Liberal talk radio host Ed Schultz stormed out of a "Fox & Friends" debate Friday morning with conservative talk radio host Steve Malzberg that involved Barack Obama's tax plan and the now famous Joe the Plumber.
After discussing the state of the current presidential campaign, the issue of Joe Wurzelbacher -- the Ohio man who recently challenged Obama over how the candidate's tax plan would negatively impact him if he bought into a plumbing business he was looking at -- surfaced.
Malzberg was first up, and claimed that Obama's plan "takes the incentive out of America; that's Marxism, my friend. Marxism."
After a loud guffaw, Schultz responded (video embedded right):
Well, let me speak from experience. EA Schultz Construction is a company run by my two boys, and I can tell you we've looked at both plans, we really like the Obama plan. We're gonna get some tax credits that we wouldn't get under the McCain plan...
At that point, Malzberg smartly asked, "Do you make more than 250, Ed? Does it make more than 250?"
Schultz responded: “I didn’t interrupt you, Steve. I didn't interrupt you."
Malzberg retorted, "I just asked you a perfect question."
Schultz whined, "This happens every time I go on the air with you."
Malzberg chided, “Aw, stop complaining.”
Schultz continued, “You always torpedo everybody you go up against.”
At this point, host Brian Kilmeade simply asked Schultz, "Are they (Democrats) right to attack him?"Well, that was all Schultz was willing to take, for he then left the chair he was sitting in from his remote location without a word just leaving a screenshot of the books behind him.
Adding an exclamation to Schultz's hysterical display, first Malzberg then Kilmeade walked off the set leaving Gretchen Carlson on the couch by herself.
Delicious.
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And the Al Franken Award Winner
October 17, 2008 - 08:59 ET by allanfI've noticed the Schultz is very tightly wound and doctrinaire. I wonder how well his radio show does?
What a wienie!
October 17, 2008 - 08:59 ET by SeashellWhat a wienie!
Oh, I don't know...
October 17, 2008 - 09:36 ET by ontheright...comparing Schultz to a wienie gives Oscar Meyer a bad name!
Just my .02.
Just like a good liberal
October 17, 2008 - 08:59 ET by RESTLESS 1When the questions get tough, wet your pants and walk off.
"This liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
This would happen everytime
October 17, 2008 - 09:00 ET by taterThis would happen everytime if we had some real leaders in the conservative party take on these Marxist proposals.
www.theholyrosary.org
"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
I love Joe the plumber.
October 17, 2008 - 09:01 ET by superconLook at the way his simple comments have thrown the left into a hissy fit.What is even funnier is the way the the media has investigated him in more detail than they have their own candidate Barack Obama. Isn't it interesting how in just 24 hours we have every detail of Joe the plumber's life but we still can't seem to find Barack Obama's birth certificate?
Victory in Iraq.
Liberals suck.
McCain for Preznint.
supercon,
October 17, 2008 - 09:04 ET by Indiana Joe"Isn't it interesting how in just 24 hours we have every detail of Joe the plumber's life but we still can't seem to find Barack Obama's birth certificate?"
I'd use that for my tag-line, were I you.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Hello Joe
October 17, 2008 - 10:20 ET by cocodrieYou're right. It's just like they can trace a cow from the breeding stall to the meat case in the supermarket but they can't find Hussein Oguvmint's birth certificate.
Medical records
October 17, 2008 - 09:04 ET by Seashellwe still can't seem to find Barack Obama's birth certificate?
What about his medical records? Just imagine if McCain withheld his.
Funny thing is
October 17, 2008 - 09:15 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarThe media is making such a big stink about Joe's background, taxes, etc. Who the hell cares!
The story is what B Hussein said. Joe could be a child molesting Adolph Hitler look-a-like dressed in drag and it wouldn't matter. The moronic media is doing their best to misdirect from the true news ... B Hussein is a Marxist.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
BINGO!
October 17, 2008 - 09:41 ET by HelenSThat was my exact thought when I heard this bilge on Fox5 news this morning in Fairfax, VA.
WHO THE HECK CARES ANYTHING ABOUT JOE-THE-PLUMBER'S TAX, EMPLOYMENT, OR ANY OTHER HISTORY!? (Except that he is SO nice to look at :o)
The story is what Obama said in response. All this focusing on Joe-the-Plumber is a distraction and their ginned up hyperventilating and self-righteous gasping is all in an effort to avoid what should be talked about.
Their transparancy and ineptitude is beyond tiresome at this point.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." - Paul (Rom. 13:1)
Reconsider Marxist
October 17, 2008 - 09:56 ET by cvgbuckeyeIgnatz, please, please reconsider labeling Obama as a Marxist.
Actually, I would have pretty much agreed with you up until the last 48 hours or so.
Now, with the way that "Joe The Plumber" has been gone after for simply excercising his free speech and asking a few questions of Der Fuhrer, I would go with Nazi. Along with that, the MSM are all proudly wearing their jack-boots and acting as Der Fuhrer's Gestapo.
Just learn a lesson that if this is any indication, and I believe that it is, then watch out Rush and Sean and Glenn and Laura and on and on for Der Fuhrer's Gestapo led by Der Generals Matthews, Olbermann, Storm Platoons, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and all the rest are in their jack-boots and on the job.
If you dare to disagree with Der Fuhrer, you will pay the price.
"Heil Obama"
Nope, not Marxists;;;;;;;Nazis;;;;we were wrong. Sorry Joe The Plumber!
I'm still waiting for the
October 17, 2008 - 10:07 ET by mizflame98I'm still waiting for the Joe the Plumber version of this video.
http://tinyurl.com/5z6dfs
“Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.”
B.H. Obama
Hilarious!
October 17, 2008 - 09:01 ET by Indiana JoeWow, just another example of how the left is so easily offended. Facts and questions just don't sit well with them. How can these losers possibly win anything?
I want to know about the Irish bookie that's already paying off on bets for Obama. Talk about stupid!
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Remember - the Irish Bookie
October 17, 2008 - 09:29 ET by MazziRemember - the Irish Bookie story came from MSM. I suspect that the bookie is offering to call in the bets early, NOT that he is paying off all the bettors. (I am not a gambler, but this would have to be the stupidest bookie ever, otherwise.)
So... something like this: A guy puts a bet on Bama. If he wins on Nov 4th, he gets double (just an example), but if he calls in his bet TODAY, he can get say 150%. So it's a gamble on top of a gamble. Like the old "Lets make a Deal" show - do you want to trade in your unknown prize for what's behind door #3?
Of course, no one in MSM would ever actually research what the deal is, but common sense would tell you that a bookie would NEVER pay off a gamble early. That's why it's called gambling, duuuuuh.
"We just want truth, we want fairness. We want that balance." ~ Sarah Palin (re: hypocricy of the press)
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Mazzi,
October 17, 2008 - 09:34 ET by Indiana JoeYeah, your scenario makes more sense. The guy is probably afraid that a pay-off on the full bet would break him. When were these bets made, what odds did they get? Imagine a bet placed during the primaries, that may have had 20-1 odds or better. That info would be relevant. I just hadn't heard the story yet, other than the passing reference to it here.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Priceless!
October 17, 2008 - 09:04 ET by ChasvsAnother Liberal who's only argument is to leave the discussion!
Gee, guess he knew he couldn't use the Race Card to get him out of this one!
Gotta love those slime sucking SOB's on the LEFT!
STOP BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA NOW!
So Ed,
October 17, 2008 - 09:05 ET by NorthCoasterThe question is , do you make more than $250,000 and does the Obama tax plan affect you negatively?
Laugh Riot!
October 17, 2008 - 09:09 ET by mizflame98You can see how fragile the Democrat's arguments are for Obama's tax plan. Fox & Friends is a great and hillarious show. They handled the tantrum of Schultz the baby wonderfully!
“Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.”
B.H. Obama
Heh heh heh heh
October 17, 2008 - 09:07 ET by NoJellyThis is why FatHead Ed couldn't make it as a conservative talk host (which he was for some time)--He has no spine. He switched to Lib talk for the money and the fact that there is no competition in Lib talk...
My guess is that EA Schultz
October 17, 2008 - 09:08 ET by motherbeltMy guess is that EA Schultz doesn't make more than $250,000 a year and that's why Ed isn't worried and didn't answer. Or, I'll bet his sons file personally and split the income so even if it is over the 250, it's not for them individually.
Obama's plan targets the
October 17, 2008 - 09:10 ET by NoJellyObama's plan targets the COMPANY'S GROSS, not the income of the owners...
Don't a lot of small
October 17, 2008 - 09:15 ET by motherbeltDon't a lot of small business owners file personal returns, not business?
I'm not really knowledgeble about tax law...if they don't file a "company" tax return, how would that work?
But anyway, I still think the Schultz business comes in under the line; hence his nonchalance about it. And they probably think that those making more than they are should get it in the neck!
You know, it's about "fairness" as Obama says.
I thought...
October 17, 2008 - 09:41 ET by ontheright...it was about "...spreading the wealth..."
Not sure, but I think a
October 17, 2008 - 09:41 ET by Indiana JoeNot sure, but I think a business has to file a return. I'd think that would have the owners paid a salary, which is probably an expense write-off.
What's being missed, though, is the concept that any "company" profits are what's used to expand and upgrade the company. To grow the business, IOW. And a heavier tax on those profits would strangle a lot of small businesses.
Besides, under Obama, claiming more income personally wouldn't be a way to "dodge taxes." You'd probably end up paying more.
After all, you'd be "the rich."
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Unless it's a corporation
October 17, 2008 - 10:27 ET by Chris NormanUnless it's a corporation or something, the taxes on the income of the business are paid by the owner(s) as personal income who take draws off the receipts as salary.
McNotObama '08
I found an EA Schultz...
October 17, 2008 - 09:29 ET by mizflame98...in ND that is a LLC. If this is his son's business, I can see why he doesn't want to answer the question.
http://www.northdakotabuild.com/bf/nd/hbafm/mem/searchResults.jsp?business_activity=3948
“Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.”
B.H. Obama
Socialism
October 17, 2008 - 09:11 ET by jed58Like Joe the plumber, Steve dared question the great and powerful O and was going to help reveal more of who he really is so Ed had to hit the road.
LOL!!!
October 17, 2008 - 09:15 ET by TheSterBrian sais "Shultz is looking for a YOUTUBE moment...so let's GIVE IT TO HIM...Malzberg I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE!!"
So after Malzberg"left", then Brian "left", then Doosey "left"....
Screen pans to wide shot...THEN WHOLE CAMERA AND DIRECTOR CREW "left"!!! Gretchen then goes to comercial!!
LOL!!
Ster.
Stop being so mean
October 17, 2008 - 09:28 ET by KC MulvilleWell, I think in all fairness, they were mean to him. After all ... they interrupted him ... and ... and ... buwahahahaha! Sorry, couldn't keep a straight face there. The aggressively liberal talk show host was upset about being interrupted. Sheesh ...
Yes, I know it's just anecdotal rhetoric, but if he hadn't walked off the set, they should have flagged Schultz with a 15-yard penalty for "preposterous anecdote" and a first down for Malzberg.
Oh really?
October 17, 2008 - 10:19 ET by okiehawk44If Ed's two sons have a construction company that only grosses $250k/yr, they are not very good. Heck, I made more than $250k/yr in construction back in the '70s.
Purely a setup..
October 17, 2008 - 10:04 ET by Paul GJust yesterday on F&F they did a segment on a black conservative talk show host walking off the set on CNN. Now today, Eddie boy walks off the set on F&F,...over nothing. HAHAHAHA
Lump this in with the new
October 17, 2008 - 10:14 ET by RbastidLump this in with the new fiesty Brian and the show is getting better and better.
Lets hope Doocey goes nuts one day and storms down the block to the NBC studio to take on Olberman.
Liberal Democrats
October 17, 2008 - 10:31 ET by VinncyGIt is hilarious watching these people this is better than an SNL skit. Does he have a show on Airhead America?? If not , he would be perfect.
Malzberg PWNS SCHULZ
October 17, 2008 - 10:32 ET by MrltavernWhat a great segment. Schulz is a c**t! I can' t believe he walked off. He couldn't answer the question. I'm sure he'll go on his radio show and say he was railroaded.
Seriously, people don't seem to understand that if you tax a small business to death, the people who own are going to eventually say, SCREW THIS! I'm closin down. It's the same w/ investing. If you want to put a little money into the stock market and then you make some money then you start getting hit with taxes you take your money out.
Why do Democrats think they understand the economy better than Repubs or INdependents?
Mr.L
Liberal meltdown
October 17, 2008 - 10:34 ET by LionKingAnother liberal having an emotional meltdown when confronted with facts and a direct question.
Delicious indeed!!!
On the Small Business filing...
October 17, 2008 - 10:34 ET by gilguyAs a small business (LLC) owner, I can answer that question about the filing. I file my business under my taxes. We file a corporate tax return, but the income gets added to my normal salary, hence my concern that the Messiah will take more $$$ out of my pocket, since both incomes combined will go above $250k.
It's funny, I started the business to replace my retirement account, which was vaporized in my employer's bankruptcy, and mitigate the 50% pay cut I took in said bankruptcy, and now the Marxists are stepping in to ensure I don't get that income.
Needless to say, the Messiah's tax tables do not treat my situation favorably. I'm thinking the Carribbean or South Pacific looks real good for the next 8 years....
It's a shame our country continues its' slide.
Whoa
October 17, 2008 - 10:37 ET by Fist of EtiquetteDid everyone watch that clip until the end? As they go into commercial it looks like the stage crew and camera operators storm off as well. That's hilarious.
Can you imagine how these
October 17, 2008 - 10:38 ET by d1carterCan you imagine how these girlie men are going to react if BO loses the election?
ummm...no
October 17, 2008 - 10:40 ET by LionKingNot if he loses, it is when he loses.
Wow - I've never heard of a thin-skinned liberal
October 17, 2008 - 11:06 ET by SickofLibsI just hope they have the common sense not to invite the a-hole back.
Fascist like Schultz and
October 17, 2008 - 11:26 ET by ConservativeRexFascist like Schultz and the thugocrats working for Obami have lost the point of Joe the Plumber. Joe just asked a simple American question, the wannabe dictator Obami, out of his own mouth, with his own words, stated we need to spread the wealth. Joe didn't prompt the idiot to say it, he did it on his own. Folks, keep your powder dry.
You're right, but I don't
October 17, 2008 - 12:20 ET by Chris NormanYou're right, but I don't think they lost the point. They know the point good and well and know it hurt Obama. So, their media attack machine goes into full action to destroy the guy, thinking if they can destroy the man, they destroy the point.
McNotObama '08
I cracked up laughing this
October 17, 2008 - 11:42 ET by bigtimerI cracked up laughing this morning....I caught all of this...as far as I am concerned Schultz did this intentionally to work in tandem with the One and his wrecking crew to do their best to slime Fox...
He made an arse of himself, but heck, that is all he has ever been anyway...didn't take a big leap to prove it this morning.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Awakening To The Possibilities
October 17, 2008 - 12:18 ET by CellaBT,
I agree with your assessment that this jerk may have a method in his madness.
Ed was having a great time during the interview, whistling a happy tune, when all of a sudden he was gone. It didn't make any sense then and it doesn't make any sense now.
Schultz
October 17, 2008 - 14:20 ET by Uncle DonWhat a Sissy. I hope his two boys weren't watching and saw him walk away in the middle of the arguement like a little girl..."Wow, Dad, that really showed them".
I'm surprised he didn't
October 17, 2008 - 15:31 ET by ckc1227I'm surprised he didn't use the typical lib talking point "We're simply going back up to the Clinton tax rate of 39% when 22 million jobs were created", the implication being that those jobs were created BECAUSE the tax rate was higher. No morons, those jobs were created DESPITE the tax rate being higher. Had it been lower, it's likely millions more jobs would have been created than were.
Using their flawed cause and effect logic, since 22 million jobs were created while Clinton was sleeping with an intern, that means Obama should also sleep with an intern to create jobs.
Actually, the Bill-Monica episode was probably the only "job" in which Bill was a direct contributing factor. :) Sorry, too easy, couldn't resist.
Obama's Economic plan: more taxes, more spending, more regulation. Prosperity here we come.
simple man,simple question
October 18, 2008 - 08:25 ET by tonemeistera single question,from a man on the street who probably didn't go past high school (that's ok, i didn't either.) caused millions of dollars of damage to obamas campaign. simple as that. this man (obama) has never been in singular charge of anything. always a member of a body/board etc.