"John Edwards Whored His Wife's Cancer As A Fundraising Gimmick"

[knightroar]

"John Edwards Whored His Wife's Cancer As A Fundraising Gimmick"


http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/9219
by Steve Young (http://www.smirkingchimp.com/user/steve_young) | Aug 7 2007 - 3:45pm | digg_skin='compact';

...Wait Till O'Reilly Gets After Whomever Spreads That Kind Of Hate
Pretty shocking, ay?
Let me put it in proper context.


"(Edwards) whored his wife's cancer as a fundraising gimmick" (http://mediamatters.org/items/200708060008?f=h_latest)
-- John Gibson's Radio Producer "Angry Rich" Aug 3.
Let me put it in the Culture War™ context .
"Nothing on the right comes close to what you hear on the left."
-- Bill O'Reilly, Every Day and Night
Pretty shocking, ay? You might even call it hate-filled, or vile, or a smear, or something the Nazis or the KKK might say.
John Gibson employs Angry Rich. John Gibson didn't fire him for his comments. In fact, it seemed to play quite well with Gibson's own personal smear diatribe against Edwards.
So, inquiring minds want to know...
Will Bill O'Reilly call out Gibson?
Will he go on the warpath against Gibson's employers...Fox News?
Will he call for advertisers to stop running commercials with Fox or ambush them outside their homes and offices?
Will he call for Roger Ailes ouster?
Most important, will he call for Republican Presidential candidates not to appear on Gibson and Fox?
He has to, doesn't he? I mean, if he doesn't, wouldn't that just make Bill a hypocrite?
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About author Steve Young is an award-winning television writer and failed talk-show host who authored "Great Failures of the Extremely Success" www.greatfailure.com (http://www.greatfailure.com/)

[Vast]

Whored out? That's a bit strong and shortsighted. I've speculated as much, I'm sure many of y'all have. But spouses have always went on the trail with their partners. Some are more visible and outspoken, others are quiet and remain in the shadows. Stupid, stupid statement.

[truthbtold]

disgusting!

[Jenna]

If anything, I think he was selfish to go ahead and campaign right now. His wife and family should've come first. But, that's just my two cents, for whatever it's worth.

[Bitch]

LOL So rather than state that O'Reilly is a disgusting pig' you call Edwards selfish for choosing to continue the course THEY agreed on?

Not sure about you but I know that if the love of my life was doing something that we both felt was important, cancer or no cancer I'd be sticking it out with him. I wouldn't let our dream die just because a disease has shitty timing. And I'd be plenty ticked off if he made the decision for me instead of letting me decide. So I'd say odds are this is very much HER decision and not his.

[IBinFarteen]

LOL So rather than state that O'Reilly is a disgusting pig' you call Edwards selfish for choosing to continue the course THEY agreed on?

Not sure about you but I know that if the love of my life was doing something that we both felt was important, cancer or no cancer I'd be sticking it out with him. I wouldn't let our dream die just because a disease has shitty timing. And I'd be plenty ticked off if he made the decision for me instead of letting me decide. So I'd say odds are this is very much HER decision and not his.

Angry Rich said that about Edwards, not O'Reilly.

[truthbtold]

Angry Rich said that about Edwards, not O'Reilly.

oh don't let such a small little detail like that get in the way!!

[Bitch]

Angry Rich said that about Edwards, not O'Reilly.
Oops my mistake. You are correct.

However, though that doesn't change anything in the post, just swap the names.

See RC, it's really not so difficult to admit when you make an error, after all we all make them. Someday you might even be willing to acknowledge that too and admit you make PLENTY of them.


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[truthbtold]

Oops my mistake. You are correct.

However, though that doesn't change anything in the post, just swap the names.

See RC, it's really not so difficult to admit when you make an error, after all we all make them. Someday you might even be willing to acknowledge that too and admit you make PLENTY of them.


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Wow you post for my approval!! yeehaw!!

glad when you are backed into a corner you can finally admit a mistake!! Do you want a gold star or milk and cookies?

[Bitch]

Wow you post for my approval!! yeehaw!!

glad when you are backed into a corner you can finally admit a mistake!! Do you want a gold star or milk and cookies?
I didn't post for your approval. Although funny that you come in to derail threads after whining that I did. Damn you really are one giant old granny panty wearing hypocrite arent you?

I don't do anything for yourapproval. I think you're a lowly dishonest slimebag. You however, felt the need to chime in to try to get a dig in. Oh wait something else you claim I always do that you don't. Gee how hypocritical.

I have apologized on here plenty of times. I have no problem doing so. I realize I am not perfect and make mistakes. Too bad that while you realize you aren't perfect you dont have the stones to admit when you are wrong.

So shall we discuss the topic or would you rather continue to make this all about me, as usual?

[truthbtold]

I didn't post for your approval. Although funny that you come in to derail threads after whining that I did. Damn you really are one giant old granny panty wearing hypocrite arent you?

I don't do anything for yourapproval. I think you're a lowly dishonest slimebag. You however, felt the need to chime in to try to get a dig in. Oh wait something else you claim I always do that you don't. Gee how hypocritical.

I have apologized on here plenty of times. I have no problem doing so. I realize I am not perfect and make mistakes. Too bad that while you realize you aren't perfect you dont have the stones to admit when you are wrong.

So shall we discuss the topic or would you rather continue to make this all about me, as usual?

hehehe you sure seem to want me to approve of you the way you are going on and on about how you are soooo rightous and I'm just a slime bag.
I posted in this thread last night so your derailing accusation is inaccurate.
oh I've apologized also don't know why you are making such a big deal about admiting you made a mistake. hey everybody lookie at bitch!!
about you?? hehehe more like about your post being incorrect and don't act like you wouldn't have done the same ms. oh soo righteous. Matter of fact you chimed in to give someone hell for their views.
but I can see why you would mistakenly only home in on O'Rielly.

I think that Edwards did cash in on his wife's sickness and that she was just fine and dandy with him doing that! I think Edwards is one of the biggest phoney's running for the dumbos also!

OH PS- if you don't want me chimming in then don't post

SEE RC

[Bitch]

hehehe you sure seem to want me to approve of you the way you are going on and on about how you are soooo rightous and I'm just a slime bag.
I posted in this thread last night so your derailing accusation is inaccurate.
oh I've apologized also don't know why you are making such a big deal about admiting you made a mistake. hey everybody lookie at bitch!!
about you?? hehehe more like about your post being incorrect and don't act like you wouldn't have done the same ms. oh soo righteous. Matter of fact you chimed in to give someone hell for their views.
but I can see why you would mistakenly only home in on O'Rielly.

I think that Edwards did cash in on his wife's sickness and that she was just fine and dandy with him doing that! I think Edwards is one of the biggest phoney's running for the dumbos also!

OH PS- if you don't want me chimming in then don't post

SEE RC
Takes so little to rile you up while I sit here laughing at your ignorant pathetic ass. :D

I don't care if you chime in or not, I pointed out your hypocrisy over it. Oh well intelligence isn't your strong suit either so I wouldn't expect you to understand.

How interesting though "if you don't want me chiming in then don't post' Hmmmm obsess much?
:happy_11: LOLOL

[truthbtold]

Takes so little to rile you up while I sit here laughing at your ignorant pathetic ass. :D

I don't care if you chime in or not, I pointed out your hypocrisy over it. Oh well intelligence isn't your strong suit either so I wouldn't expect you to understand.

How interesting though "if you don't want me chiming in then don't post' Hmmmm obsess much?
:happy_11: LOLOL

:add40:
want some cheese to go with that whine??

sorry dear you don't and can't rile me up! More like the fun a cat has batting a mouse around the house!!

I see you are going to continue to go on and on about this and not even respond to my comment pertaining to the thread. okie okie you really seem to be concerned about not derailing the thread.
:happy_11:
here's my comment again incase you happen to get concerned again

I think that Edwards did cash in on his wife's sickness and that she was just fine and dandy with him doing that! I think Edwards is one of the biggest phoney's running for the dumbos also!

[Bitch]

:add40:
want some cheese to go with that whine??

sorry dear you don't and can't rile me up! More like the fun a cat has batting a mouse around the house!!

I see you are going to continue to go on and on about this and not even respond to my comment pertaining to the thread. okie okie you really seem to be concerned about not derailing the thread.
:happy_11:
here's my comment again incase you happen to get concerned again

I think that Edwards did cash in on his wife's sickness and that she was just fine and dandy with him doing that! I think Edwards is one of the biggest phoney's running for the dumbos also!
Still going. Methinks thou dost protest too much :D


I already stated my opinion on Edwards, in case you missed it. I doubt this was a decision solely made by him. And if I were in her shoes, I'd be doing the same thing.

[truthbtold]

If anything, I think he was selfish to go ahead and campaign right now. His wife and family should've come first. But, that's just my two cents, for whatever it's worth.

hmmm I think selfish is one aspect, slick trial lawyer may be another!! What a wonderful scam send a note to my wife and then I'll send you a note asking for $$$$.


April 5, 2007 -- Democratic White House hopeful John Edwards' team has been collecting e-mail addresses from supporters who've sent his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, notes - and using them for fund-raising requests, aides acknowledged yesterday.

The link on Edwards' campaign Web site invites people to "send a note to Elizabeth and John" and features a sad letter from the former senator penned just after the couple found out her breast cancer had spread and is now incurable.

But people who've been sending such well wishes have been hit with e-mail solicitations from Team Edwards, asking for donations just as all candidates are looking to post big online fund-raising numbers.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_ma ggie_haberman.htm

[Jenna]

hmmm I think selfish is one aspect, slick trial lawyer may be another!! What a wonderful scam send a note to my wife and then I'll send you a note asking for $$$$.


April 5, 2007 -- Democratic White House hopeful John Edwards' team has been collecting e-mail addresses from supporters who've sent his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, notes - and using them for fund-raising requests, aides acknowledged yesterday.

The link on Edwards' campaign Web site invites people to "send a note to Elizabeth and John" and features a sad letter from the former senator penned just after the couple found out her breast cancer had spread and is now incurable.

But people who've been sending such well wishes have been hit with e-mail solicitations from Team Edwards, asking for donations just as all candidates are looking to post big online fund-raising numbers.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_ma ggie_haberman.htm



Ewwwwwwwwwwwww


That is SO slimy I don't even know where to start

[truthbtold]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww


That is SO slimy I don't even know where to start

it sure is hence the digusting name calling of him whoring his wife out. he really did!!

[Fat Tone]

hmmm I think selfish is one aspect, slick trial lawyer may be another!! What a wonderful scam send a note to my wife and then I'll send you a note asking for $$$$.


April 5, 2007 -- Democratic White House hopeful John Edwards' team has been collecting e-mail addresses from supporters who've sent his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, notes - and using them for fund-raising requests, aides acknowledged yesterday.

The link on Edwards' campaign Web site invites people to "send a note to Elizabeth and John" and features a sad letter from the former senator penned just after the couple found out her breast cancer had spread and is now incurable.

But people who've been sending such well wishes have been hit with e-mail solicitations from Team Edwards, asking for donations just as all candidates are looking to post big online fund-raising numbers.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_ma ggie_haberman.htm




cricket brigade.....

[Jenna]

cricket brigade.....

chirp, chirp, chirp

[truthbtold]

shhh quiet facts have been posted!!

chirp chirp

[Aziraphael]

:add40:
want some cheese to go with that whine??


I get it!

[Vast]

hmmm I think selfish is one aspect, slick trial lawyer may be another!! What a wonderful scam send a note to my wife and then I'll send you a note asking for $$$$.


April 5, 2007 -- Democratic White House hopeful John Edwards' team has been collecting e-mail addresses from supporters who've sent his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, notes - and using them for fund-raising requests, aides acknowledged yesterday.

The link on Edwards' campaign Web site invites people to "send a note to Elizabeth and John" and features a sad letter from the former senator penned just after the couple found out her breast cancer had spread and is now incurable.

But people who've been sending such well wishes have been hit with e-mail solicitations from Team Edwards, asking for donations just as all candidates are looking to post big online fund-raising numbers.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_ma ggie_haberman.htm

Eeesshh.... :food_06:

[Firecat]

Wouldn't the correct term be "pimped"?

Just a point of information, really.

[Strike4ce]

I didn't post for your approval. Although funny that you come in to derail threads after whining that I did. Damn you really are one giant old granny panty wearing hypocrite arent you?

I don't do anything for yourapproval. I think you're a lowly dishonest slimebag. You however, felt the need to chime in to try to get a dig in. Oh wait something else you claim I always do that you don't. Gee how hypocritical.

I have apologized on here plenty of times. I have no problem doing so. I realize I am not perfect and make mistakes. Too bad that while you realize you aren't perfect you dont have the stones to admit when you are wrong.

So shall we discuss the topic or would you rather continue to make this all about me, as usual?

EVERY THREAD IS ABOUT BITCH AND HOW SOMEONE IS ALWAYS ATTACKING HER!


CAN YOU SAY CUNT?:add09:

[Bitch]

EVERY THREAD IS ABOUT BITCH AND HOW SOMEONE IS ALWAYS ATTACKING HER!


CAN YOU SAY CUNT?:add09:
Can you say STALKER?

By all means keep it up strike. You rarely post and when you do they are frequently to call me a cunt. That's quite obsessive. Hmmm when was the last time that I actually posted to you first instead of responding to one of your attacks?

[Strike4ce]

Can you say STALKER?

By all means keep it up strike. You rarely post and when you do they are frequently to call me a cunt. That's quite obsessive. Hmmm when was the last time that I actually posted to you first instead of responding to one of your attacks?


Yes, I forgot someone is always stalking you. The "Stalking Me" cry is getting old. By the way if you can continue attacking people everyday. I can as well. Call your mod friends.

Find a new line.:add09::happy_01:

[Bitch]

Yes, I forgot someone is always stalking you. The "Stalking Me" cry is getting old. By the way if you can continue attacking people everyday. I can as well. Call your mod friends.

Find a new line.:add09::happy_01:
You are stalking and harrassing me. You rarely post but when you do it is to call me names in which you are not even addressing the subject of the thread nor has your name been brought up.

As I stated by all means continue. Your repeated stalking of me following me into threads with the sole intent to call me a cunt speaks volumes about you.

[Strike4ce]

You are stalking and harrassing me. You rarely post but when you do it is to call me names in which you are not even addressing the subject of the thread nor has your name been brought up.

As I stated by all means continue. Your repeated stalking of me following me into threads with the sole intent to call me a cunt speaks volumes about you.

I'm simply behaving exactly like you do.

ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!

There's that Ole "Stalking" word again.:add09:

[Bitch]

I'm simply behaving exactly like you do.

ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!

There's that Ole "Stalking" word again.:add09:
Nope you're not. You're following me from thread to thread where you havent been mentioned and not even discussing the topic. There's no one here that I follow around like you are doing.

Nice try - you are a stalker. Seek help.

Oh and now more than half of your last 25 posts are about me. I am not the one making this about me. You and your merry band of tards are.

[Firecat]

Well, Strikeout Farce, where in this thread have you posted even one syllable regarding the topic? (I realize that for you, polysyllabic words are a Herculean effort).

Looks to me like you came in here and called Bitch a Cunt, with nothing to say about the topic.

I thought you were on some kind of secret mission or something.