GA Business Owner Nails Obama Over ‘You Didn’t Build That’ Line – Tells Him to “Kiss My A$$”
Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, August 2, 2012, 6:02 AM
Georgia business owner responds to Obama’s latest attack.
Ray Gaster poses in front of one of his “you didn’t build that” response signs. (FOX)
Last month Barack Obama lectured business owners, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”
Now business owners are speaking out against Obama’s insulting remarks.
FOX News reported:
Ray Gaster poses in front of one of his “you didn’t build that” response signs. (FOX News)
President Obama’s message to entrepreneurs that “you didn’t build that” prompted one Georgia business owner to respond with a not-so-subtle retort.
“I built this business without gov’t help. Obama can Kiss my ass,” reads the sign outside Gaster Lumber & Hardware in Savannah, Ga. Owner Ray Gaster posted that and two similar ones at all three of his company’s locations in response to Obama’s comments during a speech to supporters in Virignia, which struck a nerve with small business owners around the nation.
“If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help,” the president said at a campaign stop last month in Roanoke, Va.. “There was a great teacher somewhere in your life,” he continued. “Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”
Since the comments created a firestorm, Obama’s campaign has sought to put the comments in perspective, saying that Obama only meant that businesses rely on the community to flourish. Yet, his opponents have seized on the remarks, making them something of a small business rallying cry.
Gaster, a Vietnam veteran, told FoxNews.com he built his now 28-year-old business from the ground up.
“I started on my own,” Gaster said. “The government wasn’t there. We work long, hard hours and what he said is an insult to any businessman.”
The sign has been criticized for its harsh language, but Gaster said that the rough words were necessary.
I’ll second that.
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iamsaved commented:
I guess Obama and his legions would say the Olympians who won medals didn’t accomplish their feats without government help. Remember, it was the government who built the roads they used to get to practice. It was the government who provided the schools that gave them an education. It was the government who provided the clean water to drink when they were thirsty.
Maybe we should give Obama a pass since all of his accomplishments came from government largess. That’s the only life he’s ever known so maybe he was speaking from the heart.
Darth Chipmunk commented:
The suggestion that the word “ass” or the phrase “Kiss my ass” is harsh language is laughably absurd. It’s not even bleeped out on TV ffs.
In reality this business owner is right. Obama’s breathless defenders don’t have a leg to stand on. So this is what we get from the tolerant left: Ignore the argument and attack the messenger.
Average American commented:
Good Job RAY!
We need more of these business owners to speak up and the local communities to rally behind these guys. I’d go and buy a box of nails, anything my house needs, from him if I was local.
Thanks Jim for getting the message out.
I think I’ll go have a chicken sandwich I’m hungry….
stonedome commented:
i say to the harsh language folks, you can kiss my ass too! the left has nothing…they call anyone who disagrees with them the most vile, insulting names and then when someone fights back, they try to pose as engaging in civil discourse. c’mon november 6th!
Sparky commented:
The Lefty loons would not stand a chance if more people had at least some of this man’s attitude.
I keep wondering how much crap Obama is going to make Americans eat before they finally say enough is enough and take to the streets in protest.
lizzy84 commented:
Love it..after 3+ years of socialism being crammed down our throats..America’s still standing.
Thank you, Ray Gaster.
anti-bho commented:
ot
Difference in Texas and Colorado responce to someone gone berserk and shooting people.
Gun Owner Saves Cop’s Life by Shooting Deranged Gunman! (VIDEO) – Gun News at Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/texas-gun-owner-shoot-out-10236.html
Patty commented:
The sign has been criticized for its harsh language, but Gaster said that the rough words were necessary.
He looks so proud, too! His name and everything right there for ALL to see.
What a great day, days for American patriots.
phil in Savannah commented:
I drive by one of his business twice a day and toot my horn in support. I’m a carpenter and will try to buy more supplies there. Right next to Ray’s lumberyard is Georgia Carpet Outlet with the biggest flagpole I’ve ever seen. It must be 100′ tall with a 30′ x 50′ American flag. They repladce it twice a year or more. No inexpense under taking.
Patty commented:
#10 August 2, 2012 at 10:31 am
phil in Savannah commented:
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Great for you, and about the FLAG, GOD BLESS HIM AND AMERICA!!!
lizzy84 commented:
related
This video is damn powerful.
Perhaps, There Is Hope…..http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=209406
paul52 commented:
God bless ya, Ray! Rough language? No, just about the right tone. Stay strong!
StandUpChuck commented:
IRS audit for his business in 3…2…1.
pink tie Republican commented:
Be careful Ray, our first Down Low President might take you up on your offer!
Patty commented:
OT Obama desperation is palpable
Not desperate at all. Obama doesn’t just want your wedding gifts, now he wants your booze money!
This is the kind of desperate, cynical tactic that makes me disregard all of the idiotic polling data we get fed by vintage media.
Democrats should save the booze money until after the election.
Barack Obama
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@BarackObama
DEADLINE: For the price of buying your friend a drink—pitch in $5 before midnight to help this campaign win: OFA.BO/oiu8sg
Democrats should save the booze money until after the election.
They are going to need it.
I agree.
Not one person who voted for McCain in 2008 will vote for Obama in 2012.
And plenty of people — and I mean plenty — of people who voted for Obama gave up long ago on the SCOAMF. They will either sit out the election to express their disgust with the pathetic record of the Obama administration.
Or they will support Romney. Vociferously. If that is a word.
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2012/08/not-desperate-at-all-obama-doesnt-just.html
USMC Thomas commented:
“…If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help,”… “There was a great teacher somewhere in your life,”
SØBama’s suck up to the teacher’s union, didn’t mention parents because he lacks that experience.
JimK commented:
BHO may not realize it yet but he started a firestorm that only an election is going to put out along with him to the curb. Mitt and every pac out there is going to be harping on this theme from now until election day.
JenBee commented:
Love this guy! Wish I lived near his businesses to support him!
I hope he has a couple of good accountants, cause he’s about to be audited. And just like that businessman in Oregon that’s a big money donor to Romney, he’ll probably get a visit from the federal labor board, too. Hope he’s ready for the fed to be all up in his business, cause we know how Obama treats his ‘enemies.’
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