John Edwards on Gather

He's a pimp.

Don, I see you've changed party allegiances. I thought you were Bush's number one fan on Gather. Now you're supporting Obama? Will miracles never cease?

It's a parody on Obama's camaign logo. Look a little closer....

Makes you look like a true believer.

A friend? Or just a supporter?

Nanci, I thought I made that clear in the article. I don't know him personally, no. I consider him a friend to anyone with similar political leanings to mine.

Friend generally connotes some form of personal relationship. I hope you aren't buying your dress to the inaugural ball just yet.

I like him as well. If John Edwards is the Democratic candidate in 2008, it will be the first time I have voted for a Democratic candidate. He has won me over!

At the present time, Edwards is looking very good. I am favoring him right now, but it is still very early. In fact, I like him better than Clinton or Obama

Ah name calling.
How sweet.Put up a better candidate or shut your trap,and I mean a candidate that cares about Americans and not big business and the elite under taxed in this country!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow. Perfect "1" ratings get ruined so quickly. Don, thanks anyway. I know you tried. In regards to your first comment, I forgot to say that the day America can elect a man in a big purple velvet hat with a feather is the day we have real democracy. I doubt that John Edwards has one of those hats, though. Actually I see him in more of a big white ten gallon, myself. Wait. Scratch the cowboy image. We've had one too many of those recently. I don't think Edwards is a hat guy.

Ten Astrogirl, Edwards Rocks!!!!

Uh, Don, have you read the issue papers on Edward's website? That's what I like about him, that he DOES care about working people. He's pretty non-big business. Check the facts before you shout.

Katrina, I think if you're talking to Don S, he knows that. He's a pretty big fan from what I've seen.

Thanks for the heads up.

I love you Katrina.........................
Are you as "bad" as the hurricane????????????
I know what I mean to say , sometimes it gets mixed up.
John Edwards for President.
Astro Girl I just can't stand to see anyone with a 1 !!!!!!

I'm gonna quit while I'm ahead , good night.

Edwards hired two Christian hating degenerates to run his blog. Although he ultimately fired the twits he at first defended them. He's out. Move on Astrogirl there are plenty others for you to throw yourself at although they don't have the "boyish good looks" like the former ambulance chaser does.

Jeff, what you're saying is false. He hired two bloggers who were well known in the blogging community and, among their many feminist writings on their own private blogs, one of them in particular had said some things that angered some Christians. I'm not condoning the things that Amanda wrote that were offensive. Some of them were offensive to me, too.

And they were offensive to John Edwards, who said so when he found out about the controversy. He understood, however, that they had not meant to be as offensive as they were taken to be by others, and he gave them a second chance. He did not fire them. They both resigned of their own accord after getting harassed by two weeks by right wingers who were definitely bigots. Both of the women received death threats and rape threats from some of the "Christians" who were protesting the opinions they expressed on their own private blogs (never on the Edwards blog). You can read Amanda Marcotte's own words on why she resigned here.

Much as you might like Edwards to be out of the race because of this, it is a minor incident. I regret that some people were offended, but I plan to continue to support John Edwards, who handled the whole situation very well after he became aware of the situation.

Astrogirl thanks for the civility, explanation and the link.

These are the Breck Girls (satire)

I like Edwards.
He makes a great VP for Al Gore if Gore hopefully decides to run and WIN again!

Don't think John Edwards is interested in being a VP; he's been there and done that. Al Gore shouldn't even think about running again, but he has been acting kind of coy lately.

l"""Gore shouldn't even think about running again, but he has been acting kind of coy lately.""""

Coy? Well I haven't seen him screeching like a baptist preacher lately so coy is probably is good as it will ever get.

Don H., wow! First name calling, now making fun of someone's hair! Are we in high school?

I know that his hair has been an important campaign issue in the past, so I want to know that I made an effort to advise the Edwards campaign that he should grow a mullet. They wrote back to advise me that this might not be seen as presidential.

Disclaimer: for those who don't understand sarcasm, in the interest of truthiness, I need to tell you that the above-mentioned correspondence with the Edwards campaign never took place. I may as well confess some other things. I differ with John Edwards on such weighty issues as his choice in music. He and his lovely wife are welcome to come to a barbecue at my house anytime, (in the grand American tradition of substantial political debate, this is really why they have my vote), but I will not be playing Bruce Springsteen. Also, I am a vegetarian, so I will be serving them tofu. Also, I don't like his ties and I think he should wear ones designed by Jerry Garcia, like Bill Clinton and Al Gore used to do.

Disclaimer on the disclaimer: some of the previous disclaimer was sarcasm.

I also feel the need to respond to something Nanci said above, that I didn't see until just now. Gee, you Republicans are really rigid in your social relationships. I consider half the human race my friends. The rest could be also, if they weren't so busy blowing each other up.

Fred D., I'm pretty sure that will not happen, for so many reasons.

Astro, a girl who understands the fine points of sarcasm and satire is a girl after my own heart -- and mind. Proves you have certain subtle political sensibilities.

Now, what are you wearing to the inaugural ball -- keeping in mind that Miss Manners says it's not terribly nice to outshine those who may sport mullets or too many diamonds.

I personally hope that the Edwards will have a "big populist party" where ambulance drivers to ambulance chasers and diplomats will be free to enjoy themselves. Screechy baptist preachers and ecumenicals and secularists will be welcome. I'm sure Al Sharpton will come -- he's so witty and wise -- and his hair is always interesting.

Jane Fonda will probably come. She's still friends with Ted and he's so contrary, but he's fun. John Kerry will attend, in his hunting outfit; but Gore will be in a tux.
Howard Dean will open events with his best scream. Neither of the Edwards' will mind if their hair is mussed [they both have great hair].

Heck, I'll bet Bill and Hillary will be there, and Barak and his wife, and even a bunch of republicans, and everybody. . .

I'm wearing my high-heeled combat boots, and just so you know, my tiara; and my husband will be in his ballet flats, in case he's asked to perform. We're bringing some California kool aide -- er, grape juice. [We both have great hair -- we take our hairdressers everywhere we go.]

Missy, "there is no place like home.....there in no place like home.....no place like home...."

Jeff,

You're stuttering, but you would probably be welcome at the party anyway -- don't know how people would feel if you show up at the door with your jet ski in tow.

I know what "I" mean by "there's no place like home." Don't know what it means to you.

There's no place like Home. Thanks for the opportunity to plug John's book, Jeff!

Missy, I had to think about your question about what I'm wearing to the inaugural ball before responding. I think, as AstroGirl, there may be just too much of a danger of me rudely outshining those people with their mullets and their diamonds. I may just have to stay home (8.6 light years away, although I'm registered to vote in Maryland). I'll be shining my light on the the inauguration of President Edwards for sure, though.

Why would I bring my jet skis to a lame democrat party? All they do is talk about how doomed we are with global warming and greedy capitalists. We live in "2 Americas" Missy. It's Best I stay in mine and you stay in yours.....

Jeff,

I don't think either of us will have that luxury, though it's nice that the world is still fairly large, if flat. The "doom" word. Sounds familiar -- Poppy Bush used to say it all the time. I've noticed the "gloom and doom" phrase slipping back into the lexicon as certain republicans try to figure out how to put lipstick on the pig they've created. Most pigs are actually pretty cute and could be brung to the ball; but not this one.

AstroGirl S....You will find the Republicans tend to be Rude, Crude and Unrefined...don't take it personally....if you believe in Mr. Edwards...than you do all you can to support him and help....and when you get those "bite me" postings....just consider the source and don't even bother to respond...they won't get it...just like the guy they are supporting...he has been in office over 6 years now and still dosen't get it....

Wise words, Donna M.