Real Deal on ‘Joe the Plumber’ Reveals New Slant-(NYTimes Attacks Average Joe!!)

New York Times ^ | 10-16-08 | LARRY ROHTER

[tcrlaf]

One week ago, Joe Wurzelbacher was just another working man living in a modest house outside Toledo, Ohio, and thinking about how to buy the plumbing business where he works. But when he stopped Senator Barack Obama during a visit to his block last weekend to complain about taxes, he set himself on a path to becoming America’s newest media celebrity — and as such suddenly found himself facing celebrity-level scrutiny.

[AndyJackson]

Mr. Wurzelbacher has been subject to two liens, each over $1,100. One, with a hospital, has been settled, but a tax lien with the State of Ohio is still outstanding.

We can guess what is going on. He had medical expenses and had a choice between paying the mafioso medical loan sharks or the government which takes its good old time about these things.

[tiredoflaundry]

Mr. Wurzelbacher has been subject to two liens, each over $1,100. One, with a hospital, has been settled, but a tax lien with the State of Ohio is still outstanding.

I see, he ran into hard times & is working to correct his problems. I have seen some posters around FR go as far as calling him a "criminal" for not paying his taxes. Amazing!

[kabar]

It is not about who Joe is or what he said, it is about Obama’s statement of “spreading the wealth around.” Joe is the diversion or distraction for the Obama campaign, which wants to make Joe the subject of discussion, not what Obama said.

[reformedliberal]

As I understand it, you can get a lien for being late or for not having paid every cent, including the fees and penalties.It doesn't mean you are a tax cheat, just that you could not come up with everything at once before the deadline and the arrears lagged long enough to trigger the penalty clock.

The guy had a divorce and medical expenses. Every average working American understands this sort of situation. Elites who get into this sort of situation will, after scrutiny, just find a way to come up with amount owed, pay it off and call it a *mistake*.

I think Joe is a tough guy. The media, the donks and zerO have stepped in it, this time.