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bewitched
12-09-2008, 11:09 AM
Well, it's happened. Joe the Plumber's book is being released this month. (http://adage.com/article?article_id=133023) (You can also order "Joe approved merchandise")

"Thousands of copies have already been pre-ordered at $24.95 each"

And for only $19.95, you can blog or chat with Joe. (http://www.secureourdream.com/html/content_page.php?content_id=12&nav_id=7&) Oh, Joy!!! :rolleyes:

I'm not even sure I have a comment other than to shake my head. :rolleyes:
Ghoulish Delight
12-09-2008, 11:11 AM
The correct term is "dumbening".
Moonliner
12-09-2008, 11:12 AM
And for only $19.95, you can blog or chat with Joe. (http://www.secureourdream.com/html/content_page.php?content_id=12&nav_id=7&) Oh, Joy!!! :rolleyes:



$19.95? Damn, that's cheap. It cost me a lot more than that last time I had to talk with a plumber.
CoasterMatt
12-09-2008, 11:13 AM
Well, the asshat isn't a licensed plumber.
JWBear
12-09-2008, 11:17 AM
What in hell does he have to say that would fill an entire book?!
bewitched
12-09-2008, 11:18 AM
What in hell does he have to say that would fill an entire book?!


Not a clue...nor do I want to know.
alphabassettgrrl
12-09-2008, 11:41 AM
Just proves anything will sell with the right marketing.
Not Afraid
12-09-2008, 11:44 AM
Ahhhh capitalism (and opportunism). Now, if someone is actually DUMB enough to buy the book....well, that' just dumb.
Cadaverous Pallor
12-09-2008, 11:50 AM
His name isn't Joe, he isn't a plumber, his question was irrelevant to his situation, and he's made racist comments.....at best, this guy is a JOKE. I'd like a chat with him so I can laugh in his face.
Eliza Hodgkins 1812
12-09-2008, 11:54 AM
Eh. I read Harry Potter fan fiction featuring Snape. Who am I to judge what other people want to read, though at least my dumb fix is FREE.
CoasterMatt
12-09-2008, 11:56 AM
I'm sure the book'll go over well with people like this
http://punditkitchen.wordpress.com/files/2008/12/political-pictures-the-south.jpg
bewitched
12-09-2008, 11:59 AM
I'm sure the book'll go over well with people like this
http://punditkitchen.wordpress.com/files/2008/12/political-pictures-the-south.jpg

Well that's just creepy. :eek:
Alex
12-09-2008, 12:01 PM
I'm sure it was ghost written, I'm sure the pre-orders are mostly partisan organizations pumping up the book. I'm sure it will, in the end, be read by nobody.
Disneyphile
12-09-2008, 12:07 PM
I hope it makes him extra money so he can pay extra taxes to help fund schools, etc. In a way, stupidity just might help this country's needs. ;)

And, then I'm sure he'll write a sequel to whine about the extra taxes he had to pay from the extra money he made from the first book.
Morrigoon
12-09-2008, 12:10 PM
OMG, I love the phrase on that image, "It's like Mordor, with a K-Mart" ROFL
wendybeth
12-09-2008, 12:31 PM
Even if 'Joe' were a plumber, in this economy he'd probably be an unemployed one. Ironically, being a Repub might actually work out for him, in the short run anyway.
DreadPirateRoberts
12-09-2008, 12:41 PM
If MP reviewed the book. I'd be sure to read the review.
alphabassettgrrl
12-09-2008, 03:12 PM
The slogan on the shirt made me laugh but the picture is creepy.
SacTown Chronic
12-10-2008, 11:50 AM
His name isn't Joe, he isn't a plumber, his question was irrelevant to his situation, and he's made racist comments.....at best, this guy is a JOKE. I'd like a chat with him so I can laugh in his face.He did, however, try to save Israel from the evil clutches of Barack Obama. That's gotta count for something, no?