JOHN EDWARDS!!!

[PresidentObama]

I thought I'd get everyone away from the 30983943 threads about the photo story to start an appreciation thread for Senator John Edwards!!

WE MISS YOU JOHN!!

Here's some photos:









And one I made:



I miss John Edwards. He simply put was the best candidate that ran in this campaign cycle, and I'm glad to see he hasn't went away quietly and will continue to fight for the causes he said in the campaign were the causes of his life.

:) Just trying to lighten the board up today!

[jlake]

1. K&R

[Seabiscuit]

2. Kicking!

:kick:

[last1standing]

3. Hell YES!!!

He's proving now that he really was the best candidate. I wonder if any of the other "losers" will do anything of value for this country. Or will they immediately start planning for the next campaign.

GO JOHN!!!

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. Probably already are.

Or will they immediately start planning for the next campaign.

[karynnj]

36. Joe Biden just went on one the very toughest diplomatic missions I have heard of in some time

With Senators Kerry and Hagel, he went to some of the countries likely to be at the root of current and future problems. In Afghanistan, in addition to spending a few hours on an Afghan mountaintop after an emergency helicopter mission when they were checking out forward bases in Northern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border (ie where OBL may be) they met with Karzi. They oversaw the Pakistani elections where there was violence and the threat of violence (38 people were killed) and they met with Musharrif after it was known that his party was badly defeated. They were in Turkey where there were many issues - while Turkey attacked Kurdish rebels in Iraq. India, was in better shape - there they were discussing provisions of a nuclear deal.

That's what Joe Biden was doing with his week off from the Senate. This was more substantial, required more preparation, work and personal discomfort and effort - even as planned. As it was, they could have died in those mountains - I think this was "something of value for this country". As to planning the next campaign - I assume all the others are looking to get a Democratic President in 2008. (For Biden, Gravel, and Dodd - I doubt they ever run again - so why the insult? How would you react if someone pointed to this Edwards action as the start of a 2012 campaign?)

[NCarolinawoman]

40. karynnj, thank you for saying that.

:thumbsup:

[last1standing]

Biden has always been a cut above, and so has Dodd.

They were doing a service by even running. Along with Edwards, they were pushing policy instead of catch phrases. I was really referring to the two still in the race, but I should have been more precise.

[karynnj]

65. The two still in the race, are by definition not yet "losers"

What they are doing is running, hoping to win and to change the course.

Every candidate who was running had a platform and all had policies that the team created. HRC, who I don't support was far more of a policy wonk, than Edwards - who was apolitical through most of his life. (I still don't believe he can't remember if he cast his first vote for McGovern or Nixon. That was my first vote too and I remember clear as day canvassing and voting for McGovern.)

[femmedem]

109. I remember arguing for McGovern in the third grade class debate.

It's just in some of our genes, isn't it? :)

But here's to Edwards! I voted for him shortly after he dropped out, because at that point I hadn't decided between Obama and Clinton.

[midnight]

149. Me too.

I finally met him this month. He brought tears to my eyes talking about how wrong Vietnam was, and how wrong this war is now. He says, it is time to impeach.....

[femmedem]

228. He's still one of my heroes, too.

Such a sincere, good man. Lucky you to meet him.

[midnight]

150. oops. Hit the post button too many times-sorry.

[midnight]

151. Oops.....

[knight_of_the_star]

156. Right with you there

I voted for him on Super Tuesday because neither of the Big Two had earned my vote and they still have yet to do so. For me Obama is too fake and Hillary too calculating.

[last1standing]

125. Are you wanting to draw blood or what?

I said I misspoke, is that not good enough for you? Or are you just that upset that I supported Edwards and I was the only one you could jump on? Either way, give it a rest and try to act like a human being. :eyes:

[karynnj]

133. Sorry - I was just ticked off with the original post

that really did seem to go after all the others and because I thought many of the others were committed public servants who have worked for this country for far more years than Edwards. I am not upset because anyone supports anybody. I was far more committed to a candidate in 2004.

[last1standing]

I was wrong to say it that way because it wasn't clear at all.

I would have edited it but I never feel that's fair to the person who has already responded. I do know that some of our candidates have moved on to very worthwhile projects. I should have said I hope the two remaining will acquit themselves as well as Edwards - or maybe I shouldn't have posted at all as it was an unnecessary comment. I hate to bring an argument into a feel good thread.

Anyway, have a good night. :)

[karynnj]

143. I'm sorry as well - I shouldn't have responded the second time - the first made the correct point

[WilliamPitt]

191. I said Obama/Dodd the other day

and got good and teased for my trouble.

Clinton/Dodd sounds just as good to me.

For the record.

:toast:

[Jennifer C]

168. Excellent post, karynnj

[troubleinwinter]

181. I kick your excellent post.

[WilliamPitt]

192. K&R

Your post deserves its own thread.

[peacetalksforall]

195. They do care. Someone has to straighten out this mess. I hope it

is all for the purpose of peace. There is something quite odd, however. I know the Senate is a good 'ol boy club, but we have Hagel who started the company that helped steal votes from Kerry? I don't understand - Hagel reviles me because of that.

[bdamomma]

199. I have much respect for Senator Biden.

what a miss he is.

[Mass]

42. Biden was in Pakistan and India as head of the SFRC last week. Dodd led the fight against FISA.

Kucinich is fighting hard in the House.

It seems that they ALL are fighting for something bigger than their next campaign. As for Edwards, it remains to be seen.

[PresidentObama]

48. Remains to be seen? Nope, you're wrong. Edwards helps launch Iraq/Recession Campaign.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/John+and+Elizabeth+Edwards+To+Join+Anti+Iraq+War+Groups+to+Launch+Multimillion+Dollar+IraqRecession+Campaign/3396936.html

[last1standing]

54. I misspoke so now Mass feels the need to slam Edwards.

My fault, I guess, for not being precise, but it doesn't really speak very highly of Mass. :(

[SammyWinstonJack]

55. Don't worry about it!

:hi: We knew what you meant!

[Mass]

60. delete - No need to push this any more.

[karynnj]

69. She didn't slam Edwards - she said "it remains to be seen"

and it does. This can be a major movement where he stays actively and substantively involved - or it can be nothing - I've seen similar things go both ways.

In addition, I will wait to see what this organization does. The best way to get change is to elect a Democrat. The fact is the President has huge power over war or peace. McCain will not allow the troops to leave - and he - genial though he appears - was for regime change in at least 5 countries in 2000. I doubt that has changed.

I thought Edwards attacks on Congress were political and counterproductive. If this organization attempts to attack the Democratic nominee as not sufficiently anti-war and drives voters away or to third party candidates, they will be get the Ralph Nader 2008 award. I hope Edwards is there to prevent that and put this group behind the Democrat.

Mass has always had fair well reasoned posts.

[PresidentObama]

70. Edwards is absolutely committed to electing a Democrat.

How many times does he have to say that. If he was worried about the candidates not being anti-war enough, he wouldn't have dropped out and he wouldn't say he's committed to electing a Democrat in 2008.

I take John Edwards at his word.

[LWolf]

194. I don't know.

Do you consider opposing the war in congress, working to impeach bush and cheney, and fighting to be a voice for PEOPLE in congress worthy?

Of course, DK has drawn the ire of corporate dems, and is under attack from big outside money in his own re-election campaign, so he's probably focused on dealing with that right now.

I think his record in Congress, whether he's campaigning or not, will hold up under scrutiny for anyone looking to see if he does "anything of value for this country." He does so every day.

[last1standing]

223. Ugh! I'm not having this conversation again.

If you can't be bothered to read the rest of the posts then I'm not going to bother with you. :mad:

[LWolf]

230. I'm replying directly to you.

Specifically, in response to your remark about "losers." I don't consider Dennis Kucinich a "loser," regardless of his non-status in the primaries, and I think he does plenty for all of us every day, not just since he dropped out. It's not that hard a point to understand.

Please, don't bother with me if you find it too difficult. :eyes:

[SammyWinstonJack]

4. Now you've done it!

:cry: I miss John!

[PresidentObama]

14. I miss him too. It's just not the same n/t

[SammyWinstonJack]

19. No it's not the same. Not by a long shot!

[patrice]

5. You've given me an idea for how to get through until August:

I should put an Edwards photo in my sig, to keep me sane during all of this bloody tit-for-a-tat BS that's going on.

[Coexist]

6. I miss him too, but he's back in the news today!

just look at the front page - Go Edwards!

[LibDemAlways]

7. Thanks for this. Those photos are bittersweet.

I voted for Edwards in the CA primary after he dropped out. He was the best candidate, and I sorely miss his voice in what has become a nasty pissing contest.

IMO he would also have been the most electable in the GE. Damn shame things turned out the way they did.

[SammyWinstonJack]

He was the most electable in the GE and polls said as much.

I wanna know which PTB forced him out! x(

[LibDemAlways]

27. The story of his exit from the race has yet to be told. The

media wouldn't go near it at the time. I'm hoping one day soon he lays it all out. I'd like to know where the blame lies.

[SammyWinstonJack]

32. That's all I really ask. Where the blame lies?

We deserve to know.

[waiting for hope]

103. Check this out:

http://community.livejournal.com/southern_hope/401123.html

It makes sense to me - and it really sucks too.

[JDPriestly]

121. waiting for hope -- Thanks for the link.

Very insightful analysis in that post.

[waiting for hope]

146. It bothers me - everything we hear or

see now is controlled. If the media would have been more open to all the Dem candidates instead of just focusing in on the other two, I don't think that analysis would have happened.

I'll say it again, I'm going to end up as one of those old farts, spittle drooling down my chin, sitting in front of my computer and watching the Jeff/Jackson Dinner speech over and over, waving a fist at the sky and cursing the world for what might have been. He was the one, the one to move this country forward. I just see more of the same and some of it getting worse, regardless of who takes the WH in '09.

[JDPriestly]

229. Amen, waiting for hope.

Edwards was the one.

[unapatriciated]

165. I too thank you for the link.

I had suspected that it was our own party that shut him out. I voted for Edwards just to let them know my vote has to be earned and John did just that.

[knight_of_the_star]

155. Don't remind me!

Damn it why does the Democratic Party ALWAYS, without FAIL, find a way to make things harder than they need to be?

[bdamomma]

200. blue state native.

what does PTB stand for, sorry for my ignorance.

I miss him too, I wish he would change his mind, but he knows what he is doing.

[I Have A Dream]

217. PTB = Powers That Be nt

[polichick]

8. Well, THERE you are JE!

Drop us old supporters a line one of these days ~ what gives???

[chimpymustgo]

16. John and Elizabeth Edwards To Join Anti Iraq War Groups to Launch Multimillion Dollar Iraq/Recession

John and Elizabeth Edwards To Join Anti Iraq War Groups to Launch Multimillion Dollar Iraq/Recession

Source: StreetInsider.com

February 25, 2008 9:20 AM EST

***Teleconference Monday at 11 a.m.

Dial In: [phone]; Pass Code: IRAQ***



Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth Edwards will join top anti-Iraq war leaders today to announce the launch of a new nationwide, multimillion dollar campaign aimed at shining a light on the cost of war in Iraq. The new Iraq/Recession Campaign will be launched with a teleconference today at 11am.


As economic concerns weigh heavily on the minds of Americans, opposition to President Bush's reckless war in Iraq continues to grow. The massive cost of the war in Iraq- hurtling toward one trillion dollars - has increased demand for a strategy to bring U.S. troops home. The Iraq/Recession Campaign will highlight the majority of Americans who want to see leadership on investing in critical priorities at home and establishing real security throughout the world.



WHAT: Press Conference Call to Launch Iraq Campaign 2008


WHO: John Edwards, former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate and Elizabeth Edwards


Read more: http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/John+and+El...

[alteredstate]

100. I'm so glad they're back!

Kudos to them for launching this important campaign!

[Hatchling]

10. As a Hillary supporter

God, I miss John Edwards! He lent a gravitas to the campaign that we could use right now.

[patrice]

17. I think you're right; a third participant regulates the other two.

I hadn't thought of it that way before.

[saracat]

11. The man who should our nominee and our president! And we were sold out by

the PTB and the media. I am proud of John but bitterseweet.

[SammyWinstonJack]

15. ...

:hi:

[Seabiscuit]

25. Hey Saracat! What is PTB? nt

[PresidentObama]

26. Powers that be n/t

[Seabiscuit]

33. Thanks Kerry2008.

:hi:

[bdamomma]

201. yea, thanks Kerry2008

wonder what that meant.

well anyway, I still voted absentee ballot for John Edwards for my March 4th Primary in RI.

[LibraLiz1973]

129. Me too. It's fucking heartbreaking

The bill of goods that people bought.

Now we are stuck and it aint pretty.

[samplegirl]

12. What a nice post.

I feel the same. :hi:

[midnight]

120. Me too........

[Guava Jelly]

13. Yay John

:thumbsup:

[bdamomma]

202. love that picture!!

:rofl:

[mzmolly]

18. I hope he's enjoying his family and that Elizabeth is doing well.

Thanks for the reminder. :hi:

[melody]

20. Amen -- beautiful post. Thank you n/t

[Beausoir]

21. I would have been proud to have him as my President.

[SammyWinstonJack]

28. Me too!

[PresidentObama]

31. President Edwards. What could/should have been n/t

[Lone_Star_Dem]

22. J & E Edwards To Join Anti Iraq War Groups to Launch Multimillion Dollar Iraq/Recession Campaign

Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth Edwards will join top anti-Iraq war leaders today to announce the launch of a new nationwide, multimillion dollar campaign aimed at shining a light on the cost of war in Iraq. The new Iraq/Recession Campaign will be launched with a teleconference today at 11am.

As economic concerns weigh heavily on the minds of Americans, opposition to President Bush's reckless war in Iraq continues to grow. The massive cost of the war in Iraq- hurtling toward one trillion dollars - has increased demand for a strategy to bring U.S. troops home. The Iraq/Recession Campaign will highlight the majority of Americans who want to see leadership on investing in critical priorities at home and establishing real security throughout the world.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/John+and+Elizabeth+Edwards+To+Join+Anti+Iraq+War+Groups+to+Launch+Multimillion+Dollar+IraqRecession+Campaign/3396936.html

[PresidentObama]

29. For all the calls in the campaign that he was a fake and a phony, he's proving them wrong.

Go Johnny, go!!

[SammyWinstonJack]

34. He is the far from fake or phony! The man has heart!

[PresidentObama]

47. Agreed. And he continues to prove the critics wrong n/t

[Lone_Star_Dem]

49. He's the real deal alright.

It's just a shame that Democratic voters couldn't see that in time.

[SammyWinstonJack]

52. TPTB saw it and knew he was a threat to them, which is why they pushed him out.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

57. I don't blame to voters but regret their not getting to see him for who he really is

He suffered a painful lack of press which in the end sucked his campaign in to the abyss.

In the end the losers are all of us. He would have been a great president.

[SammyWinstonJack]

63. The corprat media who were clearly afraid of his message is why the voters

weren't allowed access to him. You are correct there. And in the end, yes we all are losers. He would have been an excellent President for us ALL! Damn shame!

[bdamomma]

205. yea, John's message was resonating with alot of people

until the media (the corporate owned media) shut down the light on him. Oh did John scared them by saying he was after lobbyists and corporations, so again they railroaded him. I hope those corporations some day will get their just dues.

[vanboggie]

186. Ditto

It certainly is a shame, Lone_Star. It seems today's voters are hell bent on voting against their best interests - on both sides of the aisle. It was the last straw for me.

And isn't amazing how quickly the Edwards have regrouped and are already continuing on their mission to help Americans? I have so much respect for that family.

[Riley133]

105. Yessss! Action trumps hope! Go John & Elizabeth, go! (and thank you)

This might be the first time I've smiled about politics since I cried when you gave your suspension speech. :)

[Little Star]

23. k&r for what might have been.

[SammyWinstonJack]

24. It's always that way, isn't it?

for what might have been. :-(

[Ravy]

30. How DARE you post these!!!!!!

Oh wait, you are an Edwards supporter, too!

Great Pics!!! Thanks!

K&R

[flor de jasmim]

35. It sure would have been an interesting one-on-one debate with Obama!

He and Elizabeth are SORELY missed. I hope they are well rested, because it seems they are ready for the next fight.

[SammyWinstonJack]

38. Missed and not forgotten!

Go John E. Go!

[balantz]

37. John Edwards, the real deal.

America got sold down river with the corporate-media darlings.

[SammyWinstonJack]

50. True! And that is what hurts the most!

[flyarm]

39. one of my pictures of John at his speech election nite in SC

walking to stage through the crowd..he says hi to me...


last night in South Carolina..as he took to the stage to give his speech..


fly









and this is not my pix but one of my favorite..

[Seabiscuit]

46. In your pic, the area where Wade's button is located there is an orb. Very cool.

Maybe my wife has been watching "Ghosthunters" a little too much on the SciFi channel lately (and talking about orbs) but I thought it was a cool thing to see in your pic. Overall, great pics by the way. :hi:

[flyarm]

107. omg..i never noticed that..i have to check if it only happened when i put it in photobucket..

or if it is on the regular picture...

thanks for pointing it out...omgoodness..

fly

[SammyWinstonJack]

67. Thank you flyarm for these awesome pics of John! They are amazing!

[flyarm]

134. go check my post #111...more pix...

enjoy...:hi:

I so miss John and Elizabeth...we are all losers now..

fly

[LibraLiz1973]

130. That is a GREAT picture of the two of them

[onehandle]

41. The Grownup. nt

[SammyWinstonJack]

56. Indeed!

[AndyTiedye]

43. I Would Have a Lot More Hope for this Election If Edwards Were Still In It

[SammyWinstonJack]

44. As would I!

[bdamomma]

208. yea, me too.

:(

[MissDeeds]

45. K & R

Thanks for posting this, Kerry2008. I miss John Edwards more than I can say. The man is all about grace, dignity, and democratic ideals. Oh, I think I'm going to cry now. :cry:

Also, a BIG thank you to posters here who support other candidates. Your kind and positive posts about JE are truly appreciated. (Hope that doesn't jinx it.) :hi:

[MelissaB]

51. kickin'

dammit!

[SammyWinstonJack]

73. ...

:kick:

[spooky3]

53. that is refreshing! Thanks. (n/t)

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

58. Kick

[balantz]

59. Thank you so much for posting these photos!

:)

[BrklynLiberal]

61. I agree with you...

[Lindsey]

62. I miss him too.....IMHO the media took him out...n/t

[BrklynLiberal]

74. Yep. They ignored him until he had no choice but to give in to the pressure to suspend his campaign

It seemed that there was absolutely nothing Edwards could do to get space in the MSM.

[demokatgurrl]

82. Yep, the media chose our candidates. Just one more to knock off

and they'll have the contest and the plot they want. Fuck all of us.

[redqueen]

64. Thanks.

:)

[jsamuel]

66. He makes it easy to support him.

[SammyWinstonJack]

68. He does, doesn't he?

[Blue_In_AK]

71. Oh, I DO wish he were still in this race...

I'm fast developing at serious case of the apathies with regard to the other two.

[SammyWinstonJack]

81. I hear ya!

[immoderate]

89. Yup, me too!

--IMM

[cascadiance]

72. I'm guessing we wouldn't have Nader in today if we still had John Edwards in today!

[SammyWinstonJack]

77. Well Nader said he wouldn't run if Edwards got the nom., so there you have it.

:shrug:

[Mark Twain Girl]

75. Thank you, Kerry2008 -- I miss JE more than even in all this mess.

Sigh.

[jgraz]

76. K&R

[NastyRiffraff]

78. I can't tell you how much I miss John and Elizabeth

He should have been our next president, but it was not to be. Thanks for posting these beautiful photos!

[Seabiscuit]

79. Kick.

:kick:

[demokatgurrl]

80. Thanks for the photos. I miss him too

I hope a Dem wins just so he can get a well-deserved cabinet post.

[chimpymustgo]

83. Thank you for a breath of fresh air. Miss him so much. We need him in this race.

[grantcart]

84. I hope that Elizabeth stops in and sees this

[trayfoot]

85. Democrats Missed a Fine Chance.........

to elect a wonderful candidate in John Edwards!

[SammyWinstonJack]

87. No doubt!

[krabigirl]

86. Yeah!!!!

[BlackVelvet04]

88. How dare you show a photo of him dressed

in blue jeans!! Hitler. ;-)

I like John Edwards a lot.

[Inspired]

114. A kick for what should have been. n/t

[Mother Of Four]

90. K & R ...Bigtime!

....

[yy4me]

91. I can't think of anything more to add except to affirm everything

that has been said.

I'm still waiting for him to explain to me what he meant when he said to "keep my powder dry".
Good grief, I sure wish there was something we could do, that there was some hope that he would come back. The other two are self-destructing. maybe...ya think...Keep your fingers crossed?
Pray if you are so inclined.

I wish I felt like my thoughts counted but I guess the country has gone too far for that.

Go John.

[indigoblue]

92. I miss him, too.

He was my only candidate. :cry:

[bluestateboomer]

93. Yup! Miss him K&R

:toast:

[Maddy McCall]

94. He could have taken us to victory without all of this division.

I love John. And Elizabeth.

America's loss.

[RestoreGore]

95. Thank you for this

So grateful to still see him caring about the American people. I miss him too. He made this campaign worth paying attention to.

[Dr.Phool]

96. My man John!

I'll work for you forever!

[OwnedByFerrets]

97. Miss you badly JE....YOU are the man.

[stratomagi]

98. I was just thinking about him this morning...

Haven't heard much about whats going on with Edwards till the Anti War post this morning. Hoping him and Elizabeth are doing well. Honestly if it were between Edwards and Obama i'd have a tougher time deciding at this point and may have been leaning slight Edwards...hopefully if Obama gets the nom he'll come back for VEEP, would make a great ticket. If Hillary gets the nom i'll just write Edwards in. :D

[demo dutch]

99. One word..... Awesome!!!!!!!!

[stillrockin]

101. Come back!

[waiting for hope]

102. I love John Edwards -

For the first time in my life I have been passionate about politics, have been focused on the issues and John and Elizabeth (who could ever forget her Ann Coulter smack down) have risen the bar and they spoke to me on every issue and with every statement.

Here's a good pic:



It shows how genuine he is, that is the face of a man who is happy to see you.

K&R!

[AzDar]

108. The best person for the job, no question.

(and, Jeebus, he is delightful to look at):)

[waiting for hope]

139. Ain't that the truth!

;-)

[Fresh_Start]

104. Miss him more every day

that we are forced to live with Obama and Clinton

[liberal N proud]

106. Compliments of the corporate media the best person for the job

is out of the running.
Now we get the bickering back and forth of the two candidates and their supporters.

[ejbr]

110. I'm still pouting...

and can't seem to change my avatar.

[flyarm]

111. more of my pictures of John from South Carolina..

[VenusRising]

112. Now there was a candidate worthy of my vote.

I wish he would have stayed in it.

[balantz]

113. Kickin' for my president!

[GemStone]

115. You know I have to say I do to

His message was just taking hold I think.

Yeah I am a Hillary Clinton supporter but it was becoming a tie as they both spoke to me about really wanting to give there all for public service. To speak for us.

You may not agree with me but I agree with you just the same.

John Edwards has a message we need everyday to remember as we live our life.

[Old and In the Way]

116. A class act.....in every sense of the word.

Nice to see he's not receding to the background...he has an important role to play in our politics, going forward.

[ClericJohnPreston]

117. Sorry to say

it depresses me, seeing how far we have fallen given what is left running. No one can replace John Edwards!

[surfermaw]

123. I don't come to DU much anymore, What a nice story

from a Blue State Native...Go John Go

[CelticWinter]

118. I miss him too---

I would be proud and happy to give him my vote.

[Libby2]

119. I want that man ......bad!

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

[BringBigDogBack]

122. Kick~!

[JDPriestly]

124. John Edwards -- the greatest of our candidates.

He is a great leader for our country. He will endure and prevail because of his good character.

[Kajsa]

126. I miss him like crazy.

For me, he was the clear choice and the best candidate.

It's been very, very confusing since he left.

;(

[yellerpup]

127. Applause! Applause! Applause!

John Edwards for Attorney General! Find the truth and tell it. Thank you, sir!

(IMHO he would also be brilliant leading FEMA)

[LibraLiz1973]

128. Miss him EVERY DAY. I wish he'd never left.

John Edwards 2008


Still my choice

[MrsBrady]

131. voted for hillary today, but would have voted for you if you had stayed, john. n/t

[femmocrat]

132. We are all so much poorer for his absence.

We needed him, dammit.

:cry:

[flyarm]

135. does anyone notice when we discuss John Edwards..there is nothing but happiness?

there is no nastiness..or hatered...how sad for us all to not be going to the convention with a wonderful man like John ..and his beautiful wife Elizabeth ..and their wonderful family.

such a great loss for this nation.

all i have seen since he stepped aside is hatered and nastiness.

fly

[Inspired]

145. I have noticed. He and Elizabeth are so inspiring.

I think there is some degree of buyers remorse out there. He deserves the respect that he is being shown.

[happygoluckytoyou]

136. NOW THERE IS OUR NEXT A.G. ! ! ! !!

[Fox Mulder]

137. I've always loved John Edwards.

I wish he was still in the race. :(

[smokey nj]

138. K&R!!

[Dangerously Amused]

140. I voted for him anyway.

So did a lot of other people where I live. I hope whomever gets the nom takes notice of how many votes JE got when he wasn't even running. If I can't get him as pres, I'd still be delighted to have him as VP.

[catchnrelease]

141. Oh man, the ears are still here.

Now I'm getting teared up again, seeing his pictures, knowing what a loss it is that he's no longer in the race. It's heartbreaking.:cry:

I really hope someone will be offering a "Don't blame me, I voted for Edwards" bumpersticker. Sadly, I really believe we'll need it.

[yellowdogintexas]

142. THANKS FOR POSTING THESE

sorry about the shouting, didn't know my cap lock was on.

Edwards for Attorney General!

[juliesimon]

144. I'll ALWAYS be a John Edwards Democrat

Miss you, John...Miss you, Elizabeth. It seems you've been gone forever.

This is GREAT news today...I always knew you guys would step UP. COUNT ME IN...Just tell me what I can do!!!

[troubleinwinter]

147. A few more pictures taken by our 'Flyarm' when she went to SC to work for John!!

Photos taken by 'Flyarm' while working in SC for the John Edwards campaign.



The Steelworkers supporting John!


John & Fly, New Year's Eve with volunteers & staff.


John makes a surprise "Happy New Year!" call to a voluteer's friend!


Volunteers and staff take a well-deserved break to *partay* on New Years Eve with John!

[troubleinwinter]

160. (Fly tells me it's Iowa, not SC. I never claimed to own a calendar.)

[midnight]

148. I never get tired of seeing that beautiful family. They continue

to give me hope. I agree with John. Let's go to work.

[Pacifist Patriot]

152. WARNING: Utterly shallow comment.

He's hot!

Sorry Elizabeth, no offense intended but the truth is the truth.

Cheers!

[LiberalHeart]

153. Please come back, John!

[knight_of_the_star]

154. HUZZAH!!!

If only he was still in, he was more than any other candidate the VOICE of the PEOPLE, who spoke to the ISSUES and not IMAGE and offered REAL change as opposed to something you can buy at K-Mart!

[Greylyn58]

157. I miss John so much!!!

He could have been this country's answer to a prayer.

[jules1962]

197. I miss him so much

I have gone through the stages of grief since he suspended the campaign. They say that you will always have one big regret in life. My regret is that he didn't get elected to the office of POTUS and we will never know the wonderful changes that he would have made for all of us.
By the way Greylyn the pic of your dog looks exactly like the one of my rescue baby Kasey. They could honestly be twins. I have another rescue baby named Morgan. Gotta love those goldens.

Julie:grouphug:

[Greylyn58]

214. Agree with everything you said

especially your comments about Goldens. I love my boy dearly and even at 12yrs of age, he is still my baby. :)

I have also been grieving the lost of John Edwards as my candidate choice and I was just reaching the acceptance stage when I learned that the head of the State Democratic Party here in NC was removing Edwards' name from the primary ballots. His explanation was stupid and contrived. So once again, John was taken from me and I won't even be able to vote from him in the May primaries. I can do a write in vote even though it won't count (that really ticks me off too) and I will probably do it just so I can say got my chance to vote for my pick.

:grr: This political season has had me tied in knots. What is worse is I have no candidate. I don't care for my current choices.

[The Wizard]

158. Bravo

John Edwards and his family. The more he's involved the better off we'll all be.

[Heathen57]

159. Kicked!

My whole family was devastated when John suspended his campaign. We all felt that he was the only one that really cares about the middle class and on down.

I supported John as much as I could. Neither one of the remaining two will ever get that kind of support from me. I just don't get the feeling that they give a damn about anyone who isn't in their cabal.

I'll vote Dem in November, but I won't spend a minute or a dime on Clinton or Obama. John Edwards was and still is the only true choice for me.

[Gloria]

161. Wish he were our candidate.....

[TheUnspeakable]

162. k&r-I miss him so much

[Mark Twain Girl]

163. This thread just about made my day -- filled me with that positive feeling

I'd always get when I'd log on and see positive JRE supporters, getting to work. I really miss him and Elizabeth, even though I know they'll stay active for the causes we believe in. I just feel sad, tonight, all over again for the lost opportunity. But happy at the same time, because I feel like I changed while I worked on his campaign.

That's my president in those pictures.

[eridani]

164. Well, second best at least

Kucinich was the best, and Edwards was particularly good this time around for moving more in the direction of Kucinich.

[troubleinwinter]

167. Nice.

I hope all posters show utmost courtesy when you start a Kucinich appreciation thread, as it should be, as this is not an argument thread, but an appreciation thread.

[eridani]

170. I'm not arguing. I LIKE it that Edwards' platform is closer to that of Kucinich n/t

[troubleinwinter]

175. Should you start a thread

in appreciation of Kucinich, I will show courtesy enough not to step in and call him 'second best'. I wouldn't see cause to be needlessly rude.

[eridani]

176. From the standpoint of an Edwards supporter, Kucinich is second best

Similar agenda to Edwards, and much further behind in the polls.

[Jennifer C]

166. I miss him as well

Lovely photos, thanks for the thread :thumbsup:

[unapatriciated]

169. Here is to John-may his message continue to inspire!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZxOYF9ZAe0

On edit I still don't regret my vote for Edwards.

[fadedrose]

171. Oh Phooey

Please stop....I thought I was over John Edwards but you had to go and post all those pictures and put tears in my eyes.

Oh well. Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, or some kind of shxt like that.

[Mythsaje]

172. The race just hasn't been the same since he left.

We miss you, John.

On that note, I'll go back to ignoring GD-P.

[Swamp Rat]

173. I wish he was still in the race.

:(

[RevolutionStartsNow]

174. Kerry2008, thanks, and this picture's for you...

My brother was invited to photograph John at a private event in WA state, and he took this particular photo of John taking a call from Elizabeth. The hosts liked it so much that they asked for a framed print that they could give to John next time they saw him. So...my brother may in fact have one of his photos hanging in JE's house. Cool, eh?

The pics you posted made me sad, it's just not the same without him, but I do expect him to continue to do great things...

[question everything]

177. And to think that he was kicked out because, among other things, he chose to use the matching

federal funds. And now McCain is doing the same.


with Lance Armstrong on RAGBRAI

[Political Heretic]

178. I miss John Edwards

[workinclasszero]

179. John Edwards

An honorable democrat and a fine person.:applause:

[mia]

180. K & R for Edwards!

:kick:

[Nutmegger]

182. I miss John Edwards terribly!

He carried my voice, and the voices me many other otherwise voiceless Americans, with him wherever he went.

Thank you so much Kerry2008!

[judaspriestess]

183. I'm glad I had the chance to hear him speak in Las Vegas

:)

[readmoreoften]

184. Why'd he leave?

Now I have no one to vote for.

[apocalypsehow]

185. K & R.

n/t

[pamela]

187. K & R

I miss him, too.

:cry:

[factanonverba]

188. i still

intend to write him in this Fall

[Lochloosa]

189. K/R with Pleasure

:toast:

[Connonym]

190. I'm still determined to get a Dem elected but

when Edwards dropped out I lost a great deal of my enthusiasm and hope for a better quality of life for working class America.

[Lint Head]

193. If only good and right things happened in life.

He will be a voice in this country one way or the other.:dem:

[toadzilla]

196. awwww. i miss them.

[bdamomma]

198. I miss him

but he and Elizabeth are always working behind the scenes for us. Love ya Senator Edwards.:loveya:

[peacock]

203. Thank you.

I miss him too.

[n2doc]

204. I do miss him. But I don't miss what he would have gone through

Look at what we are doing to Clinton and Obama. The next 2 threads down in popularity are basically "Clinton sucks" and "Obama Sucks". Does anyone think that if John were still in the third thread down would not be "Edwards sucks, and I am never voting for him"?

This place has been taken over by insane clowns. I can only hope that they go somewhere else or get treatment once the elections are over. I miss the pre-primary DU.

[RandomKoolzip]

206. "And then I got a breast reduction..."

Just kidding. I miss JE too. I wish one of the frontrunners was talking more about poverty and anti-corporate issues.

[Dinger]

207. Goddamn, I Wish He'd Run. He Only "Suspended" His Campaign After All!

What a welcome relief it would be! C'mon John, you're a fighter, just like your lovely wife:)

[rodeodance]

209. so do I.

[kansasblue]

210. Hoping there is a spot of you in the new admin: AG?

Thanks John!

[rodeodance]

211. REC

[hisownpetard]

212. What they said - ^^^^^^^^ - yeah.

[Infinite Hope]

213. He should have been president. I hope to God he's in Obama's administration. n/t

[rodriguez94]

215. sorry for any dupe..here is audio of John's comments

yesterday during the conference on Iraq/Recession....

It's nice to hear his voice, isn't it?

http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/edwards_iraq_economy_tied

scroll down for the audio link....

[Mark Twain Girl]

220. Thank you for the audio! I love the connection between war spending

and lack of spending for basic human needs - health care, poverty, people scared about paying their bills. It's a good connection and I'm glad he's speaking out.

[Plucketeer]

216. There goes REAL Hope!

God I miss the Edwards element and promise. Instead we're left with the Punch & Judy show.

[catrose]

218. K & R

We miss you, John & Elizabeth.

[geardaddy]

219. Yes!

:applause:

[lonestarnot]

221. Spectacular! Thanks for posting!

:hug:

[Deep13]

222. Isn't he the preacher who wrote "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God?"

No wait, that's Jonathan Edwards. You mean the guy who pretends to talk to dead people on TV, right?

:(

Well, here was our last chance for a slam dunk in November. Now if we win it will be by the skin of our teeth.

[NJCher]

224. the bottom dropped out

Of this election when you left, John.

I know I'm not the only person who feels that way.



Cher

[Iris]

225. Yep. Lots of John Edwards orphans floating around.

[progressoid]

226. Damn.

Error: You've already recommended that thread.

[Rhiannon12866]

227. K&R. I miss John Edwards, too. I really thought that he could win for us.

But, apparently, the MSM felt otherwise...;(

And the man never takes a bad picture...:-)

[trueblue2007]

231. I agree. I want EDWARDS for President NOW !!!

[jkurri]

232. John (hopefully) will be involved...

.... with whatever administration is pick. I can't believe they wouldn't want the person who framed this whole campaign to be involved somehow.

[chimpymustgo]

233. Yes, indeed. It's like a good, hot shower. Feel better already.

May have to do this every few days.