Does anyone really give a shit about Joe the Plumber?

Homeslice · 01-18-2009, 05:42 PM

Obama answered the question honestly, as I recall. He said yes, under my plan people over a certain income WOULD get taxed higher, tough luck. At least he was honest.

As for why the media jumped all over Joe, maybe it was because he put up a front trying to act like he was "all that" when in reality he wasn't anywhere close to buying the business. Probably trying to impress the other bystanders in the crowd.

Also, his question was wrong, Obama wouldn't increase taxes once a business hits $250K of sales, the OWNER would get higher taxes IF he pays HIMSELF that much. Furthermore, only about 5% of small businesses owners make that much anyway.

01-18-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Obama answered the question honestly, as I recall. He said yes, under my plan people over a certain income WOULD get taxed higher, tough luck. At least he was honest. As for why the media jumped all over Joe, maybe it was because he put up a front trying to act like he was "all that" when in reality he wasn't anywhere close to buying the business. Probably trying to impress the other bystanders in the crowd. Also, his question was wrong, Obama wouldn't increase taxes once a business hits $250K of sales, the OWNER would get higher taxes IF he pays HIMSELF that much. Furthermore, only about 5% of small businesses owners make that much anyway.