http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_el_pr/edwards2008


This is so sad. :\'(  Coming from a family that has dealt with many types of cancers, I can relate to how scary this is for their family. I wish them all the best, and hope that Elizabeth's cancer goes away for good.

:(  They've just been through SO MUCH!  I too, send good wishes her way.

Didn't their son die or something? Or was that somebody else?

It's almost like the Kennedy curse.

Didn't their son die or something? Or was that somebody else?

It's almost like the Kennedy curse.


Yes, he died in a car accident when he was 16.  :(

This is so sad.  They are all over the news about how he says he will continue his campaign, they should just back off.  The man is probably in shock and denial.    :(

She'll be in my prayers  :\'(

Yes, I was sad to hear the news.  I hope Mrs. Edwards makes a speedy recovery.  I hope.

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Yes, I was sad to hear the news.  I hope Mrs. Edwards makes a speedy recovery.  I hope.

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Not likely. It's incurable.

She's a strong woman.

Not likely. It's incurable.

She's a strong woman.

Indeed.  According to reports, it has metastasized into her bones.  Once that happens, prognosis is grim.  Senator and Mrs. Edwards looked so positive and resolute at the press conference yesterday.  I think that's the kind of folks they have always been.  I'm sure both of them are also frightened, but the definition of bravery is not lack of fear, but persevering in the face of fear.

Indeed.  According to reports, it has metastasized into her bones.  Once that happens, prognosis is grim.  Senator and Mrs. Edwards looked so positive and resolute at the press conference yesterday.  I think that's the kind of folks they have always been.  I'm sure both of them are also frightened, but the definition of bravery is not lack of fear, but persevering in the face of fear.

She just got a report that she has a kind that IS treatable.so it's not as bad as she thought. :-\\

This is so sad.  They are all over the news about how he says he will continue his campaign, they should just back off.  The man is probably in shock and denial.     :(


Didn't he have a press conference saying that she had cancer and he would still run for president? He still sends motivated email (and not so nice email), to raise money for his campaign, (I subscribe). OH... since he announced his wife's condition his poll numbers went up 3 points - hmmm...... 

Didn't he have a press conference saying that she had cancer and he would still run for president? He still sends motivated email (and not so nice email), to raise money for his campaign, (I subscribe). OH... since he announced his wife's condition his poll numbers went up 3 points - hmmm...... 





Yes, my post was way back on March 22.  They are going to keep on as they were before the diagnosis.  I feel that in a case like this, the direction on takes is up to the person/people involved. 

The right-wing spin on the Edwards campaign in re: Mrs. Edwards' cancer is just a lot of hot air from Rush Limbaugh.  If Mitt Romney's wife came down with something terrible, the right-wing media would be applauding the Romneys for their bravery in the face of adversity.  If a left-wing pundit dared to suggest Romney was using his wife's illness for political gain, the FOX News crowd would open a can of wup-azz on that pundit, who would deserve it. 

People's spouses, parents, and children develop serious health problems.  It's a fact of life.  John Edwards is rich enough to retire because his wife is sick.  His wife does not want him to.  What's more, most people with a sick family member do not quit their jobs.  In fact, because of our rotten healthcare system, most people have to work doubley hard just to keep up with the medical bills.  Joe Shmo can't quit his job because his wife gets sick, so, on principle, why should Edwards?

Of course the Edwards made Elizabeth's illness public.  They should.  If the Edwards kept it a secret and then Drucking fudge got the story leaked to him, the right-wing media would rain curses on the Edwards name for being less than truthful to the people!

The job of FOX News, Limbaugh, Drudge, and that lot is to destroy liberals and Democrats by any means necessary.*  Period.  If it wasn't Mrs. Edwards' cancer, they'd be defaming him for something else.

Sheeesh!
::)

Such as recruiting John O'Neill, that Nixon White House fink, to raise the Swift Boat defamation campaign against Kerry.

Didn't he have a press conference saying that she had cancer and he would still run for president? He still sends motivated email (and not so nice email), to raise money for his campaign, (I subscribe). OH... since he announced his wife's condition his poll numbers went up 3 points - hmmm...... 





Why do you (of all people ) subscribe?  Just curious.

Why do you (of all people ) subscribe?  Just curious.

Same reason I watch Bill O'Reilly, perhaps.
:P

Same reason I watch Bill O'Reilly, perhaps.
:P


You're a sick man Max.

Yes, my post was way back on March 22.  They are going to keep on as they were before the diagnosis.  I feel that in a case like this, the direction on takes is up to the person/people involved. 



Okay, thanks! I went to the hospital on the 22nd & just got back - I didn't hear much about his announcement at all because he made it about an hour or two after I was already in.....

I agree, the direction is theres to take, hard as it is for them. I lost my mom to breast cancer and my dad to cancer as well - it's hell......

Why do you (of all people ) subscribe?  Just curious.



Just so I can know what's going on. I get his, Hillary's & Obama's. I also get moveon org.... And what do you mean, me "of all people"? 

I have my favorites on both sides, one just never knows.

Just so I can know what's going on. I get his, Hillary's & Obama's. I also get moveon org.... And what do you mean, me "of all people"? 

I have my favorites on both sides, one just never knows.




Is this kind of like the fact that McCain kind of interest me?  Or the fact that I would vote for Arlen Spector in a heartbeat.

Is this kind of like the fact that McCain kind of interest me?  Or the fact that I would vote for Arlen Spector in a heartbeat.



Really both - depending on the person & circumstance

I don't hate all democrats, (but I am not fond of the far left liberals at all - they're nuts).

I like Diane Fienstein, she does more what is best for us rather than voting democrat. She never whines or plays those poltical games, I like that & she has done a lot for us too... Pelosi, bitch. she is so into herself and the crap that comes out of her mouth can be vile and uncalled for..... she plays the games.... I would never support pelosi, I know too much about her, but Fienstein, yep, did it too!

I like Diane Fienstein, she does more what is best for us rather than voting democrat.





correction: "ONLY democrat, not democrat .... sorry

correction: "ONLY democrat, not democrat .... sorry




I know some Republicans who said they would vote for Obama if he wasn't so green.

I just wish Pelosi didn't try to fight aging by having a face lift.  It gives her that stretched, bug-eyed look.  Mother nature has a plan, and that's for you to look older when you get older.  Defy the plan and look goofy instead of older.  Mother nature always has the last laugh!
::)

Is this kind of like the fact that McCain kind of interest me?  Or the fact that I would vote for Arlen Spector in a heartbeat.


Remember that Arlen Spectre is a disciple of the "Single Bullet Theory", and has been for something like 44 years.

Reason enuf not to vote for him.  And I am a repub from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Remember that Arlen Spectre is a disciple of the "Single Bullet Theory", and has been for something like 44 years.

Reason enuf not to vote for him.  And I am a repub from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.


I gotta agree with that.  ;)

I just wish Pelosi didn't try to fight aging by having a face lift.  It gives her that stretched, bug-eyed look.  Mother nature has a plan, and that's for you to look older when you get older.  Defy the plan and look goofy instead of older.  Mother nature always has the last laugh!
::)


Hey she's from Kalifornia.  What do you expect?

Besides, I bet she did not stop with just a simple face lift.  ;)

Remember that Arlen Spectre is a disciple of the "Single Bullet Theory", and has been for something like 44 years.

Reason enuf not to vote for him.  And I am a repub from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.


The single bullet theory was pretty messed up.  Did you vote for Little Ricky or Bobby Casey?

The single bullet theory was pretty messed up.  Did you vote for Little Ricky or Bobby Casey?


Ricky .vs. Bobby was not much of a choice, I admit.  But I went with Ricky.

Bobby comes off to me as a simpering, effeminate wuss and a pandering lightweight.  He certainly does not have the presence that his father did, who was a pretty good politician in PA.

Interesting point in the election:  Governor Ed Rendell, a consummate politician and a staunch Democrat, came out in public and said "I will not campaign against Rick Santorum.  Why would I do that?  He has been good for Pennsylvania".  Of course he did not campaign FOR Santorum either, but it was a telltale comment.  Although in Rendell-speak, "good" equals "brings in federal money".

That said, Mickey Mouse could have run against Santorum in the last election and woulda won.

Ricky .vs. Bobby was not much of a choice, I admit.  But I went with Ricky.

Bobby comes off to me as a simpering, effeminate wuss and a pandering lightweight.  He certainly does not have the presence that his father did, who was a pretty good politician in PA.

Interesting point in the election:  Governor Ed Rendell, a consummate politician and a staunch Democrat, came out in public and said "I will not campaign against Rick Santorum.  Why would I do that?  He has been good for Pennsylvania".  Of course he did not campaign FOR Santorum either, but it was a telltale comment.  Although in Rendell-speak, "good" equals "brings in federal money".

That said, Mickey Mouse could have run against Santorum in the last election and woulda won.


I did a write in.  I can't stand either of them.  I was campaigning for a state rep and was force to do some campaigning for Bobby.  He wouldn't send us anything, no lawn signs, mo literature.  We all thought that was pretty messed up.  Rendell made sure Bob Casey won.

I know some Republicans who said they would vote for Obama if he wasn't so green.



That is his biggest problem - the green thing. If he wins the nom. for the dem party, I don't think he'd win the election when that "green" thing is drilled into folk's head. Truth is, it's true.