Joe the Farse vs. Joe Sixpack
Joe the plumber come into the spotlight as a self proclaimed potential victim of Barack Obama’s tax plan. The only problem is that Joe decided to lie about some of the key claims. Joe said he is a plumber who wants to purchase the purchase the business that he currently works for because the company currently makes $250,000 – $280,000 making him subject to being taxed by Obama’s tax increase to those making $250,000 or more.
Joe failed to mention that the company is not for sale. He also failed to mention that the company isn’t worth $250,000 or more … it is only worth about $100,000 making him eligible for a tax cut under Obama’s plan. He also failed to mention that he doesn’t and never has had, a plumber’s license which is required to practice in his area of service. Joe is a mouth piece, a show and completely irrelevant. His “alleged” situation does not resonate with any Americans struggling during this economic downturn. McCain’s and Palin’s insistence on using him as their symbol of Middle-class America is a clear reflection of how out of touch the Republicans are with the American people.