Good link...

[iris5426]

I thought this was one of the more profound reactions to come out of this mess...

http://prorev.com/2008/01/john-edwards-hidden-problem.html

[smokey nj]

1. iris, the article at that link is more than good, it's great.

I think this paragraph says it all.

"For many years, as the Democratic establishment has become wealthier, the traditional Democratic base has been steadily pushed away as too dumb, too prejudiced, or otherwise too unworthy of the party. It wasn't that abortion, gays and family values were intrinsically so important. But if your campaign contributors won't let you talk or do anything about pensions, healthcare, outsourcing or usurious interest rates, the door opened wide for the rightwing hypocrites."