No baggage like the Clintons, right?

by kosnomore, Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:47:12 PM EST

John Edwards was my first choice in 2004.

John Edwards was my first choice in 2008.

(All things being equal, I back the southerner, because southern dems have a better win / loss record.)

But, I never bought into the BS about "all the baggage the Clintons have", as if they are unique and all other politicians are pure as the driven snow.  So, after JE dropped out, I drifted to HRC.

Politicians are humans.  Egotistic, self important humans.  Without outsized egos and outsized ideas about what they think they can get away with, they'd never even entertain the thought of a run for president.

So, now the Edwards family is revealed to be exactly what some of his supporters reviled the Clintons for being - - flawed humans who do stupid things and hurt each other, just like the rest of us.

Who knows what happens next?  Evidently, over $100K in hush money went from John's foundation to his lover.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26095810?GT1 =43001

That's illegal.

So much for being attorney general.

It would be nice to see / read a few mea culpas and apologies from the holier than thou judgmental crowd to the Clintons.  I won't hold my breath.  




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you too? (none / 0)

im fairly certain that diary proves that you were never an edwards supporter.


"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum
by canadian gal on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:49:53 PM EST

Blah blah blah (none / 0)

Avoid the issue, attack the messenger, etc.
But have enough class to retract some of your more judgmental past comments, is all I'm saying.  
I liked Edwards but knew he was human.
Conversely, you convince yourself whoever you support is perfect.
I'm a supporter.
You're a fan.

John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:53:33 PM EST
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huh? (2.00 / 4)

i have no idea whom you are confusing me with.  i supported clinton from the get go.  however i see something inherently sinister in taking a personal tragedy and using it as a platform to say, FU i told you so.


"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum
by canadian gal on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:56:54 PM EST
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This isnt I told you so (none / 0)

this is I hope people are a tad less judgmental in the future.
If your perfect candidate looks perfect, it's 'cause you haven't found out the truth yet - - NONE OF THEM is perfect.
But, yes, where are all the folks who said, "I can't respect Hillary, and she's no feminist, 'cause she didnt leave Bill"?  
John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:01:03 PM EST
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Re: This isnt I told you so (2.00 / 3)

Huh?  BEcause Edwards had an affair, Obama supporters are supposed to apologize to YOU because they have some reservations about Hillary as VP due to Bill's past/baggage?  

Or are you saying because Edward's had an affair, Bill Clinton didn't have an affair, or it's all good because Edwards did it too?
Or, are you saying, anyone who ever said anything bad about the Clinton's has to take it back because Edward's cheated on his wife?

Am I the only one scratching my head?

Just so we're clear, Edward's affair doesn't take away or even mitigate the Clinton's baggage, and for the record I am A OK with Hillary as VP, just like many Obama supporters are, as many believe, or hope that the her positives will outweigh any baggage.


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:15:54 PM EST
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Re: This isnt I told you so (2.00 / 2)

Or are you trying to say, Edwards cheated on his wife, therefore Obama is not perfect either?
I thin kthat is what you are getting at, but projection to support your conclusion does not make a solid argument
Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:17:50 PM EST
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Strawman arguments rule!!! (2.00 / 2)

Didn't you get the memo, since person A did it then person B did it, person C must have done it and we just don't know yet


by Dog Chains on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:19:59 PM EST
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Re: Strawman arguments rule!!! (2.00 / 2)

Well now that we've both got it straight, let's formalize our apologies to the diarist


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:22:45 PM EST
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Re: This isnt I told you so (2.00 / 2)

I don't know where those folks are, because those folks need to do more worrying about themselves then about others marraiges. the only thing i don't like is the lying to the people when asked, I completely understand it, especially since there are young kids involved who get hurt, but this interest in it is sad.


by Dog Chains on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:16:11 PM EST
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Re: huh? (2.00 / 4)

Major Mojo, CG. Why does everything on MyDD these days have to be shoehorned into either an attack or a defense of the Clintons? I have no idea why some people prefer to discuss Obama vs. Clinton rather than Obama vs. McCain; it's awfully repetitive.

With Obama and Clinton out there fighting McCain, why try to pit them against each other? Why can't they be as mature as Hillary and Barack are?


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by X Stryker on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:16:59 PM EST
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EGO!!!!! (2.00 / 2)


by Dog Chains on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:20:29 PM EST
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Re: Blah blah blah (2.00 / 1)

Judgemental comments?

About Clinton??

From Canadian Gal???

Geez dude, she was one of HRC's strongest ([i]and most reasoned[/i]) supporters.  Just what the heck do you feel she needs to retract?

As for the diary itself - pfft.  Not even deserving of comment.


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by January 20 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:51:37 PM EST
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Re: you too? (2.00 / 1)

You seem to have made the mistake of taking kosnomore seriously.  


by username on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:27:17 PM EST
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Doesn't excuse either (2.00 / 2)

The Clintons baggage was undesirable. Edwards' baggage, while previously unknown, is also undesirable. It's time to move on.


by iohs2008 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:50:24 PM EST

Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)


please, everyone has baggage, even Obama as we have learned recently.
by TaiChiMaster on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:51:42 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)

Do enlighten.


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by X Stryker on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:18:42 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)


Rev Wright!

Duh!


by TaiChiMaster on Sat Aug 09, 2008 at 05:07:09 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (2.00 / 1)

what have we recently learned oh humble master


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:19:16 PM EST
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he used to be addicted... (2.00 / 2)

to pong. I feel this disqualifies him.


by JJE on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:25:02 PM EST
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Re: he used to be addicted... (none / 0)

oh sh*t, we're doomed...damn you PONG!!!


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:27:43 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)

Don't be dense.

We've learned Obama is a madrassa-trained uppity-negro arrogant elitist America-hating Muslim.

Who occasionally smokes.


by Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:25:24 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)

oh that, pfft, who hasn't dated one of those types before,  but we knew that like four months ago, I was waiting for even more scary, but totally true, information


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:20:40 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)

How about THIS:

He thinks tire gauges are an energy policy! Haw haw haw haw haw haw haw haw haw!


by Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:50:49 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't excuse either (none / 0)

car maintenance is stupid and only stupid elites worry about that, good news for mccain. tee hee


Democrat for the democratic nominee
by KLRinLA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 08:27:36 PM EST
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Don't include Hillary for Bill's problem (none / 0)

what some of his supporters reviled the Clintons for being - - flawed humans

How dare you include Hillary. She had nothing to do with Bill's affair.


You may not agree with What I say but don't forget I am a Democrat
by indydem99 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:48:11 PM EST
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Electability (2.00 / 1)

I believed that Edward was the most electable of the 3. I was wrong.

If he had been our nominee, as I wanted, we would be in deep trouble, I'm willing to admit it.


by TaiChiMaster on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:50:57 PM EST

Ditto - - (2.00 / 1)

again, I supported him 'cause happily married southern guy wins.  Yikes.


John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:54:31 PM EST
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Re: Ditto - - (2.00 / 2)

Yep - he went from someone high on my scale of admiration all the way down to creepy smarmy asshole I would cross the street to avoid in a heartbeat. Bill plummeted on my scale for other reasons (real or imagined) during the primary. If my current mancrush (Obama) pulls anything like this maybe I'll slit my throat.


by QTG on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:01:48 PM EST
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Re: Ditto - - (2.00 / 1)

Maybe you haven't heard of his pleasure romps with larry Sinclair and barney the Purple Dinosaur. Those were some wild times for Barack, just ask certain others.


by Dog Chains on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:14:12 PM EST
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Re: Ditto - - (none / 0)

 I balance that against McCain abandoning his family for someone he called a cunt and a trollop, and on balance he still gets my vote. I am de-crushing on Obama though, and will attempt to be less willing to forgive him in advance.


by QTG on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:24:39 PM EST
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This is always our catch 22 (none / 0)

we nominate humans, with all their flaws, but we expect our folks to better than theirs - -


John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:40:19 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (2.00 / 1)

I have never ripped any of these people for their personal lives.

But, before we all go ballastic on each other, how bout watching the media and asking yourself:

Seen Newt Ginrich lately?

I have seen him pontificating on Obama's energy plan. Newt served his wife, in the hospital for cancer, the divorce papers?

How about McCain?  Dumped the first wife because she got fat, to marry the rich beer heiress with poltical connections?

David Vitter?

Jesus, aren't THEY the party of the bible and family values?

But, watch the media for the next week or so.

They will cut Edwards to shreds, they will bring up Bill and Monica, HELL, they will probably imply something about Barrack and Paris Hilton or something...

Talk about fair and balanced, Sheesh!


"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player
by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:59:06 PM EST

Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

They already went there.

Scarlett Johansson.


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by Its All So Goofy on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 09:54:28 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (1.00 / 1)

It would be nice to see / read a few mea culpas and apologies from the holier than thou judgmental crowd to the Clintons. I won't hold my breath.
It'll never happen. In fact, as we speak there are people writing comments (and diaries) about how the Edwards escapade is all Hillary or Bill's fault.
by zenful6219 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:59:18 PM EST

we should put Edwards on trial (none / 0)

for this affair just like the GOP impeached Clinton. How would Clinton-haters including Clinton-hating Dems like demapples.


by Lakrosse on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:00:39 PM EST
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he may have some legal trouble (none / 0)

over the hush money.  Then you can do a little dance and sing a song about how happy you are that it's not just Bill Clinton who can't keep it in his pants.


by JJE on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:19:33 PM EST
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I was about to "2" this (none / 0)

But then it dawned on me that the writer might have meant it.
It's either top-flight satire or scary derangement...
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by Mumphrey on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:43:00 PM EST
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its satire, (none / 0)

can't you tell?


by Lakrosse on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:55:58 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (2.00 / 1)

Where?

What are you talking about?


"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player
by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:01:11 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

Link, or it didn't happen.


by username on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:29:54 PM EST
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and Hillary didn't have cancer (2.00 / 1)

while Bill was with Monica. Wonder how Clinton-haters feel about that.


by Lakrosse on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:59:29 PM EST

Re: and Hillary didn't have cancer (none / 0)

I'm sure someone here believes Bill's indiscretions caused Elizabeth's cancer. Kidding.....kidding.
by zenful6219 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:01:19 PM EST
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so now we're going to compare (none / 0)

which scummy affair was worse?  That sounds like a really good strategy.


by JJE on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:16:45 PM EST
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Re: and Hillary didn't have cancer (none / 0)

You can't turn down a chance to smear the Clintons, can you.


We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.
by Jess81 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:13:24 PM EST
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Re: and Hillary didn't have cancer (none / 0)

Oh my god, now I'm trolling this site.

Days like this just bring it out of me.  I like seeing people with lives; it's depressing to me when they turn out not to have anything better to do.


We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.
by Jess81 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:16:16 PM EST
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I was actually defending them (none / 0)

in that Bill didn't cheat on his wife because she had cancer, or was "not working well." Edwards did that.


by Lakrosse on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 07:54:28 PM EST
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this diary is stupid (none / 0)

None of the Edwards-backers actually believed was having an affair.  

Now that it is confirmed, none of those horrible people who dared criticize the Clintons are defending Edwards.

The one being hypocritical here is you.


by JJE on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:08:57 PM EST

Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (2.00 / 1)

Huh?

I never cared about Bill's sex life. That had nothing to do with me switching in January from supporting Hillary to supporting Barack.


We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.
by politicsmatters on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:15:51 PM EST

Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

The Following Users Have Recommended This Diary:
Lakrosse

Can anyone say sock puppet rec.


"In the primary you should vote with your heart, but in the general, you should vote with your head" Bill Clinton
by venician on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:16:21 PM EST

Dude, you're a liar. (none / 0)

He's not my sock puppet.  I don't have any.
Maybe you feel guilty about yours?
John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:42:26 PM EST
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Re: Dude, you're a liar. (none / 0)

Sorry I meant zerosumgame.


"In the primary you should vote with your heart, but in the general, you should vote with your head" Bill Clinton
by venician on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:40:33 PM EST
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We really are on the same team (none / 0)

so apology accepted.


John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Sat Aug 09, 2008 at 01:01:24 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

Actually, I think Lakrosse is DiamondJay's sockpuppet, at least, that has been conjectured.

Kosnomore, I suspect, posts enough, and has never been run out of town so probably doesn't need an altered identity.


"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player
by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:46:36 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

You are correct: DiamondJay is Lakrosse.  Either that, or there are two people whose sole purpose in life is to defend Bill Clinton from all attacks, both real and imagined, and what are the odds?


We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.
by Jess81 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:18:38 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (2.00 / 1)

Meanwhile, you have paranoid Obama haters saying stuff like this:

Something ELSE, theres a rumor that BO blackmailed him
I was just on the Clintondems.com and a comment was about BO campaign black mailing him about knowing about the affair, and that's why Edwards endorsed him and not HILLARY,

Which as you see above, BLEW me away too.  I'm not sure I believe it, but with Axelrove, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

Isn't this sad, we don't have A CLUE, what's true or NOT,

I know this much to be true, I couldn't take him or trust him with MY country and it's future.

PS also, ABC news blog, stated that Lanny from Clinton's campaign doesn't want a recall vote----God these people are THICK, how many does the lady in the pantsuit, have to SAY IT TO THEM---------------WHEEWWWW!!!

I almost can't wait till this is over.  They really make me DIZZY!!!!!!
http://alegrescorner.soapblox.net/viewRa ting.do?rateCommentId=8289

How long will one of those folks come over here and start spewing that nonsense?


We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.
by politicsmatters on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:30:32 PM EST

I see (2.00 / 1)

You've been over to Alegre's Pesthole.
You have my sympathy.
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by Mumphrey on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:40:25 PM EST
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Re: I see (none / 0)

Seriously - way to take one for the team.  Pretty soon it's going to be my turn to wade through that sewer to bring back the guffaws.

I'm not looking forward to it.


We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.
by Jess81 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:19:43 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (2.00 / 2)

These morans are blaming Obama?

"Something ELSE, theres a rumor that BO blackmailed him I was just on the Clintondems.com and a comment was about BO campaign black mailing him about knowing about the affair, and that's why Edwards endorsed him and not HILLARY,"

I made a comment the other day jokingly to a PUMA, saying maybe they could get their sense of humor and irony back with therapy.

Now, I'm not sure anything can help these folks find their way back to reality.


"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player
by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:53:30 PM EST
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Re: No baggage like the Clintons, right? (none / 0)

Isn't this sad, we don't have A CLUE, what's true or NOT

For them perhaps.  I personally enjoy slapstick.


We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.
by Jess81 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:21:15 PM EST
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Why do always get the feeling (2.00 / 1)

That when somebody writes a piece the thrust of which is "I was an X backer right from the get-go, but now X is dead to me," then that person isn't really, and never was, an X backer?
I was an Edwards backer in 2004; I was again this year.  If it were up to me, I'd choose Edwards over Obama right now, even after finding out about his affair.  I'm voting for Obama, my wife and I have given money to Obama, we have Obama bumper stickers, but Edwards is still the one I'd choose, since he's the one I'd rather have as president.
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by Mumphrey on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:39:04 PM EST

Re: Why do always get the feeling (none / 0)

When you say you'd choose Edwards over Obama right now, are you saying you'd take President Edwards over President Obama?  Or are you'd saying you'd take candidate Edwards over candidate Obama with the election still upcoming?  Cause if it's the latter, that seems crazy.


by bottl4 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:32:50 PM EST
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Re: Why do always get the feeling (none / 0)

What I mean is if I had the right and the might to choose the president all by myself, I'd still take Edwards.  Right now, today, or in November.
Since it isn't up to me all by myself, I'm voting for Obama. I can tell my fantasies from life--unlike a few late, unlamented people from this site...
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by Mumphrey on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:55:27 PM EST
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Re: Why do always get the feeling (none / 0)

Ok, that's reasonable.  I don't agree but I can understand that line of thinking.  Although I'm not out and out condemning Edwards, I do think the affair and the subsequent lying about it shows a poor exercise of judgment.


by bottl4 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 07:05:57 PM EST
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How dare you include Hillary? (2.00 / 1)

You are repeating right wing talking points.

what some of his supporters reviled the Clintons for being - - flawed humans

How dare you include Hillary. She had nothing to do with Bill's affair.


You may not agree with What I say but don't forget I am a Democrat
by indydem99 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 04:52:22 PM EST

It's not blame - - (none / 0)

we're all human - -
we all have screwed up human relationships with others that make no sense to outsiders -
and thus we should judge not lest . . .  
BTW - It's not an insult to say Hillary is a flawed human like you and me - it's the truth, ands she'd be the first to admit it
(btw - she's at her best when she lets her humanity through - - I PREFER her when she's being the midwest mom with the hips she can't lose or hide in the polyester pant suit.)
John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!
by kosnomore on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:47:42 PM EST
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Re: It's not blame - - (none / 0)

agreed, but even more, she was almost radiant when Chelsea was on stage with her.

I would always have been happy with her as the nom, but those times, made it easy to think that.

I kept saying, MORE CHELSEA, LESS BILL---

She probably would have won, if Chelsea was her campaign strategist, not Penn.


"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player
by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 05:53:22 PM EST
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Sorry if I was harsh! (none / 0)

I did not mean to imply that Hillary was flaw less. I was only reacting because many surrogates of Sen Obama and the media acted as though Bill's affair was Hillary's baggage. Should John Edwards affair be treated as Elizabeth's baggage? That makes no sense.


You may not agree with What I say but don't forget I am a Democrat
by indydem99 on Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 06:29:39 PM EST
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