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Topic: Two strong, vibrant women publicly humiliated


Topic Posted by: edgeofnight
Date Posted: Sat Aug 9 0:04:33 2008
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I have had 7 abdominal surgeries in 7 years; 4 within the past year, and am facing yet another post-op infection, but, today, I am pausing and reflecting on two extraordinary women who have been put through the most cruel and heartless public humiliation...Elizabeth Edwards and Dina Matos McGreevey.

  Before I go to bed tonight, I will be saying a prayer for these two women.  I hope the hypocrites they chose to marry live out their days in obscurity.  They have brought shame to all of us...two rising stars of the Democratic Party...not anymore, thank goodness.





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Posted by: Mandi
Date posted: Thu Aug 14 15:11:03 2008
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While my heart positively breaks for Elizabeth Edwards, I am reserving judgement in the case of Dina McGreevey. There are too many people who claim she knew before she said she knew but she didn't want to give up her lifestyle.

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Posted by: Sammie
Date posted: Mon Aug 11 9:47:38 2008
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I love the quote that Luke Russert's Mom told him.  ''To whom much is given, much is expected.''  That is a powerful quote that is so true.   We expect our clergymen, teachers, politicians, etc. to be role models and good examples.  But, they do make mistakes.  It is when they keep making mistakes and tell one lie after another that divides the good from the bad.  John Edwards said that his wife has known for some time about the brief affair.  That it was over quickly.  If it was over, why go visit her late at night nearly two years later?  Unless he and his wife have an agreement, I would find this very hard to believe that the visit was just social.  I feel very sorry for Elizabeth and the children.

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  • To whom much is given, much is expected, is actually scripture from the Bible. It's in Luke 12:48. (eom) Mandi
  • Thanks Mandi-

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    Posted by: claire
    Date posted: Sun Aug 10 17:32:34 2008
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    I am so disappointed in John Edwards! If there was one politician that convinced me he was a loving husband it was him! Bad enough to cheat, but when your wife has cancer...that is just beyond words. With all Elizabeth is facing, this is absolutely a real hard slap in the face. Awful! Just awful.

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  • claire, I was shocked by John Edwards' affair, particularly with his wife suffering from what I thought was terminal cancer. He's despicable, and I'm ashamed to say I actually thought he was the next best choice for the Democratic Presidential nomination, following my own Senator Joseph Biden. (eom) Mandi
  • It definitely is terminal cancer, Mandi. I think this may be playing a part in why she is staying with him. I think she must just not be up to the task and, of course, she is putting her children first. One of her friends said she did not want to end her marriage because he was going to be the only parent her children would have. Isn't that sad! I don't know how she deals with it all. A really big *shame on him*!!!

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    Posted by: maggimae
    Date posted: Sun Aug 10 17:27:56 2008
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    First of all, Edgeofnight, I am so sorry for all your problems. Will send good vibes your way.

    I agree that it is so sad about Elizabeth Edwards having to endure this latest humiliation. I am not excusing her husband's actions, but I would like to give a little insight into the temptation these men are subject to. Women are attracted to power. Men in politics are perceived as powerful men. Sometimes the temptation is just too much.

    My husband (before we were married) was an elected official on a local level. His first wife died while he was in office. He didn't date for three years (had kids still at home). After we were married, he took a job in Australia and I was left with the job of cleaning out his home so we could sell it. I found a note from a woman that had been written shortly after his wife's death. I think she must have worked at the county office building. She mentioned seeing the obituary in the newspaper and offered to "comfort" him. I'm pretty sure he didn't take her up on her offer, but he did keep the note. LOL.


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    Posted by: Roxie
    Date posted: Sun Aug 10 1:49:00 2008
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    My heart goes out to Elizabeth Edwards. She has suffered through so much in her life already. To be married to that cheating liar is just horrible, but to have it displayed on national TV for all the world to see would have to be so humiliating and so hard to live with. I can imagine the media hounding her relentlessly. I will be praying for her too!

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  • My heart goes out to her also, Roxie, She deserves better than this. John says he loves her but his actions don't indicate it. What a, boy what I'd like to call him can't be printed here. J.

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    Posted by: Barb
    Date posted: Sat Aug 9 21:02:27 2008
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    It makes no difference as far as the political party involved-happens to both. Humans are not perfect-we all make mistakes but it's too bad that those in the public eye suffer the most. It is said that we should not judge lest we be judged. It could happen to us.

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  • Barb, while everything you've posted is true, I believe that like doctors, nurses, teachers, and pastors, politicians and others who are in the public eye, are expected to live up to a higher standard than the average person. Unfortunately, they often don't and create so much pain for their familes. J.

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    Posted by: Tosca
    Date posted: Sat Aug 9 14:22:33 2008
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    I feel sorry for Hillary Clinton because she had to put up with this public humiliation a few times: Genifer Flowers, Monica, etc.  I  feel sorry for Elizabeth Edwards because she's had to endure the loss of her son as well as try to live with cancer while supporting her  husband's push for the presidency.  I also feel for Silda Spitzer.  Having a husband who cheats is bad enough. Having the whole world hear about it and seeing the picture of the other woman/man plastered all over the media has to be worse.  Parents who get through something like this can often keep it from their children altogether if they're not famous. If you're famous, your kids will know about it as soon as you do.

    Dina McGreevy...hmmmm, the jury's still out on her.  There's a lot of scuttlebutt about what she knew and when.  There's talk that she knew he was at least bisexual when they got married, if not gay.  A chauffer claims he, Dina and McGreevy had a threesome. 

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