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Comeback kid Edwards takes fight to Hillary

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Posted by .com 2006-12-24 01:49|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Might be an interesting if aggravating distraction for a little while. Two super rich lawyers without a scruple between them telling bald faced lies as the ~~5th column~~ MSM goes into constant orgasm mode over one or the other.
My money is on the lying twat beating the lying twit like a red headed step child.

Posted by JerseyMike 2006-12-24 04:09|| 2006-12-24 04:09|| Front Page Top

#2 I still think Hillary is going to be forced so far left by Obama that the Breck boy inheirits the centrists position. I like his dark horse chances. I figure he's got a 20% chance of winning the nomination.

Posted by Shipman 2006-12-24 07:54|| 2006-12-24 07:54|| Front Page Top

#3 I for one, welcome our new Trial Lawyer overlords ...

Posted by DMFD 2006-12-24 11:43|| 2006-12-24 11:43|| Front Page Top

#4 Edwards has had the guts to say his vote for the war was a mistake. Democrats are hungry for that kind of truth.

This guy nails it. For the Progressive movement it is the exhibition of regret that is seen as the virtue. The essence of this thought process has nothing to do with reformation, repentance, or even remorse. Edwards and his ilk are shrewdly soliciting forgiveness based on the mere appearance of regret. And in turn, without any heavy lifting, his admission is seen as strength to that particular audience. This pernicious ploy has been time tested, as evidenced by speeches from Bill Clintons I failed (to get Bin Laden) or Richard Clarks We let the American People Down. It is the same paradigm that motivates the Bush-bashing press to continually ask him to publically list the mistakes he has made. With his refusal to dance on their terms he therefore can be portrayed as billigerent or in denial. In short...an appearance of weakness. To the Progressives, appearance is all that is required as an indication of character. To that end, they believe that if America was to simply admit to its anguish over past misdeeds somehow our enemies would forgive us.

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-12-24 12:18|| 2006-12-24 12:18|| Front Page Top

#5 Since the Kerry/Edwards ticket failed last time, maybe Edwards/Kerry is the anwer.

Posted by SteveS 2006-12-24 14:42|| 2006-12-24 14:42|| Front Page Top

#6 I read the other day that Edwards has never taken a pro bono case. Not once. That precious concern for the poor is freshly minted.

Posted by Grunter 2006-12-24 18:57|| 2006-12-24 18:57|| Front Page Top

#7 I'd take a pro bono case if it paid enough...jeez

Posted by John Edwards, Esq.">John Edwards, Esq. 2006-12-24 19:07|| 2006-12-24 19:07|| Front Page Top

#8 #3 DMFD "I for one, welcome our new Trial Lawyer overlords ..."

Whaddaya mean new?

Who do you think is in charge now? ;-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2006-12-24 19:15|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html] 2006-12-24 19:15|| Front Page Top

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