John and Elizabeth Edwards

[Saltheart]

God bless her. Whatever they decide is OK with me. It just may be that she insists he runs. When people are dying , you never know what tack they will take. Whatever they decide , the public should understand. I didn't say agree , I said understand.

[Mike P]

I'm a voter, Larry. I have every right to question the judgment of a man running for the highest office in the land, and who puts his ambition ahead of his wife's well being. It's not partisan. I don't ever disclose my political affiliation, or lack thereof. I used my Democrat wife as an example to show how it's not a partisan issue.

My wife would tell me the same thing his did--go on. But no matter what she told me, I'd put her interests ahead of mine.

She is a brave woman. This isn't about her.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Mike P

and who puts his ambition ahead of his wife's well being.

That's a judgement you're not qualified to make
-spence

[BigFish]

Mike....the words came right out of her mouth on 60 minutes....I am guessing you did not watch it? You are viewing this with a political slant and not a human slant! You can't just respect their decision and wish them well?

[BigFish]

Also....what do you want them to do....roll up the tents and just sit around and wait for the disease to take her? That is exactly what they said they did not want to do! That is an attitude I could appreciate in a President and his First Lady!

[Backbeach Jake]

The Edwards have certainly had their share of woe in their lifetime. I think his wife's a peach, has her head on straight. She doesn't look stoned or like she's just toughing it out 'til cocktail hour like the rest of the candidate's wives.

[fishpoopoo]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Also....what do you want them to do....roll up the tents and just sit around and wait for the disease to take her? That is exactly what they said they did not want to do! That is an attitude I could appreciate in a President and his First Lady!

Larry, presidential campaigns are grueling propositions that can put enormous strains on vigorous and healthy couples. It is a huge roadshow and you're constantly under the spotlight.

It doesn't get any better in the White House - look at how past presidents have aged. I wouldn't take that job for any amount of prestige or desire for power.

The time Mr. Edwards spends campaigning is time that could be spent living and loving while the clock is ticking...and...while Mrs. Edwards is still reasonably healthy. I just shake my head and wonder if I can think even less of him for putting his career ahead of his wife.

Again, this is just my opinion ... life is just too short to be chasing fleeting ambitions.

[fishpoopoo]

anyways, if it was my wife, there would be only five words on my mind at the moment.

let's
have
wild
monkey
sex