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Joe the plumber

remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
edited November 2008 in General Discussion
Just heard on the news, Joe may sue all that accessed his confidential information illegally, for invasion of privacy. Looks like he may have to pay Obama's inflated higher income earner taxes

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  • dan kellydan kelly Member Posts: 9,799
    edited November -1
    [:)] that way he`ll be able to buy his plumbing buisness.
  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    shouldn't be taxes on money received from a lawsuit?
  • trapguy2007trapguy2007 Member Posts: 8,959
    edited November -1
    Will be fun to watch the ACLU spin in the wind on this one.
    They won't be able to decide whether to (^*&% or go blind !
  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    Oh, please. The man put himself in front of the camera seeking his 15 seconds of fame, then allowed himself to be a political tool. In an age when almost everyone has access to public records, what did he think was going to happen? Just proves that most people don't think when the camera is in there face.
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    Oh, please. The man put himself in front of the camera seeking his 15 seconds of fame, then allowed himself to be a political tool. In an age when almost everyone has access to public records, what did he think was going to happen? Just proves that most people don't think when the camera is in there face.




    I guess its all his fault, He should have kept his mouth shut like you and the rest of the sheep (JMO) that are FREELY giving away MY FREEDOM.. And BTW he is not suing over public type records. He's suing because they accessed his credit report and other secured info....That is ILLEGAL TO ACCESS without his consent

    Why don't you go back to the U.S.S.R. like the rest of the commies. JMO
  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    A candidate comes around shaking hands and letting you ask questions, I'd say it would be an honor to get to ask a candidate a question. Joe asked. Obama answered.

    Then the main stream press and Obama campaign tried to ruin him for the 'audacity of question' to paraphrase Obama.

    Then someone accessed his info illegally.

    Wasn't his fault Obama was on the stump that day in Toledo.
  • TxsTxs Member Posts: 17,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I hope he cleans their plow in civil court, but I'd like to know what happens with possible criminal charges related to this.

    I know a Sheriff in my area who was busted and sent to the federal pen for accessing criminal history records for non-law enforcement related purposes, even though everything he received could be obtained over the internet by anyone by paying a small fee. No slap on the wrist or even probation because it was his first criminal offense. He was sent straight to jail.

    According to media reports Joe The Plumber's records were accessed through terminals at Toledo PD, an office of the state's child support enforcement agency and the state attorney general's office [:0], all because he spoke out against a particular political candidate. Let's see if anyone goes to jail over this one.
  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The perps will probably try to hide behind some "Patriot Act" security BS. I hope Joe bankrupts them. [:(!]
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    Oh, please. The man put himself in front of the camera seeking his 15 seconds of fame, then allowed himself to be a political tool. In an age when almost everyone has access to public records, what did he think was going to happen? Just proves that most people don't think when the camera is in there face.



    I am glad to see you support such incursions......
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • Aspen79seAspen79se Member Posts: 4,707
    edited November -1
    He wanted the fame, now he has it. Deal with it, buddy.
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Aspen79se
    He wanted the fame, now he has it. Deal with it, buddy.

    Nice...
    Fame is one thing, illegal incursions into your records are another, but I am glad to see you show your true colors...
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • Aspen79seAspen79se Member Posts: 4,707
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    quote:Originally posted by Aspen79se
    He wanted the fame, now he has it. Deal with it, buddy.

    Nice...
    Fame is one thing, illegal incursions into your records are another, but I am glad to see you show your true colors...
    Don


    What proof is there anything illegal was done by the press?
  • TxsTxs Member Posts: 17,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What people are talking about here is the illegal accessing of his records by governmental officials. No one's saying it was done by the press.
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Txs
    What people are talking about here is the illegal accessing of his records by governmental officials. No one's saying it was done by the press.

    Dammit, I was hoping to see how far the obamaites spin it[:0][:D][}:)]....
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Aspen79se
    He wanted the fame, now he has it. Deal with it, buddy.


    He doesn't have to deal with it...He will sue and win.. After which he has plans to prosecute... He will win that too....The privacy act of 1968 insures protection from this kind of illegal activity...Fact, not my opinion

    According to your warped since of thinking...The victim of any crime asked for it (JMO).. The man that was killed in a big city while being robbed asked for it, (Just because he lived in a big city). The little old lady that was raped asked for, _just because she had a *).... In your warped way of thought (JMO).

    No, he didn't ask for someone to victimize him, Just because he did a legal act of asking a question.... Fact, not my opinion... And if you think exercising his freedom of speech in titles some scuzz bucket to invade his right to privacy... You ought it move to a country were those rights don't exist... Here they do. So apparently, by your post, you don't like our free way of life here (JMO), and your free to leave any time you want (Do you need help packing, I'd be happy to help a commie like you leave JMO). leave and go to were our form of freedom doesn't exist, like the rest of the commies. JMO (CONRAD, again JMO)
  • TxsTxs Member Posts: 17,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
    No, he didn't ask for someone to victimize him, Just because he did a legal act of asking a question.... Fact, not my opinion...If I remember correctly, he was standing in his driveway minding his own business when Obama approached with his press entourage and solicited questions from him.

    All he did is ask an unscripted question. The reason he became 'famous' is Obama bombed so badly on the answer.
  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    No the reason he became famous is that McCain used him as a campaign symbol without checking him out. As I recall, it was pointed out that he had back taxes issues (public record) and no plumbers license (public record). The Repubs should have at least checked to see if he was really a plumber. But, like the past 8 years, they get an idea and just blunder on without doing any background work.
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    No the reason he became famous is that McCain used him as a campaign symbol without checking him out. As I recall, it was pointed out that he had back taxes issues (public record) and no plumbers license (public record). The Repubs should have at least checked to see if he was really a plumber. But, like the past 8 years, they get an idea and just blunder on without doing any background work.



    Really, what part about "o" walking up Joes driveway did Mccain have to do with? That hit the news before Mccain ever mentioned him.
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    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • l3tol3to Member Posts: 256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    No the reason he became famous is that McCain used him as a campaign symbol without checking him out. As I recall, it was pointed out that he had back taxes issues (public record) and no plumbers license (public record). The Repubs should have at least checked to see if he was really a plumber. But, like the past 8 years, they get an idea and just blunder on without doing any background work.



    Really, what part about "o" walking up Joes driveway did Mccain have to do with? That hit the news before Mccain ever mentioned him.




    Maybe his initial fore was via the O'biden ticket but ,he posed for the McPalin tour more than once, went to press conferences, spoke out supporting McCain, this puts him squarely in the Mcain camp by free will.
    I don't know anything about illegal activities and if privacy right were broken someone needs to be punished. BUT don't stand up on national TV (on a politcal stage at that) when you are operating a business without a license and your committing tax evasion.. come on now.

    His name isn't even Joe..

    edit for spelling errors [:o)]
  • spanielsellsspanielsells Member Posts: 12,498
    edited November -1
    I can't believe the so-called freedom-loving Americans here that gleefully suggest Joe lost his right to privacy because he asked a question.

    How sickening... and how sad.

    Y'all are part of the problem, not part of the solution, and you should be ashamed of yourselves.
  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    There's no problem with him asking the question, if he had gone away. He allowed himself to be exploited by the Repubs. Once he stood on a stage with McCain, then he's part of the campaign. He should have realized that his appearance would draw attention to himself and an investigation into his background would be a problem. McCain should have done a better job of vetting. Simple as that.

    If it is PROVEN that somebody did something illegal, then that is a different story.
  • guns-n-painthorsesguns-n-painthorses Member Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    No the reason he became famous is that McCain used him as a campaign symbol without checking him out. As I recall, it was pointed out that he had back taxes issues (So What? Big Deal) (public record) and no plumbers license (Nevermind the fact that he does not need one where he lives to be a plumber) (public record). The Repubs should have at least checked to see if he was really a plumber. But, like the past 8 years, they get an idea and just blunder on without doing any background work.







    All this guy did was bring out the truth in 'bammy. Too bad all the stupid people didn't hear it, they were all too worried about his back taxes and plumbers license.


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  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    There's no problem with him asking the question, if he had gone away. He allowed himself to be exploited by the Repubs. Once he stood on a stage with McCain, then he's part of the campaign. He should have realized that his appearance would draw attention to himself and an investigation into his background would be a problem. McCain should have done a better job of vetting. Simple as that.

    If it is PROVEN that somebody did something illegal, then that is a different story.

    I doubt you would know proof if it bit you in the *...
    Your ok with politico's snooping in the NICS records, that says enough for me....
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    So he's not going back to his old job at Blackwater?[:D]
  • trapguy2007trapguy2007 Member Posts: 8,959
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    There's no problem with him asking the question, if he had gone away. He allowed himself to be exploited by the Repubs. Once he stood on a stage with McCain, then he's part of the campaign. He should have realized that his appearance would draw attention to himself and an investigation into his background would be a problem. McCain should have done a better job of vetting. Simple as that.If it is PROVEN that somebody did something illegal, then that is a different story.

    Really shows who the masters of vetting really are .

    Bet they even know how many pimples are on his * !
    Now that the Dems. have control of the Patriot Act it is going to be fun watching the about face of a lot of people .
  • ripley16ripley16 Member Posts: 4,834
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    Oh, please. The man put himself in front of the camera seeking his 15 seconds of fame, then allowed himself to be a political tool. In an age when almost everyone has access to public records, what did he think was going to happen? Just proves that most people don't think when the camera is in there face.

    Had you, or I done the same with Obama's similar info we'd be in custody today. I hope Joe wins. May be the start of rightful punishment of the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy.
  • TxsTxs Member Posts: 17,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    If it is PROVEN that somebody did something illegal, then that is a different story.Due to slanted media coverage you might not be aware, but it HAS been proven that multiple illegal acts directed toward this guy have occurred. It's now only a question of WHO committed each of them.

    When a person's info is run through NCIC or any state's driver's license, auto registration, criminal history, warrant database, etc. the inquiry is electronically archived. An audit of these records was conducted and it's been determined that inquiries on this guy were received from three different locations around the state immediately after he appeared in the news. This is a fact.

    The agencies who control the terminals where these inquiries originated have stated publicly that they had no active investigations involving him and no legitimate reason existed for any of their personnel to be conducting such inquiries. This is also a fact.

    Before being certified to utilize these access terminals a person must receive extensive training on their use, a large part of which covers the severity of conducting unauthorized inquiries. In addition, the return on each inquiry is preceded by a warning statement advising that this information is intended for law enforcement purposes only and cites penalties for misuse.

    Such unauthorized law enforcement database inquiries on people is a violation of both state and federal laws and is taken very seriously. Ask anyone involved in law enforcement and they can tell you about people being sent to jail for this, it happens all the time. Besides the person conducting such inquiries being charged criminally, the agency who controls the terminal also faces sanctions.

    Note too that according to the state of Ohio's own electronic archives a terminal located in their Attorney General's office was one of those utilized to conduct unauthorized inquiries on this guy. This is the agency which is tasked with prosecuting people under state laws for engaging in this sort of activity. What we're seeing is clear and unarguable corruption.

    With the existing evidence there's no question that this guy's rights have been violated and multiple state and federal laws have been broken by more than one person. Any civil cases surrounding this will be a slam dunk, but due to demonstrated corruption on the part of their prosecutor's office I'm betting any violations of state laws will simply be ignored. The ball is also in the federal prosecutor's court, but I don't hold out much hope of justice being served.
  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Everyone knows that Joe the Plumber really is not a plumber since he does not have a license or belongs to a union but we do know thanks to the investigation by patriots that he is an evil tax evader and no-count citizen.

    I know this because I heard it on most all the news stations who tell me what I need to know.[:o)]
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gunpaq
    Everyone knows that Joe the Plumber really is not a plumber since he does not have a license or belongs to a union but we do know thanks to the investigation by patriots that he is an evil tax evader and no-count citizen.

    I know this because I heard it on most all the news stations who tell me what I need to know.[:o)]

    It's funny, we know more abut "Joe" than about "o".....
    But regular folk can't request their records be sealed can they..
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
  • chaosrobchaosrob Member Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some disgusting replies here. Nice to know that some believe if we speak up we should open our homes, history, and financial records. Even on a orum that is supposed to be people bound by a common love of our rights there are people that think it should be selective. [:(]
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You guys can think what you want too, and say he doesn't have the right to privacy that our constitution gives us ...But the fact of the matter is that the privacy act of 1968 and the constitution says he has the right to his privacy...

    He is not in trouble for tax evasion. he had some health problems and had to use the money he set aside for taxes to pay for needed medical expenses. And has set up a payment plan with the IRS to pay his taxes. He could have signed up for welfare's medicaid, but chose not to. Which to me, makes him decent. But if that makes him a scuzz for getting sick, and choosing not to go on welfare to you...Then in my opinion your the scuzz bag

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    (1) He's not running a business, and never said he was. He said he WANTED to eventually open up one. and as of now all he is, is a plumbers helper and studying to get his plumbers licence so he can be a plumber, and then open up a business.. (These are facts)...

    (2) his name is Joe, that's his MIDDLE name (this is a fact)...Boy he must be a bad person, going by his middle name....What type of person would be so low as to go by his middle name....Get a life, and quit posting false rumors you have no idea about.

    The Mormons have a society that you might like. Its call Relief Society, It's for the women, they sit around and spread rumors, whether true or not. All you'd have to do is put on a dress and you'd fit right in...JMO
  • COLTCOLT Member Posts: 12,637 ******
    edited November -1
    ...UTTER LIB BS.

    ...Female Public Official that is a card carrying dim, accessed Joe's PRIVATE info on a STATE computer. Said card carrying dim also DONATED the MAX legal amount to Obammy. Aforementioned lib was suspended ONE month for her act, A CRIME, not enough, should be FIRED and prosecuted; but the lib Governor does not see this act as a "fireable" offense...hmmm, what a surprise.

    WTH should ANY American civie be subjected to this Commie tactic because they asked a GD question, should have been a LOT of relavent questions ask but there were'nt; I guess the media was "afraid" to ask out of fear of being investigated, thats it, yeah.

    BTW, no NEED for a plumbers license if doing certain work UNDER a licensed ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER etc..and WTH does that have to do with the price of an orange?

    Why not investigate every donar to the Obammy campaign, a lot of Commies there to investigate, THAT, would be as good reason RIGHT?...better than attempting to destroy a regular working guy; at least he isn't a marxist Commie D'bag.

    NO excuse for ANY AMERICAN citizen to be investigated ILLEGALLY BTW, for asking a damn question, spare me...[;)]

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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,569 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    He didn't work for McCain until after the attack on him if I was attacked like that I would do every thing I could to help the other guy too.
  • kyplumberkyplumber Member Posts: 11,111
    edited November -1
    joe really is a plumber!,




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  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Four more bites the dust over Samuel Joeseph Wurzelbacher

    http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iW5224ojdXKd-VFYTzjYVhzpkUhwD94JM0OG0

    4 more punished over 'Joe the Plumber' searches
    4 days ago

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Two more senior managers at the Ohio agency where computers were used to dig up information about "Joe the Plumber" have been suspended without pay for their roles in the searches, an official at the agency said Friday.

    Fred Williams, the Department of Job and Family Services' assistant director, will be placed on two weeks unpaid suspension beginning Monday, spokeswoman Scarlett Bouder said in a statement. Doug Thompson, the department's deputy director of child support, is facing a four-week unpaid suspension, also starting on Monday,

    Two other agency employees are facing disciplinary action based on conclusions reached Thursday by Ohio's government watchdog, she said.

    The department's director, Helen Jones-Kelley, improperly ordered staff to look up records on Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, the Toledo-area man who became a household name in the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Ohio Inspector General Thomas Charles said in a report.

    Gov. Ted Strickland immediately ordered Jones-Kelley be placed on a one-month unpaid suspension after reviewing the report's findings.

    Charles' report also outlines roles played by Williams and Thompson in the searches, as well as Paul Fraunholtz, the deputy director of family stability, and Judi Cicatiello, the deputy director of unemployment compensation.

    Fraunholtz and Cicatiello will receive written reprimands, and all four employees must undergo ethics training on handling confidential data, Bouder said.
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