Joe The Plumber Suggests Lynching Chris Dodd

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, better known as "Joe the Plumber," has had his fifteen minutes of fame during the 2008 election and was widely expected to disappear when the candidate who brought him into the spotlight lost. But he's still a star in conservative circles -- and still saying some odd, hostile things. At an event Thursday for the Wisconsin chapter of Americans for Prosperity (one of the lead organizations behind the Tax Day Tea Parties), Wurzelbacher suggested Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) should be lynched.

Wurzelbacher has a reputation for being a blunt, politically incorrect speaker. Referring to Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., more than once, Wurzelbacher asked, "Why hasn't he been strung up?"

Wurzelbacher appeared at a Tea Party in Michigan on April 15, where he claimed that he and other protesters were wrong labeled as extremists.

"I'm here for one reason and one reason only: It's 'I love America,'" Wurzelbacher told the crowd. "Mainstream media wants to paint us as a bunch of extremists, right? We're in search of liberty and our freedoms. What's so extreme about that?" [...]

"Let me give you another extremist view, 'In God We Trust,'" he said to wild applause. "Say that too loud in some parts of America and you will be shot. It's terrible." "'In God We Trust' ... too loud in some parts of America and you will be shot."

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[towny]

and Joe & Sarah live happily after after...THE END

[imfedup]

Who has ever been shot for saying "In God We Trust"? WTF is he talking about?

[Beowoof]

Don't worry Joe. During most of the demonic pagan rituals performed in our part of the country, we usually ask questions before shooting. Besides, after the extensive drug use, no one can shoot staight anyhow.

[dnegri]

I'm looking forward to seeing Joe prominently campaigning along side the next GOP Presidential nominee...hopefully Sarah Palin.

[fnygy]

Where do they shoot people for reading aloud from their money?

[SnarlsBarky]

"Let me give you another extremist view, 'In God We Trust [...] Say that too loud in some parts of America and you will be shot."

What a steaming pile of merde de taureau. When has anyone in any part of America ever been shot for saying "In God We Trust?"

[pfc1369]

They got me Wyatt!...just cause I said i...n...go...d.....we......tru.......ugh.

[blueshift]

The only thing scarier than the way some of these folks talk is the way they think. They actually *believe* their delusions.

[TrueBlue123]

Wow, Joe, you are SO brave to say "In God We Trust" in an 85% Christian nation. Where, exactly, would you get shot for doing that?

[wadenelson1]

>Wurzelbacher has a reputation for being a blunt, politically incorrect speaker.

Not politically incorrect. Just INCORRECT.

[ImJustSaying007]

That would be correct

[dems08]

what joe said wasn't just 'politically incorrect'.

It was a threat against another person.

[madbear]

The future of the Rebuttlekin party rests with this man.

[dartagnan]

I don't envy Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert and their writers. It is impossible to parody the Republicans anymore. They have become a parody of themselves.

[fnygy]

Watching just 15 minutes of the Michael Jackson coverage made me think the entire country is a parody of itself.

[Durango]

I do envy them. With so much material to work with. it must be their dream.

But you will notice. They don't go for the easy stuff.

They are the best minds in the business. And the most politically astute people in the broadcast media.

Along with Bill Moyers of course.

[Lucas]

so true

[bitterliberal]

yes yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!

[dartagnan]

Sarah the Pitbull and Joe the Plumber: 2012 Republican dream ticket -- for Democrats.

[BrianMac]

Saying "In God We Trust" will get you shot?" Where? This guy is a Lyin' Machine!

[Lucky123]

Iran is the only place I'm aware of where shouting that will get you shot.

[Beowoof]

He seems to have forgotten who usually does the shooting.

[Beowoof]

He seems to have forgotten who is reponsible for the shootings in the country.

[sak]

Obama refers to God every time he makes a speech. What does that mean? I am from Wisconsin and cannot believe that people from this state seem to be so incredibly STUPID and biased!

[Poorsarah]

Personally, I have said in God we trust...I don't recall dodging bullets or hearing loud gunfire!!!

[SensibleJoe]

Mr. Wurzelbacher, you claim to be a Christian. Jesus Christ taught we have to treat others the way we want them to treat us. So why would you even remotely suggest lynching Senator Dodd? Are you trying to tell everyone you'd like to be lynched, then? You are both shameful and shameless.

[Texdude]

He probably doesn't know what it means.

[kahalaman]

Great point. It makes you wonder how he can be so popular with the "family values" crowd.

[MizK]

Very well put. It seems that instead of taking the high road to deal with things, the GOP has chosen to wade through the sewers.

[SoccerNana]

Because he really wants to say it about President Obama; Senator Dodd is the closest he can get to saying it without being arrested.

He is an "attention-seeker." He really thinks he represents the average white male, when in actuality he doesnt.. LOL

[From the Raft]

I think he has too much religion.

[crablover]

Hey, Joe. There's a Secret Service agent at the door who wants to talk to you!

[obamanomics]

Why it was not a direct threat. there is difference between saying you think something should happen to a public official, perfectly legal, and saying I' going to do something to a public official, completely illegal. Joe's falls into the legal category.

[imajoebob]

And here's a treat for you, Joe: The last time they revised their uniforms, the Connecticut State Police won an award for best dressed cops. I think you'll enjoy the fashion show when 3 or 4 show up at your door.

[mitchieone]

Yep. There's a storm trooper at your door to violate your constitutional rights.