Stunning article about Edwards leaving the race. Contained in this article are all the

[Ninga]

lessons and reasons.

It is a mirror at the face of our pop culture.....and it ain't pretty folks. Read it an weep.



http://prorev.com/2008/01/john-edwards-hidden-problem.html

[asdjrocky]

1. Great piece-

I'm sending it out to my block today, with a few comments. Thanks Ninga.

[Two Americas]

2. "must read"

This is a "must read" for all Edwards supporters, in my opinion. Thanks Ninga.

Some excerpts -

"One of the delusions of elite liberals is that that they lack prejudice. To be sure, they treat black, women and gays far better than once was the case. But if you are poor, uneducated, own a gun, weigh a lot, come from the South or mainly read the Bible it is another matter. Class and culture have replaced the genetic as acceptable targets."

"For many years, as the Democratic establishment has become wealthier, the traditional Democratic base has been steadily pushed away as too dumb, too prejudiced, or otherwise too unworthy of the party. It wasn't that abortion, gays and family values were intrinsically so important. But if your campaign contributors won't let you talk or do anything about pensions, healthcare, outsourcing or usurious interest rates, the door opened wide for the rightwing hypocrites."

"Edwards' problem was that he made the smug set of American liberalism extremely uncomfortable. He showed them what they should really be thinking about and what they might do about it. And they didn't like it. Far better to relax in the self-righteousness of choosing between a Harvard Law School black and a Yale Law School woman."

[bobbolink]

3. Interestingly, just yesterday I said on DU, and thought it would get erased

that I'm the nigger of the Dem party.

I've also said for a long time that I should be carring a warning sign and yelling "Unclean" wherever I go.

Yes, poor folk are the target, and I respect John and Elizabeth so much for not backpeddling on their passion for us poor folk, even though it meant losing.

If politics was the be-all and end-all for him, he would have switched tactics and left us in the dust, as Kucinich did.

But, he was steadfast for us.

I just hope he now becomes the Al Gore of poverty!!

[waiting for hope]

4. Love ya bobbolink!

Felt like saying it :loveya:

[bobbolink]

6. You sure are a spirit-lifter!

Thanks, friend! :pals:

I think you're really cool, too! :loveya:

[waiting for hope]

7. Thank you -

I think I just broke my first real smile since yesterday. :pals: Edwards supporters are the best of the best!

[caseycoon]

5. This should be posted in GD!

I am speechless!
Well, not quite...
So many things just fell into place.
This is really sickening. I feel stunned.
Thank you Ninga.
PLEASE post this in General Discussion.
Everyone should read it.

[Ninga]

9. OK, I will .

[Two Americas]

11. let us know where n/t

...

[Lugnut]

8. That was a great read.

It was also a reality check for me. Thanks for the link.

[Andrea]

10. Great article, thanks

I had never been to that blog before. Now I've got it bookmarked. thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[Ninga]

12. Re-posted in GD:P link here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4324456

[bobbolink]

13. Got a big K&R from me! Thanks!

Plus, you may need one of these...

:hug:

[Ninga]

14. Oh, you are so right about those darn hugs....never enough. Thank you from the bottom of my

heart. K & R's are good too, thanks for that !! :hi:

:loveya: