youtube.com — A rare videoclip of John McCain from April 2006, trashing the work ethic of American workers. In it, he doubts that any American would pick lettuce, even if offered $50 per hour.Just another example of how out of touch the man who can't keep track of his houses really is.
Aug 26, 2008 View in Crawl 4
eliot2000Aug 26, 2008
at $50/an hour for 4 months, that would be $128,000, which is more than I make in 2 years. Does he think that's below average earnings?
robopuppyAug 28, 2008
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beakerwimpAug 28, 2008
AssJuice: If you have deep rooted prejudices against certain stereotypes, that is okay. I've seen people who match the sad picture you painted and they are not a pretty sight. But there are tens of millions of US citizens who are uninsured or underinsured right now. They are struggling to make ends meet and can't afford even the most basic healthcare. I have a feeling a few of them would be glad to make over $100K doing labor with their hands. Most of them are hard working people who already work with their hands and don't get much back in return for it. The implications of McCain's comment are disappointing. Your defense of his implications is rather sad.It is a basic issue. Just don't insult American workers in general. Its simple. If you have contempt for the American public in general, that is your right, but revealing that attitude is not a good way to become president.
nutzngumAug 28, 2008
i hate that I'm saying this because I really don't like him, but I understood what he was saying to mean that no amount of money is enough when you have to do jobs like picking berries or whatever, but some folks don't have the luxury of being able to turn work down.
nviousAug 28, 2008
Give me 50$ an hour and I'll do anything.
theguesser10Aug 29, 2008
he said $50 an hour
codeeSep 2, 2008
$50 per hr picking lettuce, sounds like a good way to make some cash and stay fit.What's wrong with an agricultural job? McCain.....-click-.."You're an assh**e" - toy voice box -
posttimeSep 3, 2008
The video was from 2006, much can change in two years, for example Barack had little idea about running for 2008 Presidency in 2006, and I am sure that someone has a video out there with Obama trashing someone during a limo drug party.
melvinschlubmanSep 5, 2008
A continuation of the dumbing down of America, which Bush also took advantage of.