As the evidence rolls in, something smells very fishy about "Joe the Plumber." There is speculation that the McCain campaign was so desperate that they "set up" the Obama-Joe meeting that led to last night's spectacle.
Here is a post from one of the credible sources chasing this story:
There are a lot of questions being asked now about the star of last night's debate, Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher. To many he seemed perfect-- maybe a little too perfect for the role he was playing: Joe Six-Pack.
It turns out Mr. Wurzelbacher is not a licensed plumber. He's not a licensed plumber, yet he is planning on starting his own plumbing business. Hmmmm. It also turns out that Mr. Wurzelbacher had a tax-lien placed against him because he owes $1,183 in back taxes.
It also looks as though Joe Wurzelbacher is related to Robert Wurzelbacher, the son-in-law of Charles Keating of Keating 5 fame. Readers will remember that John McCain was involved in the Keating 5 scandal. Both Charles Keating and Robert Wurzelbacher went to prison for corruption. Robert Wurzelbacher is now out of prison and a big donor for the Republican Party.
Of course it could all be a coincidence right? Well, here's another funny coincidence: Joe the Plumber lived in Arizona from 1997-2000. He lived at 1960 W. Keating Ave in Mesa, Arizona. There's that name again-- KEATING. It turns out that Keating Ave is named after-- you guessed it-- CHARLES KEATING, who developed the real estate in the 1970s.
Lots of "coincidences" there folks. Was Joe the Plumber Wurzelbacher a PLANT? It's too early to say definitively, we're still connecting the dots; but it doesn't look good for John McCain. The whole thing looks desperate and orchestrated.
Obviously, there is still a lot to determine about the "Joe the Plumber" story. I truly hope this was not an example of dirty tricks politics by McCain, because, in my eyes, he is a true American hero.
I know politics is a tough and dirty business, and that the only people elected President are ruthless. Yes, that includes Barack Obama, just check out his background in Chicago politics.
But as tough as Obama plays the game, he plays fair, according to every and any record available. I always thought McCain ran his campaigns that way too.
I guess we all have to wait and see and hope that this was not a manufactured incident by the McCain people, because if it turns out that it was, not only will McCain lose this election, his political legacy will be forever tarnished by the "Joe the Plumber" lie.
Yuck.
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5 comments:
On Joe the Plumber's Reunion.com page it shows he was in Arizona from 1999 to 2001. When I did a Google on Joe's address at 1960 W. Keating Ave. you also find one of the 911 terrorist, Rayed Abdullah, lived at the same apartment complex around 2001.
http://www.jpney.com/dossiers/LISTE_DE_TERRORISTES_11_SEPTEMBRE_2001.pdf
Since Joe the Plumber and the 911 terrorist were neighbors, would Sarah Palin say that Joe the Plumber is "palling around with terrorist?"
Thanks, but personally, I doubt it. As a former investigator for the 9/11 victims' families, trying to determine what actually happened on 9/11, I never encountered your "Rayed Abdullah." But your point is well-taken. Conspiracy theorists are alive and well! If this Joe-Keating rumor is eventually revealed to be a leftist fantasy, you can be assured that I will denounce it LOUDLY and enthusiastically. It's actually what I expect to happen. Therefore, I've been setting it up with these posts. But so far, the evidence is simply not confirming my theory. Anyway, I enjoyed your comment, and therefore broke my rule of never allowing anonymous comments on this blog, just this once.
I cannot imagine the torment for “Joe the Plumber”... Surely he never imagined having his personal life assaulted by wackos digging into his past and MSM parked in his front yard day after day. David, you know first hand the down side of intense media attention; it's been known to destroy more lives than it enhances.
I'm thinking of organizing a “Stand By Joe” rally by tradesmen from all over Ohio. Maybe I can find several hundred to “visit” Joe's neighborhood for a few days, occupy his yard, and physically prevent the media from accosting him further.
We might also refocus on the real reason Joe has caused so much vile attention from the left; the issue is redistribution of wealth, the socialist doctrine revealed in Obama's response to Joe's question. Barak will long rue the slip, “...spread the wealth...” followed by his opinion that it is a “good thing”.
It is good to have you back, Dan. I was worried that somehow I had discouraged you from commenting here. What you have said tonight, as always, adds a richness that I treasure to this modest blog. Thank you.
You've done nothing to discourage me, David. I've been a bit busy in Michigan of late, but will continue to follow your blog.
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