McCain should have picked a different plumber
 

Joe the plumber -- not a plumber. At least he has no plumbing license for the area in which he works. So it's going to be a while before he can think about owning his own plumbing business.

And the whole "who's tax plan is going to be best for Joe?" Doesn't really matter 'cause he hasn't been paying his taxes anyway.

Heh...

Facts have no place in politics, buster!

Don't miss the point. Small business is going to take it in the shorts under an Obama economic plan.

And he's not registered to vote. And his name isn't Joe.

McCain didn't pick him and the guy just asked a question. Was it really necessary to hire private investigators to look into this guys entire life? Just because he asked Obama a question? Wow, just wow! I thought only right wing wacko's did that stuff. Looks like the Dems have come full circle.

I think the 'point' would have more impact if it was actually given by a small business owner.

And anyway, given the scenario this guy gave, I've read that his tax liability would only increase by $800 to $900. Thats enough to keep him from opening his own business?

Merc what information do you have that small businesses are going to take a hit with Obamas plan? I have to admit that I don't know enough of the details.

Classic, lay the blame on the GOP. First Fox films the transaction, and then McCain uses it in the debate to slam Obama. I don't think there accidental about the whole thing.

Blame them for what? OMG please stop with the conspiracy theories. It's really unbecoming of you.

If you want details of Obama's tax plan or anything else just go to his site and look them up. All the details are there - all you gotta do is read 'em. I would have thought you already did that.

The GOP CAMPAIGN for using this guy in the debate.

Sheesh.

And yes, I think he was a plant. Its not like it hasn't happened before.

He has stated, categorically, that he would rais taxes on any person or business that had more than 250k income. That is a whole bunch of small businesses.

Oops, you added more...

I want to know why Merc thinks so. He's the one saying it, he should back it up. I didnt ask you....stepping on peoples posts like that is unbecoming, ya know.

Isnt the increase only 3%?

Why all the angst against the blue collar workers of America? Dude wakes up every day. Goes to work at a plumbing business. Does plumbing work all day. Goes home to his family. The dude is a plumber.

Real estate agents aren't brokers. Bricklayers didn't all have to take a formal course or be licensed in their state to be brick layers. Sheeesh....

I guess we will see when he gets in office. If you make 250K you aleady pay 35% in taxes. Now that would make it 38%. State tax here is 7%. So basically you think these people should pay 45% of every dollar earned?!?!??! WTF? where is the incentive to work? Isn't 42% enough already?

ok - thats fine. Now I understand where you are coming from.