I just want to say thank you and

[ClericJohnPreston]

That I have never met, on any board, any better people than I have encountered in this group.

Reading your posts, sharing the camaraderie of Edwards, the ups and the downs, is a pleasure because of all of you. Each of you has touched me in some manner, from bobbolink to Two Americas, Yael and saracat, ninga and Rocky, and everyone else as well.

I believe we are the most vibrant and diverse of posters, thinking people all. I have learned much from each of you, and there are still many battles to be fought, and miles to go, before we rest.

We have our work cut out for us. But, today did teach me some valuable lessons. Our gut feelings about Obamites IS accurate. THEY DON'T THINK...AT ALL! Everything is sloganeering passing as thought, with NO PLANS beyond the buzzwords. To me, that indicates that Obama, BY DESIGN, has nothing to offer either.

JFK did ask his generation to show homage to the Country through sacrifice. Ultimately, he sacrificed everything. I'll be damned if I'm going to waste that legacy on some selfish bunch of whiners who don't even know what they're fighting for.

I'm with all of you. If you ever need me, just holler. That applies to threads, posts or campaign help.

I wish you all the best as we go forward.

[Lugnut]

1. Thank you, CJP.

Edwards folks are some of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting.

[iris5426]

2. Agreed :-)

Thanks CJP! :)

[NastyRiffraff]

3. Absolutely!

It's a real pleasure coming to this Group after the steaming swamp that is GD-P. I love you guys! You THINK, you have real, as opposed to feigned, compassion.

[Yael]

4. Thanks!! I feel the same way

:grouphug:

[adnelson60087]

5. Word, my brother!

Obama is an empty suit and Hillary is for Herself. How low has our party fallen? Thankfully, our group is around to help us all get through these very dark days.

[Inspired]

6. Whenever I need to smile, I can usually get one from an Edwards supporter.

Everyone says that Edwards supporters are the most decent posters on the DU. There is a reason for that. We support a man who, along with Elizabeth, believes in lifting people up - not tearing them down. We are kindred spirits and I hope we never lose sight of who we are and always live up to the message that John Edwards left us with. It's a powerful and righteous message of hope.

Now, excuse me while I cry a little more! The hope I have is overshadowed at times by the immense sadness I feel.

[Yael]

7. Yet our candidate was the "too angry" one according to the pundits

Revolting, isn't it?

We had the luxury of being a team, because we had a man willing to use his voice to speak for us with clear, difinitive plans.

When I vote, I am going to vote as a VERY pissed off individual.

They took my voice away -- so now that he can't be angry for me, I will have to be angry for myself.

[Lugnut]

9. Yeah well guess what?

I'm pretty damn angry myself. I'm really angry when I go for groceries or go to put gas in my car. If you're not angry you're not paying attention.

[bpeale]

8. thanks CJP! right back at ya!

[Seabiscuit]

10. I'll second that, CJP!

The finest of the finest are right here on the Edwards board.

[vanboggie]

11. Thank you for this post, CJP!

I just came back from the depressing GD: P where I just lost my temper at someone who said John Edwards needed to grow a set. They had a low post count, which most of these troublemakers seem to have, but still. It's nice being back over here with this fine group of Edwards supporters.

Your post is so refreshing and makes me happy, CJP, so you just earned one of my DU hearts :toast:
Edwards Democrats are good people! I regret that I have but a few DU hearts to give for my country...er, I mean DU Edwardians.

Thanks, too, to the people I received hearts from today. I've got a pretty good hunch they are Edwards hearts too :)

[Two Americas]

12. thank you

Thank you CJP. It has been a pleasure and an honor to be associated with you. Best to your and yours.

[vireo]

13. Well, you know what Adlai Stevenson said about thoughtful people

;)

We may be doomed to minority status, but that doesn't mean we don't matter.

[bpeale]

14. just left you your 8th heart for this post! thanks for the kind words

have you noticed on the clinton board that no one comments on threads posted there? that's kinda creepy, but i could NEVER vote for obama. there is no substance there. he's an empty suit.

[ChiciB1]

15. That's Interesting... Haven't Ever Checked It Out... Either One Of Them....

I want to say THANK YOU also for all you have done for US! And yes, we have a long way to go, and OUR voices DO matter. I truly believe we have been some of the VERY best supporters a candidate could have!

I also think we showed consideration regarding the other candidates, far more than the other two!

Thank YOU again!