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Joe the Plumber: True, He's No Edward R. Murrow, but He's Also No Dan Rather.
Evil Conservative Blog ^ | 13 January 2009 | Evil Conservative

Posted on 01/13/2009 7:16:28 AM PST by nysuperdoodle

I just finished watching Joe the Plumber's first report on PJTV, after reading a really well-written and snappy criticism of the venture that I ran across.

A lot of people in the media seem to be weighing in on the Joe Wurzelbacher-as-journalist phenomenon. Most of them are, like this review, unimpressed with his product. After viewing the report personally, I think it's notable how when someone who isn't trained AT ALL goes out and does just as good a job as the pedigreed mainstream media does, they react so.... snottily...

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TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: bias; joetheplumber; media; pjtv

1 posted on 01/13/2009 7:16:29 AM PST by nysuperdoodle
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To: nysuperdoodle

I think the title is 100% correct, and there’s not a darn thing wrong with that. I’m proud of my fellow Ohioan, Joe the Plumber.


2 posted on 01/13/2009 7:20:47 AM PST by GOP_Lady
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To: nysuperdoodle
they react so.... snottily...

Yes, they do! And I love it.

3 posted on 01/13/2009 7:24:41 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: nysuperdoodle
they react so.... snottily...

Seriously, who out there didn't see this coming?

4 posted on 01/13/2009 7:27:02 AM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll)
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To: nysuperdoodle

This is similar to what most critics called the “Conan O’Brien debacle”. Started off slowly with nothing but attacks on his style, lack of comedic skills etc. Now look at him.
Joe needs support from his producers and staff. Confidence will go a long way. The sniveling and snorting from elitist, wind bag journalists points out how easy they know their job is. Plus he’s a known conservative and enemy of the socialist networks. Their motto now is...attack Joe until he goes home.


5 posted on 01/13/2009 7:28:09 AM PST by albie
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To: GOP_Lady
On the radio this morning (94 Rock in ABQ, NM), someone called in and berated Joe for trying to be a journalist. The hosts (they all are left of center - save maybe one, who would be center) just started panning Joe. I really wanted to ask them why it took an ordinary citizen to out Obama's plan and ask him the toughest question he was asked during his campaign.

I also wanted to ask them why the "established media" didn't do any investigative work of their own regarding Obama's history, but jumped into Sarah Palin's life with both feet and an agenda.

6 posted on 01/13/2009 7:28:44 AM PST by IYAS9YAS (Hey Obama, why lawyer up when you can pony up? Show us your vault copy BC)
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I think it's notable how when someone who isn't trained AT ALL goes out and does just as good a job as the pedigreed mainstream media does...

How could Joe do as good a job as a reporter with a degree in journalism from an accredited school of binge drinking?

7 posted on 01/13/2009 7:35:42 AM PST by Aquinasfan (When you find "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible, let me know)
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To: nysuperdoodle

How ironic and strange it is that Joe has Obama to thank for his fame. Weird things sure do happen in political campaigns. But, Joe is well-spoken and has a good camera presence. And, unlike Dan Blather, he speaks the truth.


8 posted on 01/13/2009 8:14:11 AM PST by ScottinVA (All I needed to know about islam I learned on 9-11.)
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To: nysuperdoodle

Wherever Joe goes, the MSM is sure to follow


9 posted on 01/13/2009 8:52:29 AM PST by valkyry1
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To: nysuperdoodle

Joe’s truth is and will be anathema to media whores. They are reacting predictably.


10 posted on 01/13/2009 10:00:20 AM PST by polymuser (Bye, bye Miss American Pie.)
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To: nysuperdoodle
they react so.... snottily

I'm shocked, I tell you, just shocked!

11 posted on 01/13/2009 11:53:31 AM PST by Eagle Eye (Libs- If you don't have to play the rules then neither do we...THINK ABOUT IT!)
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To: nysuperdoodle

I would far rather watch an honest citizen acting as a reporter than a propagandist pretending to be one.


12 posted on 01/13/2009 11:58:17 AM PST by andy58-in-nh (Ronald Reagan had a vision of America. Barack Obama has a vision of Barack Obama.)
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