Guest Jules Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 As far as politicians keeping their dicks in their pants, if their wives don't care, why should I? I figure it's an combined overflow of ambition and testosterone, and the little guy's still just campaigning.I appreciate Viatroy's quality over quantity approach to posting. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I hold you to a higher moral standard than others, just because you're Beltmann.Come here often? Link to post Share on other sites
Buford T. Justice Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Edwards' comments on the Lewinsky matter (2/12/99): "I think this President has shown a remarkable disrespect for his office, for the moral dimensions of leadership, for his friends, for his wife, for his precious daughter. It is breathtaking to me the level to which that disrespect has risen." http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the...edwards_in_1999 Hey John, ever hear what they say about people who live in glass houses? Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I think it was Chris Rock who said something about ambitious men being ambitious in all aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, and that it should come as no surprise when affairs such as this take place. Edwards is entitled to live his life however he chooses, but if you cannot keep and respect a marital vow, which also sort of encompasses not cheating on your children, I see no reason why doubt should not be cast on his ability to keep promises made to his constituents. Meanwhile, today, Salon reported that Ron Suskind Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not fair to judge someone by something they said 9 years ago, regardless. Also not really necessary to make him look like an asshole. He looks like an asshole regardless of what he said in 1999. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 At least he gave her 100K to help her career along. Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I gotta say, I really don't give a shit who John Edwards has sex with. Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I think I am still bitter over her staying with a man who cheated on her in front of the nation. I understand their empire status and all, but really.Is that worth staying for? Some say she has balls for staying and running for prez.I disagree.An affair doesn't have to spell the end. Some couples are able to find opportunity in crisis and (with some work) it might even bring them closer together. And for some spouses, it may not even be a deal breaker. Perhaps they have an "open" arrangement? It's none of our damn business either way. Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Edwards' comments on the Lewinsky matter (2/12/99): "I think this President has shown a remarkable disrespect for his office, for the moral dimensions of leadership, for his friends, for his wife, for his precious daughter. It is breathtaking to me the level to which that disrespect has risen." http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the...edwards_in_1999 Hey John, ever hear what they say about people who live in glass houses? hey now... that was BEFORE this affair Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not fair to judge someone by something they said 9 years ago, regardless. Also not really necessary to make him look like an asshole. Why? Is there some sort of statute of limitations on hypocrisy? Yeah, the earth has rounded the sun nine times since Edwards made that remark, but I see no reason why it is unfair or improper to point it out. Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Seems pretty irrelevent to me. He's not running for anything anymore, and even if he was, this affects people outside of his family exactly zero.He was prepared to take the party down with him if he'd gotten the nomination. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I think it was Chris Rock who said something about ambitious men being ambitious in all aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, and that it should come as no surprise when affairs such as this take place. Edwards is entitled to live his life however he chooses, but if you cannot keep and respect a marital vow, which also sort of encompasses not cheating on your children, I see no reason why doubt should not be cast on his ability to keep promises made to his constituents. Meanwhile, today, Salon reported that Ron Suskind Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm more concerned with what Edwards did as a lawyer and Senator than as a husband, so yeah, he's still kind of a dick. Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 He was prepared to take the party down with him if he'd gotten the nomination.Exactly. Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 You should use this picture as an avatar You sir are a most agregious thread hijacker. And...as I started both threads, I find it an interesting that a thread about John Edwards getting a little nookie on the side is getting more hits and more responses than the thread about the possible start of the next great European war. I wasn Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I know attorneys like Edwards. I think it's fine for people to love or hate him for his positions, I just tend to be in the latter camp, because he just doesn't pass the sniff test in my book. I knew that someday this post would get backed up on its own... Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 How Edwards' Scandal Could Hurt McCain (Slate) Democrats can Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I knew that someday this post would get backed up on its own... Is it really you Miss Cleo? Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 "Shawoman" Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 He was prepared to take the party down with him if he'd gotten the nomination. Oh yeah, this would have been a huge problem if he'd gotten the nomination. But he didn't, so its irrelevent now. Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 So is his political career over? Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh yeah, this would have been a huge problem if he'd gotten the nomination. But he didn't, so its irrelevent now.Well, that part of it is still relevant to me & my opinion of him in that it shows both incredible hubris as well as selfishness on his part. I lost a ton of respect for the man - not just for the affiar, but for the audacity to lie about it all this time and risk giving the election away as a result of it. Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If I'd given money to Edwards 2008, I'd be mighty pissed right now. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 This doesn't hurt McCain unless Democrats really want to go that low. Link to post Share on other sites
Party @ the Moontower Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 career not over.People are used to this sort of stuff from our leaders. If this wasn't an election year I think it would have washed over nicely. Link to post Share on other sites
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