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Title: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Phillip V on May 05, 2009, 11:18:27 PM
The more I hear about this guy's disgusting affair and still running for President with his wife sick with cancer, the more I get disgusted.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22127.html
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 12:10:19 PM
Actually, this is one "burn in hell" that isn't a joke. :yes:  :mad:

That guy is a disgusting sleazeball.

...

He'd make a great President. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Neil on May 06, 2009, 12:45:56 PM
For once, the Democrats chose the second-sleaziest candidate.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 01:26:27 PM
Well, I always felt that he was just TOO phony to ever be elected.  Even for a politician, he's over the top.  He just oozes that "used car salesman" vibe.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: KRonn on May 06, 2009, 02:51:50 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 01:26:27 PM
Well, I always felt that he was just TOO phony to ever be elected.  Even for a politician, he's over the top.  He just oozes that "used car salesman" vibe.
Same way I felt about him. I couldn't understand how he ever got so far in the campaigns; why people didn't just see through the slick attitude, phonyness of him and trial lawyer sleeze. At least that was my opinion; obviously many other voters felt otherwise. He was Kerry's VP candidate, right?
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 04:03:35 PM
Edwards is scum, even Fate would have a hard time defending him with a straight face.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Razgovory on May 06, 2009, 04:04:46 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 01:26:27 PM
Well, I always felt that he was just TOO phony to ever be elected.  Even for a politician, he's over the top.  He just oozes that "used car salesman" vibe.

I thought that would be a good thing for you.  After all a used car salesman is a businessman.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 06, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 04:03:35 PM
Edwards is scum, even Fate would have a hard time defending him with a straight face.

:lol:

That's the beauty of the internet. :contract:
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Strix on May 06, 2009, 05:16:43 PM
Edwards is a fine upstanding gentlemen. He is a credit and a role model to personal injury lawyers everywhere. It's not his fault that people expected too much of an ambulance chaser.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Fate on May 06, 2009, 05:34:24 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 04:03:35 PM
Edwards is scum, even Fate would have a hard time defending him with a straight face.

Well thank you, Timmah.  :rolleyes:

IMO cancerwife is just as bad. Now she's riding the Oprah train with a ghostwritten autobiography soon to follow.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 06, 2009, 05:36:24 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 04:03:35 PM
Edwards is scum, even Fate would have a hard time defending him with a straight face.

Well, if that kind of behavior was good enough for Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich and Johnny Hero, it should be good enough for Edwards.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 06:59:38 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 06, 2009, 04:04:46 PMI thought that would be a good thing for you.  After all a used car salesman is a businessman.

The issue is that he reminds one of a used car salesman, not that he is (or is not) one.  :huh:

In any case, I have less of a problem with someone being a bit shady than blatantly coming across that way.  The most effective sort of salesman is one who doesn't 'seem the type'.  I think that's why Madoff got away with his scheme for so long... people had the feeling that he was a 'different' sort of financial advisor... and in fact he was, just not in the way they had suspected.  :cool:
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Strix on May 06, 2009, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 06, 2009, 06:59:38 PM
The issue is that he reminds one of a used car salesman, not that he is (or is not) one.  :huh:

In any case, I have less of a problem with someone being a bit shady than blatantly coming across that way.  The most effective sort of salesman is one who doesn't 'seem the type'.  I think that's why Madoff got away with his scheme for so long... people had the feeling that he was a 'different' sort of financial advisor... and in fact he was, just not in the way they had suspected.  :cool:

He is a very good personal injury lawyer from the South. So, he gives you that "snake oil" salesman feel whenever he talks.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Siege on May 06, 2009, 07:28:50 PM
I never liked the guy.

Worst in the Demoncrap party.


Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: DontSayBanana on May 06, 2009, 07:31:09 PM
Quote from: Siege on May 06, 2009, 07:28:50 PM
I never liked the guy.

Worst in the Demoncrap party.

I'd say that's unfair, considering that party ran Al Bore as well.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 08:16:20 PM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on May 06, 2009, 07:31:09 PM
Quote from: Siege on May 06, 2009, 07:28:50 PM
I never liked the guy.

Worst in the Demoncrap party.


I'd say that's unfair, considering that party ran Al Bore as well.

But he was a 10th level Vice President!
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: DontSayBanana on May 06, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 08:16:20 PM
But he was a 10th level Vice President!

All well and good, but putting on your robe and wizard hat and casting level 9 eroticism doesn't win elections. :P
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: DisturbedPervert on May 06, 2009, 10:58:29 PM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on May 06, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 08:16:20 PM
But he was a 10th level Vice President!

All well and good, but putting on your robe and wizard hat and casting level 9 eroticism doesn't win elections. :P

It did for Obama.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 07, 2009, 07:01:59 AM
Just read on CNN that Rielle Hunter (or whatever that nutjob's calling herself now) is breaking her previous agreement with Edwards and getting a paternity test done.  I'm sure she wouldn't bother unless he really is the father.

:nelson

OTOH I'm not sure how one can conduct one of those without DNA from the father, and I can't imagine Edwards will willingly participate.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Savonarola on May 07, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
Quote from: DisturbedPervert on May 06, 2009, 10:58:29 PM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on May 06, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 06, 2009, 08:16:20 PM
But he was a 10th level Vice President!

All well and good, but putting on your robe and wizard hat and casting level 9 eroticism doesn't win elections. :P

It did for Obama.

Barack was level 14 and he didn't pick an underpowered prestige class like "Vice President."
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Ed Anger on May 07, 2009, 09:20:45 AM
Elizabeth Edwards is a horrible human being and I say go for it John, even though you are a fucking ambulance chaser.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 07, 2009, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on May 07, 2009, 09:20:45 AM
Elizabeth Edwards is a horrible human being and I say go for it John, even though you are a fucking ambulance chaser.

All three of them disgust me. :)
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Valmy on May 07, 2009, 09:25:28 AM
I simply dislike Edwards' irresponsible populist politics.  He is free to a gigantic asshole in his personal life and I won't hold it against him.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 07, 2009, 09:34:26 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 07, 2009, 09:25:28 AM
He is free to a gigantic asshole in his personal life
Of course he is... and I'm free to never vote for him under any circumstances.  :cool:
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Valmy on May 07, 2009, 09:37:07 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 07, 2009, 09:34:26 AM
Of course he is... and I'm free to never vote for him under any circumstances.  :cool:

Neither will I.  But his personal life is almost the only redeeming feature about him.

His anti-free trade positions damn him in my Neo-Liberal eyes.
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 07, 2009, 09:38:29 AM
I just think it's funny anybody expected anything more from this guy.  HELLO, AMBULANCE CHASER  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: DisturbedPervert on May 07, 2009, 09:40:33 AM
Quote from: Savonarola on May 07, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
Barack was level 14 and he didn't pick an underpowered prestige class like "Vice President."

It didn't help that the 'Animate Dead' cast on McCain wasn't as effective as hoped.  :(
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Siege on May 07, 2009, 09:44:55 PM
Obama Bin Laden and the Demoncrap party are going to destroy this country.

Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Caliga on May 08, 2009, 07:39:53 AM
Quote from: Siege on May 07, 2009, 09:44:55 PM
Obama Bin Laden and the Demoncrap party are going to destroy this country.

What does that have to do with John Edwards being a sack of dogshit?
Title: Re: Burn in hell, John Edwards
Post by: Razgovory on May 08, 2009, 07:41:07 AM
Quote from: Siege on May 07, 2009, 09:44:55 PM
Obama Bin Laden and the Demoncrap party are going to destroy this country.

Disloyalty isn't going keep you in this country.