Political figure, newest American icon, representative normal citizen. Yes, he is a little of all of these, but Joe Wurzelbacher is more than just someone who happened to land 15 minutes of prime time coverage. He is an American Hero. A guy who does a job, does a job well, and wants to make good by it. Why? Because that's what Americans do.
I think he deserves the only truly American expression of his achievement. I think we need *drum roll here* the Joe the Plumber Action Figure. It would come with all the right tools for the job and maybe a small book explaining plumbing (or, at least, naming the tools). I also propose dual outfits for him. The first would be classic plumber attire sporting the red, white, and blue True American Heroes [trade mark pending] logo. The second would include cape and mask for saving the public from those really bad liquid disasters.
I'm sure a web site would soon follow. Accessory kits with pipes and fittings kids can use to build their own water movement system would be the hottest item for Christmas. Then there are other Heroes to consider: Dave the Truck Driver, Mary the Waitress, Bob the Security Guard.
No politicians, though. Not in an election year.
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Hi Rebecca...
I saw your comment on Donna's Happy Birthday post and I googled for the answer for the song. There are quite a few people that sing it. One person said that they learned it up north...Canada or United States I know not which..
Do you know that Roger Bennett Midnight Mediations is out in book form now? Remember when we were all encouraging that he should write a book?
I will come back and see your blog later. It was nice to see you over at the Pilgrim Pals........Terry[Teresa]
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