10-30-2008, 01:13 PM
Gutenberg wrote:
Dakota, how is the fact that Joe the Plumber is not, in fact, a plumber, irrelevant to the discussion? Let's recap.
1. A guy who is not who he says he is
2. Asks a question about taxes that is not based in reality and
3. Turns out not to pay taxes anyway, but
4. Gets a sincere and truthful answer from the candidate.
And you want to use that against the candidate.
You're focusing on the messenger and not the message. Regardless of who asked and the circumstances surrounding that person, it is still a valid question that is relevant to some people.