NukeDad The Plumber
I’ve been watching the meteoric rise (and inquisition) of “Joe The Plumber” play out on TV. Poor guy. I bet he wishes that Obama had never shown up in his neighborhood. MSNBC now has a satellite truck parked outside of his house. If he flushes his toilet, the boys at Daily Kos will be sending out an email blast registering the change in water pressure from their monitoring equipment. The only possible way he could have drawn a bigger crowd would have been signing up for the Verizon network. Obama should thank his lucky stars that he didn’t wander into Weaselmomma or Melisa’s neighborhoods. I’m sure they would have had some choice questions for him. I’m not 100% sure of Melisa’s political leanings, but I’m reasonably sure that Barb would have had Obama running for his Secret Service detail.
All of the hullabaloo got me thinking about what I would do if McCain or Obama sauntered into my neighborhood. Would I be willing to subject myself and my family to the full onslaught of the Media and blogosphere? Would they be able to dig up my deepest, darkest secrets? Would they find out about that Madonna album I bought when I was 21? It’s possible. What about the time I accidentally wore vertical striped pants and a horizontally striped shirt; and it wasn’t even Halloween? Cut me some slack, it was back in the ’80′s. If they really sick the dogs on me, they might find out about the time I wore white after labor day. I know, I know; I’m such a scoundrel. Worst case scenario? They dig REALLY deep and find out that I used to trade my Little Debbie’s Swiss Rolls for Ronnie Bendalin’s Hostess Cupcakes. Not so bad, you say? Here’s the thing: I never told my Mom. The Cosmic Brownies were OK, and the Honey Buns were tolerable; even the Swiss Rolls were good, but, come on, we’re talking Hostess Cupcakes here! I know my Mom will be crushed when she reads this. When I was in the 1st grade she used to put lettuce on my sandwiches until I came home one day and said, “Please don’t put any more salad on my sandwiches, I don’t like it.” She cried for three days. If I had a food issue after that, I’d just discard it in the lunchroom. Oh, crap, another unforced confession! See? They’re making me tremble at the mere thought of an unannounced campaign stop in my neighborhood!
I think I’d just stay hidden behind the drapes. The more I think about it, I get a vision in my head of Fletch (Chevy Chase) when he goes to talk to Dr. Jellyfinger incognito and ends up getting an unnecessary and unappreciated prostate exam. I’m going to cut this short; I’ve got a strange desire to call my lawyer and check the doors one more time.
Mr Lady
The Verizon network! Ha!
(NukeDad) It takes a lot of them to make it go!
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Oct 18, 2008 @ 3:30 am
Weaselmomma
If this reminds you of a prostate exam, just wait for January!
(NukeDad) Yeah, to quote Fletch in the part of the scene you didn’t see; “You using the whole fist Doc?”
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Oct 18, 2008 @ 8:02 am
Weaselmomma
P.S., I did have have some one on one time on the street with Bill Foster( IL congressman) , in which he quickly backed away from any tough questions and didn’t like being called on it. He wished he had secret service. I had a great laugh, then he was elected.
(NukeDad) Have fun with the audit you’re surely going to receive!
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Oct 18, 2008 @ 8:08 am
Melisa
Hee hee, I have kept my blog pretty non-partisan.
That said, this is YOUR blog.
If Obama had come sauntering into my neighborhood, which is highly unlikely other than the fact that my neighborhood is only about 30 minutes from his house (that’d be a long walk), I would probably invite him into my house for some snacks, inquire about his family, ask if he wants to watch “Whatever, Martha!” with me, and then drag him to my spin class.
But the whole time I was doing that, I’d be wondering if I should have opened my door to McCain instead.
(NukeDad) Always glad to be a forum. I belive you would regret not opening the door for McCain, especially after Obama says; “Melisa, these are fabulous snacks. There are 30 families down the street that have no snacks. I’m taking most of your snacks to give to them. I’ll be back later for more snacks”.
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Oct 18, 2008 @ 8:40 am
Leta
Regardless of who you want to win you have to consider one thing (IMHO). Both of these gentlemen (ahem) have ranted and raved about this needs to be done, that needs to be done. He can’t do it, I can do it better, Americans need these things, they don’t need this, etc., etc. I have yet to hear either one state unequivocally HOW they will repair, reduce, provide everything the people of this country need or want. 16 days and counting I believe. We shall see……..
(NukeDad) They never tell you how; and if they do it’s usually quite a story. Actually, I think Obama DID tell us how he’s going to do it with his “Spread the Wealth around” comment.
Oct 19, 2008 @ 9:10 am
tom
I think they had scoped out that neighborhood and knew no one there blogs. I’m pretty sure you won’t find Joe writing a weekly byline about the pros and cons of Finley Sprocket wrenches. So you’re safe from scrutiny. I think.
(NukeDad) I think you’re right, but if they HAD come, I’m sure the MSM would’ve had a fit if I had made it on camera with claims that my beagle “Penny” wasn’t properly vetted.
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Oct 19, 2008 @ 10:45 am
Karen
Funny, I was an undergrad at Benedictine University when Obama ran for senate, and am here at ISU as he is running for pres, he spoke at both universities, I did not attend either and after finding out what happened to Joe I am glad I didn’t, first round could have labeled me “Karen the Deli Clerk”! Though the one at ISU he did not follow the “rules”, it was supposed to be an open forum type event where the candidate would give a short intro and then the students would get the remaining time to ask questions. He talked until there was only time for two questions and they were likely planted…
Couldn’t you have dropped a hint about the cupcakes…
(NukeDad) Sounds like he’s at least consistent on the theory of style over substance. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Cupcake hints wouldn’t have worked; there were 5 kids in my family. It would have been like saying; “Give them all bologna, but I want Prime Rib”.
Karens last blog post.."Tastey" Tuesday
Oct 28, 2008 @ 2:15 am