I Heard John Edwards Speak Tonight ------>>>

[Stephanie]

I apologize for the quality of this cellphone photo, but I was so impressed that John Edwards showed up for this event tonight that I thought I'd share it with you. There were maybe 500 people there - it was not a fundraiser. It was a local political group in NYC who'd invited him to speak. They charged $7.00 at the door. Edwards spoke about moral courage, and that America needs to be a force for good in the world again. And below is a quote that I scribbled down.

"Something that Elizabeth said last night in the hospital - she said, the thing about having this
cancer is that it gives me the freedom to speak the truth. And that's how I feel too."
- John Edwards 3/22/07

[eleny]

1. The freedom to speak the truth

That's a very good thing.

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Thanks for posting that, Stephanie!

Lucky you to go see and listen to him! :hi:

[ClassWarrior]

3. Bless him... them...

Please speak the truth, my friends.

NGU.

[blue neen]

4. I salute their courage and grace and positive spirit.

It must have been a very special evening for you.

[Catherine Vincent]

5. Thanks, Stephanie!

It's a bit fuzzy but that's okay. I recommended it anyway. You were there to represent DU. :hi:

[Stephanie]

7. Yes I was! Here's another fuzzy one >

[Ilsa]

6. Great post, Stephanie! Thank you for the pic and story. nt

[bonito]

8. Now thats how I spell freedom!

:kick:

[havocmom]

9. Thanks Stephanie.

I needed that. They are quite inspirational. The nation could use a dose or two of that this week ;)

[LynzM]

10. Their grace and courage is amazing....

He is a real inspiration.

[mzmolly]

26. I momentarilly questioned his staying in the race, I no longer do.

They are an inspiration to us all.

[Maddy McCall]

11. In spite of all they are going through...

that family is to be envied...they have it together; they know they can rely on each other when they need it, and they care about our country.

Thanks for posting this.

:hi:

[Stephanie]

13. Their attitude seems to be -

that the problems of two little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this world. they are in it for the greater good.

[Blackhatjack]

12. Compare what it would be like to have Edwards as President to what we have today....

... it is like night and day.

[Bjorn Against]

14. Hell compare what it would be to have a steaming turd President to what we have now...

I would take the turd any day.

(Please note that is NOT an attack on Edwards, I like the guy and think he would likely be a great President I am simply pointing out how horrible Bush is.)

[AzDar]

15. Thank you, Stephanie. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards impressed the hell out

of me today.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

16. wonderful.

Thank you, Stephanie.

[flaminbats]

17. most politicians don't suffer like this..

it takes a major illness of someone you love before you understand what suffering from cancer, AIDS, diabetes, kidney disease, or Alzheimer's is like! People suffer from these life diminishing diseases while they pay for it financially.

I hope Edwards stays in this race, and hope others like Edwards will get behind his campaign. Neocons can crap all over this if they wish, but who can say John and Elizabeth are not prolife? :cry:

[ChiciB1]

18. Thanks For Sharing... And Once Again... Elizabeth Just Nailed It!

I just can say enough about BOTH of them! For me, I would just love to see some "little ones" in the WH again!

[Stephanie]

23. Edwards/Obama

Then you'll have the place full of kids!

[ChiciB1]

25. That's What I'm Thinking Will Be My Final Choice...

With a LOT of HOPE, and even MORE hard work!

And NEVER forget our prayers!

[spooky3]

19. They are the epitome of family values.

REAL family values.

Thanks, Stephanie.

[Stephanie]

20. my pleasure

I was thrilled to get in. The line was half a block long and I hadn't RSVP'd so I wasn't on the list. I waited and waited and they finally let me in. It was worth it. I can support him without reservation. I've been holding out for Gore but I'm in full support of Edwards now after hearing him speak. He modified the old Wellstone motto, "vote for what you believe in." Edwards' motto is, "FIGHT for what you believe in." That works for me.

[fooj]

21. I sent them a note today...

I wish you strength, courage, hope and peace.

You are an inspiration to us all. Both you and John behave with such integrity and grace. You give ME hope. You give US hope. Thank you for that.

My thoughts are with you. Stay strong and know that you are loved.

Moral courage. Do the right thing.

Thank you for sharing this with us.:hug:

[Raine]

22. Cool

THANKS for posting this! :thumbsup:

[Jacklyn75]

24. Thanks for posting this! n/t

[tom_paine]

27. John Edwards continues to grow as a candidate on me

This was even before Elizabeth's terrible tragedy. And yes, in a strage way how they have turned this tragedy into a bit of a blessing. They are already losing the most precious thing to them next to their kids...each other :cry: (may that day be long in coming), so they are free to speak freely and powerfully.

What is a few O'Reichley-Savage lies next to losing a 30+ year love?

Elizabeth, the one time she came on DU, made it very understandable why she is held in the highest regard, even by Loyal Bushies. She only responded to me once, but in her response one could see that decency of her soul shining through.

In ALL her 25 or 30 responses in that short period of time.

[Morgana LaFey]

28. Wooboy -- ain't NOTHIN' more powerful than

a woman who's bound and determined -- and liberated enough -- to speak the truth.

Watch OUT.

[EVDebs]

29. A quote by Ibsen....

"The thing is, you see, that the strongest man in the world is the man who stands most alone."
Henrik Ibsen

I'm sure with Ibsen's respect for women that he meant 'Man' in the broadest sense !

[wordpix]

30. he & Elizabeth are an inspiration & I like that he's a self-made man

How refreshing that would be after King Pissypants.

[Stephanie]

32. He was funny. He was talking about economic disparity ->

He said, "I've done very, very well. In fact I have a nice big house." and then he waited while everyone was laughing. then he said that he didn't believe in having two Americas, the rich and everyone else.

[Gloria]

31. What an inspiration. And don't we need that now?? God, can you imagine

some of the fakes running right now? Can you live under a Fred Thompson?

[Octafish]

33. Thank you, Stephanie.

The Edwards are truly special people.
We are blessed to know them.

[ChiciB1]

34. A Quick Added Note... I Got An Email From Him Today & Even Though

I just blew a bunch going to D.C. on the 17th, I contributed to his campaign again and sent them a personal note.

I feel very strongly about his "family values" and felt the need to contribute... just in case! We are a lower income family but we do have some assets that we can tap into. If by some "fluke" we can sell our 5 acres here in Florida, I will gladly give them more.

I shop VERY frugally and try extremely hard to be energy efficient. I would LOVE to NOT run my A.C. this year, but my 95 yr. old mother-in-law lives with us and has severe Alzheimer's so it may not be possible. She's been with us for 8 years now.

We had a very very warm winter and I'm really wondering about this summer. I worry about mosquitoes, fleas and termites coming at us in droves because we never even got a hint of frost. Throw in the "fire ants" and it may be a real bust! Oh and one more thing.... RED TIDE... it was awful these past two years and I live about a mile from the Gulf. Nasty, nasty stuff and I may not be able to keep from running my air!

Anyway, I know many here think Edwards is only an opportunist, but I've seen him in person and watch him whenever I can giving speeches and addressing the concerns of America. Good looks DO NOT necessarily mean you have NO SOUL! And Elizabeth is simply phenomenal and I pray she will be able to "kick" this thing be the bright shining light that will help lead America back to what it once was!!!

I can't say I was happy about the Iraq War situation, but in comparison to the MOUNTAIN of mistakes the BFEE has thrust upon America, it pales to some extent!

The CORRUPTION that has been perpetrated upon us is way beyond anything that a so called DEMOCRACY should have had to endure!!!