No disconnect.

Linking “The Paeans” didn’t seem like an insult, to the writers of the paeans or to E. Edwards.

signed,

paean-ed out

I feel sorry for Mrs. Edwards and the children. But the story will always be the (too many years now) we’ve had to listen to the Two Americas, I feel pretty, $400 haircut guy who has ranted, among other things, about the travesty of un-wed mommies.

And the story will always be suppression of said story in the MSM until John himself was forced to fess up (more or less fess up, since a partial CYA telling is worse than a full telling), after which said MSM even tried to take credit for “breaking” the story.

The correct usage of ‘peon’ is as follows:
“John Edwards is an deeply committed, upstanding member of our community and a beacon of promise for America’s working poor.”

“Dude, please don’t peon my leg and tell me it’s raining”.

The word “paean” (as tribute) is used correctly in that sentence.

I am a long-time lurker on these boards but this comment demanded a response. Look Ms. Gonzales, I don’t really want to insult you or anything but a “paean” is an Ancient Greek song/hymn often used to praise a divinity. I think you mistook it for the word “peon.” Your virulent attack seems unwarranted in light of this revelation, no?

Secondly, those cheated upon in marriages very often make the choice of sticking it out – for various and many reasons (which doesn’t mean they’re necessarily good, but sometimes more understandable when there are children).

Thirdly, I feel so darned reluctant to judge Elizabeth in these circumstances. I enjoy listening to Rush and always learn something, but I don’t necessarily always agree with him. Maybe this other woman “gave” Edwards something Elizabeth didn’t – but hey, let’s face it: would you feel generously amorous after a bout of chemo??? It makes one sick for weeks, and about the time one feels better it’s time for the next round of chemo.

Oddly enough, on some levels I can understand the returning to the campaign trail after the initial learning of the affair. She’s sick, and she’s seeking something that will bring them together again.

It’s sad — regardless of what’s “true”, she’s been tossed more than her share to deal with and I think that Hunter woman’s remarks about her only reflect extremely poorly on both Edwards and that woman.

Drove him to what “it” ?

The affair with Rielle ?

I don’t see that point made in your Rush Limbaugh link.

I agreed with that sentiment, but no longer, thanks to John Edwards. I’ve been struggling the last two weeks for words to describe exactly how much of a douchebag he really is. And sadly, for the first time I find my native tongue wanting. The adjectives simply aren’t ‘there’ to accurately describe how much of a manipulative, calculating, reprehensible, scumbag, liar, phony, narcissistic, empty-suit, jackass he really is.

See that? My best effort to ‘capture’ the fundamental essence of John Edwards rings completely hollow. It’s like calling the Grand Canyon a ‘really big ravine’. I would otherwise be embarrassed by my linguistic impotence, but I really don’t think it’s my fault. He has simply re-defined the boundaries of douche-baggery, shattering the power of words to define him. It is, in wierd sort of way, a mark of greatness. A legacy, if you will.