I Am Sad For Mrs. Edwards - Not Much Said About This

I am from N.C. and I have a sister that is disabled and is in a wheel chair.

She was happy being married for 26 years to the man of her dreams. Until the day he kicked her out into a mobile home. He divorced her and gave her a mobile home while he kept the house that was paid for. Why did he kick her out, well she was too sick and of no use to him anymore. It would mean alot of bills and his money was more important.

Now she lives on disability while he lives a life with two cars, his retirement, house and all the savings they saved together. It is a long story of a deceiving husband.

I tell you this because my brother-In- Law's lawyer was going to go to the White House with John Edwards if he won President.

Seems we haven't heard much talk about this. It seems like Edwards is alot like my EX-Brother-In-Law.

READ THIS:

FOX News Blogs » FOX Forum
July 28, 2008 5:15 PM
What Gives?
By Betsy Newmark
High School History and Government Teacher/Blogger

It’s now been five days since the National Enquirer broke a story about John Edwards supposedly slipping into his girlfriend’s hotel room late at night while their purported love child was being watched in a hotel room down the hall. When he emerged and was confronted by National Enquirer reporters and photographers, he ran into a bathroom where he held off the reporters until a hotel security guard could come escort him out. Two days later, FOX News confirmed the story with the hotel guard. The story has appeared in several foreign newspapers and has been all over the Internet, but it just can’t seem to break through to the major news media. Not only has it not appeared in the print copies of any major newspapers or the network news, but shows on the news media aren’t even discussing why the MSM isn’t reporting this story.

What gives? There are several hypotheses out there.

* This is how I feel about the story.

July 25, 2008 3:30 PM
How Sad

By Cal Thomas
Syndicated Columnist/FOX News Political Contributor

My first reaction is how sad…for his wife, for his children and for himself and his reputation. After bravely posing with his wife, Elizabeth — herself a tower of strength as she deals with breast cancer — we learn of these shocking allegations.

If they are true, it is a personal tragedy for all concerned, including the baby, who has a right to a father in a stable marital relationship.

But the story and reaction to it is the payment hypocrisy makes to virtue. If there is no God who sets the boundaries for human behavior and we are all evolutionary accidents subject to nothing but our lowest nature, then why shouldn’t he do what he wants, when he wants and with whom he wishes?

And look at what we flaunt in culture. See what attracts our attention. Culture not only gives permission, it also encourages such behavior. As C.S. Lewis wrote: “We laugh at honor and are surprised to find traitors in our midst.”

If true, Edwards is a traitor to his wife, his children and to all of those voters who once placed their faith and trust in him.

* My sister lives on a fixed income and it's difficult for her. She is in a wheel chair, has alot of sickness and struggles to face the day with pain, hurt and sorrow. The best thing, the "Comforter" never leaves her.

Reading this story of John Edwards made me think how sorry I am for his wife and family. John Edwards sounds alot like my Ex- Brother-In-Law. That is SAD!

Husbands please love your wives even through the sickness and health.

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Submitted by Deborah53 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 12:27pm.

Patches, have you considered the main stream media is not covering this because it has not been confirmed, The people from the Enquirer are claiming this. Their allegations are just that. They have not supported ANY of this with any proof such as pictures,independant eye witness's. Are you aware that the hotel manager has gone on record as not being aware John Edwards even being in the hotel that night. It has also been reported that the suppossed action was taking place on a floor that just a few doors down was hosting a reporters conference. Why didn't any of them see Edwards that night. The Enquirer states that Edwards arrives in a stealth fashion in the basement alleys so forth, then the article goes on to state he leaves the hotel later on with his suppossed lover out the front doors then returns 45 minutes later. WHHAATTT he doesn't want to be seen alone going in, but does want to be seen with heractually leaving with her out the lobby doors, and then return? which one is it? It doesn't make any sense at all... but what it does do is exactly what the creators of it wanted, for you to believe the worst and ruin Edwards shot at being asked to be Obama's VP. Keep in mind the timing of all this, a week or 2 before Obama is to announce his choice. How politically convenient. Pretty sad when this can all be done with out producing one iota of true evidence. I sure hope these easily decieved people never sit on a jury. Please use critical thinking skills. This just does not add up...

Submitted by Bonkers on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:29pm.

I suggest that you just ignore this blogger and one other one of similar ilk!
Poison Ivy!

Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:07pm.

How old are you? Do you know that the Main Stream Media is liberal? Me, take the Main Stream Media's word. LOL

All they have to do is a simple blood test.

BTW It was on Fox News - The only channel you get fair news!

The other channels are liberal so they don't want to report it.

SECURITY GUARD CONFIRMS JOHN EDWARDS CHEATING!!
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[link to www.foxnews.com]

A Beverly Hills hotel security guard told FOXNews.com he intervened this week between a man he identified as former Sen. John Edwards and tabloid reporters who chased down the former presidential hopeful after what they're calling a rendezvous with his mistress and love child.

The Beverly Hilton Hotel guard said he encountered a shaken and ashen-faced Edwards — whom he did not immediately recognize — in a hotel men's room early Tuesday morning in a literal tug-of-war with reporters on the other side of the door.

"What are they saying about me?" the guard said Edwards asked.

"His face just went totally white," the guard said, when Edwards was told the reporters were shouting out questions about Edwards and Rielle Hunter, a woman the National Enquirer says is the mother of his child.

The guard said he escorted Edwards, who was not a registered guest at the hotel, out of the building after 2 a.m. Edwards did not say anything while he was escorted out, said the guard, adding that at times the reporters on the scene were "rough on him," sticking a camera in his face and shouting questions.

The guard did not recognize Edwards at the time of the incident, but said he concluded it was the 2008 presidential hopeful after hearing reports about the incident and finding an Enquirer reporter's notebook at the scene.

The guard said during the chase the reporters had dropped the notebook, which he picked up. "This book has everything in it on him," he said, referring to Edwards. The guard later confirmed Edwards' identity after being shown a photograph.

A former campaign staffer, speaking on condition of anonymity, told FOXNews.com he wishes he were "more surprised" to hear reports Edwards was visiting Hunter. "I'm definitely upset by it. I wish I was more surprised, though."

Edwards this week has repeatedly refused to comment on the Enquirer report. Asked about it on Thursday at an event in New Orleans, he said: "I have no idea what you're asking about. I've responded, consistently, to these tabloid allegations by saying I don't respond to these lies and you know that ... and I stand by that."

Edwards spokesmen did not respond to repeated calls by FOXNews.com to respond to this story.

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Submitted by JeffC on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 12:55pm.

I’m amazed that you don’t believe this story; especially after it was reported not once but twice by the National Enquirer. If they printed it, it must by the gospel truth. They couldn’t print it otherwise. You are demonstrating your bias toward believing the MSM while simultaneously dissing Patches/bpr’s favorite and most reliable sources of information. Open your mind, the truth is out there. Inquiring minds like Patches want to know.

And just so you don’t think that the National Enquirer is alone with this, I found it in another source renown for its intellectual musings. Here it is straight from the gossip column of Fasion.ie magazine:

John Edwards Sort of Denies Rielle Hunter Story

What more proof could you possibly ask for?


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Submitted by yardman5508 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:18pm.

that anyone, let alone a television network that CLAIMS to be a news network, could even THINK about citing the Enquirer as a source. So where was Elvis seen this week? Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport!


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Submitted by NUK_1 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:53pm.

After the NE got sued a few times and lost big, they kind of cleaned up their act to a level above Jerry Springer or so. They have broken some news stories ahead of the lazy MSM in recent years and tend to be pretty accurate when it comes to good 'ol infidelity info and Hollyweird.

Oh, as far as citing the NE, the LA Times does right here on two big stories the MSM wouldn't report for a while back in 2001:
Clinton scandal and Jesse's kid scandal the MSM didn't report

It was also NE that broke the Gary Hart-Donna Rice-Monkey Business photos that killed his campaign. NE also was the first with the Gennifer Flowers-Bill Clinton story and took down Dick Morris too. With the exception of Morris, I'm seeing a whole list of prominent Dems getting busted by NE. Edwards is just the latest, though he had no chance at the VP job, which is why it isn't getting much attention nor do many care.


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Submitted by NUK_1 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:56pm.

There is a prominent non-Dem they broke the stroy on Smiling


Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:13pm.

Fox new reported this also. The fair channel.

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Submitted by NUK_1 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 7:05pm.

No, they just have a different bias. They didn't do much more than repeat what NE had stated, though they left out that some of the details from months ago when NE ran a story about why they thought Edwards had a love child and blah blah blah.

Seems like people should be happy that Fox gives a more "conservative" slant but all I still hear is moaning about the other channels or people griping about Fox NEws. Who cares? If you think CNN or ABC or whoever is slanted, don't watch it. If anyone thinks the MSM has that much influence on the undecided, I hate to break it to you but most could care less. They watch/listen to what they already agree with, not anything with an opposing viewpoint or slant.


Submitted by wheeljc on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 12:42pm.

It is called a DNA test! Is Edwards willing????

Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:15pm.

I wonder why Edwards has not done that yet? If it were me I would want to clear my name.

Submitted by susieq on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 9:07am.

Mr. Edwards couldn't even close the door to a bathroom stall because the reporters and photographers from National Enquirer were trying to break it down. Don't your rights end where my bathroom door begins? Or does that not apply to politicians and National Enquirer?

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Submitted by NUK_1 on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 8:34am.

BUSTED. National Enquirer again makes the MSM look like clods and reinforces the alleged liberal bias of the MSM who wouldn't touch the story and preferred to run sympathetic piece after piece about how great of a husband he is to Elizabeth Edwards. Yeah, tremendous guilt will do that to you.

Detroit Mayor(and probably every city resident) and moron Kwame Kilpatrick thanks Edwards for getting him off the front page. Elliot Spitzer is grateful that now Edwards gets the heat instead of him. Larry "Wide Stance" Craig fades further into the background. The spouses of these sleazebags are left to try and pick up the pieces and carry on while having to shoulder the 900lb burden. Nice work, fellows! Way to represent, idiots.


Submitted by USArmybrat on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 5:59pm.

I said from the first time I hear Edwards speak that there was something sooo...sleazy about him. Guess my intuition was right. To think how many like him have been put in that Capital Building, on both sides of the aisle, by us, the American People! Man, we need to do some "weeding" up there!

Submitted by Bonkers on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 4:29am.

Boy, Thomas Jefferson would be in a ton of trouble if Ben Franklin's paper had spilled the beans on him!
Again, like Newt, the lying is the problem more than the sex.
Why would Edwards even run for President with that known by so many? There are more people who wouldn't vote for him for betraying his wife (one assumes) than those who would, like they did Thomas Jefferson.
Tom had over 400 mixed blood relatives now alive! I would assume some with girls under 17. Nothing wrong then with that!!

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Submitted by muddle on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 9:25am.

Perhaps that goes to Elizabeth Edwards.

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Submitted by Fyt35 on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 8:37am.

busted... more of the Clinton sex, lies and videotape legacy.


Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:17pm.

Again, are you sure your voting for McCain??? You seem very defensive for Edwards.

DNA could clear all this up.

Heavens, sorry he couldn't use the bathroom. LOL
That was a good way to avoid the issue.

Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 9:28am.

You said you were voting for McCain???????? Are you sure??????

Poor Edwards could not find another bathroom. He didn't want to answer their questions and oooops I have to go to the bathroom.

This is funny. Thanks for the laugh.Smiling

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Submitted by sniffles5 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 3:08am.

I hope you remember your sister when you go to vote in the November elections. Remember that John McCain did the exact same thing to his first wife that your sister's husband did to her.

McCain bailed out of a fourteen year marriage, leaving three kids behind with his first wife when his first wife had medical issues and was disfigured in an accident....he actually applied for a marriage license to his second wife while still married to his first wife!

As I see it, if this is that important to you, you have a very clear choice. If you vote for John McCain, you are essentially approving of how your sister was treated by her ex-husband.


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Submitted by aliquando on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 9:33am.

Do you approve of everything that your candidate has done? How about every candidate for public office that you voted for? I did not think so. We vote for people not icons. I am not defending any person's actions, just making a point in general.


Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 9:25am.

I do know about McCain and his first wife. Actually he did take care of her unlike my brother-in-law. The accident was not the reason they divorced according to his first wife. So, okay I will remember that. I read a different story than you about McCain and his first wife. If you would like it I will put it up.

BTW Obama could never ever get my vote. I think Obama could do anything and he would still get your vote. Giving money to the terror group is enough to not vote for him. To me that is saying Obama is against us. So, I guess Obama helped with 9-11.

Honestly, I am not happy with either one. I will vote to try and keep Obama out of office.

At least McCain has two sons that are proud to serve their country. McCain does not have near the baggage that Obama has.

My sister knows all about McCain and Obama and she is voting for McCain.

Why didn't you tell us about Edwards? If it had been McCain it would have already been up here. This did not happen yesterday.

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Submitted by sniffles5 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 2:08pm.

I do know about McCain and his first wife. Actually he did take care of her unlike my brother-in-law. The accident was not the reason they divorced according to his first wife. So, okay I will remember that. I read a different story than you about McCain and his first wife. If you would like it I will put it up.
Well, thank you for clearing that up. If I understand you correctly, you condone adultery as long as the first wife is compensated financially. I respectfully disagree with your position.

BTW Obama could never ever get my vote. I think Obama could do anything and he would still get your vote. Giving money to the terror group is enough to not vote for him. To me that is saying Obama is against us. So, I guess Obama helped with 9-11.
I am fully aware that Obama will never get your vote...I am convinced you'd hate Obama even if he were white! Obama never gave any money to any terrorist group, that is a lie and I think you know that is a lie. For you to say that "Obama helped with 9-11" is one of the stupidest comments I've ever read on this site.

Honestly, I am not happy with either one. I will vote to try and keep Obama out of office. I don't understand why you just can't flat out say the obvious: "I am going to vote for John McCain".

At least McCain has two sons that are proud to serve their country. McCain does not have near the baggage that Obama has. We'll just have to disagree on this. To my knowledge, Obama has never cheated on his wife. I suspect that a number of people to whom religious faith is more important than political affiliation may have a problem with that.

My sister knows all about McCain and Obama and she is voting for McCain. Good for her

Why didn't you tell us about Edwards? If it had been McCain it would have already been up here. This did not happen yesterday. Well, 2 reasons. First, as others have said, I don't count the National Enquirer as a valid source. Secondly, John Edwards JUST DOESN'T MATTER. His campaign is over, along with Hillary's, Romney's, Huckabee's and all the other also-rans. This is an election between John McCain and Barack Obama. If Edwards were named Obama's running mate, THEN it might matter...I'm not wasting my time on any failed candidacies at this point


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Submitted by NUK_1 on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 7:09pm.

Wow, Patches/BPR/Lilly/et al, you definitely scooped even the Enquirer, Limbaugh, Hannity, and every news outlet in existence because I've never heard of Obama giving money to terrorists and helping 9/11 happen. How did everyone on the planet but you miss this I wonder?

Of all the things one can criticize Obama(or any politician for), the best you can do is some ridiculous BS that anyone with an IQ above a Dorito knows is false?


Submitted by patches on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 3:45am.

The name is Patches. I will not respond to any other posts but Patches.

Hannity does his homework and presents excellent work.

Click Obama

Nuk we can disagree without all the language you chose to use.

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Submitted by bad_ptc on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 5:43am.

BPR, maybe you should call yourself "Sybil". It would be easier for the rest of us to keep up.

Do you remember, No Git

Submitted by BPR on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 1:07am.
I have decided on BPR, that's who I am- plus that is the way it will stay always. If someone calls me beeps or beeper they are not responding to me, I won't reply. So, if anyone wants me to read their post to me, it needs BPR or I won't read it.

How about, Git Real

Submitted by BPR on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 3:32am.
I did not come up with the name beeps or beeper your friend Main and Sniffles did that.
I was kidding- I won't respond to beeps or beeper- lack of respect when I am BPR.

Or maybe, Hi Denise

Submitted by BPR on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 8:59am.
I said I wouldn't respond if they called me that.

And then there was, fA A-`-10

Submitted by BPR on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 12:51pm.
Since you didn't see my post the one that says to everyone, I will not respond to anything but BPR.

How are your perfect husband and perfect child doing?


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Submitted by NUK_1 on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 1:50pm.

Oh, she'll definitely keep responding to whatever name she once used because she craves the attention and can't help herself. The "I won't respond...." bit would be nice if only it were true.


Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:21pm.

Like Git Real is Git Real. I'm Patches.

A little hint it was on the radio and Fox news.
DNA could clear his name. Why hasn't he done it?

Patches

If you respect me I might give you some answers SWEETIE!

Submitted by boo boo on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:42pm.

Patches, you are like the National Enquire and Faux News. I don't believe a word you say. Evidently your church/bible is not helping you, go get some professional help. PLEASE!

Submitted by patches on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 4:12pm.

I don't need professional help. I didn't know you were an expert.

Please check on Yogi.

Btw Fox News reported about Edwards also. I know you watch the liberal channels so you want hear the fair news.

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