes, I said shenanigans).
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pmThe clown analogy is a good one.
The kid that no one likes is planning a birthday party but no one wants to come — mothers are trying to persuade their children not to hurt the celebrant’s feelings, but kids are banding together — if you aren’t going, I’m not going; I hate that kid.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 pmSo the announcement comes: Bozo the Clown is coming — and surprise goodie bags for all. Please come. Please come.
The clown analogy is a good one.
The kid that no one likes is planning a birthday party but no one wants to come — mothers are trying to persuade their children not to hurt the celebrant’s feelings, but kids are banding together — if you aren’t going, I’m not going; I hate that kid.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pmSo the announcement comes: Bozo the Clown is coming — and surprise goodie bags for all. Please come. Please come.
Leftside Annie Says:
Oh, for the love of God!!!!
WTF is wrong with these morons???? Joe the Economist? He’s a beer-swilling, underemployed, uneducated LOSER!!!!!
In the absence of real leadership, any vacuous slob in a storm will do…
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:22 pmeyesopen
But clowns are kinda creepy if you think about it….
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:22 pmLooks like the House repubs are taking their old games to new heights!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:25 pmhis press secretary.
:)
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pmNext thing you know, the next Republican administration heaven forbid will nominate him for the Supreme Court…
Joe the Supreme Court Justice…*shudders
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pmAren’t his 15 minutes up yet?
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm*gag*puke*retch*dry heave*
Repeat as often as needed until this fool goes away.
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:45 pmJeez, he even makes my common sense hurt!
Yer kiddin’ me, right?
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:46 pmthey’re going to have sam-the-welfare-queen speak out against government spending? that’s rich
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:06 pmUnfortunately there are some people that view this fool as some kind of urban hero. The GOP is still trying to appeal to
the most ignorant, unimformed Americans.
It’s really a sad reflection on the US that he still seems to
merits this kind of attention.
Have ALL the grown-ups abandoned the republican party ?
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 pmWhy does the GOP continue to worship those who have no idea what they’re talking about ?
I can see it now:
2012 – Palin / Wurzelbacher
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:42 pm“You Betcha”
How low will the republicans go?
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pmBecause your average American can really relate to being a working person shoved into the limelight during an election campaign, and being given a job as a war correspondent.
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 pmtarazan Says:
What’s next for Joe? !
GOP nominee for President. !
Sarah Palin’s veep pick.
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MapleStreet Says:
I can see it now:
2012 – Palin / Wurzelbacher
It’s up to all of us to try to make that dream a reality!
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 pmJoe the “Plumbers Helper” is doing Ok.
He’s prolly making more money than he ever has.
To me, he’s just playing the game.
Give me money and tell me what to say.
Shows that the repugs are desperate.
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 pmBeyond “laughable”, beyond “pathetic”, beyond “surreal”, it’s the ‘09 repubs. The party the crashed the economy for the second time in a century turns to…a plumber’s apprentice.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:38 pmCome-on,
Surely somebody is road-testing a very large early April Fooles joke,
This couldn’t possibly be the best they have left could it?
February 4th, 2009 at 1:55 am