Gov. Paul LePage says he tips servers less to push political point

[jpak]

http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/0001/11/30/gov-paul-lepage-says-he-tips-servers-less-push-political-point/2101979

Here’s a heads-up for anyone waiting on tables around Maine: You might want to be wary about serving Gov. Paul LePage.

The governor told a radio host for Z105.5's Breakfast Club that he’s so determined to fight the phase-out of the tip credit that he’s slashed the size of his tips to prove a point.

“I cut the tip in half and then I put the comment, ‘Call your legislator,’ on my charge card” receipt, LePage said Tuesday.

“If I know who the legislator is, I’ll put their name down,” LePage told host Matt Boutwell, who calls himself Matty B on air.

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fucking asshole

[exboyfil]

1. Republicans never seem to make political points with the powerful

Only the powerless.

[Bettie]

2. Sounds like an excuse to be a cheapskate

I'm betting that the tip, before he halves it is pretty small. That's how these guys roll.

[VOX]

3. Time to put pubic hair in his omelette.

In fact, whip up an *entire* pubic hair omelette for a very deserving Guv.

[spanone]

4. i.e. he's an asshole.

[Johonny]

13. +1

[tparrett62]

5. Great way to help the other side

Cause stiffing wait staff is always a good way to get them to see things your way. Freaking dumbass.

[ProfessorGAC]

6. What A Dunce

I read the rest of his ramblings in that article. Let's squeeze the school year and get kids to work younger? Duh

[Paladin]

7. This man is diseased.

I hope suitable revenge is being taken against him at the restaurants he frequents.

[Initech]

16. He definitely has a serious case of "shit for brains".

And yes agreed! I hope he hasn't seen "Waiting" or "The Slammin' Salmon" yet.

[Bleacher Creature]

8. Besides being cruel, the STUPIDITY is mindblowing

His food is about to get a very odd taste.

[LaydeeBug]

9. The bottom line for all these assholes is SPITE.

It is the crux of everything with them.

[dalton99a]

10. Just when you think they can't go lower

[Initech]

11. These people are so utterly despicable.

How the fucking hell do they keep getting elected and reelected?

[titaniumsalute]

12. Well maybe someone will shit on his meatloaf at his next restaurant visit

[Mr. Ected]

14. These are the folks I only wish would lose everything they own, including their money and influence

Nothing like begging for a meal or seeking a night's shelter to humble a person.

[alarimer]

15. He probably shouldn't eat in any more restaurants.

I'm not saying they should spit in his food, but....

[kimbutgar]

17. I bet there is some spit in his food when he's served

A restaurant worker friend told me once that known bad tippers and those who send their food bacl for petty reasons get the spit treatment.

[crazycatlady]

18. does he also leave religious tracts?

Seriously, he's asking for his food to be messed with.