jdobbin Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28542733/ TOLEDO, Ohio - Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking up a reporter’s notebook.The Ohio man who became a household name during the presidential campaign says he is heading to Israel as a war correspondent for the conservative Web site pjtv.com. Samuel J. Wurzelbacher says he’ll spend 10 days covering the fighting. Um, what a great idea. Quote
scribblet Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Why not, his employer obviously made a good offer... Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
jdobbin Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Posted January 8, 2009 Why not, his employer obviously made a good offer... I'm sure he did. And I'm sure millions of people will tune in for the insightful reports. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I'm sure he did. And I'm sure millions of people will tune in for the insightful reports. Why not indeed...it worked for Peter Jennings. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Topaz Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 IF he has never been in a "war zone" think he'll go back? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 IF he has never been in a "war zone" think he'll go back? Who? Jennings? Now deceased, Can-American Jennings was no stranger to war zones. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
kimmy Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 What has Peter Jennings got to do with this? Was he also a plumber posing as a journalist or something? -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 What has Peter Jennings got to do with this? Was he also a plumber posing as a journalist or something? Jennings started as a bank teller and actor, before ABC News hired him with very little journalism experience. He built his resume as a foreign correspondent, notably in the ME and Palestine. Go Joe! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Jennings started as a bank teller and actor, before ABC News hired him with very little journalism experience. He built his resume as a foreign correspondent, notably in the ME and Palestine. Um....no, that is not correct. Jennings = Joe? Nope. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 Um....no, that is not correct. Prove me wrong.....Jennings early years are just as I stated...look it up. Jennings = Joe? Nope. Your imagination is working overtime. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Prove me wrong.....Jennings early years are just as I stated...look it up.Your imagination is working overtime. Normally you are well armed with this info , but anyway..... Peter Jennings at age 9 had a CBC radio show.------> journalism Took a job as bank teller also appeared in plays---->not journalism -stage experience. 21 yr old Peter hired on at a radio station in Brockville as a news reporter-----> journalism 2 yrs later moves to Ottawa as a interviewer/news producer----->journalism 1 yr later, co-anchors CTV National News ------->journalism Meets a producer of ABC-eventually accepts position with them as anchor------>journalism. Shall I go on? Quote
GostHacked Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Why not indeed...it worked for Peter Jennings. Yeah but Jennings never wanted to be a plumber. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Normally you are well armed with this info , but anyway.....Peter Jennings at age 9 had a CBC radio show.------> journalism Took a job as bank teller also appeared in plays---->not journalism -stage experience. 21 yr old Peter hired on at a radio station in Brockville as a news reporter-----> journalism 2 yrs later moves to Ottawa as a interviewer/news producer----->journalism 1 yr later, co-anchors CTV National News ------->journalism Meets a producer of ABC-eventually accepts position with them as anchor------>journalism. Shall I go on? If you wish....I read the exact same Wiki article...a long time ago. Joe the Plummer has more media experience! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Is there such a thing as Joe the Plumber Derangement Syndrome yet? Because judging from some of the posts in this thread, it seems pretty rampant. And journalism isn't rocket science, in fact, I rate it just above shoe shining, and just below plumbing. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Is there such a thing as Joe the Plumber Derangement Syndrome yet? Because judging from some of the posts in this thread, it seems pretty rampant.And journalism isn't rocket science, in fact, I rate it just above shoe shining, and just below plumbing. I agree....plumbing is a very important aspect of a modern civilization. Just ask Anne Coulter! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
jdobbin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 What has Peter Jennings got to do with this? Was he also a plumber posing as a journalist or something? Kind of wondered that myself. He came to U.S. TV after serving as a news anchor in Canada. Can't recall him ever being a plumber. Quote
jdobbin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 Is there such a thing as Joe the Plumber Derangement Syndrome yet? Because judging from some of the posts in this thread, it seems pretty rampant. Is there such a thing as Joe the Plumber Infatuation Syndrome? And journalism isn't rocket science, in fact, I rate it just above shoe shining, and just below plumbing. Maybe you should support him as Presidential candidate in 2012. Afterall, it ain't rocket science. Quote
jdobbin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 Meets a producer of ABC-eventually accepts position with them as anchor------>journalism.Shall I go on? Maybe Joe the Plumber will be given an anchor job based on his media experience. Quote
Shady Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Is there such a thing as Joe the Plumber Infatuation Syndrome? I'm not the one starting topics about him two and a half months after the election. And when it comes to Joe the Plumber, all I care about, is that he's adequately compensated for the Ohio Democrats illegally snooping into his background. Quote
jdobbin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 I'm not the one starting topics about him two and a half months after the election. I think you are mistaking incredulous for derangement. I'm incredulous that the man is acting as a war correspondent. And when it comes to Joe the Plumber, all I care about, is that he's adequately compensated for the Ohio Democrats illegally snooping into his background. I agree. Prosecute those responsible. However, give me a break about thinking that sending Joe the Plumber to report on the war is anything but ridiculous. Quote
BubberMiley Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Is it a syndrome when you can't make an argument without calling your opponent deranged? Or is that just a sign that you don't have the skills to debate? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Shady Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 I think you are mistaking incredulous for derangement. I'm incredulous that the man is acting as a war correspondent. He's reporting what he observes for a website. Any comparisons to news anchors and network reporters is ridiculous. Take a deep breath, and move on. However, give me a break about thinking that sending Joe the Plumber to report on the war is anything but ridiculous. Almost as ridiculous as a comedian as a sentor. Quote
jdobbin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) He's reporting what he observes for a website. Any comparisons to news anchors and network reporters is ridiculous. Take a deep breath, and move on. I was going to say the same thing to you. All the Joe the Plumber Infatuation Syndrome and waiting with baited breath for his insights must be causing hypoxia. Almost as ridiculous as a comedian as a sentor. I guess it would be if you thought Senator was a profession. I consider it in and any other political office a calling and a duty to any and all citizens. I had no problem when an actor such as Ronald Reagan ran for office. I'd have less issue with Joe the Plumber running for office than I would thinking of him acting as a foreign corespondent. I find that completely hilarious. I find it moreso hilarious that some seem to think that Peter Jennings has been thrown into this thread as well. Edited January 9, 2009 by jdobbin Quote
GostHacked Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 He's reporting what he observes for a website. Any comparisons to news anchors and network reporters is ridiculous. Take a deep breath, and move on.Almost as ridiculous as a comedian as a sentor. Ronald Regan was an actor, went to become president of the US. Ahnold is now Govenor of California. I am sure there are many other examples out there of actors, comedians singers, even porn stars and cross dressers have been in government... Quote
Topaz Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Who? Jennings? Now deceased, Can-American Jennings was no stranger to war zones. NO, Joe. Quote
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