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‘Dirty Jobs’ star Mike Rowe joins Mitt Romney on campaign trail in Ohio
Mike Rowe in the onion farmer episode of “Dirty Jobs,” which airs on Discovery.
People say politics is a dirty job, but lucky for Mitt Romney, he’s bringing in an expert who is used to rolling up his sleeves.
Mike Rowe, the host of The Discovery Channel TV show “Dirty Jobs,” is joining Romney in Ohio Tuesday after offering Romney his vote in return for reading a letter about skilled labor jobs in the United States.
At the beginning of September, Rowe penned an open letter to the Republican presidential candidate, sharing his experiences as the host of “Dirty Jobs” and his concerns about jobs in the United States.
When the economy crumbled in 2008, Rowe wrote that CNBC, Fox News and CNN invited him to weigh in on topics such as outsourcing, manufacturing, infrastructure, currency valuations and free trade. In each case, he said, he shared his theory that the “problems” were really symptoms of a fundamental change in the way Americans view hard work and skilled labor.
“Pig farmers, electricians, plumbers, bridge painters, jam makers, blacksmiths, brewers, coal miners, carpenters, crab fisherman, oil drillers . . . they all tell me the same thing over and over, again and again — our country has become emotionally disconnected from an essential part of our workforce,” Rowe wrote. “We are no longer impressed with cheap electricity, paved roads and indoor plumbing. We take our infrastructure for granted, and the people who build it.”
Dr. Tar
September 26th, 2012
Of course Obama wants nothing to do with jobs that can be done by anyone willing to break a sweat and get dirty. He’s much more interested in creating a permenant underclass of entitlement addicted moochers who are afraid to work but will be indentured to the Democratic Party for life.
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GregMan
September 26th, 2012
I love that show. Too bad it will be cancelled now that Mike has outed himself as a Rethuglican.
Damned Lawyers
September 26th, 2012
I’d rather shovel shit off a flatcar than be a politician. Not nearly as dirty a job.
Dagny
September 26th, 2012
In Massachusetts Brown goes after Warren’s character:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/us/politics/in-massachusetts-brown-attacks-warrens-character.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0moc.semityn.www
So why on earth isn’t Romney going after Obama’s ?
Dagny
September 26th, 2012
In Massachusetts Brown goes after Warren’s character:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/us/politics/in-massachusetts-brown-attacks-warrens-character.html
So why on earth isn’t Romney going after Obama’s ?
LyleLovett666
September 26th, 2012
Normally I hate to see celebs endorse politicians,but it gives me that much more respect for Mike Rowe knowing that he’s not another typical lib obma sucker.
Stirrin the B.S.
September 26th, 2012
The best part about his letter to Romney?
“….PS. In the interest of full disclosure I should mention that I wrote a similar letter to President Obama. Of course, that was four years ago, and since I never heard back, I believe proper etiquette allows me to extend the same offer to you now….”
Oblowme is a non-stop provider of campaign material for Romney. Run with it Mitt.
Dagny
September 26th, 2012
BFH,
dba_vagabond_trader
September 26th, 2012
Hard work,dirty hands hmphhh!
How dare you suggest those who borrowed half a million dollars and spent 4 years pursuing a degree in Biracial Transgender Studies are not entitled to a clean cushy office with tenure and a six figure income.
eternal cracker p
September 26th, 2012
On of my favorite episodes is with Les Swanson, a septic tank cleaner..
Mike Rowe: “How long have you been doing this?”
Les Swanson: “7 years.”
Mike: “What’d you do before?”
Les: “Psychologist.”
Mike: “Why did you leave?”
Les: “I got tired of dealing with other people’s crap.”
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[...] When the economy crumbled in 2008, Rowe wrote that CNBC, Fox News and CNN invited him to weigh in on topics such as outsourcing, manufacturing, infrastructure, currency valuations and free trade. In each case, he said, he shared his theory that the “problems” were really symptoms of a fundamental change in the way Americans view hard work and skilled labor… Read the rest via IOTW [...]
MNHawk
September 26th, 2012
“Instead, Americans have embraced a “ridiculously narrow” view of education, where training that doesn’t come with a four-year degree is considered “alternative,” or viable careers are called “vocational consolation prizes,” Rowe said.”
Well, this American has embraced a view of “education” that doesn’t lead to any gainful employment as a waste. One does need training to be an electrician. One doesn’t necessarily need that Poli Sci degree to serve up an order of fries.
MDTEA Party
September 26th, 2012
All I can say is that a practical working man like Mike Rowe is someone who has got to look askance at the Democrats and what they have done to America. Here is to hoping Obama can be forgotten quickly after November 6th.
Carlos The Jackal
September 26th, 2012
I liked Mike Rowe before he supported Romney.
Like him even more now.
Boobie the Rocket Dog
September 26th, 2012
OH MAN! Gimme a huge skillet, a cup of peanut oil, a stick of butter, a cup of DARK brown sugar and two huge handfuls of those bermudas. YUMMM!
Tracy
September 26th, 2012
GREAT SHOW
After watching a few episodes, I really got to like this show. It was really amazing to see a job that I didn’t even think existed.
There’s always someone for every job.
In one episode he worked in the laundry, of a place that generated lots of cloth doody diapers. He would shake em out then launder them in these huge front loaders.
ROMNEY | RYAN | 2012!